Drake should be called Michael Jackson from now on, says Lil Durk
19 August 2020, 13:27 | Updated: 19 August 2020, 13:30
Rapper Lil Durk has chimed in on the long-standing debate on whether Drake has reached Michael Jackson's level.
Drake and Michael Jackson fans have been debating on whether the new iconic rapper can be compared to the late "King of Pop", when it comes to their artistry.
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Recently, Fat Joe referred to Drizzy as "the Michael Jackson of this time", which sparked an online debate amongst fans.
While many believe they are both legends within their respective fields, some still think they're incomparable.
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However, Lil Durk has chimed in on the debate and has given his honesty on the topic.
After celebrating the release of his new track "Laugh Now Cry Later" with Drake, the 27-year-old rapper has been giving his praises to the Canadian rap legend.
In a recent Instagram post, Durk reflected on a photo taken six years ago of him and Drizzy.
The "All Love" rapper captioned the photo "This around the time my ppl told me give up music 😂 glad I ain’t listen to em".
The star also took to his Instagram story to make a bold claim about Drizzy.
"Don't call em drake nomo his new name Michael Jackson," Durk declared on his story.
Back in 2015, Durk dedicated a post to Michael Jackson, claiming he was one of the greatest of all time. Now, he thinks Drake's new name should be after the pop legend.
One of the greatest of all times #MJ https://t.co/OxgiSl7k5w
— THE VOICE (@lildurk) August 29, 2015
Though Drake has already established himself as a highly credible artist, many have argued he is still not of the same stature as Michael Jackson.
However, Drake is not done - Certified Lover Boy, the follow-up to Drake's 2018 album Scorpion, is set to be released this year.
Drizzy announced his new album title after he dropped "Laugh Now Cry Later" last Friday.
See fans reactions to the Drake & Michael Jackson debate below.
Drake is the MOST talented artists I’ve ever seen or heard. He’s for sure the Michael Jackson of our time
— Otis Lane (@SECTION___80) August 15, 2020
Mannn only person ever colder than Drake is Michael Jackson that’s faxxx😤
— 14 (@RjHampton14) August 15, 2020
Drake = Michael Jackson 🐐
— Ash Spears (@ashmcbuckets) August 14, 2020
Not even gonna lie, as an artist Drake could go down as the greatest of all time after Michael Jackson. Dude not even close to done, been consistent since grade school
— Don 〽️eech (@DimitriValcourt) August 16, 2020
When will it be publicly admitted that Drake is the best artist we've seen since Michael Jackson
— ettiene × 🇲🇸 (@ettxene) August 16, 2020
Drake is greater than Michael Jackson 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/FvhHKMAvlu
— Donate Sanitary Pads (@SamQaphe) August 16, 2020
Michael Jackson would wash Drake in a verzus. MJ would play Billie Jean and Drake would counter with Hotline Bling😂😂😂
— Dretoven (@Blackkout__) August 15, 2020
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