Drake’s return to Australia has been anything but low-key, and Perth just got a taste of how deep his deep pockets truly are.
During the second night of his RAC Arena stint on Wednesday, the Canadian rap mogul handed out a casual $40,000 to two lucky fans—because well, why not?
The Anita Max Win Tour is off to a massive start, with Drake making up for lost time after an eight-year absence from Aussie stages. But it’s not just the hits that have the crowd buzzing—it’s the unexpected moments.
Mid-set, Drake caught sight of a Canadian flag in the audience and wasted no time calling out his fellow countrymen. “Y’all be seeing these signs tonight,” he said, as captured in a TikTok. Spotting two fans repping Newfoundland, he made sure to show them some love before turning his attention to the locals.
“And I need somebody that’s from Perth, too. Who’s from Perth?” he asked. Predictably, a sea of hands shot up as punters scrambled for his attention.
Drake eventually singled out a family in the crowd. “Alright, put the light on my Canadians and put the light on this family right here,” he said before casually dropping the bombshell. “For both y’all, I’m gonna give you $20,000 each to go wherever you want in the world! Because that’s what we do out here when you guys show love.”
Cue a scintillating sound of chaos.
Drake’s been on a mission to remind everyone why he’s still on top. On opening night, he took things up a notch by diving straight into the mosh pit to perform God’s Plan. It’s the kind of flex that only someone at his level can pull off. It blurred the lines between global superstar and the guy who just made your night.
The 6 God also took a moment to address the long gap between Australian tours, promising that fans won’t have to wait another eight years for his return. “It’ll only be a year or two,” he assured.
With Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane still to come, it’s safe to say that no one really knows what Drake has planned next—but if Perth is anything to go by, I would expect the unexpected.
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