Drake Reveals Rihanna Collab ‘Too Good’ is Inspired by Serena Williams

In a recent revelation, Drake shared that one of his popular tracks, ‘Too Good’, was inspired by none other than tennis legend Serena Williams. The announcement came after the Toronto-born rapper released 100 Gigs, a treasure trove of archival footage and unreleased songs, sparking a frenzy among fans eager to explore his extensive content.

A noteworthy clip from this release features Drake conversing with his mother, Sandi Graham, during a studio session. 

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As they listen to ‘Too Good’ a 2016 collaboration with Rihanna, the conversation shifts to the song’s inspiration. Graham comments on the generally light nature of Drake’s music, prompting him to clarify, “No, I get heavy on a couple joints, but this is more about me and Serena.”

In the chorus of ‘Too Good’, the lyrics repeat, ‘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’, highlighting the song’s thematic focus. As the track plays again, Drake explains to his mother, “It’s funny because when I make songs about women, I also make songs for them. So, I know what kind of song to make. If I’m gonna talk about them, I’ll at least do them the justice of making them a song that they’ll like.”

Drake further elaborates that despite Rihanna’s vocal contribution to the track, it was intended for Serena Williams. “I know Serena very well, and I know that she’ll hear it loud and clear, but not hate me for it because it’s lighthearted,” he says, emphasizing his respect for Williams.

Rihanna, who has been involved in an on-again-off-again relationship with Drake and recently welcomed her second child with A$AP Rocky, has been mentioned alongside the rapper in various interviews. Despite their complicated history, a source noted after the release of ‘Too Good’ that Drake has always sought to rekindle things with Rihanna, and their relationship becomes more serious whenever they are in the same location.

-Sushmita Sarkar