Yasiin Bey, aka Mos Def, says Drake's music isn't real hip hop

Drake's music could technically be considered "rap" if You had has throw he In A gender garbage can -- but Yasin Bey (a.k.a, Mos Def) said he is not it pure hip hop as far as he is considered.

THE legendary MC recently sat down For A interview on "THE Cut Bedroom Ground" ... Or THE host request him right up if he considered Noisy has be "hip hop," which do For A fascinating exchange. Long history short, No ... Mos doesn't think Aubrey's In THE circle.

Check out THE video has see her complete answer on This ... 'cause It is pretty brutal. MARYLAND said Drake's tunes are as purchases music -- to know, friendly/easy has listen has And digest ... maybe with A little edge each NOW And then.

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Mos had even more has say on THE subject ... rhetorically ask if Duck In fact challenges her audience with art they could not necessarily appreciate -- going on has suggest that everyone think Drizzy music East always "great," And that There is A plot of pom pom applause.

Of course, This has has been A rage debate forever NOW -- with hip hop purists permanently sing on Duck as Also soft For their taste ... And NOW, A hip hop great East stack lit.

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