Noah ’40’ Shebib Defends Drake Against Meek Mill’s Ghostwriting Claims

While Drake has not publicly spoken out about Meek Mill’s accusations, his right-hand man and longtime producer, Noah “40” Shebib, is coming to his defense.
The Canadian hitmaker, who has worked with Drake since the beginning of his career, took to Twitter to address Meek’s claim that a ghostwriter penned Drake’s verse on “R.I.C.O.” In a series of tweets, the press-shy producer acknowledged that the alleged ghostwriter, Quentin Miller, contributed to
Drake’s mixtape If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late and is also credited for it. However, that does not take away from Drizzy’s accomplishments as a writer.
“You’re smokin that shit you say you selling if you think someone wrote that shit,” said 40. “So if someone wants to be upset that Drake made a great album, go for it, get mad all day lol! but don’t ever question my brother’s pen.”

I can't count the hours that myself and drake have spent writing producing and recording music. Let's just say... 5000 hours...

— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015

its why people have called him soft... because he shows humility and is truthful and honest.

— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015

We've been fighting those rules from day one. If no one noticed there weren't many singing rappers in '08

— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015

No one is as talented as drake. It's not worth my time. I need someone who understands song writing on a higher level...

— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015

If your asking if he contributed to if you're reading this... Yes, he did. You can also see that by reading the credits. 👀

— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015

I've spent maybe 30 min in a studio with Q. Nice enough guy, very talented...

— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015