Hawks star Trae Young, like many music fans, seems to have been spinning Drake's latest album, titled Certified Lover Boy, early on Friday.
Apparently enjoying the new LP on first listen, Young took to social media to tout Drake as one of the best ever -- and stirred up some debate by suggesting Drizzy has now reached greater heights than the legendary Jay-Z.
"Yo when we gonna say Drake has passed Hov?" the All-Star guard asked his followers in a late-night tweet.
More than a few users seemed to think Young had taken his apparent affinity for Drake just a bit too far, with music and hoops fans alike indicating the hot take had missed the mark.
Some music aficionados flat-out disagreed, while others indicated there's no reason to compare two greats in what amounts to a reductive debate. After all, Drake and Jay-Z have collaborated countless times through the years, including a Hov cameo on the new album itself.
Not to mention, Drake and Jay-Z arguably occupy different sub-genres within hip-hop, while Young, still only 22, wasn't even around or musically conscious for a good portion of Jay's career.
In any event, social media being what it is, many who disagreed with Young were weren't exactly cordial in expressing their thoughts.
I respect him for shooting from the logo at all times https://t.co/NYDrfSvde7
— BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) September 3, 2021
Drake a 🐐 but Hov on another Level!
— The Goat (@TheRealChadB) September 3, 2021
They both Goated! Let’s not put them
Against each other and celebrate both
While they still on this earth .. special
Times right now! https://t.co/MmqJxEZGGi
When Drake has over 5 classic albums and has the ability to deliver lyricism on the same level of brilliance as his prime at 50 years old, that’s when we’ll say it. https://t.co/kxCaOroIkb
— Dedee 🥀 (@thoughtfulbae) September 3, 2021
hov just spun drake on his own song and you’re saying this ? https://t.co/5I9WaX1VLa
— Ashok (@glassfIows) September 3, 2021
Meanwhile some sports fans viewed Young's post through the prism of his budding rivalry with Jay's hometown Knicks, which heated up during last season's Atlanta-New York playoff series.
another reason why the Knicks will have to handle the Hawks accordingly on Christmas Day https://t.co/pDrfueEkhf
— Ashley Nicole Moss (@AshNicoleMoss) September 3, 2021
This is an atrocious take, but I respect Trae Young’s commitment to pissing off New York https://t.co/YrBWkztfW5
— Rob / ecstatic Houston sports fan (@Houst0n4L) September 3, 2021
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