As is the nature of media these days, an artist’s reputation can so easily be destroyed or boosted depending on what critics and journalists write about them. Vicious rumours can go from 0 to 100 real quick, potentially tainting not only your name but also your rep. Something all rappers nurture like a new-born.
It comes as no surprise then that Drake has publicly condemned the release of an independently funded movie about his pre-international breakthrough performance on home soil circa 2009.
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‘Homecoming: The Lost Footage’ is purportedly not something Aubrey Graham (10 bucks you didn’t know his real name) should be worried about. The concert film is allegedly nothing more than a recording of Drake’s May 2009 performance at the Toronto Sound Academy, paired with a few interviews, one of which is with Jas Prince (the bloke credited with discovering Drake).
James Prince and I stand together on not supporting the Drake Homecoming footage in theatres. #protectingthefans
— Drizzy (@Drake) March 17, 2015
So then why is Drake losing his marbles you may query? Well, due to legalities surrounding a contract Mr. Graham signed in 2009, he doesn’t have any say on whether or not said doco goes ahead or not. Yet, that’s not even the worst part. Due to his not so smart disowning and distancing of the project on twitter two days ago, the producers (who claim his condemnation is a breech of contract) have launched a legal battle threatening to sue poor Aubrey for a whopping $15 million dollar liable case.
The Drake Homecoming film is not something OVO or Drake have any part in. I feel it is my responsibility to inform and protect my fans. — Drizzy (@Drake) March 16, 2015
Despite this, Drakey-boy did bring it on himself. According to Mark Berry of Attack Media (co-producers of the film), Drake was given multiple opportunities to not only engage with the project but also purchase it, all of which he refused.
‘Homecoming: The Lost Footage’ airs in select Toronto theatres on the 19th of this month, with an Aussie release date still to be confirmed. While fans of the D are no doubt frothing at the bit to get a glimpse of the doco, we bet that drake won’t be going up in the club this Tuesday.
