RAPPER DRAKE DISSES S’PORE IN NEW SONG: “BROKE AS F-, YOU PROBABLY LIVE IN SINGA-POOR”

Canadian rapper Drake has a knack for weaving tales of his life experiences and observations into his music. His eighth studio album, “For All The Dogs,” released recently, is no exception.

In one of its tracks, “Drew A Picasso,” Drake mentions Singapore, sparking discussions among fans and listeners.

Drake has a history of incorporating slights and references to various places in his music. These references often provide insights into his perception of these locations, whether personal or anecdotal.

Singapore diss?

In the 4-minute and 22-second track “Drew A Picasso,” Drake drops the line: “Artists hittin’ on you, broke as f-, I swear them ni–as probably live in Singapore.”

This line has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions among fans and Singaporeans alike, as it appeared to be a dig at Singapore.

The lyrics seem to suggest that artists based in Singapore face financial struggles and don’t earn much for their work, as compared to their overseas counterparts.

Singa-poor

According to Genius.com, a website that provides analysis into musicians’ lyrics and the meanings behind them, they explained Drake’s lyrics:

“Broke artists do not blow up because they are not good at their job. Drake makes a pun by saying broke artists live in Singapore (sing-a-poor).”

Netizens’ comments

1. As a smart internet enjoyer let me clearly explain what drake daddy means. He is flexing his wealth because singapore has high cost of living. By calling people who live in singapore broke he is essentially claiming that he is leagues richer than us which is true. 
2. i think its a wordplay on being broke and living in singa”poor”
3. He’s not exactly wrong though, SG is pro anything but sports or entertainment related. JJ lin wouldn’t have his level of success today if he didn’t leave SG for Taiwan and China
4. As an artist myself, I don’t like how the fact that hes right. Singapore’s art scene is basically shit and nothing
5. Drake sure talks a lot for a guy who should be seating at the back of the bus
6. I am broke and currently live in SG so yeah this checks out.
7. if they broke af, i doubt they living in singapore. i live there and i can tell you its not cheap
8. My interpretation: Drake is saying that people living in Singapore are rich, but probably not really an artist (sorry Shigga Shay, Yung Raja et al)