every collab that Drake did with most of these artist is their BIGGEST HIT, starting with Ross. Future benefitted a lot from those collabs, Asap Rocky's "Problems" is probably his most popular joint, 21 Savage is looked at differently on a mainstream level CUZ of Drake, all these nobodies that Drake gave a hit to like Smiley and Blocboy. Khaled knows his BIGGEST joints have Drake on it, so he knew better.![]()
And wheres BlockBoy and Smiley at now

Drake gave them their biggest hit because he is the biggest rapper in the world,or at least was. If the sole reason im listening to your song is because Drakes on it. Doesnt mean im going to become your fan. Especially considering Drake and BlocBoy have completely different demographics. Drake hops on these peoples records to stay relevent to the demographice that he doesnt have sewed up. Just in case they are the next big thing.
And Kendrick did seem like an industry plant coming in. So im assuming that was a bunch of industry favors being done. Interscope made kendrick by throwing the whole kitchen sink to make him a thing. But inevietably his staying power was him.