Besides being an icon in contemporary popular music, Aubrey Drake Graham is a Canadian singer, wrapper, and controversial figure. He has a long list of controversies throughout his career. Moreover, his eighth studio album, For All The Dogs, created enough chaos this year.
With over 170 million records sold, Drake is one of the best-selling music artists internationally and holds hundreds of records for his work. However, he began his career by portraying Jimmy Brooks in Degrassi: The Next Generation, the Canadian teen drama series at fifteen.
Coming to Drake’s eighth studio album, his single ‘Slime You Out’ preceded the album. It became his twentieth number-one song and topped the US Billboard Hot 100. His previous albums received negative comments, though they were successful. So, Drake released the eighth, saying he wanted to add more emotions this year.
For All The Dogs Controversy
Recently, Joe Budden commented on Drake’s ‘For All The Dogs’ album on his podcast. According to Joe, Drake addresses only youth through his music and must dedicate something to older people, too. For All The Dogs, released on 06 October 2023, is Drake’s eighth studio album.
Drake responded harshly and called Joe a failure at music that stood at the current position only for money, leaving music behind. It was like a quitter advising others on how to last long.
On 07 October 2023, Chris Lower or Neil Tennant from ‘Pet Shop Boys’ accused Drake of singing the chorus of ‘West End Girls’ in his recent album’s song, ‘All The Parties,’ without asking them.
Accordingly, Drake should have discussed with the publishers before releasing the song, but he supposedly did not maintain the standards.
Reportedly, Drake did not publicly respond after that. Further, he may discuss with the Pet Shop Boys or take his song down.
Another track from For All The Dogs album is ‘Another Late Night,’ whose verse addresses his friendship with the nineteen-year-old British actress Millie Bobby Brown and the weirdos who address their age gap of seventeen years.
It all started when Millie shared her feelings toward Drake and their texting relationship in 2018. Little did she know that the internet users would take it in a ‘weird’ way.
Fear Of Heights Controversy
The fourth track, ‘Fear of Heights,’ from the album (For All The Dogs) pulled Drake into another controversy. Soon after the track was released, he was accused of publicly disrespecting Rihanna, his former girlfriend and a singer.
According to some Twitter users, Drake has not matured over a decade from 2013. So, this controversy was predictable. Meanwhile, Rihanna’s fans explained that she had gone too far. She broke with Drake, started her make-up line, got a family, and several awards. Thus, she might not be caring about Drake’s song.
Some internet users believe that Drake dissed Rihanna and targeted her current partner, A$AP Rocky. Rumors regarding Drake’s relationship sparkled in 2009, and he admitted to loving her in 2016. However, she revealed their break-up in 2018, saying they are neither friends nor enemies anymore.
Slime You Out Controversy
‘Slime You Out’ is the lead single off the album (For All The Dogs) released on 15 September 2023, which includes an American songwriter, singer, and Drake’s ex, SZA. On 13 September 2023, Drake shared a photo of Halle Berry covered in green slime to promote the lead single on Instagram.
However, the 57-year-old American actress Halle Berry did not find it cool. The photo was taken when she got slimed while attending Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, sitting in the audience in 2012.
Halle mentioned that Drake used the photo without her permission, and she was disappointed by the person admired by many people. Still, she decided to move on and become the bigger guy (or woman).
Some Instagram users said that Drake must have already contacted the photographer and asked for permission, but Halle informed them that he had asked her for it, and she refused. Still, he uploaded the photo, which is not cool at all.
It is how a single artwork can pull anyone into a controversy. Meanwhile, other Instagram users asked Halle to thank Drake, the renowned artist, for using her photo. However, her fans know how successful she is and do not require Drake to advertise her. She is an Emmy and Oscar-winning actress.
A fan asked Helle why she did not drag Drake to the court, to which she replied she did not want to sue her people. According to her, it is about giving women the respect they deserve.
