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Semi-protected edit request on 3 September 2015

Remove: "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" as a studio album as it is a mixtape. The reason that it is being sold for money makes no sense, as Drake's third mixtape "So Far Gone" is being sold on iTunes and select retailers, and is still considered a mixtape. Drake has stated himself that it is a mixtape, verbally and in the liner notes of said mixtape. Mixtape was to be released for free, but the record label Cash Money pushed for a retail release for monetary purposes. 72.69.130.73 (talk) 01:51, 3 September 2015 (UTC)

Not done. This has been discussed ad naseum. Whether it's a mixtape or not is irrelevant to our including it in the discography section. Calidum 02:31, 3 September 2015 (UTC)

Origin

Drake's origin is not from Hidden Hills, California, U.S. His origin from the day he started to this day, is still Toronto, Ontario, Canada. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sweeterman (talk • contribs) 14:12, 7 October 2015 (UTC)

Can I (song)‎

Article watchers are welcome to assist with the expansion of Can I (song)‎, a new Drake song featuring Beyonce. ---Another Believer (Talk) 17:59, 7 October 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 October 2015

Joeu2 (talk) 23:03, 9 October 2015 (UTC) Changing and adding information

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. @Joeu2: Which information? —C.Fred (talk) 23:06, 9 October 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 October 2015

Drake is know for being able to rap, but at the same time sing with a gracious tone, which could be said to be very unseen in todays popular music scene.[1] "JON CARAMANICA." New York Times (1923-Current file): 2. Jun 13 2010. ProQuest. Web. 5 Oct. 2015." Gsb1395 (talk) 04:46, 5 October 2015 (UTC)

References

  1. ^ Caramanica, Jon. "The New Face of Hip-Hop Drake Is an Unlikely Rap Star, A Former Child Actor From Canada Who Balances Arrogance and Vulnerability". Retrieved october 4. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Not quite sure where this would go. Cannolis (talk) 15:48, 11 October 2015 (UTC)

2011–12: Take Care

Drakes album "Take Care" sold over 631,000 copies, which was in third biggest opening behind Lady Gaga and Lil Wayne [1] Gsb1395 (talk) 05:14, 5 October 2015 (UTC)

References

  1. ^ Sasario, Ben. "Drake's at no. 1 on Chart, and Adele Sets a Record". New York Times. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
Not done: These sort of specifics are better served on album articles, and is already included on Take Care (album) Cannolis (talk) 15:51, 11 October 2015 (UTC)

Feuds

I believe this section should be removed. Most of the feuds are trivial. — Preceding unsigned comment added by HipHopVisionary (talk • contribs) 14:44, 30 July 2015 (UTC)

Feuds are a part of hip-hop competition. Many feuds within hip-hop have been notable in an artist's career, including Drake. While not every feud is notable, some, which become the talk of the culture, are notable and have significant effects on one's career. You may not have interest in them, but the culture and fanbase do. Keep section. -- Jayo68 (talk) 14:51, 30 July 2015 (UTC)

These aren't feuds. This feuds section is nonsense. Watch Meek backtrack his opinion just like the rest of those rappers. This is why the list of Drake feuds article got deleted. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ilovemexico99 (talk • contribs) 12:38, 3 August 2015 (UTC)

These are not real beefs. I proved it with citations. This section should be removed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by HipHopVisionary (talk • contribs) 12:48, 3 August 2015 (UTC)

