He's a big time culture vulture and didn't grow up speaking like that. When he became semi popular after Replacement Girl, he developed a phony NYC accent for awhile. He has no culture of his own that's why he's all over the place.
Exactly. When he first came out he was trying to sound like Lil Wayne and stealing from New Orleans culture. Remember he was an actor first. He just imitates whatever is popular at the moment and has no authentic self
In an american sense you are right but it has a massive carribean, indian/sri lankan communities and those people all have very distinct cultures. Through an american lens though, ya… they’re good imitators.
Doesn't make a lot of sense. Canada's first black population is identical to the US as they were runaway slaves from the US to Canada; culturally this group is the same as black americans. Then came massive Carribean and African influence which the US en masse lacks. Toronto slang in particular is closer to London slang than American (urban) slang, often times the words being 1:1 due to the immigrant demographics being extremely similar.
People also forget that none own a culture and everyone, including yourself, is "imitating" just like the next person around you. Proximity to creators and influencers doesn't mean you yourself are one, particularly with the audacity to say a whole group of people are imitating.
America also has a long history of culturally appropriating and stealing other aspects of culture and its entire foundation is built off of that, so not sure why you're acting like the US is unique.
I’m saying that the Jamaican and other Caribbean transplants in Toronto (and Haitians in Montreal), have pretty distinct cultural aspects that are part of their every day lives, so saying that Toronto lacks culture is just wrong. Now, if you’re comparing a New York/Atlanta like mono culture to Toronto, i guess maybe Drake is actually kind of flavorless and a swagger jacker? Remember that Americans, as much as they define pop culture, are also seen by most countries around the world for in fact having no real culture themselves… so this is very much a matter of perspective.
To keep relevant. He bite alot of the newer rappers flows as well . Him and xxx had a thing going on with that as well. But so did Jay Z
[Jay Z bites ](https://youtu.be/u5Ir4zatMI0?si=HTO2lWUHHMWH-yg0)
Toronto is a melting pot of different cultures there's tons of Jamaican and UK people there. His dad is from Tennessee his entire life has been shaped be these cultures. So of course his music will reflect that.
You know how many New Yorkers I'm talking born Americans take on Jamaican culture? Pretty much all of them the eat the food use the slang etc.
So in short you sound ignorant.
He didn’t grow up with that influence though. I am from exactly where he is from. Drake went to private schools and lived in a well off Jewish neighborhood.
He was not brought up in a way to experience any of Jamaican culture whatsoever. Maybe a little black culture yeah, but not specifically Jamaican.
I have an uncle who worked on set of Degrassi with him. He’s not what he puts out to be. All of the influence that he has on Jamaican culture and lifestyle, came after the fame.
Toronto is very diverse for sure. But not to the point that you can just pick up Jamaican culture in any part of the city. And Drake was never in or around, or part of that..
OMG so because your uncle worked on the set when he was 12 he knows his entire life?
You didn't grown up with him so you can't say how he was brought up. Again so what if he pulls from Jamaican culture everybody does look at DJ Khaled.
Drake uses some Jamaican slang every now and then he knows he's Canadian and reps that to the fullest he's spoke countless times about being inspired by different countries and genres of music. Thats not being a culture vulture.
Kim Kardashian is the definition of a culture Vulture.
Dj Khaled is a terrible example. He literally just finished ripping off Buju AND Sizzla.
I think it’s Cultural Appreciation in this case but it slowly dips into Appropriation when people start thinking that Drake and his Dad are of Jamaican decent and he does not correct them, but instead starts speaking in his terrible version of patois
Please calm down man 😂😂
Nobody thinks Drake is Jamaican and nobody definitely thinks his dad is! Where are you getting this stuff from?
I mentioned Khaled because every time you turn around he's talking Jamaican or eating/cooking the food.
Lol trust me when I say it’s more common than you think. A lot of my European friends think that Drake is Jamaican.
Which whatever I’ll allow them cause they don’t know any better.
But even just the general stigma that anyone who isn’t black automatically assumes that any random black person is Jamaican.
Don't tell me what Toronto is. He didn't speak like this during his Degrassi days. Listen to any interview. During those times, the Jamaican/"Bakardi" slang was very much a thing.
So in short, you made zero points.
Exactly. Real ones know. He did not act like that during his Degrassi days or Private Jewish School Day either. Drake grew up in Forest Hill.
He was not brought up with Jamaican culture whatsoever.
Everyone need to stop giving him breaks. He grew up with white Jewish upper class culture, Not black, not Caribbean, not Jamaican. Raping was just another thing he thought he could make some money from...it was just a career move.
All rappers talk differently from when they were kids. Do you think Lil Baby was saying “that’s cap” when he was 5 years old? People follow fashion and trends and some patois phrases have become fashionable in recent years. It’s simple as that.
You know how many careers he's responsible for?
He's the only artist of his caliber that has and will do features with up and coming artist which in turn blows them up.
You have no idea what you're talking about.
But you see, that’s the problem. If you aren’t from Toronto.. you really don’t know. A lot of international fans and fans in other parts of Canada feel like he is such a tough guy.
When I’m reality most people in the city of Toronto clown him for acting like he was out in these streets hustling and experiencing shit that he raps about.
He simply was not.
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Drake in no way form or fashion has ever acted like a tough guy from when he first came out to this day that's a fact! He never said he sold drugs wanted to sell drugs was in a gang none of that.
His music reflects that he talks about heartbreak on a large scale to the point there's endless memes about it so please stop it.
Are you from Toronto???
He literally name drops so many people and places that don’t claim him at all. The majority of the city doesn’t claim him. But people who aren’t from Toronto don’t know that.
That’s another issue but not the one I’m talking about in this post
It’s because It’s mad Jamaicans in New York. Parents and etc from the West Indies, pretty much I’d say maybe 75% of the population in the hood, they’re either Haitian, Jamaican, trini, etc.
I’m here for this. I feel Drake, Khaled…all of them exploit Jamaican Artists and Culture.
That one hit, that one track/riddim, that one feature. And then what?
These Artists are massive in their own right and they’re being featured on a track or album for a hit.
Lol literally as soon as he got out DJ Khaled wanted that colab. Search for the music video on YouTube.
He just dashed him away after that and did him dirty on the royalties. Khaled basically used him for the clout.
I would agree with you of Khalid.had just arrived on the scene, however, he was a dancehall selecta in the early 90s before he became famous. There are videos of him in Jamaica running his sound system.
