Episode 9: Drake the Pop Star
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Drake has cemented his place as one of the world's most famous rappers, but is he also a pop star? How do rappers achieve pop status? Rolling Stone staff writer Brittany Spanos joins us on this episode to discuss where Drake ranks among today's pop stars and how many more times he needs to host SNL to get on Timberlake's level.
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