It really doesn’t take much to ignite the ire of Twitter these days. Fat Joe learned that the hard way when he casually compared Drake to Michael Jackson while speaking to Rick Ross during his Instagram Live show.
“What’s this relationship between you and Drake?” he said. “Lemme finish … Drake is possibly the hardest person to get in touch with and let’s be clear, every song he does goes No. 1 and he’s just like, the Michael Jackson of this time.”
That was all it took. King of Pop fans started feverishly defending the late music icon and scoffed at the Terror Squad OG’s assessment. In all fairness, it seemed Joe was simply trying to point out Drake’s penchant for No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits puts him in a elite category — just like MJ.
In 2018, Drake surpassed Jackson’s record of 37 No. 1 hits when “Nice For What” landed at No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart, earning the 6 God his 38th chart-topping single either as a lead or featured artist.
Nonetheless, Twitter wasn’t having it and promptly roasted Joe for his sentiments. Check out some of the reactions below.
Someone make me understand… Drake has more #1 hits then Michael Jackson…… why is it such a shock to compare them? Because mj is dead? If drake died I wonder how people would feel. Hes been the biggest artist(of all music genres) for nearly a decade now.. Who else would you compare him to?? How many other artist have more #1 hits than Michael Jackson????
Because we’re not even sure how much Drake writes his own bars. Because when a Michael Jackson video used to come on, the world would stop, literally. The news, tv shows, stopped! Because numbers don’t tell the whole story ESPECIALLY if you weren’t there. LeBron has a lot of numbers similar to Jordan too, still doesn’t make it a valid comparison. There will NEVER be another Michael Jackson, period.
Word up. I remember in the 80s watching a Michael Jackson special. The whole family waited n gathered around the wooden floor model TV and in other rooms a couple of tiny black n white TVs with the fuckin pliers. What an era the 80s was as a kid.
To start off with what genre does Drake do … Does he rap or sing…Because he’s not the greatest at either…He is an over glorified middle of the road Talent … particularly because fate cast him in an almost absolutely talentless generation who only have their producers and engineers to thank for their tolerable songs…This guy Drake is just the Best of The Worst…On the contrary Mike was The Best of The Best…He had Prince Madonna Queen The Police and a burgeoining hip hop scene to compete with…Drake has Lil Yachty and The Migos…Give me a break.
What was Mike the best at? Prince was that dude as far as raw talent. He wasn’t the best singer. His music was pop shit that caught trends. Sounds like the perfect comparison to me. They’re both popular despite what they actually do, and Drake is in that same category because he was in the right place at the right time just like Mike was since he benefited tremendously from being at the forefront of maximizing MTV video exposure just like Drake maximized his co-signs in the game to go further than he would have had he just tried to get on on his own.
Thank you! They make it seem like Drake is competing with really talented contemporaries when he is competing with the Migos, Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swifts. Michael on the other hand had REAL talented competition and did not have the help of social media to expand music accessibility. Its easy for artists to go to number one. Cardi B has like 4 or 5 number ones!!!! Its not that hard to get nowadays in this particular music climate when there isn’t much competition.
I also don’t like how they are making it seem like Drake makes quality pop music. Drake’s music is not better or on the same level as Michael. His music is hot now but his music will not nearly make the same impact as Michael’s. That is what makes Michael an anomaly, not just his hit making success but the impact of his music, talent and craft. It has influenced generations. You all are smoking crack if you think Drake makes the same impact.
Drake broke mj billboard numbers and he’s cut across different genres from rap to pop to dancehall and he’s unarguably the most sellable Male artiste of the era so Joe is spot on.
BRUH if you don’t shut the fuck up! Drake is not even the most internationally selling rapper let alone music act. Didn’t he get booed off stage in a festival or some shit? Mj was known in the sahara desert, under a rock in the river of amazon. Niggas use to pay 3000 dollars just to have a meet and greet of a few seconds with MJ. This is the problem with people who dont sit down and really think things. Respect to Fat Joe but he is soooooooo of base with this comparison is not even funny. Even now Eminem sells more internationally and he aint even PRIME Em. Snoop dog is more known in the world than Drake. Man im done.
Everybody wanna be like Michael…but Michael was like nobody…This guy made Man in the Mirror …what did Drake make…bubble gum all the way through…Drake is the definition of Bubblegum.
Never be another Jordan? Lets not forget about Kobe and before anybody can say he mimicked him, how many folks in they lifetime have tried to copy Jordan and be successful. Not only that but them last 2 titles didn’t nearly have the star power that a Jordan led team had. No Pippen then No Jordan
Drake will never sell 100 million units on one album so he will never come close to being like Mike.