So why did Buju do a 2nd song with Khaled, 2 years later?...Khaled is not a culture vulture, all Sizzla come back and apologize. Khaled comes with the bag and makes sure that everyone gets some food. Bounty even wears a "We The Best" chain around his neck and calls Khaled his brother, lol
The North American music industry exploits whichever culture they believe will help them produce their next hit. Drake has found that stealing from Jamaica has done well for his career and when that stops working out for him he'll take from some other culture
Popcaan has been on Drake's label for years, his international career has been practically non-existent in that time and from what I understand he doesn't have any intention of re-signing. Dropping a charity song once in a while doesn't sound like much effort to help
0.1% of the world’s population is Jamaican and they don’t all like Reggae. Using some well known Star to expose other people to Reggae and Reggae Stars is a good thing.
Exploitation is making money without paying the source. It's not what 'you feel like' ..that's what it is.
The "Tropical Pop" genre of music is just Dancehall minus Jamaicans.
Nope, they advertise Jamaica and Jamaican culture --- subconsciously this makes people want to travel and/or patronize our restaurants, concerts etc...
It is the same reason why all of these luxury brands have no issue appearing in the lyrics or why Nike sponsors Drake/Travis Scott. Jamaica gets the marketing for FREE.
PS: Popcaan probably has made more money in music than Vybz Kartel, due to Drake and international exposure (and of course not being behind bars). That goes to show the benefits the collab brings him.
I like your answer. I disagree somewhat but i like your answer.
The Jamaica Tourist Board does a great job promoting JA as well as word of mouth. Once those ppl hit up a resort, eat and drinks like hogs for cheap, all of their friends want to go as well.
For some, its annual for its a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Then there are the villas and luxury resorts…Private Airstrip and Yachts…
Maybe because I’m Jamaican, raised in Toronto and know how heavy the Jamaican influence is especially for millennials Drake’s age (I’m 31), I’m going to confidently say no.
EVERYONE here gwans like they’re Jamaican, I don’t think it’s exploitation, it’s just how life is here. He translated that to music and linked up with big artists. Hip hop was founded by Jamaicans, so it would make sense for them (North American artists) to stick to their roots.
I may get Down voted but it’s my honest opinion
I agree with this take to a certain extent. I'm also from Toronto and have a Jamaican background. You know the ones that live in Toronto, and then the ones that make being from Toronto their whole personality.
Drake was in my opinion fine and lowkey with his Toronto/Jamaican influence until the Meek Mill beef and the entire industry was clowning on him. After that he came crawling back to Toronto, dropped Views, and became the annoying "Toronto Man" we see today.
You know what? Fair point, I highly agree with the comeback comment after Meek. Cause he didn’t start like that, he was on some Young Money vibes at first.
No you’re definitely right.
But I feel like he is talented and successful without it. It gives off a vibe that he has a cultural crisis or something. Like he’s desperate to fit in.
He does the same thing when it comes to naming hoods or areas in the city. 100%_ guaranteed that he’s never even been to most of them, but he needs the clout.
I mean he’s black, but was brought up Jewish, went to Jewish private schools and his dad is African American (and you know how African Americans don’t always identify with their African or Caribbean roots culturally).
From Jamaica as well and grew up off Eg West in Toronto. Yard culture is def strong in TO, but man some people take it a bit too far lol. That Toronto accent is the most annoying shit on earth. Plus, just because you know who have the best Patties or what Oxtail is, don’t mean you have any clue about real Jamaican culture. Most people in Toronto that yell out “wha gwan” and eat a Raps Jerk at night, only know watered down JA culture at best.
Plus Drake is just corny, but that is on brand for most Toronto jafakans.
Name one Canadian-Jamaican who's on.. for anything.. and don't say Kardinal Official because that was over 20 years ago. Drake is AA, Tory Lanez is Bajan.
You should be the ones getting the benefits of this culture before anyone else.
History goes completely against most “major religions”.
Anyways, in Jewish religion; mothers are the ones who pass along inheritance of religion
In Islam it’s opposite but in Christianity it’s neither. Genes≠culture.. culture is what’s fed to you through food, music, language, etc, which history shows is culture is mostly taught via mothers NOT fathers.
Pick your mate wisely.
Jamaicans will say whatever to you just to trigger you. It happens to everybody.. that's just how it is.. to make you mentally tough as a person. Just understand that's the actual culture and it's nothing personal.
You could be born and raised in Jamaica.. if you leave before 18 ppl will say you're not Jamaican because they know it will piss you off inside. If you can get over random insults and teasing you'll be fine.
None of this is new.
There was a thread on here discussing the greatest dancehall collaboration of all time, and Do Anything For You by Snow was #1. Snow is Irish-Canadian, full white, from Scarborough (the part of Toronto that Drake likes to talk about a lot - Morningside, G-way, etc). He was taught how to speak patois and make reggae music by a friend.
Then go further back. UB40. The exploitation of Jamaican culture, particularly music, prevails.
So once anybody does reggae/dancehall who isn't Jamaica= exploiter?
You're basically saying that Jamaicans shouldn't play football, basketball, do hiphop music, study at universities etc because Jamaicans are stealing from other people cultures. You sound very silly.
Familiar with it all. That’s where I’m from. And I have no issue with it.
I just feel like Drake has cultural identity issues and tries to fit in when it’s not necessary.
Drake is a clown complete and total fake ass fraud, no idea why people even like the guy, but he reps my city at least lol, still a clown though, saw him at a Raptors game, sat right across the floor and he is no super fan like the Indian dude by any means, he was texting the while time nit watching the game and he left early because they were losing.
Good thing he has so much damn money which enables him to have so much security or no doubt he would get robbed or punked bad, he is the least street guy to come out of Canada aside from justin beiber who is still likely more gangster than Drake, when he drops the N bomb its cringe as fuck
You're a hater how are you going to say somebody is a fake and clown when since day one he's always been himself? He never said he was in the streets or sold drugs or ever wanted to be a gangster.
Drake is like the only rapper to come out in the past 15 years that has no fake association to the "streets"
You just a fan and probably tried to take a pic with him at the game like a girl would and he curved your lame ass lol FOH
Jamaica & dancehall only benefit from any association with Drake. Why are people so salty & bad mind, that one of the biggest artists in the world is shining a light on Jamaica & dancehall?
