Detroit rapper 42 Dugg has made it clear—he’s standing ten toes down for Drake.
On Thursday afternoon (Aug. 28), Dugg took to X (formerly Twitter) with a series of posts defending the “6 God,” calling out the way hip-hop and the internet often turn their backs on even the biggest stars.
“Eventually They Gone Tear You Down”
In one fiery post, Dugg reflected on the fickle nature of fame:
“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. THAT’S why MY ADVICE IS ALWAYS GET ENOUGH MONEY TILL YOU CAN LEAVE THIS SH*T ALONE FOR GOOD.”
He doubled down in another message, pointing out Drake’s history of uplifting countless artists across the culture:
“I knew our ass was out when these mufckas turned on Drake. Drake put on 400 rappers an counting—if they can say fck him, ah street n***a got zero chances.”
The blunt reminder sent waves across social media, with fans applauding Dugg for saying what many were already thinking.
Drake in the Headlines: From OVO Store Chaos to Degrassi Doc
Dugg’s comments come during a whirlwind week for Drake.
- Just days ago, a hammer-wielding woman vandalized his Manhattan OVO flagship store, smashing windows and attempting arson before being arrested.
- Meanwhile, Drake is also back in the spotlight for his acting roots, appearing in the new trailer for Degrassi: Whatever It Takes—a documentary exploring the iconic teen series where he first rose to fame as Jimmy Brooks.
In the trailer, Drake reflects on his own high school struggles:
“I didn’t have a great time in high school. I just didn’t really fit in.”
Director Lisa Rideout praised the show’s cultural impact, saying in a statement to Deadline:
“Degrassi changed the landscape of television with real, unvarnished storytelling… This documentary celebrates the iconic Canadian franchise while revealing the impact it had on the people who made it and the audiences who loved it.”
The Bigger Picture: Why Dugg’s Words Hit Hard
Hip-hop has always wrestled with loyalty vs. criticism, and Dugg’s point about Drake cuts deep. Drizzy has consistently opened doors—collaborating with young talent, bringing underground acts to the mainstream, and stamping cosigns that launched entire careers.
From Future and Lil Baby to 21 Savage, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and beyond, the list of artists who benefited from Drake’s platform is undeniable. And yet, the Toronto megastar still finds himself on the receiving end of backlash whenever the culture shifts.
Dugg’s defense highlights a hard truth: if Drake—one of the most influential artists of his generation—can be torn down, anyone can.
The Takeaway
For 42 Dugg, the message is simple: protect your bag, because industry love is temporary. For Drake, the week has been a reminder of both his cultural reach and the relentless scrutiny that comes with it.
One thing is certain—whether through controversy, documentaries, or cosigns, Drizzy continues to dominate the conversation.
Do you agree with 42 Dugg—has hip-hop turned its back on Drake, or is this just part of the game? Drop your thoughts below!