The only similarity between MJ and Drake is that they both have questionable relationships with minors
the proof of that is where. not flaming just wanna know
Drake is more like an actor who’s versatile in many hit movies year after year. He’s on fire. I do miss the shaved drake era tho.
That is a FAT JOKE a BIG FAT LIE…please don’t compare a man who sold 52 million albums with just one album to a man who needs to make 52 albums to equal that record…I won’t even talk about the dancing,one gave us one of the best dance choreographies on a song called Thriller, let’s just say I’m not thrilled about the other’s One Dance.This is the worst comparison ever.Take Care
Sounds like some R Kelly type apologists in here … who flucking cares how many records MJ sold (a fluck ton – but in an era where there was far less choices and availability) … the freak flucked kids …. period … end of discussion
Less choice and availability?…what are you 10 years old, where you there? You couldn’t have if you really feel that way..the legends MJ had to compete with was ridiculous. Especially in relation to social media/no social media, to not be amazed at how that guy sold worldwide with basically only MTV and radio for promo…shows you just got bias man, stop sounding foolish
Nope I was there … between streaming and the number of artists out now consumer focus is all over the place … you have non-label artists competing on a real level … MJ didn’t have to compete with that … and you are right … because of social media there are more acts in the mix … it’s about easier access these days so if we really want to talk about being foolish … no one said these acts were better … but better these days doesn’t matter …. and no one said Drake has a better album than MJ … I’m saying if you fluck kids it doesn’t matter how good your albums are … that man has an asterisk on all his shit …. I think the kids even said he had an asterisk on his dick … you people kill me
What Great Song does Drake have….Underline GREAT…I’m not talking nice song that’s corny 12 months down the line…What Great Album does Drake have…Underline GREAT…NONE…Drake will go down as The Only Artist to gimmick his way to a Grammy…Do not compare him to Mike compare him to the degenerates of his generation…Lil Yachty or Uzi Vert…Take your pick
In 2018, Drake surpassed Jackson’s record of 37 No. 1 hits when “Nice For What” landed at No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart, earning the 6 God his 38th chart-topping single either as a lead or featured artist.
And Michael Jackson is the biggest selling solo artist and has sold over a billion records and albums. How many albums and records has Drake sold???
People are too sensitive. He hit the nail on the head. Let’s be real. Mike had a lot of wack shit that sold just like Drake does. Perfect comparison to me.
That is a damn lie and you know it!
Off the Wall, BAD, Thriller, even Dangerous and HIStory was not wack!!!! Michael has WAY more classics and memorable music than Drake and Michael actually wrote most of his hits himself unlike Drake.
He may as well called Him the “King Of Hip-Hop” while He was at it!!! I wish Pun was STILL HERE!!!!
C’mon Joe…I understand you’re dropping an overhyped comparison cuz you had nothing better to say at the moment. But damn, an MJ comparison? Yikes, I mean Drake is more a pop star than a rapper and is more in MJ’s lane than people would think…but it’s a BS comparison and if you talked to Joe over dinner, he’d most likely laugh at his own comment
Prince is way better than Gay pedophile Michael Jackson Actually. Fat Joe is correct about white boy drake being a monster…just whats joe doing talking to that correctional officer ross?
More like the Milli Vanilli of this time.
Fuck Drake he jumped on the trial by opinion wouldn’t perform the MJ song he had on his album
Again, I see a lotta emotional and sensitive kids here. Numbers DON’T LIE.
READ THIS :
In 2018, Drake surpassed Jackson’s record of 37 No. 1 hits when “Nice For What” landed at No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart, earning the 6 God his 38th chart-topping single either as a lead or featured artist.
F.Joe was making a point and he’s right based on that status.
You talking about about Drake the snake that have no classic album..
Figures don’t make quality…lookbat thz charts, everything sucks…MJ made great music while Drake makes fake Rnb for 15 years old pussies…
Michael still has sold more albums than Drake and Billboard has changed a lot of their rules to include streaming and digital sells. Its much easier to break these records now and get a number one hit. Michael is still the best selling solo artist of all time. I also don’t think numbers necessarily makes someone better.There are other factors that should be considered. Michael has more classic songs and albums. I literally cannot even name a Drake song besides Hot Bling. Are people going to be listening to that song like we do Remember the Time, Thriller and Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough???? I highly doubt that. Its foolish to make such a comparison to Michael he was not only a hitmaker but a groundbreaking and influential artist. Drake is not that.
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