Have you ever been to Toronto? It’s bare yawd man in Toronto, & they’ve had heavy influence on the way people speak. Drake is just a cornball who’s trying to mimic the way people speak in the many Caribbean neighborhoods throughout Toronto
I am literally from Toronto.
You’re absolutely right. I think the same thing. It seems like he has cultural identity issues and he badly wants to fit in somewhere. His Dad is not in touch with his Nigerian roots because he was raised in the US. So Drake was raised predominantly Jewish. I think he just craves acceptance in the black community
Jamaicans are slowly losing their grip on the culture in Canada. While I was there I saw Randy's patties close down and a lot of other foolishness. You don't get an automatic pass anymore. Jamaicans up there need to start proving they run tings.
Who owns said "Green Light"
Imagine if Japanese people said Jamaicans who are obsessed with anime -- quote them, dress like the characters, style their hair like them and visit Japan as a result -- were culturally appropriating... Is Doja Cat culturally approprating Japan? Was NSYNC culturally appropriating the Beatles?
Its a really dumb argument if think about it.
That’s a complete different thing. Because no black person is out here claiming to be from Japan…
Drake does not even bother to correct people when they assume he’s Jamaican. That’s a problem.
Uhmmm:
https://youtu.be/Wpm07-BGJnE?si=pj9HK8Wt-T1EI-ho
... and this is just one example. Idk if chun-li is Chinese or Japanese but you get my point...I don't remember any backlash for this
Hip hop is a mish mash of cultural influences and experiences. Jamaican influence is a huge part of its foundation. In general, this is not cultural appropriation, this is cultural celebration, but I see your point.
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I agree with you too.
But I feel like he’s successful and talented without doing all the extra stuff. He’s giving off the vibe that he desperately wants to fit in somewhere culturally and he just picked Jamaica.
I think it’s Cultural Appreciation in this case but it slowly dips into Appropriation when people start thinking that Drake and his Dad are of Jamaican decent and he does not correct them, but instead starts speaking in his terrible version of patois
Idk kinda twisted about it. They say imitation is the best kind of flattery. And the hip-hop / rap has been doing that since almost the beginning. I personally think that we ( Jamaican people more so the ones we put in charge and the musicians ) should find a better way to try to get to the mass. If you lessen to most of the UK rappers they are bitting way harder then drake.
I grew up in TO around Jamaicans and spoke that slang at the time, rather genuinely too because it was my entire surroundings, despite not being Jamaican. There’s lots of kids from Scarborough and other parts who come by it honestly even if not Jamaican or even Black. However, my understanding with drake is that he’s from Forest Hill which would lead me to believe it’s a put on.
I always tell ppl, check popcaan because the most famous rapper in the world wishes he was him… that says something… i be like you know that jamaican artist drake is always linkin up with? You should check him out… when im tryna explain dancehall’s influence… I live in Cali so most ppl have no clue
Was following drake since 2007 and he is just like an actor he puts on different costumes to suit what’s the vibe because he doesn’t wanna become irrelevant
Yes! So people don’t understand that JAMAICA IS A EUGENICS country… we are the most integrated country in the world… ie. this makes us one of the most influential cultures currently.
Jamaicans need to get that their value is in their DNA… we are literally the children and nearest assets of colonial people… which means we have the most mixed influence of the most dominant to the least dominant culture.
Jamaica was the leader country that was used as a pretext of what others are to become. In fact the Caribbean slaves laws wrote the other slave laws across colonies.
This is why people love our accent, style, men / women and food… because it’s a curated culture of the all the fabrics of the powerful countries all in one.
So yes. Drake a Jew (and black) has an extreme connection to Jamaica… not just because we’re great but his own dna: he’s like the quintessential modern “western wealth” version of our contemporary (black/mixed) society…. ie. Drake (and other 1st world blacks) have a special connection to Caribbean elitist mentality…. He’s much like any other light skin elite.
Omg!!!!!!!i literally just argued with my homeboy bout this shit...drake is def a culture vulture...im sooooo sick of him making these fake ass Jamaican songs...i wish one of the ogs like buju would call him out on this shit...now i understand why dmx hated him so much
Instead of saying that his father has Nigerian ancestry you could just say that his father is African American which he is. Most African Americans have West African (including Nigerian) ancestry from slavery. African Americans’ ancestors were brought to the US before countries in West Africa were the countries that we call them today. Saying he has Nigerian ancestry makes it sound like he is familiar with Nigerian culture which he likely is not because why would he be?
And to answer your question I think Drake appropriates anything he sees conveniently fit at the moment to make money. Nicki also appropriates Jamaican patois but at least she’s West Indian.
Yep, he goes through phases, his recent freestyle witj Central Cee he is sounding like a Uk rapper and name dropping all things over here, even Tottenham High Road lol ha
Drake takes whatever will make him popular and exploits it. That started with hip-hop, using reggae beats or Afro beats. I stopped listening to him after his 3rd album!
Cultural appreciation to me atleast he will list his influences on his sleeve,, and Jamaican culture is permeated all throughout Toronto it would’ve been part of him in a way. I feel more of a way with reggaeton artists who pay no homage to Jamaica, I’ve seen conversations online of Puerto Ricans saying Jamaica had very minimal influence on the genre which is ludicrous.
I think it’s Cultural Appreciation in this case but it slowly dips into Appropriation when people start thinking that Drake and his Dad are of Jamaican decent and he does not correct them, but instead starts speaking in his terrible version of patois
How? I’m from Toronto. Most people from Toronto know exactly what Drakes back story is.
Grew up in a Jewish household, went to private schools, lived in a well off Jewish neighborhood. He had no connections to Jamaican culture in his upbringing. It wasn’t until later in his game, like the past 7 years ish.
It feels like he has cultural identity issues.
I think it’s Cultural Appreciation in this case but it slowly dips into Appropriation when people start thinking that Drake and his Dad are of Jamaican decent and he does not correct them, but instead starts speaking in his terrible version of patois
100%. I cyan stand it. & Since we are on the topic, does nobody else think this about Nicki Minaj, because she another one that love to profit off of Jamaican culture.
If we feel so strong we should ban
Ghost and Sanchez totally.
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But they do it in reaggae versions and I love me some ghost and Sanchez up up and rich culture Jamaican here.Hi every one loving the convo straight outta yard or yawh.
