"The Story of Adidon" | |
---|---|
Song by Pusha T | |
Released | May 29, 2018 |
Recorded | May 2018 |
Genre | Hip hop |
Length | 3:09 |
Lyricist(s) | Terrence Thornton |
Producer(s) | No I.D. |
"The Story of Adidon" is a diss track written and recorded by American rapper Pusha T. It was released on May 29, 2018 on SoundCloud, amidst his feud with Canadian rapper Drake. The track is a response to Drake's "Duppy Freestyle".
The track reuses the instrumental from Jay-Z's "The Story of O.J.", which was produced by No I.D. and sampled "Four Women" by Nina Simone." Its lyrics target Drake, revealing the existence of his secret child, Adonis, and accusing him of hiding his son from the public while exploiting black culture for commercial gain. Pusha T also makes allegations about Drake's producer, 40, and his health condition.
"The Story of Adidon" was met with widespread acclaim from music critics, many of whom praised Pusha T's lyricism and fearlessness. Complex called the first verse the best rap verse of 2018, while other publications called it the most devastating blow in the ongoing feud between the two rappers. In 2024, Billboard named it as the second "Most Scathing Hip-Hop Diss of All Time". The cover art for the track, featuring a controversial image of Drake in blackface, added to its shock value and public debate.