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The Iceman Is Coming Episode 374 Pusha T Ghost Writers, Hip Hop Media Debates Drake's Absence

28 min · 24. touko 2026
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Smooth goes solo to break down some of the most talked-about topics in hip hop. He opens by addressing the resurfaced Quentin Miller ghostwriting allegations, this time in the context of Pusha T working with Miller on unreleased reference tracks. Smooth makes a clear and firm argument: Miller was always credited on Drake's records, which by definition means he was never a ghostwriter and the newly leaked tracks only reinforce that music is a collaborative process. He also takes aim at hip hop media for continuing to push the ghostwriting narrative despite the facts. Smooth then shifts to Drake's extended absence from the game, weighing in on whether it's hurting or helping Drake's legacy and what it means for the culture when one of its biggest figures goes quiet. The episode also touches on Pusha T's upcoming album rollout and his attention-grabbing move of icing out his courtside seats as a promotional tease.

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