After casting his net in Rihanna‘s creative pool, it seems Drake is on the search for what we’d call a classier catch.
For today, the MC has found himself under the heavy gaze of the industry following reports he is to debut a ‘duet’ with the late Aaliyah at the OVO Fest this Sunday.
Details below…
A long time fan of the ‘Romeo Must Die’ actress, the vocalist’s alleged ambitions to release the new duet and produce her first posthumous album were unearthed by the folk over at Hip Hop DX.
A reliable source with inside knowledge of the situation told HipHopDX that the Young Money rapper, who has a tattoo of the songstress on his back, will sit at the helm for her new LP.
Details surrounding the album are scarce, but in March, producer Jeffrey “J. Dub” Walker said that an unreleased song titled “Steady Ground” will appear on the project. Aaliyah’s brother, Rashad Haughton, later said that no such album was in the works.
Yet to confirm the above report, the Young Money entertainer hinted at the idea during an interview with radio personality Tim Westwood back in March, as documented below:
48 COMMENTS
QueenOfTheNavy
August 1, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Ms. Aubrey. I won’t have you using Queen Aaliyahs legacy to help your own. LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE and let the woman’s family decide what they want to do with any hidden recordings.
Anyway, don’t you have a lawsuit to handle boo boo. Focus on that and leave Aaliyah’s music ALONE.
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OVOYOLOSTICKITINMYYOUKNOW
August 1, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Look here you dirty bitch. You just worry about Rihanna’s drive thru pussy and leave grown folk to handle grown folk business. Drake has clearly got permission from the relevant people and so he will do what he’s got to do.
In the meanwhile I suggest you stop mentioning that goat sounding flop in this this thread. Just the sound of her name is enough to make balls itch.
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MC
August 1, 2012 at 3:37 pm
“In the meanwhile I suggest you stop mentioning that goat sounding flop in this this thread.” lol you killed me with that xD
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Trini_Minaj
August 1, 2012 at 4:03 pm
“Just the sound of her name is enough to make balls itch.”
LOLOLOL Epc shit right there.
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Benron (I sold Bey Her Fake Bump)
August 1, 2012 at 7:51 pm
Why is this about Rih? She can have an opinion even if she is navy!!
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Lax
August 1, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Dammmmmmmm Rih’s pussy stays
on bytches mind, 24/7.
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Credits
August 1, 2012 at 9:57 pm
It doesn’t matter who drake got permission from! If her family doesn’t approve, then drake needs to leave it alone. On top of that, he needs to have timbaland and missy’s approval as well, just out of respect.
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16GrammysAndALacefrontToSnatch
August 1, 2012 at 3:29 pm
and just who asked for your opinion Navy?
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QueenOfTheNavy
August 1, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Beyonce’s prosthetic bump. That’s who the fuck asked for my opinion whore.
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Lax
August 1, 2012 at 8:35 pm
@16 Grammys and 2000 lace fronts, and a 400,000 a month rental in the Hamptons she and jay might might
for themselves…..
http://img23.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=54527_beyonce-010_123_19lo.jpg
Speaking of Choochies….
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I SLAY FOR REAL WOMEN WITH NO PLASTIC!!
August 1, 2012 at 9:43 pm
@QUEENOF THE NAVY!! U SLAYED MY LIFE WITH THAT COME BACK!! TELL THESE DUMB FLOP HIVE MEMBERS TO STOP TRYING TO RIDE KING RIHANNAS DICK!! LOL
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Hush
August 1, 2012 at 4:04 pm
You have no proof that Beyonce ever wore a prosthetic bump, but we DO know that Rihanna’s mutant sized forehead ain’t a prosthetic…sadly for her, she was born with that flying saucer.
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Benron (Fuck you hoe)
August 1, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Yes we do.
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Lax
August 1, 2012 at 8:50 pm
We have all the proof we need on beyonce,
and the forever baby bump lies.
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I SLAY FOR REAL WOMEN WITH NO PLASTIC!!
August 1, 2012 at 9:45 pm
The WHOLE WORLD KNOW SHE FAKED IT EVEN THE WHITE MEDIA!! BUT WE KNOW CAMEL IVY IS A TEST TUBE BABY!
