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In a surprising turn of events, Drake's much-anticipated feature on Bfb Da Packman's upcoming album, "Forget Me Not," has been unexpectedly removed. The news was revealed by Complex in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Thursday (March 28), leaving fans disappointed and curious about the reasons behind the decision. "Drake will NOT be on Bfb Da Packman's album tonight," Complex's post announced. "His feature on 'OLYMPIC SH*T TALKIN' has been seemingly removed. The song is already released in some regions without his verse." The revelation has sparked speculation among fans. With many wondering why Drake's verse was removed from the song "Olympic Shit Talkin'." While the exact reasons for the decision remain unclear, the news comes as a disappointment to those who were eagerly anticipating the collaboration between the two artists.
Fans have come up with their own theories on why it may have been removed. "Bro is shook," one person said. "Could just be added on later or he cut it so that next drop is a diss," another joked. "It’s just a normal verse and Drake knows his next release has to be an address to this beef situation," another said. Meanwhile, others speculate it had something to do with Drake putting it on pause because of the Kendrick diss situation. "He probably knows ni**as don’t wanna hear nothing but the diss and removed it because it wasn’t that," said someone else.
Drake's involvement in Bfb Da Packman's album had generated significant buzz within the hip-hop community. Moreover, there were many looking forward to hearing how the two artists would complement each other's styles. However, fans will have to wait to see if the song will be released with a different artist. Or if it will be included on the album at all. Despite the setback, Bfb Da Packman's "Forget Me Not" album is still highly anticipated, with fans eager to hear the rapper's latest musical offering.
However, with or without Drake's feature, the album is sure to showcase Bfb Da Packman's unique talent. Moreover, he has an innovative approach to hip-hop. As fans await further updates on the situation, they can rest assured that Forget Me Not will still deliver the quality music that Bfb Da Packman is known for. Stay tuned for more information on the album's release and any developments regarding Drake's involvement. Are you tuning in? What do you think is the reason Drake's feature is no longer on the project?
Sharleen Spiteri joined BBC Radio 2’s The Sara Cox Breakfast Show ahead of Texas taking the stage to launch the main live music programme at Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling.
Checking in from rehearsals, the Texas frontwoman spoke about getting ready for the band’s opening performance at City Park. Radio 2’s annual flagship festival takes place there from 11 to 13 September 2026. "I’m match fit because I’ve had a couple of days’ rehearsals," Spiteri said. "We’re kicking the whole weekend off, which we’re very much looking forward to, so everybody’s got to get ready to party."
Before the live acts take over, Friday’s DJ Pre-Party gets the weekend started with Radio 2 favourites Sara Cox, DJ Spoony, Gary Davies, Michelle Visage, and Rylan behind the decks.
Jo Whiley helped set the mood with a special programme from Stirling’s Tolbooth venue. Working with BBC Introducing Scotland, the broadcast put the spotlight on Scotland’s emerging music scene through performances and conversations with Fright Years, Alice Faye, and James Emmanuel.
Fright Years, a four member band from Edinburgh, played "Never Been Wrong" and offered their take on Simple Minds’ "Waterfront." Glasgow singer and songwriter Alice Faye, the BBC Introducing in Scotland 2026 winner, paired "Some Brief Encounter" with a rendition of Lulu’s arrangement of "I Started a Joke." James Emmanuel, who was born in Nigeria and now lives in Edinburgh, sang "Brothers & Sisters" before taking on Chaka Khan’s "I’m Every Woman."
"We’re all about celebrating BBC Introducing and all the music that’s come out of Scotland," Whiley told listeners. "It's about celebrating the local music scene and the incredibly important work that BBC Introducing does to support independent, up-and-coming artists."
Joining the conversation were Stephanie Cheape, presenter of BBC Introducing in Scotland, Tara McLoughlin, venue manager for Stirling Council, and student radio presenters representing the University of Stirling’s Air3 Radio.
Listeners can catch the complete interviews and live performances from the weekend’s programmes on BBC Sounds.
