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.”

Drake has remained quiet, but reportedly responded to the diss in a private message on Instagram from his friend Hitman Holla, who shared the conversation on Twitter.

“I see da foolishness,” Hitman wrote in a supportive message to Drake. “You know me and Showw not buying it. U our guy. Keep killing. You motivate ni**as like us!”

The Missouri rapper quoted lyrics from Drake’s “5 AM in Toronto”: “I show love, never get the same outta ni**as / I guess it’s funny how money can make change out of ni**as foreal.”

Drizzy responded with the praying hands emoji, adding, “I signed up for greatness. This comes with it.”

On Wednesday night, Funkmaster Flex aired a reference track of “10 Bands” recorded by Drake’s alleged ghostwriter Quentin Miller.

Lupe Fiasco also jumped in the fray, penning a lengthy letter in response to the ghostwriting controversy. He gave both rappers props and acknowledged the role of ghostwriters in hip-hop.

“At the end of the day, for better or worse, rap is alive even if some of its greatest moments are written by ghosts,” said Lupe.