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@katiecouric: Drake

October 5, 2010 12:57 PM

Katie Couric talks to rapper Drake about his rise to hip-hop stardom, meeting Lil Wayne, his tributes to Aaliyah, and much more.

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by Sim78one May 3, 2011 1:49 AM EDT
Drake represents what I see as one of the biggest differences between the Black-American culture and Black-Canadian culture, generally speaking. It seems as though the commercialization of "black culture" in the US has glamorized a level of ignorance that is generally rejected by black Canadians, in my experience. Many of us don't see it as "cool" to speak as though we're ignorant, dress without class, reject education, and behave as though we have little culture or breeding. Kudos to Drake for proving that you don't have to dumb yourself down or "ghetto" yourself up to succeed in the urban entertainment industry.
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by kissthestick January 7, 2011 12:38 AM EST
i wish more people like u would do interviews with rap artists! very refereshing, thanks!
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by tqjohns October 24, 2010 4:52 PM EDT
Thank you Mrs. Katie for that interview. Me and my wife both enjoyed seeing you and Drake "chop it up"..... I think Hip-Hop is misunderstood in so many ways. And I think Drake is a very good look for the Hip-Hop industry!!!!!
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by __MAM October 11, 2010 8:01 PM EDT
Thank you Katie Couric for continuing to think outside the box. Not many news channels interview rap artists. Drake is so talented and has a great personality. I love his music and I am glad you took the time to interview this great artist who has brought a unique sound to the hip hop world.
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by PATat911 October 8, 2010 8:11 AM EDT
I have to admit, this country music fan had no idea who Drake was when @katiecouric asked if anyone had questions for him. I'm not a hip-hop/rapper music fan, but I really enjoyed this interview. I was impressed by Drake and enjoyed the short sample of his music. Just goes to show...we need step out of our normal "world" once in a while and try some new experiences. we might just like it.
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by atown_ym October 6, 2010 9:53 PM EDT
well i am a huge "fan" of drake as well, also you as well miss Katie i would love an opportunity to talk with one of you. I am a student at CCCC in North Carolina by the name of Aaron Morris and i am currently majoring in broadcasting, my instructors name is Bill Freeman, and i would love to just at least get an email back from one of you. I am reaching out to you. Just sitting down and watching how you and drake connected was very hart warming and it just inspires me to wanna be the best person that i could be even though i come from a tough background , i know with hard work and dedication i can make it. My future truly is something that im very passionate about and hopefully the right person will see this comment and get in contact with me. Im not sure if you check the comments that are posted by your viewers but if you do please get in contact with me, my email is atownbadboy@hotmail.com .
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by baileyccc October 6, 2010 11:30 AM EDT
No wonder CBS is having their rear end handed to them in the nightly news rating reporting on stories like this. posted by baileyccc
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by catlmi1 October 6, 2010 8:23 AM EDT
Great front-page news story. Who gives a c*ap, and who the hell is lil wayne. This country is unbeleivable anymore.
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by anaismonique October 6, 2010 6:39 AM EDT
i love this interview! Makes me appreciate him even more... Will have to check out "black and yellow." Its still surreal to me just how easy it is to relate to him and how he really is the voice of our generation. Love the music!
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by princessmel711 October 5, 2010 11:48 PM EDT
I just adore Drake! He is so talented, intelligent, down-to-earth, humble and sexy!!! Katie is one of the best, if not the best, interviewers around; such a sweetheart! I am 45-years old (you couldn't tell by looking at me) and I love Drake and Nicki and so does my son. They are breaths of fresh air to the music industry. I guess when you work with the best - Li'l Wayne, it just rubs off on you. Weezy gave him excellent advice when he told him to be himself. Keep up the excellent work Drake; you too Katie.
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