Drake’s Aaliyah tattoo sparks Twitter uproar after artist samples R Kelly

Drake’s portraited tattoo of late singer Aaliyah sparks Twitter uproar after artist samples R Kelly on his newest album, Licensed Lover Boy.

Viewers are confused as to how the Canadian rapper can signify such contradictory views inside his music after Aaliyah was reportedly abused by R Kelly, whereas displaying his supportive physique artwork.

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Discover Drake’s Aaliyah tattoo

Aaliyah Dana Haughton was an American singer, actress, dancer, and mannequin who was sadly killed in a airplane crash on 25 August 2001, at solely 22-years-old.

Canadian rapper and singer, Drake obtained Aaliyah’s portrait inked on the left aspect of his again in December 2011.

Many stunned reactions arose after the reveal of the portrait tattoo thought-about Drake had by no means truly met Aaliyah earlier than her tragic demise.

Moreover, he persistently mentions the hip hop singer in his music and even wrote an open letter professing his like to Aaliyah on the ninth anniversary of her demise in 2010. 

The rapper even publicly admitted that he’ll admire late Aaliyah till the day he himself leaves this earth, as bodyartguru.com explains.

Drake’s help for Aaliyah doesn’t cease there! Other than his tattoo and lyrical mentions, the rapper has even worn an earpiece whereas performing which supposedly shows a picture of the late singer.

R Kelly sampled in Licensed Lover Boy

In 1994, American male artist R Kelly illegally married Aaliyah on the age of 27 whereas she was solely 15-years-old.

The R&B singer has additionally been accused of participating in beatings, sexual assault in addition to statutory rape with many ladies, and has just lately been within the midst of a felony trial over the past a number of weeks as he reportedly faces 5 federal fees.

Drake’s newest album, Licensed Lover Boy, was launched on September third 2021.

Over on Instagram, @champagnepapi shared a written picture of the album’s tune record.

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Throughout the whole of 21 tracks is together with TSU, a tune sampling R Kelly’s music.

R Kelly is credited within the tune’s info beneath the class ‘Written by’, together with many different artists.

Twitter reacts to the artist’s contradiction

To no shock, Twitter had rather a lot to say concerning Drake’s contradictory tattoo in help of Aaliyah, regardless of that includes and platforming her alleged abuser in his newest album launch.

Customers even used memes to signify the tattoo confusion.