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Dancehall Star Sean Paul Calls Out Drake's Jamaican Accent
1 Oct
Summary
- Sean Paul comments on Drake's use of Jamaican patois
- Paul says Drake's accent "ain't that great" but appreciates his embrace of Jamaican culture
- Paul had a similar experience with Snoop Dogg's playful accent
In a recent interview, legendary dancehall artist Sean Paul weighed in on Drake's much-discussed use of Jamaican patois. The Grammy-winning star was asked to share his honest opinion on the Canadian rapper's occasional Jamaican accent.
Paul acknowledged that while he's proud to see big players in the music industry embracing Jamaican culture, he feels Drake's execution falls short. "Probably what he thinks of my North American accent. Probably the same thing," Paul said with a laugh. "It ain't that great."
The interviewer noted that many listeners have had a similar reaction, pointing out that Drake's patois often "sound kind of funny" and "crazy," adding, "No sound authentic now."
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Paul's comments came shortly after he recalled a comparable experience with another hip-hop legend, Snoop Dogg, who sometimes playfully refers to him in a different accent, calling him "Shamp."
It remains to be seen if Paul's critique will prompt a response from Drake, who is known to give his own two cents when veteran artists mention him. Earlier this month, Drake shared an Instagram post with the caption, "Oh nice...more unsolicited advice from rappers we loved in 2005."