  • Remove: Jayo68 actually already made part of my point for me, "Feuds are a part of hip-hop competition". They are exactly right, disses and harsh comments are made in rap music every day, if we reported on every time Nicki Minaj made a disparaging comment in a song, her article would double in length, it's a part of the culture and 90% of the time, the "fued" lasts little over a week or so, and isn't notable at all. The only Drake feud worth keeping is his one with Chris Brown, which eventually got physical I believe, and lasted well over two years, but an entire dedicated section to drivel such as "Common released a song entitled "Sweet", which included lyrics critical of rappers who sing, although this criticism was not aimed specifically at Drake"? Certainly not notable. Azealia911 talk 02:01, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
Keep Notable beefs should be included. Not just any time something harsh is said about another artist. Let's not go overboard here. I do agree that the Common beef could be removed. I do not object. The Chris Brown beef is notable, so is the Meek Mill, being that it is current and lasted more than "a week" as you put it. It's also received an overwhelming amount of media coverage and continues to be a topic of discussion in hip-hop. Also, it should be noted that both HipHopVisionary and Ilovemexico99, along with some other accounts are currently being investigated as registered by the same user. Jayo68 (talk) 03:48, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
Comment This is not a poll, there are no votes. If 20 people (or 20 user names) agree that we should say Drake is a vampire who was born in 15th century Spain and one person says that the only sourced info we have says he's a rapper, the one !vote would carry the day. - SummerPhDv2.0 14:35, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
It is a irrelevant feud. Jayo68 is a just a number one Meek Mill fan trying to promote Meek Mill on Drake's Wikipedia and add fuel to the fire. See Wikipedia:Conflict of interest.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 166.176.59.10 (talk • contribs) 03:39, August 5, 2015‎ — 166.176.59.10 (talk) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.
This is ridiculous. Jayo68 (talk) 17:05, 5 August 2015 (UTC)
  • Keep per Jayo68 + given SummerPhDv2.0. Lawfare (talk) 22:33, 5 August 2015 (UTC)
  • Remove Meek Mill says he's not in a serious beef with Drake and removed his diss from SoundCloud. Can somebody please remove this stupid section?

http://thesource.com/2015/08/12/meek-mill-says-hes-done-beefing-with-drake/
http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.35054/title.meek-mill-on-drake-im-not-entertaining-no-rapreal-beef— Preceding unsigned comment added by Beyoncebeyoncebeyonce (talk • contribs) 16:13, August 12, 2015‎— Beyoncebeyoncebeyonce (talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.

I smell socks. - SummerPhDv2.0 00:29, 13 August 2015 (UTC)
  • I didn't realize we were feuding over feuds until this revert by Funkatastic: your edit summary, "Please stop removing sourced information from this page with blank edit summary's or you'll be reported", is nonsense: I did leave an edit summary, and I look forward to your report. To rekindle this old discussion, which produced no consensus, this feud stuff is silly. Its sources are the rap magazines that are the equivalent of tabloids. It's the kind of content we find in K-pop articles, where every little thing is blown up to encyclopedic proportions because it sells copy. FYI, I have no dog in this fight. I have heard of Drake, I have no idea who Meek Mill is or any of the others who are involved, but I do know WP:NOTNEWS. We should do better than to turn Wikipedia articles into collections of gossip and chit-chat--that it happens to be "verified" doesn't make it any more valuable. Drmies (talk) 14:40, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
Keep Meek Mill didn't remove his diss because the feud is over, WWE filed a seize and desist for using The Undertaker's theme music.[1] Just because Meek said he wasn't exercising a beef, doesn't mean that the beef doesn't exist as there's a large amount of controversy that lies in this situation. Looks like Equal amount of Keep votes as removes.Funkatastic (talk) 19:13, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
Actually, HipHopVisionary was banned and was reported for using other usernames to override it. So technically, more keep votes than remove votes.Funkatastic (talk) 19:22, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
Mr. Veteran Expert, HHV isn't banned but blocked. I know; I just blocked one of his IP socks. And "technically"? There is no consensus here, certainly not a clear one: I have closed dozens, if not hundreds such discussions, and there is no clear consensus here. It's not about numbers anyway (read SummerPhD's comment above), and there's a pretty solid argument by User:Azealia911 (who's a pretty rock-solid editor, as it happens, with good common sense) for deleting a bunch of the material. This is the internet, I know, but it doesn't mean you get to yell at everyone. Drmies (talk) 22:08, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
  • Remove. I just spent a fair amount of time revising this section, but it's only tangentially significant at best and it doesn't add anything of value to the overall article. What's more, the sources are largely conjectural and I just don't see them holding up on a biographical article. I agree wholeheartedly that it should be removed. Addendum: I just saw that this discussion was carried on a bunch of sock puppets, but oh well. I hope that doesn't derail this too much, because I was going to suggest this on the Talk page anyway. Antinate (talk) 08:27, 12 October 2015 (UTC)

