Houston rapper Sauce Walka has ignited a fiery debate as he takes aim at Drake for what he perceives as cultural appropriation and a lack of collaboration with artists from Houston.
During a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, Sauce Walka didn’t hold back as he explained his stance on Drake benefiting from Houston’s culture without reciprocating support to the local music community. He expressed disappointment in the lack of collaboration between Drake and Houston artists, questioning why the Canadian rapper had extensive collaborations with artists from other regions but not Houston.
Sauce Walka drew a comparison to Kendrick Lamar’s strong support from Los Angeles and California, emphasizing the importance of artists representing and defending their culture with the backing of their city and state. He highlighted the difference between appreciation and appropriation, suggesting that true support from an artist can create opportunities for their city.
Despite a defender pointing out Drake’s past collaborations with Houston artists and his investments in the city, Sauce Walka stood firm in his critique, labeling Drake as an opportunist. He emphasized the scarcity of Drake’s collaborations with Houston artists, pointing out Travis Scott as the exception.
The social media sphere has been buzzing with diverse reactions to Sauce Walka’s bold statements, with some defending Drake’s ties to Houston and others echoing Sauce Walka’s sentiments about the rapper’s alleged opportunism.
As the debate rages on, Sauce Walka’s words have sparked a conversation about authenticity, cultural appreciation, and collaboration in the music industry.
Written by
Derek Chan
