Victoria Monét's desire to collaborate with Drake has sparked a debate in the R&B and hip-hop industries about artist allegiance.
The revelation, made on a podcast, highlights the pressure artists face to "choose sides" in a polarized landscape. While some see Monét's openness to collaboration as a positive rejection of forced polarization, others worry about the financial and creative implications of picking sides.
As Drake's highly anticipated album, ICEMAN, approaches, the industry is at a crossroads, with Monét's next move potentially shaping the future of collaboration in hip-hop and R&B.