Drake took a subtle dig at Childish Gambino’s chart-topping hit “This is America” during the electrifying opening night of his highly anticipated It’s All A Blur Tour, which he co-headlined with the talented 21 Savage. The momentous event took place in the vibrant city of Chicago, where Drizzy captivated the audience with his performance of the timeless classic “Headlines.”
As the captivating beats of “Headlines” filled the air, an eye-catching digital ticker emerged on the side of the grand stage at the United Center, displaying an array of intriguing news headlines. Among them, one headline stood out, aimed directly at Gambino and his acclaimed anthem: “The Overrated And Over Awarded Hit Song ‘This Is America’ Was Originally A Drake Diss Record,” The revelation that Gambino’s powerful creation initially stemmed from a diss directed at Drake left the crowd buzzing with curiosity.
Gambino’s thought-provoking “This Is America” made waves when it soared to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts in May 2018, achieving triple platinum status. In an interview with GQ, Gambino shed light on his somewhat frosty relationship with Drake, confessing that the song had originated as a playful joke and a means to diss the Toronto rapper.
The inception of “This is America” was an unexpected twist. Gambino recalled, “I had the idea three years before,” he explained. “I told [director] Hiro [Murai] the idea, and he’s like, ‘I really want to do that.’ The idea for the song started as a joke. To be completely honest, ‘This is America’ — that was all we had was that line.”He continued: “It started as a Drake diss, to be honest, as like a funny way of doing it. But then I was like, this shit sounds kind of hard though. So I was like, let me play with it.”
Beyond the thought-provoking shade, the opening night of the It’s All A Blur Tour held more surprises for the enthralled crowd. Drake seized the opportunity to pay tribute to the late Virgil Abloh, a creative visionary who had left an indelible mark on the fashion and design industry. In a heartfelt moment on stage, Drake addressed the audience, urging them to honor the immense impact Abloh had made.
With his artistry and ability to captivate audiences, Drake proved once again why he remains a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. The opening night of the It’s All A Blur Tour set the stage for a spectacular journey, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what surprises await in the shows to come.
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