HipHopRaisedMeTheBlog.com is here to break down the shocking revelations surrounding Pop Smoke’s posthumous debut album, which has been embroiled in controversy thanks to UMG’s drastic measures. The label allegedly threatened to kill the album’s release over concerns that a guest verse from Pusha T contained a diss aimed at none other than Drake!
According to Steven Victor, who manages Pusha T and signed Pop to his Victor Victor Worldwide imprint, UMG’s fears were unfounded. He explained to Billboard that the label insisted Pusha change his lyrics or face the album being shelved, stating, “What happened on the Pop Smoke song is that UMG thought that he was dissing Drake on that song. He wasn’t, but they thought he was.” Victor questioned the implications of such censorship, asking, “How do you get to tell him to just change his lyrics or you’re not putting this album out?”
Ultimately, Pusha T was removed from the track “Paranoia,” which was included in the album “Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon,” but the original version eventually leaked online, stirring speculation among fans that Pusha had indeed taken aim at Drake.
The drama doesn’t end there! Pusha T recently fired back at Young Thug, who criticized his verse, saying, “I don’t respect the Pusha T verse on the song with me and Gunna… if I knew that was about him, I would’ve made changes.” Pusha responded with sharp words of his own, emphasizing his commitment to authenticity in hip-hop, stating, “I don’t deal in police work, police rappers or police n-ggas!”
This saga highlights the complexities and tensions within the hip-hop industry, where alliances and rivalries often dictate the music we hear. UMG’s intervention raises questions about artistic freedom and the lengths to which labels will go to protect their artists’ interests.
As this story continues to unfold, HipHopRaisedMeTheBlog.com will keep you updated on all the latest developments surrounding Pop Smoke’s album and the ongoing beefs in the rap game. Buckle up, because in hip-hop, the drama is never far behind!
