It’s So Hard To Be Drake

Post date: May 9, 2025

By Isabella Fisher

Drake is one of the most influential and successful people in the music industry at the moment. He has a sound that appeals to a massive audience. He consistently drops songs and albums that hit the top of the charts. He also stays relevant through social media. He keeps adapting to new trends so his audience continues to grow.  Recently he has faced some backlash. Past controversies and feuds are catching up to him. Even through all of this controversy, he continues to persist and expand his career. He dropped the album Some Sexy Songs 4 U on February 14th, 2025. That album has gotten over 56.6 million streams on the global Spotify chart. That is over 2.5 million streams per song. This was the second highest streaming debut of the year. The first highest being the Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow album. Even through all the hate his music streams continue to go up because people love his music.

One of Drake’s strengths is his ability to be able to blend styles and genres. Starting from his early mixtape days. He blends rapping and singing and incorporates dancehall and Afrobeat, which are international sounds. He keeps continuing to push the boundaries of Hip-Hop. This ability keeps his music fresh and engaging. He draws in new listeners while keeping his core fan base. It also provides a buffer against criticism because he’s always exploring new territories of music.

Overall, Drake’s story is one of unwavering belief in oneself. Despite the constant scrutiny, he has remained true to himself and his artistic vision. He creates music that reflects his personal experience and perspectives. This authenticity, combined with his talent and business man attitude, has cemented his place as a cultural icon. He shows that it is possible to thrive by staying true to yourself, constantly evolving, and using adversity as a source of inspiration.