In a surprising twist, Drake has confirmed that his 2016 hit “Too Good” was inspired by none other than tennis star Serena Williams. This revelation finally puts to rest the long-standing rumors about their rumored romance.
The 37-year-old Canadian rapper recently stunned fans by releasing a whopping 100 gigabytes of never-before-seen footage from his personal archives.
Among the treasures in this massive footage drop are candid behind-the-scenes clips from the recording sessions of Drake’s most iconic tracks. One particularly eye-opening moment shows Drake working on “Too Good” in the studio.
During a candid conversation with his mother, Sandi Graham, Drake reveals that the song was indeed inspired by Serena Williams.
When questioned about referencing past relationships in his music, Drake admits, “I get heavy on a couple joints but this is more about me and Serena.”
Sandi, always quick to chime in, responds with a knowing, “I gathered that!” This exchange leads Drake to discuss how he crafts songs for the women in his life, emphasizing his intention to create music that resonates with them.
Drake reassures his mother that his song will be received well by Serena, saying, “I know Serena very well, and I know that she’ll hear it loud and clear, but she’ll also not hate me for it because it’s lighthearted.”
Sandi humorously reminds him, “She is seeing someone else,” a nod to Serena’s now-husband, Alexis Ohanian, whom she started dating in 2015. To this, Drake responds with a playful, “I don’t know, mom.”
Chart-Topping Success and Relationship Timeline
Drake’s album *Views*, which features “Too Good,” was released in April 2016. The track, featuring Rihanna, hit No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 that September.
The song’s lyrics, “I’m too good to you / I’m way too good to you / You take my love for granted / I just don’t understand it,” further fueled speculation about a past romance.
Rumors of a relationship between Drake and Serena circulated from around 2010 to 2015. During this period, Drake was seen at Serena’s tennis matches and even tweeted flirtatiously in 2011.
Additionally, he referenced her in his 2013 song “Worst Behavior.” Public sightings of the duo, including a kiss at a Cincinnati restaurant in August 2015, only added to the speculation.
The Evolution of Their Relationship
The newly released footage suggests that their relationship had already begun to fizzle out by the time “Too Good” was being created. This was around the same time Drake was rumored to be involved with Rihanna.
Serena’s engagement to Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian in 2016, followed by their marriage in November of the same year and the birth of their daughter in September 2017, confirmed the end of any lingering romantic speculation.
Serena and Alexis expanded their family with the arrival of their second daughter in August 2023.
In contrast, the relationship between Drake and Serena seems less friendly these days. In 2022, Drake seemed to throw shade at Alexis in his song “Middle of the Ocean,” calling him a ‘groupie.’
Serena’s Playful Jab
Recently, Serena took a playful jab at Drake during the 2024 ESPYs.
She humorously referenced his feud with rapper Kendrick Lamar, saying, “And if I’ve learned anything this year, it’s that none of us—not a single one of us, not even me—should ever pick a fight with Kendrick Lamar.
The next time Drake sits courtside at a Raptors game, they’re gonna Forrest Gump him. Seats taken.”
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