Drake disses Philip Seymour Hoffman 'Rolling Stone' cover photo change, rapper apologizes in emotional open letter, 'these days are the worst ones'

Earlier this week, Nothing Was the Same rapper Drake went on a rather heated rant against Rolling Stone magazine. Apparently, Drizzy was upset that the publication ditched his cover story in order to pay tribute to recently deceased actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. Here are the viral tweets Drake sent out on Thursday (Feb. 13):

@Drake: "I never commented on Yeezus for my interview portion of 'Rolling Stone.' They also took my cover from me last minute and ran the issue."

@Drake: "I'm disgusted with that. RIP to Phillip Seymour Hoffman. All respect due. But the press is evil."

("RS" dropped Drake's cover story in favor of a tribute to the late actor, Phillip Seymour Hoffman).

@Drake: "I'm done doing interviews for magazines. I just want to give my music to the people. That's the only way my message gets across accurately."

Now, the Young Money star doesn't regret calling-out Rolling Stone, but he does feel bad about disrespecting the death of Hoffman.

On Friday (Feb. 14), Drake posted this emotional "open letter" on his popular blog October's Very Own:

“Tough Day at the Office”

With today being the 5th anniversary of So Far Gone I figured it’s fitting to return to it’s place of its origin in order to clear the air about an extremely emotional day. I completely support and agree with Rolling Stone replacing me on the cover with the legendary Phillip Seymour Hoffman. He is one of the most incredible actors of our time and a man that deserves to be immortalized by this publication. My frustration stemmed from the way it was executed. The circumstances at hand are completely justifiable (on the magazines behalf), but I was not able to salvage my story or my photos and that was devastating. They ran the issue without giving me a choice to be in it or not. I would have waited until it was my time because I understand the magnitude of the cover they chose but I just wasn’t given that option and that made me feel violated. I apologize to anybody who took my initial comments out of context because in no way would I ever want to offend the Hoffman family or see myself as bigger than that moment. I am still the same person. Today I was forced out of my character and felt the need to react swiftly. These days are the worst ones. Waking up after a great night in the studio and it’s your day to be picked apart. After dwelling on it for a few hours or days you will come to the conclusion that you brought it on yourself almost every time. So here I am having that moment. I once again apologize to everybody who took my cover comments the wrong way. I respect Rolling Stone for being willing to give a kid from Toronto a shot at the cover. I guess this is a day to learn and grow.

Sincerely,
The Boy

Do Mstars fans agree with Drizzy's explanation? Rolling Stone has yet to respond.