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August 10, 2025 3 mins
Drake BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

Drake’s been everywhere these past few days, and the headlines keep coming. Last night, he hosted a high-profile livestream celebrating the eighth anniversary of the gambling platform Stake, where speculation swirled about a music drop but nothing new was released. The rapper used his Instagram Story to tease fans, hinting at fresh tracks and confirming in the stream that his much-anticipated album ICEMAN is not finished yet, putting rumors of an imminent drop to rest for now. Instagram buzz also followed as Drake shouted out Roy Woods for the ten-year anniversary of Woods’ debut project EXIS, showing major love to his OVO Sound roster. Meanwhile, Drake drew attention online after posting a clip of himself strolling solo through Brussels at five in the morning, unrecognized and enjoying the peace right after performing in Antwerp—an unusually candid moment that went viral, with fans and trolls alike reacting to his surprise at blending in.

On tour, Drake’s “$ome $pecial $hows 4 EU” is in full swing, with recent shows in Amsterdam and Manchester—and a rescheduled Antwerp show on August 8th now behind him. He’s set to hit Zurich for three nights, followed by performances in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, and France, with the European leg wrapping up at Hamburg’s Barclays Arena on September 23rd. Stockholm will host him at the Avicii Arena on August 21st and 22nd, with PARTYNEXTDOOR as support. This series of concerts remains one of the summer’s marquee music events.

Business-wise, Drake’s empire is glowing. Impact Wealth recently pegged his net worth at three hundred million dollars, breaking down a massive portfolio across music, touring, endorsements, business ventures like OVO Sound and OVO Clothing, and real estate. His Nike x NOCTA partnership continues to drive buzz in the streetwear world, while ventures in alcohol and sports pull his brand further across the cultural spectrum.

Legal headlines emerged out of Manhattan, where a federal judge granted his team a subpoena using alternative methods in his ongoing lawsuit against Universal Music Group regarding alleged streaming manipulation—a story with the potential for long-term impact on his catalog’s legacy and industry practices. Social feeds have been busy too, with Drake’s upcoming appearance on Magic City: An American Fantasy set to premiere August 15th, ensuring his presence both on screen and stage.

For now, anticipation builds: fans are scanning every move for clues about ICEMAN, industry watchers are following the UMG legal saga, and social media remains glued to Drake’s every walk, flex, and story. If the past few days are any indicator, Drake isn’t cooling off anytime soon—he’s keeping everyone guessing and talking.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Drake's been everywhere these past few days, and the headlines
keep coming. Last night, he hosted a high profile live
stream celebrating the eighth anniversary of the gambling platform Stake,
where speculation swirled about a music drop, but nothing new
was released. The rapper used his Instagram's story to tease fans,
hinting at fresh tracks and confirming in the stream that

(00:22):
his much anticipated album Iceman is not finished yet, putting
rumors of an imminent drop to rest for now. Instagram
buzz also followed as Drake shouted out Roy Woods for
the ten year anniversary of Wood's debut project Exis, showing
major love to his Ovio sound roster. Meanwhile, Drake drew

(00:42):
attention online after posting a clip of himself strolling solo
through Brussels at five in the morning, unrecognized and enjoying
the piece, right after performing in Antwert, an unusually candid
moment that went viral with fans and trolls alike reacting
to his surprise. It blending in on tour, Drake's own

(01:03):
Pessial House four EU is in full swing, with recent
shows in Amsterdam and Manchester and a rescheduled Antwerp show
on August eighth. Now behind him, He's set to hit
Zurich for three nights, followed by performances in Germany, Sweden, Denmark,
Italy and France, with the European leg wrapping up at
Hamburg's Barkley's Arena on September twenty second. Stockholm will host

(01:26):
him at the Avichy Arena on August twenty first and
twenty second, with part next Door as support. This series
of concerts remains one of the summer's marquee music events.
Business Wise, Drake's empire is glowing. Impact Wealth recently pegged
his net worth at three hundred million dollars, breaking down
a massive portfolio across music, touring, endorsements, business ventures like

(01:49):
Ovo Sound and Ovo Clothing, and real estate. His Nike
ex knock To partnership continues to drive buzz in the
streetwear world, while ventures in alcohol and sports pull his
bread and further across the cultural spectrum. Legal headlines emerged
out of Manhattan, where a federal judge granted his team
a subpoena using alternative methods in his ongoing lawsuit against

(02:12):
Universal Music Group regarding alleged streaming manipulation, a story with
the potential for long term impact on his catalog's legacy
and industry practices. Social feeds have been busy too, with
Drake's upcoming appearance on Magic City and American Fantasy set
to premiere August fifteenth, ensuring his presence both on screen

(02:36):
and stage. For now, Anticipation builds. Fans are scanning every
move for clues about Iceman, Industry watchers are following the
UMG legal saga, and social media remains glued to Drake's
every walk, flex and story. If the past few days
are any indicator, Drake isn't cooling off anytime soon. He's

(02:59):
keeping everyone guessing and talking. And that is it for today.
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