1. Tupac performs in his home’s bathroom.
Drake’s very unusual hat-tip to Tupac in his new house is one of the first disclosures from the conversation. The late rap icon’s music is said to be playing in one of the estate’s restrooms.
2. While they were finishing So Far Gone, Wayne had 30-40 rooms rented at the Beverly Wilshire.
Drake recalled how his debut album was finished at the Beverly Wilshire while Wayne was on an unlimited stay at the hotel, “living like a prince” with dozens of rooms settled while discussing the development of So Far Gone and Lil Wayne’s early mentoring.
3. Serena Williams urged him to release “Back to Back” in order to “put Meek to rest.”
When the topic of current and previous fighting with contemporaries came up, Drake stated that it was his then-girlfriend, Serena Williams, who pushed on his dropping “Back to Back” as the ultimate blow in his feud with Meek Mill
4. Considers “Adidon” to be his first loss in the “rapping sport.”
Sidestepping continuing problems with G.O.O.D Music, the rapper eventually let go of his unwavering confidence, confessing that Pusha T’s “Story of Adidon” was an L he couldn’t overcome. And he claims “SICKOMODE” will be his final statement on the negative relationship with old idols, stating he doesn’t feel obligated to destroy anything with the Clipse artist or Kanye.
5. The length of Biggie’s Life After Death inspired the song More Life.
The late Notorious B.I.G.’s sophomore double-album served as inspiration for the Toronto rapper as he dissected his massive 2017 and 2018 efforts.
6. He was well aware that Camp Flog Gnaw was doomed to fail.
Drake took his hosts on a tour of his performance at Tyler, The Creator’s event in November, reminiscing about the now-famous night. The rapper believes he was aware there was a chance his set would be dismissed by a throng anticipating Frank Ocean to appear from the wings as Flog Gnaw’s surprise headliner. He joked that a half-baked cover of “Thinking Bout You” might have been more popular.
7. DJ Premier’s next album will include him.
Finally, turning his attention to future projects, Drake expressed his excitement at the chance to compose a Preemo beat 40 had recently handed over, suggesting that the producer will appear on his next album.
8. Views himself as a direct rival to Kendrick and Cole.
And, in one of the most telling parts of the conversation, the Toronto rapper consistently aligned himself with Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole, professing his adoration for the “Black Friday” rappers and predicting their separate approaches to the next decade will secure their reputations.