DJ Whoo Kid Joins The Game in Claiming Drake’s Absence Leaves a Major Void in Rap
In a recent interview with Diverse Mentality, DJ Whoo Kid voiced his thoughts on Drake’s current absence from the charts, echoing a sentiment shared by The Game earlier. The veteran DJ reflected on his personal connection with Drake, recounting a memorable moment when the Toronto rapper reached out to him while on vacation. Drake asked for permission to use Whoo Kid’s iconic drop on the Kendrick Lamar diss track “Push Ups,” a request that took place during a peaceful cruise with his significant other.
Whoo Kid emphasized the importance of such moments in the music industry, highlighting how this collaboration helped introduce younger audiences to his own storied mixtape era. He compared the power of these moments to the rivalry between rap giants, saying, “Everything is a moment. Kendrick had his moment. Six months, he’s the man. Then the Super Bowl, he’s the man.”
However, Whoo Kid also pointed out the current lack of a dominant figure on the charts, specifically lamenting Drake’s absence. “But the thing about Drake, he uses patience as a way of getting back,” Whoo Kid explained. “As you can see, I mean, where has hip-hop been? There’s no Billboard charts, there’s nothing.”
The DJ further noted that artists like French Montana and Max B, who are still holding steady in the Hot 100, barely make it into the top 80. He also mentioned that while Sexyy Red has gained attention following a recent release, no one seems to truly fill the void left by Drake’s absence.
“There’s not really nobody like… I don’t know. You tell me. I’m not an expert in this, but I know when he’s here, we’re on the charts. If you wanna talk numbers and facts, whether it’s inflated or whatever ’cause labels been inflating sh– for years,” Whoo Kid remarked.
Fans of Drake are eagerly awaiting his return, as his ninth solo album, Iceman, is set to drop on May 15. The anticipation is growing, with many hoping the album will mark Drake’s long-awaited return to the top of the charts.