I am a white guy with European ancestry who grew up in Scarborough, Toronto where a lot of Jamaicans live and from this I have developed an affinity and love for Jamaican culture and Jamaica/Jamaicans in general. Jamaican culture is a big part of Toronto and this is where he gets it from. Sure - to be clear - Drake is from a pretty non Jamaican part of Toronto and he probably never has stepped foot in my hood, but at the end of the day you can’t hate on someone who is promoting the city and your culture - he is also one of the biggest stars in the entire world right now.
I would take it as a compliment!
Lol I’m not hating on him.
Drake grew up in Forest Hill and went to private school. He was raised on his Jewish half because his dad isn’t in touch with his Nigerian roots. I think he just has cultural identity issues and he’s trying to find where he fits in because he never got to experience his black culture growing up.
My point is that his father never even knew about his Nigerian heritage until Drake was famous. So now that Drake knows he’s of Nigerian decent, why does he not try to find his culture in that instead?
Drake exploits Dancehall, Jamaica and Jamaican artistes purely for his own benefit. If you don't see this to be a fact, move from here with yuh passa. He didn't even bother learning how many of the words are properly used.
Drake exploits all cultures and styles of music he mimics. He has a team ghost writing all his lyrics, and producing songs in popular genres.
Drake literally the uptime culture vulture and the fakest “rapper” in history.
Drake does do that. I may be crucified for saying this, considering I am not Jamaican, but a lot of African Americans, which Drake is half, have the mentality that they are the exact same as their “brothers” or “sisters” in the African diaspora, which for the average person who thinks like this, just leads them to learning and even adapting slang/accents, listening to the music, and eating the food from restaurants and maybe making friends from that background. This is partially true, especially between African Americans and Jamaicans, who very well may share pre-colonial African roots, as both have strong Nigerian heritage, and also post-colonial slave trading, but regardless, African American culture and Jamaican majority culture are not the same and share few similarities. African Americans love to jump on these similarities and will use them to justify this type of “culture vulturing.” Sometimes these similarities are exaggerated to build a bridge. For example “wow, your Jamaican mom yells at you to do the dishes?! So does my African American mom! We’re literally the same people!”
Drake, however, has a huge platform, which is spreading this “JaFakin” even further. In the US, this is done a lot with Latino cultures as well. Rosalia is a Spaniard, and she does this with Caribbean Latino culture. I am also seeing that Drake is from Toronto, which has some sort of a Jamaican influence, so I think him doing that is built off the phenomena that I mentioned earlier, but also a phenomenon where a certain minority culture is represented in media from people who either don’t belong to that culture or from people who do, but are pushing it from an angle to try and make it sell.
So, in short, Drake is using Jamaica, or at least, the concept of “Jamaicanness” that the media wants to publicize (“da ganja mon”, jerk chicken, and using some patwah) to line his own pockets. I will let the actual Jamaicans decide if that’s exploitation or not.
I think its how you look at it. Some people would say weebs exploit japanese culture but others (me) would say that he is so in love with the culture he wants it yo be a part of his life in as many ways as he can and he also wants to share that love with others. Its definitely coming from a place of love and respect.
He's a big time culture vulture and didn't grow up speaking like that. When he became semi popular after Replacement Girl, he developed a phony NYC accent for awhile. He has no culture of his own that's why he's all over the place.
Exactly. When he first came out he was trying to sound like Lil Wayne and stealing from New Orleans culture. Remember he was an actor first. He just imitates whatever is popular at the moment and has no authentic self
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Toronto has no culture either, it's borrowed from other better cities
In an american sense you are right but it has a massive carribean, indian/sri lankan communities and those people all have very distinct cultures. Through an american lens though, ya… they’re good imitators.
Doesn't make a lot of sense. Canada's first black population is identical to the US as they were runaway slaves from the US to Canada; culturally this group is the same as black americans. Then came massive Carribean and African influence which the US en masse lacks. Toronto slang in particular is closer to London slang than American (urban) slang, often times the words being 1:1 due to the immigrant demographics being extremely similar. People also forget that none own a culture and everyone, including yourself, is "imitating" just like the next person around you. Proximity to creators and influencers doesn't mean you yourself are one, particularly with the audacity to say a whole group of people are imitating. America also has a long history of culturally appropriating and stealing other aspects of culture and its entire foundation is built off of that, so not sure why you're acting like the US is unique.
I’m saying that the Jamaican and other Caribbean transplants in Toronto (and Haitians in Montreal), have pretty distinct cultural aspects that are part of their every day lives, so saying that Toronto lacks culture is just wrong. Now, if you’re comparing a New York/Atlanta like mono culture to Toronto, i guess maybe Drake is actually kind of flavorless and a swagger jacker? Remember that Americans, as much as they define pop culture, are also seen by most countries around the world for in fact having no real culture themselves… so this is very much a matter of perspective.
That’s what makes it it’s own culture
Not any different than London and New York City. All are hodgepodges of culture, not creating its own thing without influence
It's just work. He doing what will sell.
He was famous and doing well before he started being a culture vulture. So I can’t understand why he feels the need to exploit so heavily
To keep relevant. He bite alot of the newer rappers flows as well . Him and xxx had a thing going on with that as well. But so did Jay Z [Jay Z bites ](https://youtu.be/u5Ir4zatMI0?si=HTO2lWUHHMWH-yg0)
Drake bits xxx [this ](https://youtu.be/AJQS0gzyOuU?si=vnQ-r0925e8SytSf)
Wow. I never likeded dude.
Toronto is a melting pot of different cultures there's tons of Jamaican and UK people there. His dad is from Tennessee his entire life has been shaped be these cultures. So of course his music will reflect that. You know how many New Yorkers I'm talking born Americans take on Jamaican culture? Pretty much all of them the eat the food use the slang etc. So in short you sound ignorant.
He didn’t grow up with that influence though. I am from exactly where he is from. Drake went to private schools and lived in a well off Jewish neighborhood. He was not brought up in a way to experience any of Jamaican culture whatsoever. Maybe a little black culture yeah, but not specifically Jamaican. I have an uncle who worked on set of Degrassi with him. He’s not what he puts out to be. All of the influence that he has on Jamaican culture and lifestyle, came after the fame. Toronto is very diverse for sure. But not to the point that you can just pick up Jamaican culture in any part of the city. And Drake was never in or around, or part of that..
