42 Dugg Calls Out Hip-Hop for Turning on Drake
Detroit rapper 42 Dugg is standing up for Drake, criticizing the hip-hop industry for what he sees as a wave of disloyalty aimed at one of the genre’s biggest stars.
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On Thursday, August 28, Dugg took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his frustrations about how fast the culture can turn on its icons, using Drake as the prime example.
Without directly naming names, the Free Dem Boyz rapper expressed disappointment in how quickly fans and artists alike seem to turn their backs.
“Man, get the money. Eventually, they gon' tear you down. It could be something you did or didn’t do. Eventually, they get tired of your a**, no matter who you is, That's why my advice is always: get enough money 'til you can leave this s**t alone for good.”
In a follow-up tweet, he emphasized how surprising it was to see Drake, someone known for helping countless artists rise to fame facing widespread criticism.
“I knew our a** was out when these motherf**kers turned on Drake. Drake put on 400 rappers [and] counting. If they can say f**k him, a street n**ga got zero chances.”
42 Dugg Defends Drake, Says Hip-Hop “Turned On” Him Despite Putting on 400 Rappers:
Man GET THE MONEY ,Eventually they gone tear you down could be something you did or didn’t do eventually they get tired of your ass no matter who you is. THATS Why MY ADVICE IS ALWAYS GET ENOUGH MONEY TILL YOU CAN LEAVE THIS SHIT ALONE FOR GOOD
— 42Dugg (@42_Dugg) August 28, 2025
I knew our ass was out when these mufuckas turned on Drake ,Drake put on 400 rappers an counting if they can say fuck him ah street nigga got zero chances 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
— 42Dugg (@42_Dugg) August 28, 2025
Dugg’s comments add fuel to the ongoing conversation about Drake’s changing position in hip-hop.
Once widely seen as untouchable, the Toronto superstar has faced increased backlash in recent years, particularly after Kendrick Lamar’s explosive verse on Like That by Future and Metro Boomin.
The ripple effect from that verse was massive. Since then, artists like Rick Ross, The Weeknd, and even longtime rivals like Kanye West and A$AP Rocky have seemingly distanced themselves or taken lyrical jabs.
While 42 Dugg didn’t call anyone out directly, the message was clear: if an artist as influential as Drake can become a target, then no one in the rap game is safe from scrutiny.
Despite the growing criticism, Drake remains one of the most streamed and commercially successful artists in music history.
From breaking Billboard records to shaping the careers of artists like Lil Baby, BlocBoy JB, and 21 Savage, his influence is undeniable.
Dugg’s defense not only highlights loyalty in an often cutthroat industry, it also shines a light on the pressure artists face when they reach the top.