Drake Explains Why He Hates The Term "Tricking"

BY Alexander Cole
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Drake has been accused in the past of being a "trick," although he recently explained why he absolutely despises the term.

Drake has been criticized over the years for his relationships with women. Some look at his age and believe that he should have settled down by now. Others believe he is simply too cynical about past experiences.

In recent years, the artist has been known to give away money to various women, even those he doesn't know all that well. This has led to people calling him a "Trick." Someone who gives money to women in hopes that they sleep with him.

During his most recent live stream, Drake responded to the term. As you will read, he finds it to be offensive. He sees it as something negative, and he doesn't believe what he does even fits the definition.

“Tricking has a negative connotation to it," Drake said. "It’s like you’re doing something for something in exchange.”

Drake Is Not Fond Of The Word "Tricking"

Drake then went on to say that he likes giving away money because it is something that benefits other people. He finds it nice to make others feel good, and that's pretty much all there is to it.

“It’s just nice to make somebody else feel good," Drake continued.

Following his recent live stream, Drake has been subjected to quite a bit of critique and backlash. Overall, this is due to the fact that some feel he's too old for the whole 20v1 thing. Others just find this to be a corny look for a guy who is so revered as a songwriter.

If one thing is for certain, it is that Drake fans love their guy. A 20v1 on Kick won't change that.

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!