Drake surprises Melbourne concertgoers, gives away $45,000
Drake may have faced some challenges surrounding Super Bowl 2025, but that didn't stop him from spreading positivity during his concert in Melbourne, Australia. Just hours before Kendrick Lamar performed in New Orleans, the rapper showcased his generosity by giving away $45,000 to fans in attendance.
The giveaway began when Drake spotted a woman in the crowd holding a sign that read, "Adonis for President," a reference to his seven-year-old son. Moved by the gesture, he addressed the fan, saying, "You're showing a lot of love to my son, so on behalf of me and Adonis, we're giving you $25,000."
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Shortly after, Drake noticed another sign in the audience that read, "Kiss me, it's my birthday." While he declined the request for a kiss, he still made the fan's night by offering a generous alternative. "It's a tough call on the kiss, but what I will do is give you $20,000 and cover the cost of a birthday dinner for you and your friends," he announced, to the crowd's excitement.
As if that wasn't enough, Drake ensured both fans would have another opportunity to see him live. "If you want, you can come back to the show again. Both of y'all, if y'all want, we'll get you tickets," he told them, as reported by US Weekly.
This act of kindness is just one of many from the Canadian superstar. In March 2024, during a concert in Kansas City, Drake left fans in awe when he promised to pay off a fan's late mother's mortgage. The six-figure gesture came after he noticed a message in the crowd requesting help. "You said, '[Pay] off my mom's house, rest in peace.' Your mom passed away? Alright. And you owe… Oh, this is the outstanding balance right here. This is a lot of money," he said, according to Billboard.
Without hesitation, Drake then made the heartfelt commitment, declaring, "You know what, I'm going to pay off your mama's house for you. That's my gift to you." He then paid tribute to the fan's late mother, adding, "Rest in peace to your mama. Hold on, wait. Rest in peace to Jennifer Schumer. Rest in peace. I love you."
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