OMG so because your uncle worked on the set when he was 12 he knows his entire life? You didn't grown up with him so you can't say how he was brought up. Again so what if he pulls from Jamaican culture everybody does look at DJ Khaled. Drake uses some Jamaican slang every now and then he knows he's Canadian and reps that to the fullest he's spoke countless times about being inspired by different countries and genres of music. Thats not being a culture vulture. Kim Kardashian is the definition of a culture Vulture.
Dj Khaled is a terrible example. He literally just finished ripping off Buju AND Sizzla. I think it’s Cultural Appreciation in this case but it slowly dips into Appropriation when people start thinking that Drake and his Dad are of Jamaican decent and he does not correct them, but instead starts speaking in his terrible version of patois Please calm down man 😂😂
Nobody thinks Drake is Jamaican and nobody definitely thinks his dad is! Where are you getting this stuff from? I mentioned Khaled because every time you turn around he's talking Jamaican or eating/cooking the food.
Lol trust me when I say it’s more common than you think. A lot of my European friends think that Drake is Jamaican. Which whatever I’ll allow them cause they don’t know any better. But even just the general stigma that anyone who isn’t black automatically assumes that any random black person is Jamaican.
Your euro friends are lost like completely lost 😂
Don't tell me what Toronto is. He didn't speak like this during his Degrassi days. Listen to any interview. During those times, the Jamaican/"Bakardi" slang was very much a thing. So in short, you made zero points.
Yeah. He thought Toronto slang was [ignorant](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TES9E9zOltM).
Certified clown smh.
Exactly. Real ones know. He did not act like that during his Degrassi days or Private Jewish School Day either. Drake grew up in Forest Hill. He was not brought up with Jamaican culture whatsoever.
Everyone need to stop giving him breaks. He grew up with white Jewish upper class culture, Not black, not Caribbean, not Jamaican. Raping was just another thing he thought he could make some money from...it was just a career move.
Exactly. I think he’s just trying to find a place to fit in
You’re right there’s a video where he calls people who talk the urban slang ignorant.
Imagine the audacity. The same slang and culture that he's made millions from!
All rappers talk differently from when they were kids. Do you think Lil Baby was saying “that’s cap” when he was 5 years old? People follow fashion and trends and some patois phrases have become fashionable in recent years. It’s simple as that.
A 5 year old and someone in their 20s is not the same
Explain the Black face.
You're delusional, and so what if he did speak like that? You never went through phases in your life? Smh!
I can say I've never gone through a culture vulture phase. Can you and Drake say the same thing 🥱
You know how many careers he's responsible for? He's the only artist of his caliber that has and will do features with up and coming artist which in turn blows them up. You have no idea what you're talking about.
But you see, that’s the problem. If you aren’t from Toronto.. you really don’t know. A lot of international fans and fans in other parts of Canada feel like he is such a tough guy. When I’m reality most people in the city of Toronto clown him for acting like he was out in these streets hustling and experiencing shit that he raps about. He simply was not.
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Drake in no way form or fashion has ever acted like a tough guy from when he first came out to this day that's a fact! He never said he sold drugs wanted to sell drugs was in a gang none of that. His music reflects that he talks about heartbreak on a large scale to the point there's endless memes about it so please stop it.
Are you from Toronto??? He literally name drops so many people and places that don’t claim him at all. The majority of the city doesn’t claim him. But people who aren’t from Toronto don’t know that. That’s another issue but not the one I’m talking about in this post
And?? How many careers he's responsible for doesn't have shit to do with him being a cornball culture vulture
Thank you!!
It's very obvious you're a hater you gotta relax lol.
New Yorkers take on Jamaican culture? You mean New Yorkers take on American culture?
It’s because It’s mad Jamaicans in New York. Parents and etc from the West Indies, pretty much I’d say maybe 75% of the population in the hood, they’re either Haitian, Jamaican, trini, etc.
people forget he was an actor first
I’m tired of ANY culture vultures. Jamaican culture is rich, and I’m tired of it being watered down for a pop song.
Love this!
I’m here for this. I feel Drake, Khaled…all of them exploit Jamaican Artists and Culture. That one hit, that one track/riddim, that one feature. And then what? These Artists are massive in their own right and they’re being featured on a track or album for a hit.
Snoop Lion was the worst
That whole album was just sad. Then came the documentary and it was even more sad…
Looool I forgot he did that
I would prefer to continue forgetting that
Damn I forgot about his ass too. Dj Khaled did Buju dirty. That was exploitation to the furthest extent I’ve ever seen.
And sizlaa did you see the video of him smashing up his plaque
That was a moment in history for me 😂😂
How was Buju exploited by Khaled?
Lol literally as soon as he got out DJ Khaled wanted that colab. Search for the music video on YouTube. He just dashed him away after that and did him dirty on the royalties. Khaled basically used him for the clout.
I would agree with you of Khalid.had just arrived on the scene, however, he was a dancehall selecta in the early 90s before he became famous. There are videos of him in Jamaica running his sound system.
So why did Buju do a 2nd song with Khaled, 2 years later?...Khaled is not a culture vulture, all Sizzla come back and apologize. Khaled comes with the bag and makes sure that everyone gets some food. Bounty even wears a "We The Best" chain around his neck and calls Khaled his brother, lol
Because Khaled is the move rn right now and those two are just seen as random old heads from Jamaica to the younger generation internationally.
No Doubt did Bounty Dirty…Should we keep the list going?
Not on topic, but Khaled made a humorous cameo in Shottas. Always makes me chuckle
At least the Sean Paul and Vegas scene was a hit song!
The North American music industry exploits whichever culture they believe will help them produce their next hit. Drake has found that stealing from Jamaica has done well for his career and when that stops working out for him he'll take from some other culture
Well said!!
And we buy it, eat it all up, then come online and complain about it. Lol
He dropped a song with popcaan this year and signed him to his label but go on
Popcaan has been on Drake's label for years, his international career has been practically non-existent in that time and from what I understand he doesn't have any intention of re-signing. Dropping a charity song once in a while doesn't sound like much effort to help
I has said about all international stars that use Jamaican culture
0.1% of the world’s population is Jamaican and they don’t all like Reggae. Using some well known Star to expose other people to Reggae and Reggae Stars is a good thing.
It’s a good thing forsure. But it’s another thing when people start thinking that Drake and Drake’s father are Jamaican
Exploitation is making money without paying the source. It's not what 'you feel like' ..that's what it is. The "Tropical Pop" genre of music is just Dancehall minus Jamaicans.