References

  1. ^ http://www.vh1.com/news/49424/wwe-meek-mill-removing-wanna/

2006–09: Mixtapes and So Far Gone

Adding on to the great success of his song, "Best i ever had" he was nominated for two grammy's in 2010, a first for a rapper with no album out.[1]

References

  1. ^ Caramanica, Jon. "The New Face of Hip-Hop Drake Is an Unlikely Rap Star, A Former Child Actor From Canada Who Balances Arrogance and Vulnerability". New york Times. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Amortias (T)(C) 00:08, 17 October 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 October 2015

In the controversies section, with the Meek Mill debate I think it would be useful if you included the rolls of Funkmaster Flex and his endorsements of Meek Mill, such as playing his diss track "wanna know". Also it is worth mentioning that drake endorsed DJ Clue as an attack towards Funkmaster Flex. My last suggestion for an edit would be to reference the usage of meme's at OVO while drake sang back to back. Thank you, sources for this material are the following: Hill, Glynn A. "Companies Jump in on Drake-Meek Mill Beef Via Social Media." South Florida Times: 1. Aug 2015. ProQuest. Web. 4 Oct. 2015 . Williams, Stereo. "Drake's Memeing of Meek Mill: How Hip-Hop Beefs Kill Careers." The Daily BeastAug 07 2015. ProQuest. Web. 4 Oct. 2015 .Feeney, Nolan. "Drake Producer Defends Rapper Against Meek Mill’s Ghostwriting Accusations." Time.com. Time Magazine, 23 July 2015. Web. Davidtmcgarey (talk) 03:07, 5 October 2015 (UTC)

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Amortias (T)(C) 00:09, 17 October 2015 (UTC)

Rap style

"Drake, whose sing-song lyricism is frequently interrupted with an emphatic "Ah!" Drake's vocals are accompanied by a staple blend of strings, piano, and "soft" instrumentals, drawing attention to a vulnerability often lacking in commercial rap narratives." [1] Gsb1395 (talk) 18:24, 5 October 2015 (UTC)

References

  1. ^ Bradley, Regina (Spring 2015). "Contextualizing Hip Hop Sonic Cool Pose in Late Twentieth- and Twenty-first-century Rap Music": 57-72. Retrieved 5 October 2015. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Amortias (T)(C) 00:10, 17 October 2015 (UTC)

Early Life

Drakes song "Look what you've done" openly gives his mother credit for the support she had for him growing up and mentions his success is due to her love and overwhelming support.[1] Gsb1395 (talk) 18:42, 5 October 2015 (UTC)

References

  1. ^ Chaney, Cassandra (Summer 2014). "Is Black Motherhood A Marker of Oppression or Empowerment? Hip-Hop and R&B Lessons about "Mama". 2 (1): 7-79. Retrieved 5 October 2015. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Amortias (T)(C) 00:10, 17 October 2015 (UTC)

Legal issues

In 2012, Drake came out with the song " The Motto", which consisted of a lyrics saying "You only live once, that's the motto, Yolo". The term "Yolo" became one of the most popular sayings among teens during this time period. Companies such as Walgreens started to use the saying on shirts which brought attention to the rapper and his rights for the saying. That being said, Drake has started to speak up about the possibilities of royalties regarding the term "yolo"[1] Gsb1395 (talk) 19:43, 5 October 2015 (UTC)

References

  1. ^ Los Angeles Sentinel (Jan 3-Jan 9, 2013). "Drake tells retailers 'no mo YOLO'". 79 (1): 1. Retrieved 5 October 2015. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Amortias (T)(C) 00:10, 17 October 2015 (UTC)

Madonna

In the Spring of 2015 music star Madonna announced her liking for drake. The 56-year-old pop icon told Us Weekly, "The lifelong ambition I still want to fulfill is to go on a dream date with Drake - and only kiss him." Drake and Madonna performed at the music festival Coachella, where actions of intimacy were shown on stage such as kissing and dancing. [1] Gsb1395 (talk) 20:17, 5 October 2015 (UTC)

