Drake, the Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer, has caused a buzz on social media after releasing his latest music video with 21 Savage. The video, for his song “Spin Bout U,” features Precious Lee, a plus-sized Black model, as Drake’s love interest.
The inclusion of Lee as the lead vixen has caught the attention of fans and social media users, especially on Black Twitter.
The music video, directed by Dave Myers, starts with Drake and 21 Savage cruising on a yacht before spotting Lee drowning in the ocean. They quickly rescue her, and she joins them on their boat. Lee’s appearance in the video as Drake’s love interest, a 250-pound Black woman, has drawn widespread attention and praise from fans on social media, with many applauding Drake for featuring a plus-sized model as his love interest in the video.
The storyline of the video takes a twist when it’s revealed that Lee has a hidden agenda. Later that night, she and her female accomplices rob Drake and 21 Savage of their jewelry and money. Despite this, Drake’s attraction to Lee’s curves and smile adds to the appeal of the video.
Drake has been known for his high-profile relationships with famous women, including Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, and Serena Williams. However, Lee’s inclusion in the video marks a departure from Drake’s usual preference for slender women, which has sparked conversation and praise online.
Lee is an established plus-sized model who has worked with high-end fashion brands like Christian Siriano, Versace, Moschino, Fendi, and Vogue. She gained prominence as one of the few Black curve models to work with acclaimed fashion houses, making her appearance in Drake’s video a significant moment for the industry.
The representation of Black women in mainstream media has been a contentious issue, with plus-sized women and models being grossly underrepresented. The decision to cast Lee as the love interest in the video has been seen as a step in the right direction in promoting body positivity and inclusivity in media representation.
It’s noteworthy that Drake’s video is not the first to feature plus-sized models as love interests. Other artists like Lizzo, Beyoncé, and Megan Thee Stallion have previously featured plus-sized models in their music videos, with Lizzo and Megan Thee Stallion being advocates for body positivity and self-love.
The video’s reception has shown that audiences are receptive to the inclusion of plus-sized models and women of color in mainstream media. Fans have praised the video for its representation of a diverse range of body types, with many expressing admiration for Lee’s confidence, beauty, and talent.
