Optimist
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
    • Letters to the Editor
  • Features
    • Book Review
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Galleries
    • Videos
  • Podcasts
    • Optimist Overtime
    • Top of the Key
  • Police Log
  • Print Edition
  • Projects
  • About
    • Advertise
    • Policies
    • Staff Contacts
    • Jobs
You are here: Home / Opinion / Drake goes too far in One Stone
Abbey Bowling

Drake goes too far in One Stone

January 26, 2017 by Abbey Bowling

It’s not a new thing for musicians to throw shade at other musicians by writing a song ­– in fact, the majority of music today is riddled with personal jabs. Drake is no stranger to this. He has a history of producing diss tracks, but in his recent release Two Birds, One Stone, Drake chose to attack something different: mental illness.

The song, aimed at Kid Cudi, includes the lyrics, “You were the man on the moon/Now you just go through your phases…You stay xanned and perked up/So when reality set in you don’t gotta face it.”

I do not follow either of them on Twitter, but several outcries in response to Drake’s song popped up on my timeline, so I looked into it. In October, Cudi opened up about his struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts before checking himself into rehab.

To be fair, Cudi threw shade first, so Drake had every right to clap back – but he decided to retaliate by brushing off the severity of Cudi’s mental health and mocking the mental health prescription drug Xanax. Drake exploited Cudi’s personal mental health issues, and for what? To get a few more dollars in his pocket? It’s one thing to defend yourself, but it’s another completely inappropriate thing to make fun of someone’s mental health.

Mental health already has a bad enough reputation as it is. People with mental illnesses are perceived as weak, abnormal or flawed, and many won’t get the help they need because they are too afraid to speak up. They don’t want to be misunderstood, embarrassed, or laughed at by people who don’t understand what they are going through. Drake went too far this time – not just because he attacked Cudi’s mental illness, but because he also subsequently attacked the mental illnesses of those around the world.

Ten out of every 100 people have depression, which increases the risk of suicide by 20 times, and 15% of people with depression commit suicide – these statistics are real, and depression is a very real illness. Just because you don’t understand it doesn’t make it any less real for the person who has to live with it.

So, Drake – you went too far this time, my guy.

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion

Other Opinion:

  • Not-so-friendly competition

  • Sing Song in the Expo Center presents an exciting opportunity

  • Micro-trends are a danger to Gen Z and the planet

About Abbey Bowling

Arts & features editor. Journalism major. Texas for now, but not for long. Lover of Jesus, coffee, dogs, pizza, and sports.

You are here: Home / Opinion / Drake goes too far in One Stone

Other Opinion:

  • Not-so-friendly competition

  • Sing Song in the Expo Center presents an exciting opportunity

  • Micro-trends are a danger to Gen Z and the planet

Follow us online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Optimist on Twitter

acuoptimistThe Optimist@acuoptimist·
4 May

"Maybe we just don’t care enough. But if we do start caring, and if we become the loudest fans in the WAC, let’s stick to supportive cheering." Read more from Guest Columnist Londyn Gray:
https://acuoptimist.com/2022/04/not-so-friendly-competition/

Reply on Twitter 1521918832738144257Retweet on Twitter 15219188327381442571Like on Twitter 15219188327381442578Twitter 1521918832738144257
acuoptimistThe Optimist@acuoptimist·
3 May

Royce Clough and Jael Morel have been named as Mr. and Miss ACU for the class of 2022, a traditional honor voted on by the student body and awarded to two members of each graduating class.

Reply on Twitter 1521607087553458178Retweet on Twitter 1521607087553458178Like on Twitter 152160708755345817819Twitter 1521607087553458178

Optimist on Facebook

The Optimist

2 months ago

The Optimist
"Maybe we just don’t care enough. But if we do start caring, and if we become the loudest fans in the WAC, let’s stick to supportive cheering." Read more from Guest Columnist Londyn Gray: ... See MoreSee Less

Not-so-friendly competition - Optimist

acuoptimist.com

BY: LONDYN GRAY “Number 18, you look like you don’t shower!” I chuckled and shrugged it off. “Londyn!” They had looked up the roster. “Do you even brush your teeth?” I laughed again, rol...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

The Optimist

2 months ago

The Optimist
Cullen Auditorium is expected to be handed over to the university in June 2022, alongside a name change that coupled with the renovation will create new future for the Cornerstone class, Chapel and the Department of Theatre. ... See MoreSee Less

Cullen Auditorium still set for a name change alongside renovations - Optimist

acuoptimist.com

Cullen Auditorium is expected to be handed over to the university in June 2022, alongside a name change that coupled with the renovation will create new future for the Cornerstone class, Chapel and th...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Videos

Women’s tournament run ended by first-round exit against UTRGV

The Wildcats’ Western Athletic Conference tournament run and season came to a ... [Read More…]

  • Optimist Newscast Feb. 22. 2022
  • Optimist Newscast 2.16.2022
  • Optimist Newscast 2.9.2022

Latest Photos

  • Home
  • Weekly Ads
  • Classifieds

© 2022 ACU Optimist · All Rights Reserved

Posting....