Pete Rock Slams Drill Music: "It Disrupts The Soul"

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Shara McHayle (L), music industry professional and wife of musician Pete Rock and her daughter Jade Everett (R), flank musician Pete Rock (C) as he speaks during The Monumental 5 Press Conference on the steps of New York City Hall on July 5, 2011 in New York City. Shara McHayle and Jade Everett are two of the five individuals who were reported to have been victims of police brutality at a record release party for Hip Hop artist Pete Rock and General Steele on Tuesday June 28, 2011.
Pete Rock appears to side with NYC Mayor Eric Adams's crackdown on drill music.

Drill music continues to dominate streaming platforms but it's faced extreme scrutiny in recent times. More and more drill rappers are getting charged for violent crimes while officials use social media activity and rap lyrics to prosecute artists. Specifically, in New York, it has become an incredibly contentious topic since Mayor Eric Adams took office.

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While many have condemned Mayor Adams crackdown on drill music, it appears that he's found a supporter in Pete Rock. The legendary producer chimed in on drill's popularity, calling the subgenre "trash hop," not hip-hop.

"idc call me what you want but that kinda hip hop is doo doo and it disrupts the soul i told yall that already man lol smh," he wrote before criticizing drill rappers as talentless.

"Drill rap not even for the birds or the streets its the result of greed,people with no talent,and the destruction of the culture. Yall never see the play when it’s happening and everyone complains but does not speak up and say a word. Now this! [face palm emoji] this how we going out? Its on social media but who is really promoting this? talk about that smh."

Some agreed with Pete Rock's assessment of drill music while others disagreed. Regardless, drill remains one of the hottest genres right now.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments and check Pete Rock's comments below. 



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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
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