Brooklyn rap star Fivio Foreign addressed hip-hop on December 14, taking to Instagram with a public service announcement about Drill music.
Captioned “Message to the drill community,” Fivio’s Story was part rallying cry, part lesson, as he addressed both fans and fellow artists while dismissing outside critics. “I’m not gonna let niggas say… Drill music is dead,” he declared, adding, “I’m talking to the drill community.”
For Fivio, anyone who hasn’t supported drill consistently has no say in the genre’s relevance. The Brooklyn artist is one of the genre’s most recognizable rap stars worldwide.
The rapper didn’t hold back when calling out trend-chasers. “Y’all only like Drill music ’cause y’all saw it was a wave anyway,” he said, taking aim at listeners who jumped on drill’s mainstream success but never truly vibed with its culture.
Fivio argued that these casual fans can’t judge whether drill is “dead or came back,” insisting that credibility comes from consistent engagement, not riding a temporary trend.
Fivio Foreign Declares Drill Music Ain’t Dead
Fivi then shifted his focus to younger drill artists, identifying a gap in industry knowledge as the main obstacle. “Niggas sayin’ it’s dead ’cause niggas don’t understand,” he explained, noting that many artists don’t know “the business in certain shit,” including how to go viral or pivot creatively.
In his view, drill’s evolution depends less on its sound and more on how artists navigate the business and present their craft.
Offering a blueprint for success, Fivio urged artists to “perfect your art, perfect your art” and “study what the people like.” He emphasized that growth doesn’t mean losing drill’s essence but refining it and packaging it intentionally. His mantra to “make your shit a movie” highlights this point, pushing for music that’s cinematic, immersive, and impactful.
Closing his message with confidence, Fivio reaffirmed drill’s ongoing relevance. “Drill ain’t dead,” he said, brushing off skeptics as “bugging.”
He added that the genre remains relatable, with listeners still connecting to the stories and realities behind the music. Ending with his signature, “movie time.”
Fivio positioned drill not as a fleeting trend but as a movement that, with focus and innovation, continues to demand attention.
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