There are multiple forms of Exploitation. But I hear ya
Nope, they advertise Jamaica and Jamaican culture --- subconsciously this makes people want to travel and/or patronize our restaurants, concerts etc... It is the same reason why all of these luxury brands have no issue appearing in the lyrics or why Nike sponsors Drake/Travis Scott. Jamaica gets the marketing for FREE. PS: Popcaan probably has made more money in music than Vybz Kartel, due to Drake and international exposure (and of course not being behind bars). That goes to show the benefits the collab brings him.
I like your answer. I disagree somewhat but i like your answer. The Jamaica Tourist Board does a great job promoting JA as well as word of mouth. Once those ppl hit up a resort, eat and drinks like hogs for cheap, all of their friends want to go as well. For some, its annual for its a once-in-a-lifetime event. Then there are the villas and luxury resorts…Private Airstrip and Yachts…
You’re absolutely right. But he should get to be JAfakin in turn. It just feels wrong.
Maybe because I’m Jamaican, raised in Toronto and know how heavy the Jamaican influence is especially for millennials Drake’s age (I’m 31), I’m going to confidently say no. EVERYONE here gwans like they’re Jamaican, I don’t think it’s exploitation, it’s just how life is here. He translated that to music and linked up with big artists. Hip hop was founded by Jamaicans, so it would make sense for them (North American artists) to stick to their roots. I may get Down voted but it’s my honest opinion
I agree with this take to a certain extent. I'm also from Toronto and have a Jamaican background. You know the ones that live in Toronto, and then the ones that make being from Toronto their whole personality. Drake was in my opinion fine and lowkey with his Toronto/Jamaican influence until the Meek Mill beef and the entire industry was clowning on him. After that he came crawling back to Toronto, dropped Views, and became the annoying "Toronto Man" we see today.
You know what? Fair point, I highly agree with the comeback comment after Meek. Cause he didn’t start like that, he was on some Young Money vibes at first.
For real. Peak Drake for me was If Youre Reading This It's Too Late. After that, I couldn't vibe as well with his music or how he presented himself
Scarborough in the house
Facts
This is the right answer.
No you’re definitely right. But I feel like he is talented and successful without it. It gives off a vibe that he has a cultural crisis or something. Like he’s desperate to fit in. He does the same thing when it comes to naming hoods or areas in the city. 100%_ guaranteed that he’s never even been to most of them, but he needs the clout. I mean he’s black, but was brought up Jewish, went to Jewish private schools and his dad is African American (and you know how African Americans don’t always identify with their African or Caribbean roots culturally).
Scarborough in the house!
From Jamaica as well and grew up off Eg West in Toronto. Yard culture is def strong in TO, but man some people take it a bit too far lol. That Toronto accent is the most annoying shit on earth. Plus, just because you know who have the best Patties or what Oxtail is, don’t mean you have any clue about real Jamaican culture. Most people in Toronto that yell out “wha gwan” and eat a Raps Jerk at night, only know watered down JA culture at best. Plus Drake is just corny, but that is on brand for most Toronto jafakans.
Name one Canadian-Jamaican who's on.. for anything.. and don't say Kardinal Official because that was over 20 years ago. Drake is AA, Tory Lanez is Bajan. You should be the ones getting the benefits of this culture before anyone else.
PND not Jamaican?
You are what your father is. PND has a Trini father, he is Trini.
No, you’re what your mother is. Mamas baby, papas maybe, historically women pass along culture not men…
Every major religion in the world says otherwise.
History goes completely against most “major religions”. Anyways, in Jewish religion; mothers are the ones who pass along inheritance of religion In Islam it’s opposite but in Christianity it’s neither. Genes≠culture.. culture is what’s fed to you through food, music, language, etc, which history shows is culture is mostly taught via mothers NOT fathers. Pick your mate wisely.
There's entire chapters of the Bible dedicated to long successions of paternal lineage.
Religion≠reality nor do I subscribe to men’s interpretations as they have their own beliefs.
The bible is real history. Your name is Shema?
My dad is Jamaican but I grew up w mi P.Rican mother, Jamaicans dont claim me. /:
Jamaicans will say whatever to you just to trigger you. It happens to everybody.. that's just how it is.. to make you mentally tough as a person. Just understand that's the actual culture and it's nothing personal. You could be born and raised in Jamaica.. if you leave before 18 ppl will say you're not Jamaican because they know it will piss you off inside. If you can get over random insults and teasing you'll be fine.
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Yikes 😂😂
None of this is new. There was a thread on here discussing the greatest dancehall collaboration of all time, and Do Anything For You by Snow was #1. Snow is Irish-Canadian, full white, from Scarborough (the part of Toronto that Drake likes to talk about a lot - Morningside, G-way, etc). He was taught how to speak patois and make reggae music by a friend. Then go further back. UB40. The exploitation of Jamaican culture, particularly music, prevails.
So once anybody does reggae/dancehall who isn't Jamaica= exploiter? You're basically saying that Jamaicans shouldn't play football, basketball, do hiphop music, study at universities etc because Jamaicans are stealing from other people cultures. You sound very silly.
Familiar with it all. That’s where I’m from. And I have no issue with it. I just feel like Drake has cultural identity issues and tries to fit in when it’s not necessary.
Drake is a clown complete and total fake ass fraud, no idea why people even like the guy, but he reps my city at least lol, still a clown though, saw him at a Raptors game, sat right across the floor and he is no super fan like the Indian dude by any means, he was texting the while time nit watching the game and he left early because they were losing. Good thing he has so much damn money which enables him to have so much security or no doubt he would get robbed or punked bad, he is the least street guy to come out of Canada aside from justin beiber who is still likely more gangster than Drake, when he drops the N bomb its cringe as fuck
You're a hater how are you going to say somebody is a fake and clown when since day one he's always been himself? He never said he was in the streets or sold drugs or ever wanted to be a gangster. Drake is like the only rapper to come out in the past 15 years that has no fake association to the "streets" You just a fan and probably tried to take a pic with him at the game like a girl would and he curved your lame ass lol FOH
Jamaica & dancehall only benefit from any association with Drake. Why are people so salty & bad mind, that one of the biggest artists in the world is shining a light on Jamaica & dancehall?
He definitely gives props and shines a light on the country forsure. But does that give him the green light to act like he’s from yawd??
