Drake, the Canadian hip-hop sensation, knows how to celebrate in style, and this Canada Day was no exception. The artist took to social media to share his festivities at his extravagant Embassy property in Toronto. Sporting a Toronto Raptors T-shirt, Drake raised a cocktail in his Instagram Stories, wishing everyone a “Happy Canada Day” and toasting to the whole country. It was a moment of pride for the Toronto-born artist, as he basked in the glory of his success and the love from his homeland.
OVO continue to celebrate Canada Day at the Embassy, Drake cheers with Chubbs PIC.TWITTER.COM/NAJY1V6RGY
— SOUND (@itsavibe) JULY 1, 2024
Through all this controversy and beef, Drake simply remained silent. Things were happening this weekend in Vancouver, though, that kept fueling the fire. While at a festival, Rick Ross and his crew were interrupted by fans who took offense when they began playing Kendrick Lamar’s hottest track, “Not Like Us.” It shows how intense the beef is in the rap world, and Drake’s home country is backing him hundred percent. The support from Canada solidified his place as one of the leading forces in the rap world.
The saga took an even more exciting turn when 50 Cent, a notable rapper, came out to troll Rick Ross regarding the fight. It indeed was one jolly moment for the fans of OVO, Drake’s record label. But caution is always the watchword in such celebrations since it blurs the frontier between exuberance and promoting violence. The rap community appears pretty much divided between Kendrick Lamar’s style and Drake’s softer R&B side, and roughly the same is mirrored in respect and understanding lent to each of them within the industry.
While all that drama was going down, some members of the hip-hop community had Kendrick Lamar’s back. One native L.A. rapper, Too $ Hort, shared his thoughts on the continuing beef in an interview with Billboard during the 2024 BET Awards. Too $ Hort said, “I like how many people stood up and rode with the homie in this one because it seemed like he was supposed to be the underdog. I think he held his own pretty good.”
Despite the ongoing rivalries, Drake’s ability to connect with his fan base through strong lyrics and personal touches in his music remains unchallenged. His decision to cater to his audience, delivering heartfelt tracks that resonate with many, is a testament to his staying power in the industry.
Drake celebrated Canada Day in super-lavish style at the Toronto property of his residence at the Embassy—run up the numbers, it’s run-up. Beefing and squabbles in hip-hop are just music to the ears of Drake; who knows what it is: release good lyrics out there and let the people love you for it. With today’s rap world so divided, it’s time to give appreciation for the various styles and creative processes of these artists, with a core understanding that music is but a picture of personal expression and identity.
