Although hip hop music normally consists of money, violence, drugs, degrading women and inner-city living, Drake has still managed to become one of hip hop's biggest icons even though its lyrical content does not fit the hip hop genre. Drake stood his ground and did not conform to hip hop expectations. Even though he was severely ridiculed, Drake was still able to prove that you don't always have to be a gangster to be a rapper. Drake also proved that there is nothing wrong with being a hip hop rapper in touch with his emotions and willing to show his