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The majority of popular music is targeted at American audiences, and although Drake often disrupts these norms by explicitly emphasizing his relationship to Toronto, he also reinforces them by catering to a US market time and time again. Even when he showcases Toronto in his videos, he does so through stereotypical symbolism that Americans can understand. He likely chose Miami as the location of the video in order to reach a broader audience. Maybe commercialism is what motivated Drake. Why then, did Drake decide to make Miami the star of his good Samaritan music video for “God’s Plan?” Why did Drake choose to highlight poorer neighborhoods in Miami instead of the stereotypical “party” areas that other mainstream artists showcase?

Recently, for instance, in January 2018 he partnered with the Toronto Raptors to give back $1 million to repair basketball courts around the city. Apart from Toronto residents and Raptors fans, however, nobody really knows about this charitable act. Despite the fact that Drake has given back to Toronto communities throughout his career, he has rarely, if ever, made a spectacle of doing so. On the other hand, Drake reinforces the tendency to highlight American cities in the hip-hop industry instead of staying true to his Toronto roots that he so often boasts about. His actions were not purely altruistic as they helped increase the popularity of his music in the lucrative US marketplace, contributing to his status as one of today’s most popular hip-hop artists. There is no arguing that Drake’s actions had a positive impact on many and were much appreciated, but the benefits he gained from the video cannot be ignored. He also buys groceries for shoppers in a local market, surprises people with cars, gives money to the city’s fire department, hands out scholarships to undergrads, and drops piles of cash into the laps of strangers. Drake used the video’s $1 million budget to make charitable donations to the Overtown Youth Center and Lotus House, local charities that help women and children in need. The video showcases Drake in a University of Miami hoodie traveling around Miami giving money to the city’s residents. The “Free Larry Hoover” benefit concert is going down on December 9th, 2021 at the Los Angeles Coliseum.On February 16th, 2018, Drake released the infamous music video for his hit song “God’s Plan.” The video has since received over one billion views and ten million likes on YouTube. You never heard of Larry Hoover as the leader in the community that was an organizer that brought people together.” You may have heard of Larry Hoover’s leader of the Gangster Disciples.

Also coming from Chicago, to bring up the fact and give me the platform to speak on my father and keep putting information out there with the narrative that needs to be put out there. And you see how he’s open and not scared to address situations. My son never touched his grandfather, he’s 14.” Larry Hoover Jr. My daughter has never touched her grandfather, she’s 22. also appeared alongside Kanye West during his high-profile Drink Champs interview with N.O.R.E. is featured at the end of the song “Jesus Lord.” Larry Hoover Jr. In October of 2018, he asked President Trump to grant Larry Hoover clemency during a luncheon.Īnd on his latest album DONDA a message by Larry Hoover Jr. Over the years, Kanye West has advocated for Larry Hoover in many ways.

The Feds claim Larry Hoover still leads the Gangster Disciple gang from prison. Now their peace treaty is official with the upcoming concert for Larry Hoover, who is serving six life sentences at the ADX Supermax prison in Florence, Colorado.Ī post shared by ye Hoover is serving a 200-year sentence for a 1997 murder in addition to conspiracy, extortion money laundering charges. They posted a video of themselves bro’ing it up. Prince and Kanye West at his massive Toronto mansion. Last week, the pair officially squashed their beef backstage at Dave Chappelle’s show in Toronto.Ī post shared by champagnepapi also hosted J. “I believe this event will not only bring awareness to our cause but prove to people everywhere how much more we can accomplish when we lay our pride aside and come together,” said Ye. In a nod to Drake, Kanye posted a flyer for the concert with the caption “God’s Plan,” one of the Toronto rappers’ biggest hits. Kanye West just posted a flyer to his Instagram account announcing the “Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert.”

Kanye West and Drake did the unthinkable last week when they reconciled and ended their long-standing beef.Īnd now, in an amazing plot twist, the pair are about to share the stage during a concert next month in Los Angeles.