Drake Says "Pray For Gaza" In FOMO Song Snippet

BY Alexander Cole
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Drake previewed some new songs during his "FOMO" short film, and he took the opportunity to make a rare political statement.

Drake's "FOMO" short film was officially released on Tuesday, and it has proven to be the success he was hoping for. Tens of thousands of fans tuned in live for what was a fairly interesting spectacle.

There were numerous new song snippets. In fact, we heard songs from the likes of Don Toliver and Yeat. This has fans hyped for the future, especially since it appears as though another album could very well be on the horizon. Drake did not provide confirmation, although the existence of new music is certainly a clue.

One of the song snippets has begun to go viral on social media as Drake delivered a rare political statement. As you will hear below, he said: "Pray for Gaza." It is an acknowledgement of the situation involving Israel and Palestine, and how Gazans are being attacked.

Drake had previously mentioned Palestine on "Make Them Pay" as he addressed DJ Khaled.

Drake Makes A Statement

Whether or not this is going to be a continued theme for Drake remains to be seen. In the past, he has been criticized for his reluctance to speak on political issues in his music. However, it appears as though Palestine has inspired him to change that.

Going forward, Drake seems to be preparing a tour for his fans. After dropping three albums' worth of new content, it only makes sense that Drizzy would want to take his music on the road. Fans have been yearning for some shows, and now could be the right time to jet set across the world.

Let us know what you thought of the "FOMO" livestream in the comments section below. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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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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