D.R.A.M. on Drake's "Hotline Bling": "I Feel I Got Jacked For My Record"

“…but I’m good.”

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“Hotline Bling” has everybody talking about Drake and his dance moves after the video’s drop yesterday. Ever since the song’s release three months ago, many have noticed its similarities with D.R.A.M.‘s “Cha Cha.” After his first Toronto performance, the singer finally opened up about the comparisons. He shares via Twitter: “Yeah, I feel I got jacked for my record…but I’m good.” He remains positive, however, saying: “I’m happy that the VA sound that me & Gabe Niles are steady working on is growing. And in 2016 we gon’ own it.” Read his tweets below.

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