It was a promising moment between the two. As Drake described aspirations and his ascent to the top in his lyrics, Hov gave the 6 God a word of advice on what it would be like to make that climb. Drake got the chance to flex his lyrical muscle against Jay’s wordplay wizardry and the result delighted fans. June 2010: Drake Calls on JAY-Z for “Light Up”Īfter the lukewarm “Off That,” fans got a proper JAY-Z and Drake collab when they linked up on “Light Up” off Drake’s debut album Thank Me Later. Despite the tepid reception, Hov’s coveted co-sign was just the start to the long history between the two. Unfortunately, the collaboration wasn’t favored, as people wanted more than just a Drake hook on a JAY-Z collab. Drake was one of the hottest burgeoning MCs at the time and in true JAY-Z fashion, he gave the rising star a platform.
The relationship between Drake and Jay got off to a good start when Jay tapped the Toronto MC for a guest feature on the hook to The Blueprint 3’s “Off That” - just six months after Drake’s breakthrough mixtape So Far Gone. September 2009: JAY-Z Taps Drake for Blueprint 3’s “Off That”
It’s difficult to discern if their relationship is hostile or pleasant at times.Īs we continue to gawk at the soon-to-be legendary photo, here’s a timeline of JAY-Z and Drake’s roller-coaster relationship. For the last nine years, Hov and Drizzy have shared numerous jabs on wax and delivered various compliments to each other while also showing a mutual respect on several different occasions. What started as a growing relationship on Jay’s “Off That” and Drake’s “Light Up” turned into an on-again, off-again battle of words. The two will forever be linked thanks to the similar paths both men have taken in their careers.
The relationship between JAY-Z and Drake has been one of the most unpredictable and perplexing rap bonds in recent memory.
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