AceShowbiz - Drake and streamer Adin Ross had an eventful night during their "Drizzmas Giveaway" stream on December 26. As fun as the evening was, it didn't keep Drake from getting into some serious rap discourse.

When Ross remarked that "rap's dead," Drake swiftly responded, "Let's not go there, let's not go there. [...] It'll never die. [...] It was a weird NBA season. New season starts in, like, five days, anyway."

While it's been a tumultuous year for hip-hop, including Drake's own legal skirmishes with UMG and Spotify over the streaming numbers of his rival Kendrick Lamar, he remains optimistic. Fans noted that the rap mogul's comments weren't just about the genre but also possibly a nod to his legal battles and criticisms of the commercial music industry.

Besides defending rap, Drake seized the opportunity to tease his highly-anticipated collaboration album with PARTYNEXTDOOR. Ross was even given a sneak peek ahead of the official release. The duo confirmed that the album is "pretty much done," and fans couldn't be more excited.

PARTYNEXTDOOR elaborated further during his recent show, mentioning that they were putting the "finishing touches" on the project.

To add to the festive mood, Drake and Ross gave away thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. Among the lucky winners was Ashley, a mother who tragically lost one of her sons, who received a dream vacation. Another fan, Jonathan, snagged tickets to see Drake perform in Australia. In a heartwarming gesture, Karina, a mother of three, was given a car by Drake.

Despite the holiday cheer, Drake wasn't too happy about being referred to as "Unc" by some fans. When Ross read a fan comment asking, "Where's the album, Unc?" Drake quickly retorted, "First of all, f*** you [...] Both of y'all."

The evening also included light-hearted moments, such as Drake jokingly referencing Kendrick Lamar's "Euphoria" diss and giving a shoutout to rapper Sexyy Red. "When I see her, I see two bad ones, n***a, what's up?" Drake said with a chuckle, adding, "Shoutout Sexyy. W Sexyy in the chat."

In summary, the "Drizzmas Giveaway" stream was a microcosm of current hip-hop discourse, filled with spirited debates, hopeful hints at upcoming music, and generous giveaways. Drake's sentiments about the enduring nature of rap struck a chord, reminding everyone that despite its ups and downs, the genre is far from dead.