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Carl
August 1, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Well I’m excited for new Aaliyah music.. But if her family are not behind it I’d feel kind of awkward.. I think drakes getting abit too involved.. What about Timbo+Missy?
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imusicjunkie
August 1, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Drakes weird ass fuck & obsessed. Let the girl rest in piece.
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QueenOfTheNavy
August 1, 2012 at 3:33 pm
all im saying but these Un4tunate hoes couldn’t take it.
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KayeV
August 1, 2012 at 3:29 pm
i refuse ! hell no , i hope Aaliyahs family say no to all this .. his whiny voice all over an Aaliyah track ? nada bueno ..
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MC
August 1, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Have a seat Ms. Drake, better yet have several seats _/ _/ _/
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truth(the real truth honeychile)
August 1, 2012 at 3:45 pm
OH GIRL REST!!!!
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Honestly Speaking
August 1, 2012 at 3:50 pm
He is so strange. I don’t know why he feels the need to try and hitch his wagon to someone like Aaliyah who was an amazing talent when she was alive. Her family should be the ones deciding when and if any unheard material is released. He needs to have several seats and get a life (and learn how to properly rap and sing while he’s at it).
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Pop Royalty ( Fuck Yo Fav)
August 1, 2012 at 3:54 pm
just let AALIYAH R.I.P peacefully , why trashing her iconic discography with this trash ?
i know draka want to stay relevant an all , but she really need to stay away from Aaliyah , it is one thing to want to be Aaliyah , but do not do this to her. it is like those recent Michale jackson posthumous albums , yes you can hear the artist’s voice , but you won’t feel the essence u get when you have the artist’s album when he/she was alive and control how he wanted his/her damn album to feel like. i’m ok with compilations/greatest hits/best of /etc .. after the artist’s death to remind fans of the artist work or to make new fans , but to release a REAL complete album after death ?!! those kind of albums probably have unfinished material or leftovers that could have been rejected by the artist when he/she was alive FOR A REASON !!!! that screams ONLY $ MONEY $ to me !!!!
it won’t be aaliyah real album , at least that is me who’s talking ! and drake doesn’t have an iconic album herself and her albums are boring , so this can not be promising by any means. she can stay a fan of aaliyah as the rest of us , but don’t put your trash anywhere beside her name ! find another trick to stay relevant ! she can design new outfits for Nicki’s new gay clothing line ! at least she will get some gay love and will get $ !!!!
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monstarebel
August 1, 2012 at 3:54 pm
DRAKESHA IS TRYING TO MAKE HISTORY I SEE U BABY GIRL. XOXO
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lordmir
August 1, 2012 at 4:01 pm
I feel the tragedy happened.
So let aaliyah in peace and does not make her ashamed
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ASAP (As Sincere As Possible)
August 1, 2012 at 4:05 pm
On the one hand, UNFORTUNATELY, this “duet” will be good for Aaliyah’s legacy, because the simple minded generation is run by basic bitches who listen to Drake and Lil Wayne. Their only chance to be introduced to a quality artist like Aaliyah is through trash like Young Money.
On the other hand, it’s possible that he will destroy this girl’s amazing music with his coughing-talking-whispering style. The songs should be released with their original production. And even though I’m extremely pissed off by Aaliyah’s family and their lack of important decisions about her legacy (no biopic, no posthumous releases), I still prefer their hesitations to Drake’s ego and self delusion trying to take over.
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Pop Royalty ( Fuck Yo Fav)
August 1, 2012 at 4:36 pm
for real , this comment by you make me sad.
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ASAP (As Sincere As Possible)
August 1, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Why, Pop? I don’t like the idea of him getting involved, but I know he’s relatively popular, so he would broaden Aaliyah’s legacy…
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Eric
August 2, 2012 at 11:03 am
Please don’t make judgements about Aaliyah’s family. They did in fact approve a posthumous release: the “I Care 4 U” album. Packaged within the double-disc version was a DVD tribute to Aaliyah. The family is not obligated to champion something bigger like a biopic, especially when you learn a little something about rights management and the filmmaking process. It’s not hardly what you think it is.
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Army Of Queen SLAYLIYAH (Queen Of Urban Pop)
August 1, 2012 at 4:13 pm
If He’s Gonna Be Using The Queen’s Music It Better SLAY , And Promo Correctly The Army Doesn’t Need A FLOP Attached To Aaliyahs Name !!!
