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Drake Announces The OVO Fest Dates For This Summer After A Two Year Hiatus

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Drake is known for many things: record-breaking music, Instagram caption-ready lyrics, a charmingly corny disposition, and an undying love for his hometown. His loyalty to Toronto materialized over a decade ago with his longstanding event OVO Fest, where he’s brought out the likes of Kanye West, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and many more rap titans. As with many things, the pandemic hindered his ability to keep the tradition going, but OVO Fest is officially set to return at the end of this month.

In an Instagram post, the “One Dance” artist enthusiastically announced “October World Weekend” after previously alluding to his desire to make the festival happen. He revealed that he is looking to turn OVO Fest into a full tour come 2023, but to start, he’s bringing it back to its roots on Thursday July 28, Friday July 29 and Monday August 1. The July 28 show at History will feature the “All Canadian North Stars,” which opens up the imagination to a few major acts that could appear. The July 29 installment, at Budweiser Stage, will feature Chris Brown and Lil Baby. A few days later (August 1), the show returns to Budweiser Stage with Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and a Young Money Reunion.

After not being able to tour 2021’s Certified Lover Boy and adding the June dance album Honestly, Nevermind to the mix, this is sure to be a huge moment for Drake, his fans, and, of course, Toronto.

Tickets go on sale this Friday via Ticketmaster. Check out Drake’s official OVO Fest announcement above.

Drake Says He Has a Big Announcement Coming for Toronto

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Drake has an album flowing through the street in Honestly, Nevermind, spawning bangers and radio hits like “Sticky” and “Massive.” What could be next? We are not sure yet but Drake is scheming.

The 6ix God was streaming for Stake when he revealed he has something big on the way, seemingly for Toronto.

“Big announcement coming Wednesday for the city,” Drake said. “Appreciate everyone listening to the new album. Embracing something that I wanted to do for a long time. I appreciate all the love. You know, means a lot to me that it’s been this many years, people still tuning in, being open showing a lot of love to, you know, different shit. I’m back going crazy, though. I’m just letting you know right now. I’m in a different bag right now. I promise you. Scary.”

Could “I’m back going crazy” mean a return to the traditional bars of Drake? On “Jimmy Cooks” he showed us he was still in shape, but nobody doubted that. Around the release of Honestly, Nevermind, The Boy hinted at another Scary Hours release. Who knows what’s on the way but we all are waiting.

You can hear it from Drake below.

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