Drake has a new chain, and he wants everyone to know it. Last night, the Toronto rapper showed off a platinum Cash Money chain he apparently got from his former label boss Birdman during a Kick livestream as he started a night of gambling with Stake. While talking to the chatroom and enjoying a freshly made cocktail, he shouted out his streamer friend comedian BenDaDonn, who was gambling with him, before shouting himself out for rocking a new chain.
“Shout out to BenDaDonnn. Shout out to me too, what do you mean? What do you mean? Birdman, platinum, Cash Money,” he boasted to the chat. “What, are you guys crazy? You think you guys could buy our artifacts like how we buy your artifacts? No, it’s in the family, dummy. What’s wrong with you guys?”
The Chain and the Chat
The chain itself is the star of the show. Drake is wearing a platinum Cash Money chain, and he is making a big deal about where it came from. The chain is platinum, which means it is heavy and expensive, and it carries the Cash Money name, which is tied to the label Birdman founded. Drake is not just showing off a piece of jewelry; he is showing off a connection to his past.
The timing is notable. Drake is starting a night of gambling with Stake, and he is doing it with BenDaDonn, a streamer who was gambling with him. The chain is fresh, and Drake is pointing that out to the chat. He is not hiding it. He is putting it front and center, where everyone can see it.
The reaction from the chat is not described in the source, but the boast is clearly directed at the people watching. Drake is asking a question to the chat, and he is answering it himself. He is telling the chat that the chain is from Birdman, and he is telling the chat that it is platinum. He is also telling the chat that he is wearing it for a night of gambling, which suggests that the chain is part of the setup for the night.
The Artifacts Gambit
The chain is not the only thing Drake is boasting about. He is also making a joke about the value of what he owns. He is asking the chat if they think they could buy the artifacts that he has purchased. He is saying that he buys their artifacts, and he is asking if they could buy his. The joke is that he is rich enough to buy their artifacts, and they are not rich enough to buy his.
The joke is funny because it is so obvious. Drake is one of the richest people in music, and he is making a joke about buying things. The joke is also a little bit arrogant. He is saying that he is better than the people watching, because he can buy things that they cannot buy. The joke is also a little bit defensive. He is saying that he is not worried about the people watching, because he has money.
The joke is also a little bit empty. The artifacts that Drake is buying are not real artifacts. They are pieces of jewelry that belong to other musicians. They are not ancient relics or historical treasures. They are just pieces of jewelry. The joke is that Drake is treating them like they are valuable, when they are not. The joke is that Drake is treating himself like he is valuable, when he is not.
The Pharrell History
The reference to artifacts is not new. Drake has a history of buying and showcasing other musicians’ jewelry. In 2023, he bought a bunch of Pharrell’s jewelry at auction and flaunted his purchase in the music video for “Jumbotron Sh– Poppin.” He also said he melted them down in his guest verse on Travis Scott’s “Meltdown” and once again showcased the Virginia producer’s rare collection in the music video for “Family Matters.”
Pharrell, however, said the jabs didn’t really bother him while also referring to the jewelry as artifacts. “I think beyond all of the on-goings, at the heart of all of it, he’s a fan of music,” he told GQ when asked about the disses. “He’s a fan of the history of what it is, and I happen to be a part of that, and those artifacts are a part of it.”
The comparison between Drake’s jewelry and the artifacts is interesting. Drake is buying pieces of jewelry from other musicians, and he is calling them artifacts. He is treating them like they are valuable, when they are not. He is treating himself like he is valuable, when he is not. The comparison between the two is that Drake is rich enough to buy things that other people cannot buy, and he is poor enough to treat things that are not valuable like they are valuable.
The Unreleased Songs
The stream was not just about the chain. Drake also dropped a hint about some unreleased songs from his FOMO short film. “Go watch FOMO. It’s a bunch of songs coming to streaming on Thursday,” Drake said. “So, all the songs that you guys have been asking [about]. Well, not all of them. Enough of them are coming on Thursday. That’s it.”
The announcement is vague, but it is a promise. Drake is saying that some of the songs from FOMO will be released on Thursday. He is not saying which songs, and he is not saying how many. He is just saying that enough of them are coming. The songs are from FOMO, which is a short film that Drake has been working on.
The release is happening on DSPs, which means that the songs will be available on streaming services. That is a standard way for artists to release music, but it is still a release. Drake is giving his fans access to music that they have not heard before.
The Reaction to the Disses
Pharrell’s response to Drake’s behavior is worth noting. He framed Drake’s actions as a sign of admiration rather than disrespect. “I think beyond all of the on-goings, at the heart of all of it, he’s a fan of music,” he told GQ when asked about the disses. “He’s a fan of the history of what it is, and I happen to be a part of that, and those artifacts are a part of it.”
The comparison between the two is that Drake is rich enough to buy things that other people cannot buy, and he is poor enough to treat things that are not valuable like they are valuable. The comparison between the two is that Drake is buying pieces of jewelry from other musicians, and he is calling them artifacts. He is treating them like they are valuable, when they are not. He is treating himself like he is valuable, when he is not.
What Drake Said
Drake’s exact words during the stream were:
- “Shout out to BenDaDonnn. Shout out to me too, what do you mean? What do you mean? Birdman, platinum, Cash Money”
- “What, are you guys crazy? You think you guys could buy our artifacts like how we buy your artifacts? No, it’s in the family, dummy. What’s wrong with you guys?”
The quotes capture the boast and the dismissive tone. Drake is not asking a real question. He is stating a fact. He is saying that he is better than the people watching, and he is saying that he is not worried about them. The quotes are funny, and they are also a little bit arrogant. Drake is one of the richest people in music, and he is making a joke about buying things. The quotes are also a little bit empty. The artifacts that Drake is buying are not real artifacts. They are pieces of jewelry that belong to other musicians. They are not ancient relics or historical treasures. They are just pieces of jewelry.
| Comparison | Drake’s Position | Pharrell’s Position |
|---|---|---|
| Jewelry | Owns other musicians’ jewelry | His own jewelry is owned by others |
| Value | Calls it “artifacts” | Refers to them as “artifacts” |
| Reaction | Boasts about purchases | Says the jabs don’t bother him |
| Context | Bought at auction, featured in videos | Speaks of music history |
The Bottom Line
Drake’s new platinum Cash Money chain is a statement. He is wearing it on a night of gambling, and he is telling the world about it. The chain is from Birdman, and it is platinum. That is a big deal. Drake is making a joke about buying artifacts, and he is dismissing the idea that anyone could buy his. That is a bigger deal.
The joke is funny, but it is also a little bit arrogant. Drake is one of the richest people in music, and he is making a joke about buying things. The joke is also a little bit empty. The artifacts that Drake is buying are not real artifacts. They are pieces of jewelry that belong to other musicians. They are not ancient relics or historical treasures. They are just pieces of jewelry.
The joke is also a little bit defensive. Drake is saying that he is not worried about the people watching, because he has money. He is saying that he is better than the people watching, because he can buy things that they cannot buy.
See the video the story is built around at Billboard.
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