Drake is offering you the chance to live like him for one night, complete with a ride on his private plane, a care package from OVO and Nike, tickets to one of his upcoming shows, and a private party at Los Angeles hotspot Delilah.
It's all for the All-In Challenge that countless celebrities have been joining, including Justin Bieber and Leonardo DiCaprio, which is being promoted by Michael Rubin to raise funds for COVID-19 relief.
A lot of people desperately need some hope in their lives right now, and a one-of-a-kind fan experience with Drake, one of the most popular recording artists on the globe, is just what some need to get through this pandemic.
Earning a nomination from Tom Brady, Drake joked that he would be giving away all of the legendary quarterback's assets, including his home and his cars, as part of the challenge. Then, he got down to the actual specifics.
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"I'm gonna offer up everything I can for this challenge," said Drake, standing in his now infamous jersey hallway.
"Whoever wins, you'll get the chance to fly on Air Drake," he revealed in the video. "I'll have the OVO and Nike care packages waiting for you on the plane. Fly you to LA. You'll get to party with us at one of our private parties at Delilah. We'll have a great time, put you up in a great hotel with whoever you choose to bring for the weekend. And it doesn't end there because we'll link back up in the city that you're from and I'll give you the best tickets possible to the show whenever we can tour again."
This is a pretty impressive experience being offered by Drake. We're sure there are some of you that would love the chance to connect with the Champagne Papi.
Watch his video below.
View this post on Instagram"Love & Hip Hop" Star Sophia Body Responds To Drake’s Attacks
“Love & Hip Hop” star Sophia Body is floored that Drake is still addressing her after his recent comments that she “ain’t got sh*t going.”
Former Love & Hip Hop star Sophia Body cannot comprehend why Drake continues to speak on her after the rapper replied to a fan’s comment telling them that Sophia “ain’t got sh*t going.” Earlier today, Drizzy took it upon himself to let his feelings about the former video vixen and fellow Toronto native be known to the public. After a fan of Sophia’s replied to her comment on Instagram asking her why she never followed them back after they met on the train in the Bronx, Drake proceeded to let that fan know, “don’t worry she’ll be there for 20+ more years same seat you’ll catch her one day she ain’t got sh*t going.”
At first, it might seem totally out of the blue for Drake to possess such strong feelings about a relatively unknown person, but it turns out the two have a bit of a history. Sophia took to Instagram live to discuss said history and to express her disbelief that someone of Drake’s stature is still keeping her name in his mouth.
“He is super corny for that,” Sophia agreed with one of her viewers about Drake’s comment. “Like what grown ass multi-millionaire billionaire is gonna keep addressing me? He keeps addressing me! But I’m not doing sh*t. If I wasn’t doing sh*t you’d forget about me. Right? If I wasn’t doing sh*t, one would forget about me, but he’s still ‘@ing’ me. Like I don’t get it.”
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In another clip during the same live stream, Sophia ensures her viewers that she’s well-aware that she’s “a nobody compared to Drake” but points out that “this is not the first time he’s acknowledged me” even though “I’ve never said anything bad about him.” However, she goes on to explain that she has in fact said in the past that she feels Drake’s OVO fest “should be on a different day as the Caribana” festival in Toronto “so people will have a reason and the will and the want to come to Toronto for more than one event.” She also admits to saying that OVO fest “takes away from the authenticity of Caribana, which is facts…but I never said it in a f*cked up way.”
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Sophia fails to mention that she’s also accused Drake of biting Young Thug‘s flow on “Mob Ties,” which prompted Drake to call her a “bitter f*cking weirdo” who was “begging and reaching as usual.” Drake has yet to comment on her latest response.
Drake Takes No Pity Towards Love & Hip-Hop’s Sophia Body
Drake vs. Sophia Body continues as the two Toronto natives spent the past few years sending shots at each others way.
Drake has a long list of enemies on his list. Some that he’s made peace with, others who he’s yet to bury the hatchet with. Sophia Body is among those who fall under the latter category. Following years of downplaying Drake’s success, the rapper finally got his moment to clap back.
Vaughn Ridley/Getty ImagesBody commented under an Instagram Post about Tory Lanez‘ Quarantine Radio as she reacted to one of the impeccable singers that made a brief cameo on the live stream. A fan replied to her comment, writing, “we met on the 4 train before in the Bronx you was playing with your laptop… I’m mad you never followed me back on the gram.”
Neither comment had anything to do with Drake but clearly, he was letting the Instagram fingers slide. Replying to the fan, Drake wrote, “don’t worry she’ll be there for 20+ more years same seat you’ll catch her one day she ain’t got shit going.”
Many believed this is unwarranted but it should be noted that Sophia Body hasn’t necessarily had positive things to say about Drake. A Toronto native herself, she’s accused Drake of ruining Toronto’s Caribana Festival by hosting OVO Fest on the same weekend. The two also had a bit of a back-and-forth after she accused Drake of biting Young Thug‘s flow on “Mob Ties.” The rapper replied to her calling her a “fucking bitter weirdo.”
