After taking a hiatus in 2019, Drake’s OVOFestival is heading back to Toronto.
Drizzy teased on Tuesday (July 12) that he’d be making a “big announcement” come Wednesday (July 13) and made good on his promise, unveiling a star-studded lineup for the festival.
Starting on July 28, The All Canadian Northstars will kick things off, followed by a headlining performance from Chris Brown and Lil Baby on July 29, before Drake himself wraps things up with a historical Young Money reunion performance on August 1.
This means that the Drake, Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj will likely perform together for the first time in years.
“OCTOBER WORLD WEEKEND,” Drizzy wrote on Instagram. “I am currently working on bringing OVO FEST around the world in 2023 for the 10th anniversary but of course we wanted to turn the city up for the summer!!!! More event announcements to come. Tickets on sale Friday on @ticketmaster.”
Drake had previously announced that he had plans to bring OVOFest back this summer after the mogul made a surprise appearance during British rapper Dave’s performance at his Toronto venue History back in May. After running through “Knife Talk,” Drake showed the crowd some love before announcing the return of OVOFest.
“I love you with all of my heart. They let the city back open so I will see you at OVOFest soon,” he said at the time.
Drake has been incredibly busy these past few months. After dropping off his surprise dance album Honestly, Nevermind in June, the OVO head honcho has been hard at work rolling out music videos as fan favorites like “Massive” and “Sticky” begin to dominate summer radio. During his initial announcement teaser on Tuesday, Drake also took a moment to thank his fans for tuning in to the new project.
“Appreciate everyone listening to the new album,” he said during a live stream on the gambling site Stake. “Embracing something that I wanted to do for a long time. I appreciate all the love.”
He added, “You know, means a lot to me that it’s been this many years, people still tuning in, being open showing a lot of love to, you know, different shit. I’m back going crazy, though. I’m just letting you know right now. I’m in a different bag right now. I promise you. Scary.”
Check out Honestly, Nevermind below:
Meanwhile, Drake extended his lucky gambling streak on Monday night (July 11), winning almost $25 million playing roulette.
The OVO hitmaker hosted his second Twitch livestream with online casino Stake, which saw him test his luck at a virtual roulette table while giving away $1 million to lucky viewers.
During the virtual event, Drake (a.k.a. “Deep Pockets”) was joined by special guest French Montana, who watched the Toronto native win $12.96 million and $11.95 million on individual bets — both on the same number.
*Farts*
Young Money. Cringe.
After a 450k(not 200k) first week album that everybody absolutely loved and are considering one of the best albums of all time, our numbers are indicating that this tour will be the biggest hip hop tour of all time. I know this because I am Drake’s personal accountant. Also, we have tirelessly dug deep on all time hip hop sales and have unearthed the truth that Drake has sold more than Eminem. We are very proud of papi.
Drake has not sold more than Eminem. Let’s fact check that! Plus this tour will NEVER be bigger or better than the Up in Smoke Tour. In any case, the concert will be dope as hell with those three on stage.
Eminem’s next album in August won’t sell anywhere near close Drake’s Nevermind album. Eminem’s fallen off since 2009 where as drake kept rising and rising. Even drake’s former young money buddies haven’t sold the numbers drake did.
Let’s see how many albums Drake sells when he is as old as Eminem is right now. Moreover, Eminem is straight hip hop, which limits the audience compared to Drake, who does everything from pop over rnb to hip hop. Eminem probably knows that his fast-rapping style is not for everyone. But he does not want to change to appeal to a wider audience. He does not have to prove he can sell tons of albums anymore.
Let’s see how many albums Drake sells when he is as old as Eminem is right now. Moreover, Eminem is straight hip hop, which limits the audience compared to Drake, who does everything from pop over rnb to hip hop. Eminem probably knows that his fast-rapping style is not for everyone. But he does not want to change to appeal to a wider audience. He does not have to prove he can sell tons of albums anymore.
Damn takes me back to the old drake days n college parties
this aint the drske we want this thst lightskined shit . i skipped all 14 soags one by one
It’s only normal that Drake sells more at this point. He still has a buzz with the guys, for whatever reason, and has the ladys on his side. His music is more at the beat of the time and much more pop and mass appealing than EM ever was. That being said, I’ve totally grown out of EMs music, even his first few albums I haven’t heard in ages. As for Drake, I can’t seriously talk about him in a hip hop context. His stuff is ok I guess but mostly nothing for me. When I want R&B I rather listen to some Weekend, Anderson.Paak and stuff like that. Well, when I want rap…..no need to add more I guess. There are even rappers who combine both that are sicker than Drake, but of course he is the most successful one. I give him that.