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The Apollo Theater Issues Statement After Fan Falls From Balcony During Drake Show

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The Apollo Theatre cleared the air following a frightening incident that took place during Drake’s Sunday night concert.

The Toronto rapper appeared on stage for back-to-back intimate performances at the legendary Apollo. He breezed through hits, both new and old.

Both evenings included special guests, such as Dipset, Lil Uzi Vert, and 21 Savage but things weren’t entirely mishap-free on Sunday night. After bringing 21 on stage to perform singles off of Her Loss, a fan fell off of the second-floor balcony, prompting a brief pause in the show.

Though Drake clarified there were no injuries, the Apollo Theatre launched an investigation into the matter.

“Unfortunately, last evening an incident occurred with an audience member who landed in the orchestra from the lower mezzanine,” the statement from the Apollo’s Twitter page began. “Drake, Apollo, and SiriusXM halted the show immediately when learning of a potential fan injury and standard protocols were taken. They were seen immediately by EMS on site. The fan and other audience members reported that they were ok.

The statement concluded, “The Apollo is investigating the situation further.”

After the individual fell, a crew member informed Drake of what took place and he and 21 exited the stage. Drake and 21 returned to finish their set once the venue’s team secured the area. The Canadian rapper offered to perform for an additional 10 minutes because of the delay.

hey’re NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 21: 21 Savage and Drake perform on stage at The Apollo Theater on January 21, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Aside from the concerts, Drake also announced that he and 21 Savage were hitting the road together in support of Her Loss. We’ll keep you posted on anymore details surrounding the forthcoming tour with Drizzy and 21.

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Drake Stopped His Apollo Theater Show To Check On A Fan Who Fell From The Balcony

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Drake’s Apollo Theater show in New York City turned out to be quite the event. In addition to having Harlem’s own Diplomats join him on stage to perform their beloved “national anthem,” Drake ran through a career’s worth of hits ranging from his earliest radio swings like “Headlines” and “Over” to his more recent 21 Savage collabs like “Rich Flex” (“do something for meeee”) and “Jimmy Cooks,” all while roasting his Degrassi: The Next Generation character and keeping an eye out for his fans.

During the Sunday night show, a fan fell from the balcony to the orchestra pit floor, prompting Drake to pause the show and ensure her safety. “Just gotta make sure somebody’s OK,” he told the fans. The crew also had to make sure that the other fans would be safe, removing a stage light the fallen fan knocked out of place, as well as its electrical cables.

After about 15 minutes, the show resumed with an announcement that there had been no serious injuries. Upon his return to the stage, Drake promised to make up for the delay saying, “Let’s just make some noise that everybody’s okay. I feel like they had to wait like 10 minutes; we should go up a little more.” He also gave fans something else to look forward to, teasing a new project in 2023.

Drake Revived His Classic ‘Degrassi’ Character During His Apollo Theater Concert

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Drake postponed his first-ever shows at the Apollo Theater from early December to Saturday, January 21 and Sunday, January 22, and the general consensus is that he could have postponed them to January 2024 and the wait would have been worth it. From performing an exhaustive set list to teasing a potential new project, Drake brought everything to the stage.

According to Billboard, Drake’s set was just as much a visual chronicle of his journey as it was a musical one. Drake opened the show with “Over My Dead Body” from 2011’s Take Care while wearing the same basketball jersey worn by Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Drake starred in the role from 2001 to 2009 — when he was still best known as Aubrey Graham — and he also mocked his haircut from that time elsewhere in the show.

“I wanted to make this show about gratitude,” Drake told the crowd near the top of the show, per Billboard. “This is a little story we put together about my deep love for my family, for my dear friends and for each and every one of you that have been supporting me for a long time.”

Drake also shared the stage with his Her Loss collaborator 21 Savage, Dipset, and Lil Uzi Vert across the two nights. Check out clips below.

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Drake Pauses Apollo Theatre Show After Fan Falls Off Balcony

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It was an eventful weekend in Harlem as Drake finally performed at the Apollo Theatre. Sound 42 and SiriusXM hosted back-to-back concerts resulting in plenty of highlights. Drake breezed through his catalog with early hits and recent ones. At the same time, he brought out Dipset and 21 Savage as his special guests.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 22: The atmosphere at Drake Live from Apollo at The Apollo Theater on January 22, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Unfortunately, the show wasn’t as smooth during the Sunday night run. Following 21 Savage’s appearance alongside Drizzy to perform songs off of Her Loss, a fan fell from the second-floor balcony onto the orchestra pit floor. The footage of the fall began circulating immediately but according to Insider, the incident prompted a pause in the show.

“Just gotta make sure somebody’s OK,” Drake said after a crew member informed him of the fall.

Drake later paused the show for nearly 15 minutes to ensure the safety of fans in the venue. The fan took out a light during the fall, and a crew member removed it. Then, they cleared out the cords hanging over the balcony.

Over the speaker, someone announced that there were no injuries.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 21: Atmosphere at Drake Live from Apollo at The Apollo Theater on January 21, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

“Everybody is absolutely OK,” a voice said over the speakers. “They are being checked on. Nobody’s hurt. But I got even better news for you: We’re at the Apollo so the show must go on.”

After acknowledging that there weren’t any injuries, Drake and 21 Savage said they would extend their set to make up for the delay.

“Let’s just make some noise that everybody’s OK,” Drake said. “I feel like they had to wait like 10 minutes, we should go up a little more.”

