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 editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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