Not long ago, The Game voiced a similar sentiment, and now DJ Whoo Kid has joined the growing group of those arguing that Drake’s absence on the charts leaves a noticeable void in the rap industry.

In a recent interview with Diverse Mentality, Whoo Kid shared insights into his connection with Drake. He recounted how the Toronto artist reached out to him unexpectedly — for permission to use his iconic drop on the Kendrick Lamar diss track “Push Ups” — while he was enjoying a cruise with his significant other.

The veteran DJ also explained how the collaboration helped introduce younger fans to his storied mixtape era, likening the moment to the enduring rivalry between two of rap’s biggest heavyweights.

“You know, the thing I’ve learned when you do stuff like that? It’s just a moment, man. Everything is a moment. Kendrick had his moment,” Whoo Kid said. “Six months, he’s the man. Then the Super Bowl, he’s the man.”

However, he believes that the genre is in desperate need of Drake reclaiming his position at the top of the charts.

“But the thing about Drake, he uses patience as a way of getting back,” he explained.

“As you can see, I mean, where has hip-hop been? There’s no Billboard charts, there’s nothing. I think French Montana and Max B barely is like in the 80s and thank God they there in the Hot 100, but I don’t know.”

Adding, “I think Sexyy Red is back up now because she just dropped, but there’s not really nobody like…I don’t know. You tell me. I’m not an expert in this, but I know when he’s here, we’re on the charts. If you wanna talk numbers and facts, whether it’s inflated or whatever ’cause labels been inflating sh– for years.”

The anticipation is nearly at its peak, with Drake’s ninth solo album, Iceman, scheduled for release next week on May 15.