Drake Praises Country Star Ella Langley's Songwriting

As of August 17, 2026, Drake has publicly praised the songwriting abilities of emerging country artist Ella Langley. He commented "Goated pen" on her Instagram post, which was a recap of her recent Texas shows. This endorsement quickly generated buzz among fans, who are now actively campaigning for a collaboration between the two musicians.

Langley herself recently posted a TikTok lip-syncing to Drake and Lil Wayne's 2011 track "HYFR (Hell Ya F-king Right)," showcasing her appreciation for rap music. Drake's venture into country music is limited, though he experimented with acoustic elements on HABIBTI's "Rusty Intro." Langley, however, has a notable rap collaboration with BigXthaPlug for the Platinum-certified "Hell at Night."

Langley is currently on the second leg of her Dandelion Tour, with a show scheduled in Green Bay on August 20. Her song "Choosin' Texas" has maintained its strong performance, with 18 weeks at the No. 1 position on the Billboard charts as of the chart dated August 22. Drake was even seen playing "Choosin' Texas" while DJing in Houston last month. Her sophomore album, "Dandelion," released in April, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200.