Along with 21 Savage, Drake brought out Dipset, once again, as well as Lil Uzi Vert, who performed “I Just Wanna Rock.”

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Drake Brings Out Dipset, 21 Savage, and Lil Uzi Vert During Two Shows at Apollo Theater

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Drake took over Harlem this weekend, performing a pair of shows at a sold-out Apollo Theater. The show, presented by SiriusXM brought a career range of hits, while also bringing out guests in 21 Savage, Dipset, and Lil Uzi Vert.

During his time on stage, Drake teased another new album and a run around the country with 21 Savage.

“I hope I can strike up more emotions for you,” Drake said. “Maybe this year. I might get bored and make another one. Who knows.”

You can see all the moments and more from the stunning performances below.

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Ice Spice Says There is No Beef Between Her and Drake: ‘We Spoke and We’re Good’

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The relationship between Drake and Ice Spice was considered rocky, especially after Drake is believed to have targeted the rising star in bars on his HER LOSS album.

Speaking with The New York Times, Ice Spice revealed the two are “cool.”

“We spoke after that a couple times and we’re good,” she added. There’s no beef.”

Fans pointed toward a potential rift because Drake wrapped in his “BackOutsideBoyz” single, The Boy raps:

“She a ten tryna rap, it’s good on mute, yeah.”

Fans immediately believed that it was about the “Munch” rapper. With the rumors running wild, Ice Spice hit Twitter with the following response:

The two first connected after the “Munch” single blew up, leading to a trip to OVO Fest for Ice Spice to hang with Drake.

On Friday, Ice Spice arrived with a new EP. Named after one of her signature catchphrases, the Bronx rapper delivers Like..?, the first release through her partnership with 10K Projects and Capitol Records.

The new project brings the 23-year-old in collaboration with producer RIOTUSA for six new singles, including the previously released bangers “Munch (Feelin U)” and “Bikini Bottom.” The release brings in Lil Tjay for the single “Gangsta Boo.”

The full EP arrives after Ice Spice delivered the new single, “In Ha Mood,” dedicated to all the baddies on the planet.

Prior to its official release, “In Ha Mood” has amassed over 975K views on YouTube, 2.2M streams on SoundCloud, and 70K creations on TikTok. On the single, Ice Spice’s baddie demeanor exudes in the bars as she sidesteps munches, while being the one everyone wants to get next to.

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Here’s a Look At What Went Down in Night 1 of Drake at the Apollo

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  • Drake Wore a ‘Degrassi’ Jersey While Performing in a Recreation of His Childhood Bedroom

  • Attendees Included Justin Bieber, Kevin Durant, and Odell Beckham Jr.

  • Drake Brought Out Dipset to Perform a Few of the Harlem Crew’s Biggest Hits

  • 21 Savage Joined Drake Onstage for “Knife Talk,” “Jimmy Cooks,” “Rich Flex,” and More

  • Drake Teased Another New Project in 2023

When Is Drake Going On Tour?

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Drake fans are still riding high from his long-awaited Apollo Theater concert with SiriusXM. Despite suffering from a mild ankle injury before taking the stage. The nearly three-hour-long show went off without a hitch. During the show, the Canadian rapper brought out several acts, including hometown heroes Dipset (Cam’Ron, Jim Jones, and Juelz Santana).

However, when his friend, fellow rapper 21 Savage and Her Loss collaborator, joined him onstage, the sold-out crowd lost it. After rapping several tracks from the album, including “Rich Flex,” “Privileged Rappers,” “Knife Talk,” and “Jimmy Cooks,” Drake confessed that a joint tour was on the table.

“We’re gonna be out on the road this summer,” declared. It looks like October’s very own will be a busy man during the spring and summer months as just moments later, Drake also revealed he is open to dropping a new full-length project before the end of the year, saying, “Maybe this year, I might get bored and make another one.”

In addition to this joint summer tour and potential solo project, Drake will have his hands full as two of his OVO Sound label acts, R&B singers Naomi Sharon and PartyNextDoor, are also hard on work with new projects of their own.

Ice Spice And Drake Are Still ‘Cool’ According To The Rapper Despite Their Rumored Falling Out Late Last Year

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In a recent interview, Ice Spice set the record straight on her rumored beef with Drake. During a chat with The New York Times, the “Munch” rapper wanted to clarify that she has no issue with the Canadian hitmaker.

Initially, it was rumored that Drake had dissed the Bronx native on a track titled “BackOutsideBoyz” from his Her Loss album, which was released this past November. On the track, Drake raps, “She a ten tryna rap, it’s good on mute.”

After gaining wind of the supposed dig, Ice Spice took to Twitter, writing, “at least ima 10.”

Now, the 23-year-old viral sensation seemingly walks back the reported falling out. When has about the brush up in November, she told the outlet, “We’re cool. We spoke after that a couple [of] times, and we’re good,” further clarifying, “There’s no beef.”

With the release of her debut EP, Like…?, this past Friday (January 20), she has been busy inside and outside music. Songs “Munch (Feelin’ U),” “Bikini Bottom,” and “In Ha Mood” continues to gain traction on streaming. While “Princess Diana” has been declared a fan favorite.

Also, Ice Spice has been tapped to be a part of Beyoncé’s new Ivy Park x Adidas collection. Migos rapper Offset, his son Kody, and model Devon Aoki are expected to be included in the campaign.