Hip-hop fans are in an uproar again, and this time it’s all about Drake, ghostwriting allegations, and a leaked track that’s sparking more questions than answers. But here’s where it gets controversial: Is this just another case of fans jumping on the Drake hate train, or is there something deeper at play? Let’s dive in.
Drake, no stranger to ghostwriting debates, has found himself at the center of yet another controversy. This week, a leaked reference track allegedly tied to his unreleased collaboration with Central Cee, Triumph Tower (or Trump Tower, depending on who you ask), surfaced online. The twist? The track appears to feature Beam, the Jamaican-born artist who’s worked with Drake before—and who Kendrick Lamar called out in his scathing diss track euphoria. Lamar’s lyrics, ‘Tell Beam that he better stay right with you,’ have now taken on a whole new meaning, leaving fans divided. Are they justified in connecting the dots, or are they reading too much into it?
And this is the part most people miss: Beam’s involvement in the leaked reference track isn’t just about the chorus or melody—it’s about the blurred lines between collaboration and ghostwriting. While Beam’s contributions to Drake’s work aren’t new, the lack of clarity around credits and timelines has fueled the fire. For instance, Beam reportedly worked on 3STAR by wolfacejoeyy, which shares similarities with the leaked track. But without official confirmation, it’s all speculation. Did Beam ghostwrite for Drake, or was he simply a collaborator whose name would’ve appeared in the credits if the track had ever been released?
Here’s the kicker: We may never know the full story. The leaked track’s timeline is murky, and the order of events is anyone’s guess. Was Triumph Tower even meant to see the light of day? Would Beam have been credited if it had? These questions highlight the complexities of the music industry, where behind-the-scenes contributions often go unrecognized—or worse, misattributed.
But here’s the controversial take: Does it even matter if Beam ghostwrote for Drake? Ghostwriting is a common practice in hip-hop, yet it’s often weaponized against artists like Drake. Is the backlash justified, or are fans holding him to an unfair standard? And what does this say about how we value creativity and credit in music?
Whether you’re a die-hard Drake fan or someone who’s quick to call out his alleged shortcomings, this debate is far from over. So, here’s the question: Is the ghostwriting narrative overshadowing the real issue—the lack of transparency in music credits? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. One thing’s for sure: this conversation is just getting started.