References

  1. ^ Mississippi Link (25 March 2015). "Madonna wants to date Drake; hits him up on instagram". 21 (21): 1. Retrieved 5 October 2015. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Amortias (T)(C) 00:11, 17 October 2015 (UTC)

security

With the creation of social media there is no hiding information from the public when you are a public figure thus making security very important for these individuals. After the shooting involving Suge Knight in Los Angeles, NYPD has stepped up their protection for rappers like Drake and many more due to the unknown actions of others when in public settings. NYPD protection includes that all New York club owners inform the HipHop Police in advance of everyone coming in the club and who is on the list. [1] Gsb1395 (talk) 20:34, 5 October 2015 (UTC)

References

  1. ^ Jordannah, Elizabeth (10 September 2014). "NYPD's 'Hip-Hop Squad' keeps close tabs on rappers". 105 (36): 1-20. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Amortias (T)(C) 00:11, 17 October 2015 (UTC)

Chris Brown

The case became so serious Brown's lawyer claimed "I believe the police are building a case against Drake and his thugs. Clearly, Drake was the instigator and there is evidence he threw glassware."[1] Gsb1395 (talk) 02:47, 6 October 2015 (UTC)

References

  1. ^ El Chicano Weekly (21 June 2012). "Pictures taken before Chris Brown and Drake brawl". 49 (25): 1-16. Retrieved 5 October 2015. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Amortias (T)(C) 00:12, 17 October 2015 (UTC)

2014–present: If You're Reading This It's Too Late and What a Time to Be Alive

In February, Drake released "If You're Reading This It's Too Late," which is heavy with the stresses of life at hip-hop's top [1] Gsb1395 (talk) 03:27, 6 October 2015 (UTC)

References

  1. ^ Caramanica, Jon (5 August 2015). "Rapping, and Settling Scores": C.1. Retrieved 5 October 2015. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Amortias (T)(C) 00:12, 17 October 2015 (UTC)

charity

""Drake donated US$25,000 (J$2.15 million) towards the building of the library. The popular rapper shot the video for his latest single Find Our Love in Jamaica in April. The rapper also visited the island prior to that for vacation." [1] Gsb1395 (talk) 04:27, 6 October 2015 (UTC)

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Drake rewarded students of Strawberry Mansion High School, a troubled Philadelphia PA high school with brand new recording equipment. [2] Gsb1395 (talk) 03:42, 6 October 2015 (UTC)

References

  1. ^ Henry, Krista (14 July 2010). "Drake donates $2 million to Ja". 1844: 1-9. Retrieved 4 October 2015. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ News for You (14 April 2015). "Rapper Donates Recording Studio to Struggling High School". 63 (14): 2. Retrieved 5 October 2015. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Amortias (T)(C) 00:13, 17 October 2015 (UTC)

Hotline Bling

It's kinda stunning that Drake's Wikipedia page has zero mentions of "Hotline Bling," considering it hit #2 on the Billboard charts, had it's dance mimicked by an NFL receiver during a game (http://fansided.com/2015/10/25/mark-ingram-hotline-bling-dance-td-video/), and has a mention on Wikipedia's own List of Internet phenomena page. A simple google search of Hotline Bling reveals hundreds of news articles, calling the dance the newest internet meme. And Wikipedia has NOTHING on Drake's page? Really? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.69.164.206 (talk) 06:47, 26 October 2015 (UTC)

2014–present: If You're Reading This It's Too Late and What a Time to Be Alive

Please change " As of August 11, 2015, the If You're Reading This It's Too Late mixtape had sold over 1 million copies, making Drake the first artist with a platinum album in 2015." to " As of August 11, 2015, the If You're Reading This It's Too Late mixtape had sold over 1 million copies, making Drake the first artist with a platinum album in 2015; Last to do so was Taylor Swift in 2014 with her album "1989""[1] Gsb1395 (talk) 19:16, 5 October 2015 (UTC)

References

  1. ^ Malara, Marilyn (12 August 2015). "Drake's 'If You're Reading This...' Reaches Platinum Status". 50 (21): 1. Retrieved 5 October 2015. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
Not done: You are now autoconfirmmed. You should now be able to edit the page yourself. If you still seem to be unable to, please reopen the request with further details. Mlpearc (open channel) 17:10, 26 October 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 18 November 2015

Drakes birthday is 1987 not 1986 Alansonsardina (talk) 13:50, 18 November 2015 (UTC)