Benny The Butcher Teases Drake Collab Once More
Following news that Griselda and OVO were linking up, Benny The Butcher reminds the masses a Drake collab is on the way.
Though the widespread nature of Drake‘s fanbase occasionally sends the rapper down more a more mainstream-friendly road, the Toronto rapper has proven time and time again that he can bar out at a high level. Yet as nice as Drizzy’s pen game can be, it’s a different beast altogether when hopping on a Griselda track.
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In February, we got confirmation that Drake and Benny were linking up for a collaboration, with Drake teasing that he was in the process of writing his verse. Though days went by without receiving an update on the track’s status, Benny recently hit Instagram to stoke the flames of hype once more (perhaps inadvertently), posting a picture of Drizzy donning some Butcher attire alongside a self-promotional caption: “Shout out to all the Plugs I met … more colors on the way.”
On the surface, a clever reminder to go check out Benny’s store for some fly merch. And while it’s not exactly a concrete indication that the wheels are in motion, modern social media marketing has become a study in reading between the lines. Benny is well aware of what he’s doing, knowing full-on that the masses have been anticipating the Griselda-OVO crossover episode for a minute now. Given that both himself and Drake are primed to drop off new albums by years end, what better way to spark a rollout than what’s sure to be a duet for the ages?
Check out the picture for yourself, and sound off – do you think this is a sign that Drizzy and Benny’s collaboration is on the way? And if so, would you like to see Conway and Westside Gunn slide through to round it out? And — last question — does the 6ix God have a chance at holding his own alongside the Griselda boys?
Did Drake Just Reveal Playboi Carti’s Secret?
Drake shared a photo of himself playing the new Playboi Carti, leading fans to speculate on the nature of the drop.
Playboi Carti got everybody out of their seats when he mysteriously shared the cover artwork for one of his upcoming releases. Choosing not to specify whether his long-awaited album Whole Lotta Red is arriving imminently, or if this signals a single release, fans were left guessing on the nature of the drop. Things got even more confusing when Drake shared a photo of himself bumping it in the background.
The cover artwork for Playboi Carti's new release was revealed this week and, just hours later, Drake posted a still image of himself promoting the drop on Instagram Stories. One of the major giveaways that has fans speculating that this could actually be the official release of the duo's collaborative "PAIN 1993" is hidden away in the corner though.
Drake isn't actually looking at the photo that Playboi Carti posted on his social media accounts. Eagle-eyed followers of the Toronto native noticed that he is viewing a video on QuickTime Player in his home theater. Maybe this means that, instead of the whole album, Carti will solely release one video single from Whole Lotta Red. Since Drake has it in advance, that could mean that the long-awaited collaboration between the baby-voiced rapper and the 6ix God is arriving soon.
What do you think? Are you also convinced that "PAIN 1993" is on the way?
Summer Walker Covers Drake’s "Summer’s Over Interlude"
Summer Walker debuts a rough cover of Drake’s “Summer’s Over Interlude.”
Summer Walker has definitely been keeping us entertained, whether it be on her personal IG account or her alternative (alter-ego?) account. It’s the latter account, @galactawhore if you’re not following it yet, that we’re highlighting today.
Summer’s secondary account is home to much of her fun-having posts and meme-inspired posts. Whether it’s herself, debuting her latest ratchet self-isolation look or sharing a funny meme, she is constantly updating @galactawhore. In between semi-naked photos of herself, Summer has sidled in a brief acoustic cover of a Drake interlude. Despite it’s brevity, the fans were watering at the mouth for her to release more. Of course, Drake and Summer have a history together, after Drizzy co-signed the then-up and coming signer by remixing her song “Girls Need Love.”
The cover finds Summer strumming her acoustic guitar and signing along. The original interlude spans only 1 minute and 50 seconds. Take a quick listen to her cover below and let us know what you think. Will she use her downtime to get back into doing acoustic covers? It’s one of the ways she kicked off her career initially.
Recently, Summer celebrated her 24th birthday in quarantine. Check out how she celebrated while remaining in isolation here.
Drake Goes Airborne In "Toosie Slide" CGI Visual
Drake puts his OVO jet to good use in these alternate “Toosie Slide” visuals, animated and directed by Quentin Deronzier.
If you’ve been keeping your ear to social media, particularly the vast expanse of the TikTok wilderness, you’ve likely become acquainted with Drake‘s new single “Toosie Slide.” A slow-burning track that doubles as an instruction manual, a spiritual successor the “Safety Dance” by the Men Without Hats, whatever you might think of it, one reality is clear: it’s already become a phenomenon of sorts. Even the most casual listener might find themselves knowing the words without ever having properly registered them.
