The drought is almost over. Two whole summers have passed since rap star Drake last dropped an album but the Grammy-winning rapper’s newest project Certified Lover Boy is near.
Drake Links With Longtime Collaborator 40
No official date has been given for the impending release of Certified Lover Boy but speculation is that Drake’s sixth studio album — his first since 2018’s Scorpion — could become available as soon as this month. It appeared Drizzy was still putting some finishing touches on the project, though, when he posted an Instagram Story of himself working with his OVO Sound co-founder 40.
Drake Credits Lil Wayne For His Success
On living rap legend Lil Wayne‘s recent 38th birthday, Drake gave him a special shout-out on Instagram. He shared a slideshow of flashback memories in Wayne’s honor and captioned his feelings about their close-knit bond.
“More life to the man that gave me everything I have!!! My GOAT ? and not just on some emoji sh*t. Sometimes I wanna drop a tear but no emotions from a king…shall be…so I be…who I be…that’s me…that’s Weezy F Baby and please say the mothaf*ckin…” -Drake’s Instagram
Drake Hearts Wayne
In August 2020, Drake made sure to acknowledge how much he cares about Wayne. He also called Weezy the “most selfless” artist ever.
“This man believed in me after so many never called again or just didn’t see it to begin with.Most selfless artist ever never held any of us back always pushed us forward every single night in people faces 20k packed into an arena and he had a whole set of his show dedicated to introducing us FOR YEARS…all praise and credit due to the ?” -Drake
Drake Likes Support From Boosie Badazz Vs. Kanye
Drake acknowledged Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz coming to his defense following non-stop name-drops courtesy of rap superstar Kanye West. The Canadian hip-hop star showed his love for Boosie in the most low-key of ways. Drizzy co-signed and liked a social media post highlighting Badazz’s support for him.