Where did you get that information from? Willondon (talk) 21:12, 18 November 2015 (UTC)

Controversies Section Edit Warring

One editor in particular has taken it upon themselves to continually revert the Controversies section to an older revision without justifying it here on Talk. A few notes I've made on the Administrators' Noticeboard about this specific issue (which I will add here, on this article, for posterity, as it's this WP article that's being affected):

  • I previously cleaned up a section of the article for clarity, neutrality, and encyclopedic language: "Cleaned up Controversy section. Deleted references to Rihanna re: Chris Brown because none of the citations explicitly referred to the CB feud; feel free to re-add with applicable sources only. Deleted uncited passages re: Meek Mill."
  • Editor reverted and edited an older version of this section much later, with the summary: "There's an open discussion on the talk page, if you just simply remove this section on your own merit you will be reported."
  • In turn I reverted this edit, believing it may have been done in error, and if not, then to justify it in Talk: "A previous edit reverted to an old version of the Controversies section. If done deliberately, explain this in Talk. Do not revert to old edits without justification."
  • Editor did not justify their revert in Talk and reverted again: "You're the one making big changes to the section before proper consensus has been reached."
  • As the edit improved clarity, did NOT delete any of the original cited information from the article, and there was no discussion regarding this on the Talk page, I reverted his second revert: "This section is not sacrosanct because it's disputed in Talk. Newer revisions improve writing and omit no content; your reverts are unjustified."
  • Editor reverted a third time, again with no discussion on Talk: "Reverts MIGHT be fine if you weren't adding opinionated, pro-Drake content to a section thats literally about feuds and needs to remain unbiased." Note that I did not add anything new to the section.
  • The dispute regarding this section (below: "Feuds") is over relevance. It is not about the quality or neutrality of the writing in the section, which I have given you the opportunity to (finally) contest civilly and collaboratively here. Your previous involvement on the Talk page (below) does not explicitly address this discussion, but even if you already did, your opinion does not justifiably impede upon the improvement of the article.
  • The dispute over the relevance of the Controversy section makes neither the section nor your preferred version of the section sacrosanct. Mine is not sacrosanct either, but you have eliminated it outright without justifying your cause. Seeing as my contribution (AGAIN: rewritten for clarity, encyclopedic language, deleted unsourced conjecture as is expected of WP editors) was reverted without explicit discussion or collaboration, I only see myself justified in restoring it.
  • My cause for revising it is because it was badly-written and unencyclopedic. Consistent and unexplained reverting qualifies as disruptive editing, and disruptive editing impedes progress toward improving the article and discourages new editors from getting involved.

So the Talk page discussion (which you neglected to form yourself) is here now for you to share your concerns and collaborate. You don't accomplish that by reverting impulsively and failing to explain yourself. So I'm going to revert now to the updated revision and I expect to hear your concerns about it on here. Antinate (talk) 17:08, 23 October 2015 (UTC)

