The New Version Of “Controlla” On Drake’s VIEWS ‘oesn't Have Popcaan And People Are Freaking Out

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A photo posted by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Apr 28, 2016 at 4:07pm PDT

Earlier this evening, Drake posted a picture of dancehall star Popcaan on his Instagram, along with several other featured artists. Since a version of a track called “Controlla” featuring both artists leaked earlier this year, it was assumed that Popcaan was secured for VIEWS. Not so. The album version features a sample of Beenie Man's “Tear Off Mi Garment,” plus Beenie tagging the song's outro, but no Popcaan. (It's been noted by many that Popcaan pops up on the album on "Too Good," with a sample of his song "Love Yuh Bad.")

Once the truth was out, social media lit up.

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I wish he would've kept Popcaan on Controlla TBH
— Destino (@loveeD__) April 29, 2016

When Controlla is over and you realize Popcaan wasn't on it #VIEWS pic.twitter.com/dVwdwdjUYs
— TOP GOY (@YungCostanza) April 29, 2016

Popcaan right now waiting to hear his verse on controlla 😬😂🔊 #VIEWS pic.twitter.com/qLQvxFR9LA
— ❗️SC : IAmRadine ❗️ (@Radine360) April 29, 2016

BREAKING: Drake JA citizenship revoked after dropping Popcaan from a potential billboard hit. More to come at 7
— Cevan (@Insyt1) April 29, 2016

NAH DRAKE REALLY GOT A BEENIE MAN CO SIGN ITS OVER.
— Beyoncé (@StassDoll) April 29, 2016

Drake: I am never on a waste ting shawty
* takes popcaan's verse out for beenie man's* pic.twitter.com/oq1B7CTi09
— RIP Rude Red (@MatTheEye) April 29, 2016

The New Version Of “Controlla” On Drake’s VIEWS ‘oesn't Have Popcaan And People Are Freaking Out

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