I don't know who wrote this article but you need to show me the article/ interview where Common said that song was specifically about Drake. He said that was about rappers who he felt weren't representing Hip Hop. Drake subliminally shot back at a concert and said if you have something to say say it to my face.

As for Drake being sweet/soft look Drake ain't hood so when he says lyrics " You gonna make me catch a body like that" what body is he talking about? because Drake isn't a thug. He's trying flip flop between two personalities one minute he's serenading you next he's hardcore. So I couldn't call Drake a rapper