Drake has a hard time staying off Instagram for long. He enjoys keeping his fans in the loop about his life. Even more, he loves teasing what’s coming next. Recently, he surprised everyone with a short haircut after wearing braids for a long time. On November 19, he posted another picture to show off his new look, but it wasn’t just about the hair; he hinted at new lyrics that fans haven’t heard yet. This means Drake is giving his followers a sneak peek of what’s ahead.
In the photo, Drake is in front of his property in Texas. He teased some lyrics that refer to his connection with Lil Wayne and his place in rap. He wrote, "I'm a cash money soldier like when Tune had the dreads at his shoulders," and added, "I passed up on offers you p**sies would have passed out over." The online world quickly reacted. Genius created a new page for the song these lyrics come from, tentatively titled "Cash Money Soldier," featuring just the lines Drake shared.
The lyrics pay tribute to Wayne, Birdman, and other Cash Money legends. The Hot Boys, a group that helped start Cash Money, recently reunited for a show at Lil Weezyana Fest. Some see Drake’s lyrics about passing on offers as a possible swipe at Kendrick Lamar, who is set to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. People close to Drake say he turned down offers for Halftime performances, a point that Steve Stoute confirmed. However, sources from Roc Nation dispute that claim.
The additional photos that go with the lyrics are a bit harder to understand. One image is from the movie Rush Hour 2, but its connection to the lyrics is unclear. There are also pictures of shot glasses and artwork featuring Simpsons characters. Drake often leaves hints in his posts, especially relating to new music. We will likely understand everything better once the full song and project are released.