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And while the jury is still out on whether “Toosie Slide” will stand alongside Drizzy’s biggest singles of his career (it’s already off to a great start), it’s clear he’s willing to push this one to the finish line and then some. Even though he already came through with a low-key yet well-shot music video upon the track’s release, Drake appears on the verge of doubling down with an elaborate animated version that finds him taking to the clouds.
The clip itself was done by Quentin Deronzier, who included major nods to Drizzy’s OVO jet and affiliation with Virgil Abloh — it’s as of yet unclear as to whether Deronzier is sitting on a full version, thus offering up an alternate video to the original, but either way it’s got the Champagne Papi sign of approval. Check it out for yourself below, and sound off — should Drake implement this aesthetic moving forward?
Drake Makes History Once Again On Hot 100 With "Toosie Slide"
Drake’s “Toosie Slide” debuts at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, tying him with Mariah Carey for most chart-topping debuts on the chart.
Drake has done it again, though it isn’t surprising. The TikTok-ready single, “Toosie Slide” has reigned supreme this week on the Billboard Hot 100 after debuting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. This marks several historical feats in Drizzy’s career as he claims his seventh chart-topper. Additionally, he’s now the first male act in history to claim three #1 debuts. Mariah Carey did have a similar run in 1995-1997 with three #1 debuts in the span of those years.
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesDrake has also clocked in 50 weeks in total at the top of the chart, making him the fifth artist and the first male solo act to reach this feat. Drizzy sits behind Mariah Carey, Rihanna, The Beatles, and Boyz II Men. “Toosie Slide” followed “God’s Plan” and “Nice For What” in Drake’s catalog for #1 debuts on the Billboard Hot 100. The rapper moved 25K in the first week with “Toosie Slide” with 55.5 million U.S. streams.
With Drake reclaiming his throne on the Billboard Hot 100, The Weeknd‘s “Blinding Lights” slides down to number 2 followed by Roddy Ricch‘s “The Box” which is still holding on strong to a spot in the top 5. Dua Lipa slides down to number four and of course, Drake and Future‘s “Life Is Good” is still going strong on the charts at number 5.
“God’s Plan” and “Nice For What” maintained their position at number one weeks after its release. Do you think “Toosie Slide” will have the same type of commercial impact? Sound off in the comments.
Drake Provides Update On New Album During Diddy’s IG Live
Drake provides an update on his next album during Diddy's Instagram live event.
Drake appeared on Diddy's Instagram live dance-a-thon fundraiser to discuss his new album, Sunday night.
"I'm working on the album, I've been working on it for a while now," Drake tells Diddy.
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"Another silver lining is, when God does get you to sit down, I remember the last time I had to sit down was when I tore my ACL. And I made a great album out of that. Obviously God has us all inside the house right now sitting down, so the amount of focus I'm able to put into this album is probably way different than it would've been if I had to go through the residency in Vegas and be able to go meet up with Justin in Miami or whatever.
"Saying all that to say that, definitely, this is the most excited I've been about an album in a long time," he said. "A lot of little stuff has been trickling out but all the stuff on the album is fresh, it's brand new. I'm excited. This is probably the most music I've ever been sitting on. I'm hyped."
Drake recently went live with Joe Budden as well and hinted at a new album that will be arriving soon. He told Budden the two would do an interview when the music was ready to drop.
Lebron James, Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodrigez and more stopped in Diddy's Instagram live event as well.
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Diddy Hosting IG Live Dance-A-Thon With Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, & More
Diddy is hosting a Team Love Dance-A-Thon on Instagram live today with appearances from Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, Chris Brown, and more.
Diddy is bringing the good vibes to Instagram live on this fine Easter Sunday with a Team Love Dance-A-Thon featuring Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, Chris Brown, and more. The whole world is invited to the blowout event, which will serve as a fundraiser for a good cause. Diddy has been stressing the importance of supporting those on the frontline during this global health crisis, which is why he is "raising much needed money for our healthcare workers in the underserved communities around the country" by hosting "The World's Biggest Dance-A-Thon."
View this post on InstagramMr. Combs and the rest of the Combs Cartel have been hard at work practicing their moves for the star-studded affair, which will also feature appearances by Diddy's ex, Jennifer Lopez, and her fiancé, Alex Rodriguez, Oprah Winfrey, Snoop Dogg, Lil Uzi Vert, and more.
View this post on InstagramDiddy also got in touch with the CEO of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, to make sure that everything runs smoothly. “I need you to make sure nothing breaks down,” Diddy told him. “It’s my responsibility to warn you that when I throw a Diddy party, everybody shows up.”
View this post on InstagramThe Team Love Dance-A-Thon will be taking place today (April 12th), at 3:00pm EST/12:00pm PST on Diddy's Instagram account. Additional appearances include Will Smith, Alicia Keys, DJ Khaled, Kevin Hart, Lizzo, Usher, Justin Bieber, Ciara, Shaquille O'Neal, Janelle Monae, French Montana, and many, many more. Check out the video below for the full list of attendees, and get ready for some surprise guests.