I think it's worth noting, that every single thing you've accused me of doing, you also have done. My stance has been and always will be that controversy/feud sections must be unbiased and stick strictly to facts. You have not done that and rewrote the sections to favor Drake. If you'd like to "clean up" the section in a neutral way instead of just trying to edit war with users who don't let you do what you want, be my guest. Funkatastic (talk) 05:28, 31 October 2015 (UTC)
If you would like to actually contribute using explicit details and references about the content of the writing, instead of accusing editors personally of faults or wrongdoing, that would be great. Thanks. Antinate (talk) 05:32, 31 October 2015 (UTC)
"...embarrass Meek Mill and extinguish any buzz around Meek's failed sophomore album" extremely opinionated as well as claiming DWMTM a "failed album" is inaccurate on top of being extremely bias. A #1 album for two weeks and nearing Gold certification, additionally you removed all evidence of Drake's ghostwriting from the section. If you'd like to rewrite your the section free of your opinion that's fine but until you do so I will continue to remove this edit and still consider it vandalism. Funkatastic (talk) 21:56, 1 November 2015 (UTC)
I'm sorry, but I fail to see how you could not have applied your edits and omissions to my update to the article. In fact, I'm confident that you never once looked at the diffs of my first rewrite to the Controversies section nor acknowledged my continued insistence that I did not add any new content to the section that had not been written in by previous editors. PLEASE LOOK!!! If some other editor added in parts to the section that you disagree with, and I had since then rewritten the section before you caught on to those other editors' additions: I'm not apologizing for that because that's how Wikipedia works, plain and simple. It's a collaborative process, and being reverted from the changes you made to your personal-favorite diff is one of the pitfalls of editing decrepit versions of the section. It gives you no authority to completely wipe out any proofreading done to the section since then, so quit this foolish tantrum you're having, revise the specific proofread passages that bother you, and move on. Antinate (talk) 01:42, 2 November 2015 (UTC)
Addendum: to reiterate, and reinforce: yes, as was responsible for this entire affair in the first place, you went back into an older diff and edited a non-proofread revision of the section. We wouldn't be having this issue if you would simply revise contemporary, proofread revisions. Meaning: by all means, go ahead and redact any and all opinionated content. In fact, I encourage you! My only problem is that you seem to think (erroneously) that your changes necessitate going back to a version preceding proofreading, clarity changes, and encyclopedic language. This is the only issue, but you are hell-bent on making it a big one. Antinate (talk) 01:46, 2 November 2015 (UTC)
First of all, WP:No personal attacks you need to relax. Secondly, for future reference, before making major changes to articles and their section layout, check the sections you're changing for vandalism. This is basic editing 101, and your skipping of this very simple step when making said changes caused this entire issue. Obviously you making this mistake must mean you're a little new to editing, so I'll kindly act like you didn't know about WP:No personal attacks instead of reporting you, let's leave it at that. Funkatastic (talk) 02:41, 4 November 2015 (UTC)
Report me all you want. I have been very reasonable about your misbehavior thus far, and administrators' attention to your conduct throughout this ordeal will not be in your favor. Secondly, I've been around here for a very long time, so I know how WP works, thanks. Thirdly, I've taken note of your edit on the article. Will you edit it for encyclopedic language, or should I? Antinate (talk) 03:44, 4 November 2015 (UTC)

Just delete the trivial section. None of these rappers have a effect on Drake's career. There was no proof or a leaked video of him throwing bottles at Chris Brown in a club and Drake and Meek Mill still follow each other on Twitter. Common and Pusha T are irrelevant towards Drake's career. This trivial section is causing to many edit wars and disputes on Drake's article. This article should only be about Drake's career not rumors and other rappers. I suggest to just remove it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2606:6000:50C7:4200:6D96:E97E:8A82:4EEF (talk) 01:37, 19 November 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 November 2015

Spouse : Haydee G bs. 98.169.24.182 (talk) 20:52, 19 November 2015 (UTC)

To make the change, you need to know exactly which "this" should change to what "that", and let editors know where the information is coming from to support it. Willondon (talk) 00:58, 20 November 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 November 2015

You have a death date for the rapper Drake (Aubrey Drake Graham) and he isn't dead. It's another hoax, surfaces about every year. You won't let me post a page to confirm it, so you'll have to go look for yourselves! --S. Dean 128.230.54.152 (talk) 16:12, 23 November 2015 (UTC)

Done clpo13(talk) 17:29, 23 November 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 November 2015

Drake is not dead, it was a hoax. 206.123.212.130 (talk) 16:47, 23 November 2015 (UTC)

Done clpo13(talk) 17:30, 23 November 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 November 2015

Its diego040802 (talk) 00:04, 25 November 2015 (UTC) his AGE

 Not done. What is wrong with the age? It is the correct age based on the given birth date (and is automatically calculated via a template.)--☾Loriendrew☽ ☏(ring-ring) 02:31, 25 November 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 17 November 2015

Clarify the release date for Views from the 6 is speculative based on a video found on his website.

