- American rapper, Drake announces that his sabbatical break would last for a year or more
- He revealed that he has been battling with stomach ache for a long time and stressed the need to focus on getting better
Superstar rapper Drake has announced that he will be taking a break from his music career in order to prioritize his health.
In an emotional statement released , the chart-topping artist revealed his decision to step away from the spotlight for an indefinite period, recognizing the urgent need to take care of his physical well-being.
Drake disclosed this on his SiriusXM radio show, Table For One, on Friday, just hours after the release of his new album, ‘For All The Dogs.’
He stressed that he had been dealing with stomach troubles for years and that the break, which would last for a year or more, would allow him to concentrate on his health.
“I probably won’t make music for a little bit, I’m gonna be honest.
“I need to focus on my health, first and foremost… Nothing crazy, but just like, you know, I want people to be healthy in life, and I’ve been having the craziest problems for years with my stomach.”
“I’m going to lock the door on the studio for a little bit. I don’t even know what a little bit is. Maybe a year or something. Maybe a little longer,” Drake said.
Recently, Drake Became The Most Shazamed Artist Of All Time After Over 350 Million Searches
Drake’s record was contained on the list of noteworthy moments for the Shazam as the digital platform celebrates 20-year anniversary. The list released by Shazam contains the most Shazamed song by genre, the first-ever Shazamed song, and more.
The singer’s searches combined his personal music and songs he featured on as a guest artiste, while his most popular track, ‘One Dance,’ has over 17 million Shazams.
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ 2012 single “Can’t Hold Us,” featuring Ray Dalton, was declared the most Shazamed Hip-Hop song of all time. Likewise, Lil Wayne was the first artist to crack over one million and 10 million Shazams, achieving the feats in 2009 and 2011, respectively.