Scoop of the Day
Drake is set to see a significant return on his investment, as reports suggest that the upcoming sale of the Los Angeles-based restaurant chain Dave’s Hot Chicken could exceed the impressive valuation of $1 billion.
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According to a report by Reuter’s on February 11th, the eatery is currently collaborating with North Point, an investment bank, as it looks into a potential sale that may reach as high as $1.3 billion. Drake entered the investment scene in 2021, and as noted by Eater at that time, he holds a substantial stake in the business.
Originally introduced as a pop-up shop in Los Angeles in 2017, Dave’s Hot Chicken has rapidly expanded, now boasting more than 250 locations worldwide and generating approximately $1 billion in annual revenue.
In related news, Freddie Gibbs has voiced his frustration, accusing Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR of copying his artistic style with their recent release, “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U“. The title of this collaborative album, often abbreviated to $$$4U, echoes the name of Gibbs’ own 2022 project, $oul $old $eparately, which he also frequently shortens to $$$.
Major Duo Stunts ✨
The collaborative album by Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR also showcases whimsical cartoon bunnies on its back cover, reminiscent of the “Big Rabbit” mascot that Freddie Gibbs has embraced for many years. This striking resemblance has caught the attention of Gibbs, who expressed his frustrations with the OVO Sound pair on social media Thursday, February 13.
“Wow, they even took the rabbits! I’m honored,” he posted on X shortly after Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR revealed the tracklist for their album just one day before its release on Valentine’s Day.
Seizing the opportunity, he encouraged his followers to check out his own work. “$$$4u [heart emoji],” he playfully remarked while sharing a humorous parody of a “Greatest Hits Collection” commercial that he had created in 2022 to promote his album, $oul $old $eparately.
The ESGN rapper further emphasized his stance by retweeting numerous messages from fans who criticized Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR for allegedly borrowing elements from his work. He made sure his message was clear. Although Freddie Gibbs has yet to encounter Drake in a collaboration or as a rival, he has drawn inspiration from the Toronto artist in the past.
Champagne Poetry
In 2021, Gibbs released a freestyle over Drake’s track “Champagne Poetry” from Certified Lover Boy, tackling various topics, including Kendrick Lamar’s bold claim about being the best, referencing Baby Keem’s song “Family Ties,” as well as his disappointments regarding Grammy and BET award nominations.
Freddie Gibbs was just as vocal when the tension between Drake and Kendrick Lamar reached a breaking point last year. He responded to Kendrick’s provocative lyric from the track “Like That,” where Kendrick rapped, “And your best work is a light pack / N-gga, Prince outlived Mike Jack”.
Gibbs, who shares a hometown with the legendary Michael Jackson, took to social media with a humorous remark, quipping, “First of all, Mike ain’t dead,” highlighting the absurdity of Kendrick’s comparison right after the song dropped.
Following a fierce exchange of diss tracks between the two Hip Hop giants, including titles such as “Push Ups,” “Euphoria,” “Family Matters,” “Meet the Grahams,” and “Not Like Us,” Freddie Gibbs provided an unexpected verdict on who came out on top in the feud. He simply stated, “The record labels,” suggesting that the ultimate beneficiaries of the conflict were the companies behind the artists rather than the artists themselves