[1]

  1. ^ http://urbanislandz.com/2015/11/15/drake-album-views-from-the-6-january-release-date/
References to Views From the 6 have since been scrubbed. /wia /tlk 06:53, 5 December 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 18 December 2015

In associated acts delete Rick Ross and put J. Cole Ovoisaac (talk) 17:37, 18 December 2015 (UTC)

Not done: as you have not cited reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to, or changed in, any article. - Arjayay (talk) 21:21, 18 December 2015 (UTC)

Adding mixtapes to "Discography" section

If If You're Reading This It's Too Late is included there, shouldn't his other mixtapes, especially the one with Future? -- Joseph Prasad (talk) 09:17, 3 January 2016 (UTC)

Both of those are albums, so yes, they should both be listed in his discography as albums. Justinw303 (talk) 02:33, 19 January 2016 (UTC)

They are not albums. Stop going against the consensus. Leave it alone or discuss on talk pages. -- Joseph Prasad (talk) 02:34, 19 January 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 January 2016

[2] He first garnered recognition for his role as "Wheelchair" Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation

Leesh316 (talk) 07:18, 22 January 2016 (UTC)

 Not done - he was in the role, and garnered recognition, before he was in the wheelchair - Arjayay (talk) 09:12, 22 January 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 January 2016

Ipiesings (talk) 10:56, 24 January 2016 (UTC) I think it's important to let people now that Drake won the feud between Meek and himself. After of course Meek said he was returning to college. Drake literally shot him back to college, god damn.

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. --allthefoxes (Talk) 16:50, 24 January 2016 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 18 February 2016

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Semi-protected edit request on 11 February 2016

The drake track summer Sixteen has given drake his highest sales week as a solo artist.[1] According to billboard, it has amassed 215, 000 downloads from Jan. 31-Feb.7.[1]

List of Drake's Top 10 Hits Song Album Peak position on Charts Best I Ever Had Thank Me Later (2008) 2 Hotline Bling Right Hand (2015) 2 Hold On, We're Going Home Nothing Was the Same (2013) 4 Find Your Love Thank Me Later (2008) 5 Started From The Bottom Nothing Was the Same (2013) 6 Summer Sixteen Single Track (2016) 6 Take Care Take Care (2011) 7 Forever More Than A Game (2009) 8 Make Me Proud Take Care (2011) 9 Jumpman What a Time to be Alive (2015) 12

Source: http://www.billboard.com/artist/301284/drake/chart?sort=position&f=379 Richard Auslen (talk) 05:44, 11 February 2016 (UTC)

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  1. ^ a b Smith, Trevor. "Drake amasses biggest sale week". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Datbubblegumdoe[talk – contribs] 04:32, 4 March 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 March 2016

Views from the 6 out in April 2016Ariasjess (talk) 18:04, 14 March 2016 (UTC)

The terms "diss" and "diss track" need to be defined in this article. The initial references to those terms should be hyperlinked to their own Wikipedia articles. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Robcotnam (talk • contribs) 14:46, 15 March 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 16 March 2016

The article states under albums "Views from the 6" the album is called "Views from the 6ix" Samiyy21 (talk) 04:06, 16 March 2016 (UTC)

 Not done Sources are calling it Views From the 6. Grayfell (talk) 02:56, 18 March 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 February 2016

On the Wikipedia page it lists many of drake’s accomplishments and then says, “His work has earned him a Grammy Award, three Juno Awards, six BET Awards, and set several significant Billboard charts records.” Although this is accurate, Drake achieved 2 grammy award nominees and 2 juno awards before he even came out with his first official album, “Thank Me Later”. Considering this is a pretty impressive achievement, I think it should be mentioned on the Wikipedia page. I do not think the above statement should be changed just after the sentence is added, "Even before Drake's first official album he was credited with 2 grammy award nominees and 2 juno awards." Also another piece of interesting information is the first person who signed drake to a publishing deal. This man was the West Coast Creative President of EMI Music Publication, 'Big' Jon Piatt. I think this information should be listed in the first paragraph after the sentence about Lil Wayne's Young Entertainment.

Work Cited

Concepcion, M. (2010, May 29). LOVE THE DRAKE. Billboard - the International Newsweekly of Music, Video and Home Entertainment, 122, 20-23.

Mgoldstein96 (talk) 02:00, 15 February 2016 (UTC)

re@Mgoldstein96: Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. —Skyllfully (talk | contribs) 10:06, 20 March 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 11 April 2016

Views from the 6 has an official release date for april 29th 2016 149.68.7.121 (talk) 20:07, 11 April 2016 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. — JJMC89 (T·C) 02:37, 12 April 2016 (UTC)
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