I dont like Drake like I liked LL in his day and do I think he has the same skill or even personality as LL had? No. But he is the LL of his day (current day).

TBH none of todays rappers are as skilled or have the star appeal of those in the 80's. Yes, even with the easy cadence/flow that was the norm back then.

So Drake is top level for today in popularity I guess.