In this episode of BagFuel, Es$o and Hynaken discuss the controversy surrounding the leaked “freestyle” by Drake. The conversation starts with confusion over the origin of the leak—whether it was posted by Drake or someone else. They agree that the freestyle was unofficial, possibly a test release, and not a completed song. It was a video of Drake rapping over a beat, showing him casually performing lyrics that weren’t fully polished.
The discussion reveals that Lucian, who has significant control over Drake’s music, may have been involved in removing the video from certain platforms. Es$o and Hynaken consider the possibility that the leak was a calculated move by Drake to test his fans’ reactions or to provoke a response. They note that Drake has been very strategic about his releases, especially since a lawsuit that may have impacted how he distributes music.
Lucian’s role in removing the video sparks debate, with the hosts speculating about his control over Drake’s music. They agree that Lucian, as Drake’s business partner, has the authority to prevent unauthorized releases, but they question whether Drake himself wanted the video taken down. Es$o and Hynaken further hypothesize that the leak could be part of a larger promotional strategy to tease upcoming music or projects, with Drake possibly testing the waters before officially releasing content.
The conversation also touches on the timing of the leak, following a period of relative silence from Drake, and suggests that this could be part of a larger game of power dynamics between Drake and his management. Hynaken proposes that the leak might be a warning shot from Drake to show his fans that he’s still active and not backing down from his position in the rap game. He connects this with a recent tweet from Drake expressing a shift in focus to making hits, implying that the freestyle leak was a strategic move to remind fans of his presence.
In the end, the hosts emphasize that Drake’s situation is complicated, with Lucian holding significant control over his music and career, possibly even influencing what gets released or withheld. They speculate that this power struggle is part of the behind-the-scenes drama in Drake’s ongoing career, with the leak serving as a potential test to understand how much control Lucian has over his work.
