
Kanye West, better known by his stage name Ye, has recently admitted to borrowing from the musical style and flow of fellow rapper Drake. In a recent statement, Ye revealed that he had been inspired by Drake’s work and incorporated elements of it into his own music.
It is not uncommon for artists to draw inspiration from one another, but in this case, Ye went so far as to admit that he had “sh– that was copies of Drake.” This candid admission has sparked a conversation about the role of originality in hip-hop and whether or not it is acceptable to borrow heavily from other artists.
While some have criticized Ye for his apparent lack of creativity, others have come to his defense, arguing that all art is built upon the foundation of what came before.
Source: https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/kanye-west-copy-drake-sneako-top5-stream-1235960366/