Drake in the Classroom | Hip-Hop News

Hip-Hop News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 2m

Concordia University in Montreal is launching a groundbreaking course on Drake, led by Professor Yassin Alsalman, aka Narcy, who’s got deep ties to the artist’s inner circle—including interviews with producer 40. Titled “Hip-Hop: Past/Present/Future – Drake: Media. Myth and Manhood,” the class dives into how Drake evolved from rapper to global cultural force, dissecting his music evolution, OVO’s rise, and his impact on art, business, and masculinity. Alsalman, known for his academic deep dives into hip-hop icons like Kanye and Kendrick, frames Drake as a case study in modern artist…