He Reveals Why He Praised Drake for Freeing Him from the TDE Contract: ‘The Strategy Worked’

In a recent interview with Bootleg Kev, Carson-based rapper Reason shared insights into his tumultuous relationship with Top Dog Entertainment and how he managed to navigate it towards freedom.

According to Reason, fan reactions were consistent throughout his split from TDE. While fans who didn’t appreciate him remained vocal in their disapproval, the majority of criticism came from those whom he felt had wronged him. He explained that by taking certain actions that caused tension with Drakea central figure at TDEhe effectively pushed for a resolution to his contract.

Specifically, Reason mentioned Kendrick Lamars involvement as a key element in his exit strategy. During the fallout between Jay-Z and Drake (often referred to as the “Dot” and “Drake beef”), he felt that Top Dog Entertainment was not taking decisive action against him due to their ties with both artists. Sensing an opportunity, Reason took it upon himself to publicly endorse Drake’s debut diss album by tweeting a positive review shortly after its release.

His actions didnt go unnoticed. When the controversial freestyle “On the Radar,” featuring Kendrick Lamar, was released over Drakes beat “8am in Charlotte,” he capitalized on the timing and controversy, knowing it would further exacerbate tensions within TDE. This strategic move led to his eventual departure from the label just a month later.

Now, Reason is set to release his highly anticipated album “I Love You Again” on February 28th. The upcoming project marks another chapter in his career and reflects the journey he undertook after leaving TDE. For fans who have been watching closely, this interview provides valuable insight into one of rap music’s most intriguing splits.