Rap-Up.com || Drake Accepts BMI Songwriter of the Year Award [Video]

Drake was the big winner at Friday night’s BMI Urban Awards in Hollywood. The Canadian superstar picked up numerous awards throughout the evening including Songwriter of the Year. He dedicated it to his mother and uncle, and called out former Universal Motown president Sylvia Rhone, who told him he’d never make it.

“I really want to dedicate this award to my mother who never gave me the definition of a word in my life,” said Drizzy. “I would always ask her what does this mean, and she would always make me go look it up and I would have to look through all these words and I would start to learn words and build a vocabulary that was somewhat impressive.

“And to my uncle who sat me down after Sylvia Rhone told me that I didn’t have what it took to make it in the music industry—to my uncle who sat me down and told me that I should keep on going because I have something special. And I also want to dedicate this to Kanye West, to André 3000, and to Phonte of Little Brother because their words always inspired me—and to Snoop, man, thank you for letting me share this night with you.”

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30 Comments

C
August 27th, 2011 at 6:06 am
So proud of you Drake!!!!!!
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shakaib
August 27th, 2011 at 6:08 am
I like Drake he thanked Kanye that made my morning.
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Pusha T Reply:
August 28th, 2011 at 10:27 pm
@shakaib, loved your comment bro lol
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ced
August 27th, 2011 at 6:11 am
what a joke his music sucks..lol
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StarsRblind Reply:
August 27th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
@ced, The joke is your delusions #Kanyeshrug
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Joe
August 27th, 2011 at 6:41 am
“Yo Drizzy, I’m really happy for you, and I’mma let you finish, but Rico Love wrote some of the BEST SONGS of ALL-TIME! OF ALL-TIME!”
Seriously, why not award it to a REAL songwriter…
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August 27th, 2011 at 7:47 am
@Joe,you are just a hater simple as that,always one of you trying to take something away from peoples accomplishments,if Rico Love deserved this moment he would be up there not drake simple as that.
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WatchTheThrone Reply:
August 27th, 2011 at 7:49 am
@Joe, because the awards goes by best songwriter, not by whoever’s junk you’re riding on.
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xedos
August 27th, 2011 at 7:03 am
how come he win over Ester Dean?
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destiny Reply:
August 27th, 2011 at 9:21 am
@xedos, true, ester is a beast…but so happy for drake
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Wow Reply:
August 27th, 2011 at 11:36 am
@xedos, Great point. Ester wrote way more hits this year and last year.
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uhuh
August 27th, 2011 at 7:19 am
he didnt thank his boss lil wayne?
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August 27th, 2011 at 7:48 am
gratz drake keep doing you.
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Joyams
August 27th, 2011 at 8:19 am
happy for him. dont like the sweater though lol
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Kayla
August 27th, 2011 at 8:37 am
Congrats to Drake! I’m so proud of him!
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Yin-and-yang
August 27th, 2011 at 8:43 am
Nice shout out to Sylvia ! Ahaa!
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jeremydante
August 27th, 2011 at 9:10 am
damn, like that?
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junebug
August 27th, 2011 at 9:22 am
drake has the potential to be an icon in hip hop
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M4L
August 27th, 2011 at 10:08 am
Congrats Drake. Now can’t wait for Take Care 24 ovoxo.
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Mo'Grahams
August 27th, 2011 at 11:51 am
I’m so happy 4 my boo! Congrats. I’m proud of him! I was reppin when even the cats in his own city wasn’t behind him! Haaaaa…. take that *Diddy voice*
It’s a reason Sylvia Rhone isn’t there any more…nuff said.
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teamdrickinyc
August 27th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
#TeamDrizzy! Im proud of you, drake.
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Sarah
August 27th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
Its nice of him to thank the god Kanyeesus <3
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From Tokyo Reply:
August 27th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
@Sarah, If that’s who you worship, your afterlife is going to be very “interesting”. It’s not that serious about any of these artists. smh
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simplythebest
August 27th, 2011 at 7:14 pm
ur absolutely the best keep it up no one can stop u now luv u
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Hugh
August 27th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
Great talent
Nice jumper too
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