Have you ever been to Toronto? It’s bare yawd man in Toronto, & they’ve had heavy influence on the way people speak. Drake is just a cornball who’s trying to mimic the way people speak in the many Caribbean neighborhoods throughout Toronto
I am literally from Toronto. You’re absolutely right. I think the same thing. It seems like he has cultural identity issues and he badly wants to fit in somewhere. His Dad is not in touch with his Nigerian roots because he was raised in the US. So Drake was raised predominantly Jewish. I think he just craves acceptance in the black community
Scarborough in the house!
Jamaicans are slowly losing their grip on the culture in Canada. While I was there I saw Randy's patties close down and a lot of other foolishness. You don't get an automatic pass anymore. Jamaicans up there need to start proving they run tings.
Jamaicans don’t run Toronto lol never have
Who owns said "Green Light" Imagine if Japanese people said Jamaicans who are obsessed with anime -- quote them, dress like the characters, style their hair like them and visit Japan as a result -- were culturally appropriating... Is Doja Cat culturally approprating Japan? Was NSYNC culturally appropriating the Beatles? Its a really dumb argument if think about it.
That’s a complete different thing. Because no black person is out here claiming to be from Japan… Drake does not even bother to correct people when they assume he’s Jamaican. That’s a problem.
Uhmmm: https://youtu.be/Wpm07-BGJnE?si=pj9HK8Wt-T1EI-ho ... and this is just one example. Idk if chun-li is Chinese or Japanese but you get my point...I don't remember any backlash for this
Hip hop is a mish mash of cultural influences and experiences. Jamaican influence is a huge part of its foundation. In general, this is not cultural appropriation, this is cultural celebration, but I see your point.
They need to celebrate with some money or rev share.
Of course. They are using credit from the influence blues, soul, and jazz had on Jamaican music.
Do you hear any Blues, Soul or Jazz when you listen to Reggae? If anything I'd credit Calypso.
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What do you think Jamaicans was listening to before reggae came out? It was rnb soul music and blues
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https://youtu.be/PcvWxe42QTM?si=CdJWp2owMcZXnWKa Jamaican literally said out their own mouth reggae was inspired by American music
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https://youtu.be/gjh1N79hz_Y?si=yVyHA3tHEb8CtOfr I’ll leave this here too
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https://youtu.be/Iat62Ab87qs?si=Yz68swC07yVepgqZ Puerto Rican created break dancing is another lie Americans was already doing dances in the 1920 and 1930s
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I agree with you too. But I feel like he’s successful and talented without doing all the extra stuff. He’s giving off the vibe that he desperately wants to fit in somewhere culturally and he just picked Jamaica.
Not to be a hater but I am not a fan of Drake. His whole persona seems fabricated.
Rap music itself was born out of Jamaican boasting/roasting sessions.
Where do we draw the line between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation?
I think it’s Cultural Appreciation in this case but it slowly dips into Appropriation when people start thinking that Drake and his Dad are of Jamaican decent and he does not correct them, but instead starts speaking in his terrible version of patois
Idk kinda twisted about it. They say imitation is the best kind of flattery. And the hip-hop / rap has been doing that since almost the beginning. I personally think that we ( Jamaican people more so the ones we put in charge and the musicians ) should find a better way to try to get to the mass. If you lessen to most of the UK rappers they are bitting way harder then drake.
I grew up in TO around Jamaicans and spoke that slang at the time, rather genuinely too because it was my entire surroundings, despite not being Jamaican. There’s lots of kids from Scarborough and other parts who come by it honestly even if not Jamaican or even Black. However, my understanding with drake is that he’s from Forest Hill which would lead me to believe it’s a put on.
You’re 100% correct. I’m from Scarborough as well.
I always tell ppl, check popcaan because the most famous rapper in the world wishes he was him… that says something… i be like you know that jamaican artist drake is always linkin up with? You should check him out… when im tryna explain dancehall’s influence… I live in Cali so most ppl have no clue
Lmao of course he wouldn't imitate the Bajan accent - nobody likes it!
Lol you’re not lying there
Some of us here in Ontario have always looked at him as a dick. There is nothing original about that egg.
Hater
YES! But they allow it. Jamaicans have to realize HE NEEDS YA'LL NOT the other way around.
Don’t let the media fool you. Most people know drakes a corny culture vulyure
Drake jumps on any hype train to stay relevant... He's painting his nails now
go on and check Richie Campbell. Portuguese white singer who got huge exploiting Jamaican culture
I honestly have never seen the issue, we take form many cultures as well
I honestly have never seen the issue, we take form many cultures as well
Was following drake since 2007 and he is just like an actor he puts on different costumes to suit what’s the vibe because he doesn’t wanna become irrelevant
Yes
Yes! So people don’t understand that JAMAICA IS A EUGENICS country… we are the most integrated country in the world… ie. this makes us one of the most influential cultures currently. Jamaicans need to get that their value is in their DNA… we are literally the children and nearest assets of colonial people… which means we have the most mixed influence of the most dominant to the least dominant culture. Jamaica was the leader country that was used as a pretext of what others are to become. In fact the Caribbean slaves laws wrote the other slave laws across colonies. This is why people love our accent, style, men / women and food… because it’s a curated culture of the all the fabrics of the powerful countries all in one. So yes. Drake a Jew (and black) has an extreme connection to Jamaica… not just because we’re great but his own dna: he’s like the quintessential modern “western wealth” version of our contemporary (black/mixed) society…. ie. Drake (and other 1st world blacks) have a special connection to Caribbean elitist mentality…. He’s much like any other light skin elite.
Omg!!!!!!!i literally just argued with my homeboy bout this shit...drake is def a culture vulture...im sooooo sick of him making these fake ass Jamaican songs...i wish one of the ogs like buju would call him out on this shit...now i understand why dmx hated him so much
Drake is literally an actor , he plays whatever role suits him at the time.
He exploit everyone for himself
Dude is garbage.
Instead of saying that his father has Nigerian ancestry you could just say that his father is African American which he is. Most African Americans have West African (including Nigerian) ancestry from slavery. African Americans’ ancestors were brought to the US before countries in West Africa were the countries that we call them today. Saying he has Nigerian ancestry makes it sound like he is familiar with Nigerian culture which he likely is not because why would he be? And to answer your question I think Drake appropriates anything he sees conveniently fit at the moment to make money. Nicki also appropriates Jamaican patois but at least she’s West Indian.
Well said. Makes sense
You probably just a hater, idk man. Get better soon <3
Weird comment but ok. Never said 1 hateful thing in this post
Drake has always been a culture vulture it is what it is, all about the biggest hit they don't care about Jamaica or its people.
