People have been wondering if the Aaliyah sample is legit and we can confirm that it is. Apparently, in order to clear it, Aaliyah’s label told Drake he had to be willing to give away 100% of the publishing from the song. When Aaliyah’s mother heard that Drake was wiling to do it, she said that it was unnecessary and personally told the record label to clear the sample. Young Jeezy offers up a completely different sound on this track and the jury is still out on whether it works, but any song dedicated to the lovely, late Ms. Aaliyah Haughton is fine with us.

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