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I SLAY FOR REAL WOMEN WITH NO PLASTIC!!
August 1, 2012 at 9:49 pm
I KNW RIGHT!!! THAT SHIT BETTER WI GRAMMYS AND IT BETTER BREAK RECORDS ON BILLBOARD TOP 100!!
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MISHKA
August 1, 2012 at 4:50 pm
This beige mofo though…
Aubrey, We don’t need you to do any of this. Stick to your crew love and leave Aaliyah alone!
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Back2Business
August 1, 2012 at 4:54 pm
Why is Drake constantly sampling? Damn I wish he gets an identity! First he was lover boy, and now he a “thug” since he been hanging with Meek & French them. Just a confused child! #iCant .
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Back2Business
August 1, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Am I the only who doesn’t like Young Money? They’re trash and gimmicky! And I also don’t believe their numbers; Baby be buying 100K+ his damn self!
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TAYLOR
August 1, 2012 at 5:32 pm
He secretly wants to be her. LOL i like drake tho
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Benron (Fuck you hoe)
August 1, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Drakeyelyn be getting dick like girls and throwing bottles but thats not enough for him. He really has to become one, so he chose Aaliyah!
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Benron (Fuck you hoe)
August 1, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Sam your shade is stupid, he had Rihanna sing a hook that HE WROTE on his song and your trying to shade her and say that Drake should collaborate with a corpse instead because somehow its more creative.
And I find it hillarious he has an aaliyah tatoo on his back! But do the people he bottoms for get turned off since all their staring at is a woman?
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Sheddig Light
August 1, 2012 at 8:23 pm
Pretty sure that he didn’t write the hook, since he sampled the song “I’ll Take Care Of U”….
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quetta
August 1, 2012 at 6:36 pm
rofl, @these comments
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Benron (I sold Bey Her Fake Bump)
August 1, 2012 at 7:40 pm
Drake is crazy tho.
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iSpeaksTheTruth
August 1, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Drake is obsessed with Aaliyah… He has a tattoo of her on his back and most of his songs are samples of hers. He pays tributes to her in all of his concerts. Face it, Drake is a Number 1 Fan.
This news does not surprise me…
“I knew it would come to this” – Beyonce Obsessed Voice
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I SLAY FOR REAL WOMEN WITH NO PLASTIC PARTS!!!
August 1, 2012 at 9:51 pm
LONG LIVE KING AALIYAH!! FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS!!!
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Arie
August 2, 2012 at 2:48 am
This would have been cool if he had met Aaliyah now it’s just creepy, he has gone beyond the border of obsession. The only person who can capture her essence and do any Aaliyah album justice is R.Kelly. The fact that her family does not approve is proof right there that this is not about her legacy but some self serving people who want to manipulate this generation into believing that they had a connection with an Icon. As an Aaliyah I would support it if it was maybe Jay z (atleast he knew her) than this.
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Rihfan
August 2, 2012 at 7:07 am
Drake please stop it. Just keep sucking Rihoe’s arse. Stay away from Aaliyah’s music!
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DIGGER BEY
August 2, 2012 at 7:28 am
Idk about this one. As much as he idolize Aaliyah, i doubt he would produce something wack. He might produce something iconic! Its good that Aaliyah’s legacy is still going strong! Where artists want to create some of her music. It just shows how innovative she was! I remember watching her Diary bac n 2001. When she said, if she died, she would want to b remembered as a great person and a full on Entertainer. By godly, her words resignate as just what she wanted. Miss u baby girl! ……………………………..@Queen of Navy 4 = platnuim n 6 months, with no #1s or top tens. TTT = 900k after 10 months on the charts, with #1s and top tens. Which is the Real Flop? #LMAOOOOOOOO
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Cassie
August 2, 2012 at 2:57 pm
NO! NO! NO! Drake, leave baby girl alone you confused dumbfuck
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mc the place to be!!
August 5, 2012 at 11:51 am
Drake is kinda creepy I wish he would leave her alone its been over 10 years and ppl still remember her and play her music like it was released yesterday she’s already a legend posthumous records or not
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