Analysis
This occurred after
Drake's tweet saying he will quit magazine interviews after Rolling Stone printed him being
critical of Kanye lyrics on
Yeezus. In response
Kanye West defends
Drake by saying that Rolling Stone is trying to pit artists against each other.
Summary
The Drake-Rolling Stone Issue
Drake had expressed frustration after not receiving the magazine's cover and claimed he was misquoted
regarding comments about
Kanye West's
"Yeezus" album. Drake later deleted his
critical tweets and apologized when learning the cover featured Philip Seymour Hoffman following the actor's death.
West's Show of Support
During a February 2014 Yeezus tour stop in Newark, Kanye West addressed Drake's conflict with Rolling Stone magazine. While performing hits like
"New Slaves" and
"All Falls Down".West criticized media attempts to create artist rivalries, stating "that ain't going down no more." He expressed solidarity with Drake, saying "We love Drake" and extending appreciation to all artists dedicated to their music. During the same speech, West also mentioned Macklemore, Barbara Walters, and Nike.*There may be errors on this page.
