Gillie Da Kid Explains Why No One Cares If Drake Has Ghostwriters

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He and Wallo claim that Rap and Hip Hop are the only genres that care about the subject.

One of the many great debates in the Hip Hop world is whether or not an artist can be considered a GOAT if they don't write their own rhymes in their entirety. Rap and Hip Hop are about collaborations, but among certain circles, if a rapper leans on ghostwriters or other artists to help write their rhymes, it seems to negate the validity of their "best in the game" status. This issue has been argued for decades and conversations continue globally, and the topic landed in The Breakfast Club studio as Gillie Da Kid and Wallo were asked to weigh in.

"Let me just tell you something, man. Music is about going in the studio, having fun, expressing yourself. Sometimes it's one person in there, sometimes it's three persons in there. Sometimes it's five people," said Gillie. Wallo added that many of our favorite tracks had multiple writers to help pen the hit. 

"BeyoncĂ© don't write all her music. Rihanna don't write all her music," said Gillie. Wallo chimed in to say that other genres of music don't focus on who-writes-what as much as Rap and Hip Hop. Gillie added, "Guess who don't care that Drake ain't write that music? The woman that's gone suck his d*ck at the end of the night." Check out the clip of the discussion below and let us know your thoughts.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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