Childish Gambino Appears to Diss Drake in New Track "Yoshinoya"
Childish Gambino’s latest album, "Bando Stone and the New World", showcases his eclectic style, blending rap with experimental sounds and electronic elements.
However, the track “Yoshinoya” stands out as a pure rap anthem, where Gambino delivers hard-hitting verses over a booming beat produced by Triangle Park.
The song has sparked discussions among fans who believe that Gambino might be targeting Drake with his sharp lyrics.
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The speculation stems primarily from the track’s first verse. Gambino opens with:
"I put your boy in the seat. You got your biz' in the streets, I wash my hands when I eat. I never hand her the key."
The term "the Boy" has been synonymous with Drake for over a decade, leading many to think these lines are aimed at him.
Genius even suggests that Gambino is metaphorically schooling Drake by putting him "in the seat," though this interpretation remains unreviewed.
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Further fueling the theory is another set of lines:
"I don't know no one BD, but they dependent on me."
Here, "BD" is interpreted as "baby daddy," a title that fits Drake, especially considering his 2023 hit "Rich Baby Daddy."
This reference seems too pointed to be coincidental, adding weight to the belief that Gambino is taking shots at the Toronto rapper.
The song continues with more lines that could be perceived as veiled jabs at Drake.
Gambino mentions finding a house "on the app," which some fans see as a nod to Kendrick Lamar's iconic diss in "Not Like Us." He also comments on the trustworthiness of his target’s inner circle:
"They plottin' hard when you slatt. They got a gun in your back. This who you trust when you sleepin' at night."
This could imply that Drake has surrounded himself with untrustworthy allies.
Towards the end of the verse, Gambino raps:
"AK not silent like knife"
While referring to a loud firearm, it could also be a subtle dig at DJ Akademiks, who often acts as a spokesperson for Drake.
Historically, Gambino and Drake haven’t had the closest relationship. Drake publicly criticized Gambino’s "This Is America" during a 2018 concert in Chicago, which might have sown seeds of discord between the two artists.