Drake Fires Back At Yasiin Bey, Uses ‘Umi Says’ Lyrics Against Him
The heated debate between Drake and Yasiin Bey, popularly known as Mos Def, on the definition of “hip-hop” is ongoing. Recently, Mos Def claimed that Drake’s music is more of a pop genre than hip-hop and suggested that the OVO reign could soon end. Mos Def argues that Drake’s music does not embody the true essence of hip-hop, which is rooted in social commentary, political activism, and cultural awareness. On the other hand, Drake has responded to these criticisms with great wit and humour, using Mos Def’s lyrical content against him. How this debate will unfold remains to be seen, but one thing is sure: the hip-hop community is paying close attention to each side’s arguments.
The significance of Drake’s song choice is that “Umi Says” is widely regarded as an optimistic track that encourages people to spread love and positivity, which is the opposite of what Mos Def did in his comment. This suggests that Drake is trying to set himself apart from Mos Def’s negative view of his music and position himself as an artist who embraces positivity and inclusivity. In addition to referencing “Umi Says,” Drake also shared a famous clip of an interview Method Man once did where he explained his definition of hip-hop. This clip was seen by many as a subtle rebuke of Mos Def’s gatekeeper-ish attitude towards the genre. Method Man’s definition of hip-hop was much less exclusive and more inclusive, emphasizing that there is room for all kinds of artists in the genre.
Drake’s post suggests that he is a true hip-hop artist who embraces positivity and inclusivity and that there is no place for gatekeeping attitudes in the genre. This has sparked a lot of conversation among music fans and critics about the direction of hip-hop and the role of gatekeeping in the genre. Drake added an emoji to his caption to show he wasn’t bothered by the comments.
“What umi say again? Lemme shine my light king don’t change up now” 😂
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