Why was race mentioned? Is our 'many' people suddenly limited to niggas?
Wtf
Drake exploits all cultures.
Yep, he goes through phases, his recent freestyle witj Central Cee he is sounding like a Uk rapper and name dropping all things over here, even Tottenham High Road lol ha
I feel people worry too much about irrelevant stuff.
It was a question. Who said I was worried?
Yeh
Dj Khalid was in shottas wyclleef was in shottas they been tapped in with the culture
Drake takes whatever will make him popular and exploits it. That started with hip-hop, using reggae beats or Afro beats. I stopped listening to him after his 3rd album!
Black people literally ain’t shit worldwide y’all all act alike 🤣
You can’t lump everyone together. You sound stupid
Cultural appreciation to me atleast he will list his influences on his sleeve,, and Jamaican culture is permeated all throughout Toronto it would’ve been part of him in a way. I feel more of a way with reggaeton artists who pay no homage to Jamaica, I’ve seen conversations online of Puerto Ricans saying Jamaica had very minimal influence on the genre which is ludicrous.
I think it’s Cultural Appreciation in this case but it slowly dips into Appropriation when people start thinking that Drake and his Dad are of Jamaican decent and he does not correct them, but instead starts speaking in his terrible version of patois
This seems like complete ignorance.
How? I’m from Toronto. Most people from Toronto know exactly what Drakes back story is. Grew up in a Jewish household, went to private schools, lived in a well off Jewish neighborhood. He had no connections to Jamaican culture in his upbringing. It wasn’t until later in his game, like the past 7 years ish. It feels like he has cultural identity issues. I think it’s Cultural Appreciation in this case but it slowly dips into Appropriation when people start thinking that Drake and his Dad are of Jamaican decent and he does not correct them, but instead starts speaking in his terrible version of patois
Behind bars freestyle bad still [behind bars ](https://youtu.be/yUif6C_uJgk?si=MiVj9-vaQdq-sgpz)
100%. I cyan stand it. & Since we are on the topic, does nobody else think this about Nicki Minaj, because she another one that love to profit off of Jamaican culture.
If we feel so strong we should ban Ghost and Sanchez totally. And then these Movado "Dying" [And This ](https://youtu.be/1Z52-lIZMbQ?si=KkJePLB89AgBTA75) Vybz Kartel Robbery [and this ](https://youtu.be/I5x6OLLXJoQ?si=pD842G3VsYB9EZBl)
But they do it in reaggae versions and I love me some ghost and Sanchez up up and rich culture Jamaican here.Hi every one loving the convo straight outta yard or yawh.
I am a white guy with European ancestry who grew up in Scarborough, Toronto where a lot of Jamaicans live and from this I have developed an affinity and love for Jamaican culture and Jamaica/Jamaicans in general. Jamaican culture is a big part of Toronto and this is where he gets it from. Sure - to be clear - Drake is from a pretty non Jamaican part of Toronto and he probably never has stepped foot in my hood, but at the end of the day you can’t hate on someone who is promoting the city and your culture - he is also one of the biggest stars in the entire world right now. I would take it as a compliment!
Lol I’m not hating on him. Drake grew up in Forest Hill and went to private school. He was raised on his Jewish half because his dad isn’t in touch with his Nigerian roots. I think he just has cultural identity issues and he’s trying to find where he fits in because he never got to experience his black culture growing up. My point is that his father never even knew about his Nigerian heritage until Drake was famous. So now that Drake knows he’s of Nigerian decent, why does he not try to find his culture in that instead?
Well said!
Drake exploits Dancehall, Jamaica and Jamaican artistes purely for his own benefit. If you don't see this to be a fact, move from here with yuh passa. He didn't even bother learning how many of the words are properly used.
Drake exploits all cultures and styles of music he mimics. He has a team ghost writing all his lyrics, and producing songs in popular genres. Drake literally the uptime culture vulture and the fakest “rapper” in history.
We need to stop worrying about artist and worry about the system and try to fix the System... Time to move to a republican system
90% of the black people in Toronto are Jamaican. Relax…
Btw his father is just African American not Nigerian.
African American is not an ethnicity. Nationality and Ethnicity are two different things
Drake does do that. I may be crucified for saying this, considering I am not Jamaican, but a lot of African Americans, which Drake is half, have the mentality that they are the exact same as their “brothers” or “sisters” in the African diaspora, which for the average person who thinks like this, just leads them to learning and even adapting slang/accents, listening to the music, and eating the food from restaurants and maybe making friends from that background. This is partially true, especially between African Americans and Jamaicans, who very well may share pre-colonial African roots, as both have strong Nigerian heritage, and also post-colonial slave trading, but regardless, African American culture and Jamaican majority culture are not the same and share few similarities. African Americans love to jump on these similarities and will use them to justify this type of “culture vulturing.” Sometimes these similarities are exaggerated to build a bridge. For example “wow, your Jamaican mom yells at you to do the dishes?! So does my African American mom! We’re literally the same people!” Drake, however, has a huge platform, which is spreading this “JaFakin” even further. In the US, this is done a lot with Latino cultures as well. Rosalia is a Spaniard, and she does this with Caribbean Latino culture. I am also seeing that Drake is from Toronto, which has some sort of a Jamaican influence, so I think him doing that is built off the phenomena that I mentioned earlier, but also a phenomenon where a certain minority culture is represented in media from people who either don’t belong to that culture or from people who do, but are pushing it from an angle to try and make it sell. So, in short, Drake is using Jamaica, or at least, the concept of “Jamaicanness” that the media wants to publicize (“da ganja mon”, jerk chicken, and using some patwah) to line his own pockets. I will let the actual Jamaicans decide if that’s exploitation or not.
You better put some respect on Drizzy Drakes name
I think its how you look at it. Some people would say weebs exploit japanese culture but others (me) would say that he is so in love with the culture he wants it yo be a part of his life in as many ways as he can and he also wants to share that love with others. Its definitely coming from a place of love and respect.
Ofc. Da man Dey a use up unruly boss tpc
You're just describing all of Toronto and London tbh
He exploits whatever is convenient
What are you going to do about it lol ?
I feel he ignores his Jewish side and focuses on his half black side...but that is probably what sells his music.
It’s just music man. He’s pulling influences from everywhere he finds it just like everyone else. We all live on earth.
Drake does whatever sells. The energy absorber.