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. 

"Beyoncé 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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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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