>Only thing I don't like is some of the blatant disrespect or
>the lack of paying homage to old heads who helped make hip hop
>what it is today.

Agreed, I think it's important for fans to know their history. They don't have to like it, but they should respect those who laid the groundwork. That said, Drake is paying homage with the track...it may be misguided, but I doubt that Drake is just using their name for credibility and isn't actually a fan of the Wu. He's said Phonte is his favorite rapper, shouted out Dilla & Fredro Starr on his first album and stans for UGK. Drake is a hip hop head.

>I know some don't give a fuck but I think Lupe not talking to
>Pete Rock about using T.R.O.Y. is crazy IMO given the songs
>place in hip hop... and yes, I know its a sample but in Hip
>Hop we know damn well where it stands as far as tribute
>records.

Again, I agree, but this isn't that...the "machine gun rap" & "it's yours" samples had to be cleared to make it on this album and they were.

>I do t want these new heads to take It Takes a Million or
>Black Steel in the Hour and turn it into a parody rap or love
>song.
>
>Their should be rules to this shit.

There are rules to this shit, sample clearance laws, specifically. Prince & Billy Joel never clear samples. If the Wu didn't want to clear this shit, they technically couldn't stop him from using the title or "it's yours" refrain but the samples wouldn't be in there. They fuck with it.