Melyssa Ford, known for her candid presence on social media, is making waves once again thanks to a catchy shoutout from none other than Drake. The rapper’s latest track, “GIMME A HUG,” includes a line that’s got the internet buzzing, shining a spotlight on Ford despite a jab at Joe Budden.
Drake and PartyNextDoor have just dropped their much-anticipated album, ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U,’ on February 14, and it’s already causing a stir. Fans have taken to social media to dissect the lyrics, highlighting Drake’s clever wordplay and the digs aimed at his adversaries, like Joe Budden.
One standout line from the track ‘GIMME A HUG’ features a mention of Melyssa Ford. Drake raps, ‘Melyssa Ford, you a legend from the 6ix, hate to see you with a d**k-sucker.’ Ford and Budden quickly addressed this line on their podcast, with Ford admitting, ‘I’m still processing. […] It’s great. It’s awesome. I mean, it’s not the first time, though.’
While Ford worked through her thoughts, Joe Budden seemed unbothered by the slap. He expressed his delight over Ford receiving accolades, saying, ‘I was happy with that. I was happy.’
Embracing the unexpected recognition, Ford updated her Instagram bio with the song title and the phrase ‘Legend From The 6.’ Not stopping there, she shared a sizzling bikini video captioned, ‘What he said … let’s heat up the summer,’ alongside beach-themed emojis.
Simultaneously, Drake’s album is breaking records, becoming the fastest to hit No. 1 on U.S. Apple Music in 2025 and setting the pace for the most first-day streams for an R&B/Soul album on Apple Music. The buzz around the album is palpable as fans and critics alike share their reviews and reactions.
Melyssa Ford is certainly relishing the spotlight courtesy of Drake’s lyrical nod, unfazed by the shade thrown Budden’s way. As fans continue to reel from the album’s release, it’s clear Drake’s latest project is stirring conversation far beyond just its music.
