Drake Recalls Hearing The Weeknd's Music For The First Time

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Drake was feeling nostalgic.

Drake and The Weeknd go way back. Of course, there was a time when some people thought there was some sort of feud between the two, but now, it is clear that they are friends who have a tremendous amount of respect for one another. The Weeknd helped write some of Drake's early hits, all while the two have collaborated on some iconic tracks. Needless to say, these two have a history that is held in high esteem, especially by those in Toronto.

The Weeknd is about to embark on a massive stadium tour with artists like Mike Dean, Kaytranada, and Snoh Aalegra. Drake couldn't be prouder of The Weeknd's success, as he recently took to Instagram to recount the first time he ever heard The Weeknd's music. 

Drake Recalls Hearing The Weeknd's Music For The First Time
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As you can see down below, Drake talked about how he was standing outside of his apartment complex in Toronto, where Oliver El-Khatib began playing him some of those early Weeknd records. Drake immediately saw the potential, but with Abel going on this new tour, it is clear that Drake is impressed.

"Oliver played me The Weeknd right here. This is my old building, in Toronto," Drake explained. "We were parked out here, it was raining. And that same guy is selling out the Sky Dome tomorrow, not the Rodgers Center."


Perhaps someday, these two will give us another collaboration. For now, though, we will simply have to go back and enjoy what they've given us in the past.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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