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Drake Has Been ‘Happy As S–t’ Amid Kendrick Lamar Feud, Says Producer Gordo

Drizzy's next verse comes on Gordo's upcoming Diamante album.

Drake applauds the play on the floor. Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers in 1st half action of NBA Playoffs, Round One series at ScotiaBank Arena.

Drake applauds the play on the floor. Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers in 1st half action of NBA Playoffs, Round One series at Scotiabank Arena.

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The fallout from Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar hasn’t put a damper on his summer. According to his Honestly, Nevermind collaborator Gordo, the producer hasn’t seen Drake happier.

Gordo, formerly known as Carnage, provided an update on the 6 God’s state of mind during a conversation with People in an interview published on Wednesday (July 24).


“Ever since all this has happened … I’ve seen him happier. It’s really weird. He’s pretty jolly,” Gordo said. “The internet makes it seem like, ‘Oh, that photo, he’s all sad and s–t.’ That’s just a bad photo from a bad camera. But because it’s him, it’s put under a magnifying glass like, ‘Oh, look at his eyes. He’s looking a little droopy. He hasn’t slept.’ But the guy’s been happy as s–t, to be honest. He’s chilling.”

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The Grammy-nominated producer claims Drake has moved on from the battle with K. Dot and is ready to focus on himself again. “He’s been past it,” Gordo added. “The thing is that he was just on the longest tour ever. He literally did a tour for like a year. I think he’s just chilling.”

Billboard has reached out to Drake’s reps for comment.

Fans have a magnifying glass awaiting Drizzy’s next move this summer. He previously lent guest appearances to Sexyy Red and Camila Cabello’s albums. Next up, the OVO boss reunites with Gordo for “Sideways,” which will land on the producer’s Diamante album arriving on Friday (July 26).

Drake and Gordo have a rich collaborative history. They teamed up on For All the Dogs cuts “Rich Baby Daddy” and “Gently,” while Gordo earned six production credits on 2022’s house-leaning Honestly, Nevermind.

“I’ve never had someone value my opinion at such a high level, and it’s dope,” Gordo raved about Drake leaning on his expertise. “It’s beautiful to be appreciated by someone who literally is the greatest to ever do it, at least for our lifetime.”

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This article was originally published by Billboard U.S.

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Linkin Park’s ‘The Emptiness Machine’ Debuts on Rock & Alternative Airplay Chart From First Few Hours of Release

The song is the six-piece's first with Emily Armstrong, who joins Mike Shinoda on vocals.

Despite being released with just six hours left in the Sept. 14-dated Billboard charts’ tracking week, Linkin Park’s comeback single “The Emptiness Machine” debuts at No. 24 on the Rock & Alternative Airplay list.

The song – the six-piece’s first with new vocalist Emily Armstrong, who sings with Mike Shinoda on it, and new drummer Colin Brittain – bows with 1.1 million audience impressions in the week ending Sept. 5, according to Luminate.

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