Did Drake and PartyNextDoor Copy Freddie Gibbs? Fans Weigh In on the Controversy
Drake’s latest collaboration album with PartyNextDoor, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, has sparked debate online, with fans accusing the rapper of copying elements from Freddie Gibbs’ 2022 album $oul $old $eparately. The controversy gained traction after Gibbs himself took to social media, claiming that not only did the Toronto rapper mimic his album’s abbreviation, but also its bunny-themed artwork.
Freddie Gibbs Calls Out Drake on Social Media
When the album tracklist was unveiled, keen-eyed fans quickly pointed out similarities between Gibbs’ $oul $old $eparately and $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. The stylistic use of dollar signs and the presence of rabbits in the album artwork—an icon strongly associated with Gibbs’ project—led many to believe that OVO artists may have taken inspiration from the 2022 release.
Gibbs addressed the controversy on X (formerly Twitter), sarcastically writing, “Damn they even stole the rabbits too. I’m flattered.” His remark fueled the ongoing debate, with some fans agreeing with him while others dismissed the claim as a coincidence.
Fans React to the Allegations
Despite Gibbs’ assertion, many social media users have expressed skepticism. One fan humorously wrote, “Drake talking to Party one evening in Turks: ‘You know what, we gon’ copy Freddie f***ing Gibbs.’” Another dismissed the notion, stating, “Freddie Gibbs really thinks Drake is stealing ideas from him…like come on man.”
Another Artist Accuses PartyNextDoor of Idea Theft
As the discussion around Gibbs’ allegations continued, another artist came forward with similar claims. Canadian rapper John River alleged that PartyNextDoor lifted elements from his 2021 song Hope City II and incorporated them into the new album’s cover art.
In a lengthy Instagram post, River detailed a past interaction with PartyNextDoor, in which the OVO artist allegedly expressed admiration for his music video featuring the Marilyn Monroe Towers. According to River, PartyNextDoor admitted to watching the video 20 times and labeled his use of the iconic buildings as “new, innovative, and iconic.”
River went on to claim that PartyNextDoor had said, “Why are you getting this attention instead of me?” The rapper also alleged that he was warned he would be “black-balled” if he refused to acknowledge PartyNextDoor’s influence.
Is There a Pattern?
The controversy surrounding $ome $exy $ongs 4 U raises questions about originality in the music industry. While some argue that artistic inspiration is inevitable, others believe that blatant idea theft should not be ignored.
What do you think? Did Drake and PartyNextDoor intentionally copy Freddie Gibbs and John River, or is this all just an unfortunate coincidence? Let us know your thoughts!
