Could Drake’s record-breaking new release bring him that much closer to leaving Cash Money? It’s a possibility. According to Hip-Hop DX, The project was meant to be a free mixtape until “about two or three weeks ago” when the label stepped in. “Originally we were in talks to release it for free, and have DJ Drama host and even make it an official Gangsta Grillz,” said KP, who runs the mixtape downloading site. “However, the label was not in favor of that and they struck an agreement to release the project the retail route and it would count towards one of his albums.” The compromise was releasing it on iTunes to count towards his contract. The Toronto rapper signed to Young Money/Cash Money in 2009, which is distributed by Republic Records.
