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Drake Reflects On “Best Moment” Of His Career During “It’s All A Blur” Tour

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Drake reflected on his experience on the It’s All A Blur tour in a post on social media, Sunday. He says that it’s not only been the best tour of his life, but the final show in Toronto featured the best on-stage moment of his career. He posted the comments while sharing a video of 21 Savage performing outside of the United States for the first time on the tour.

“O CANADA WE STAND ON GUARD FOR THEEEEEEEEEEEEE. THANK YOU ALL FOR THE BEST TOUR OF MY LIFE FOR THE 6 FOR MY FRIENDS FOR ALL THE DOGS WORLD WIDE…” Drake began. “ALBUM FLOATING… TOUR WAS SPIRITUAL… ALL YOU GOOOFS BEEN THROWING MY NAME AROUND PUBLICLY FOR YEARS LIKE A FRISBEE. DON’T BE SHOCKED IF I WANNA GO FETCH THAT SHIT AND BRING IT TO YOUR DOORSTEP… IT’S US!!!!!”

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Drake Performs With 21 Savage

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 9: Rapper Drake and Rapper 21 Savage perform onstage during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Afterward, he addressed 21 Savage directly. “Savage this was hands down the best moment I ever had in my career on stage,” he wrote. “Congrats my brother the world is yours!!!!” Savage later responded in the comments section: “My brother we ain’t done yet I promise !!!!” Check out Drake’s full post below.

Drake Reflects On “It’s All A Blur” Tour

 
 
 
 
 
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Drake dropped For All The Dogs on Friday after months of anticipation. He worked with Teezo Touchdown, 21 Savage, J. Cole, Yeat, SZA, PartyNextDoor, Chief Keef, Bad Bunny, as well as Sexyy Red, and Lil Yachty on the tracklist for For All The Dogs. Following the release of the album, Drake announced that he’ll be taking a break from music to focus on his health. The last date on the It’s All A Blur tour is set for Monday night. Be on the lookout for further updates on HotNewHipHop.

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Drake Gifts G-Wagon To Lucky Fan At Toronto Show

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Drake’s been a very generous 6 God throughout his It’s All A Blur tour with 21 S*vage, so how could he not ramp it up for his home city? Moreover, the duo recently performed in Toronto on both Friday and Saturday night (October 6 and 7), and it was actually 21’s first-ever show outside of the United States. To celebrate the occasion, and the release of his new album For All The Dogs, Drizzy wanted to close the city’s run of shows with a bang. For the penultimate stop of their tour, he gave away a Mercedes-Benz G550V G-Wagon to one lucky fan in the audience.

Of course, this should come as no surprise to anyone who’s followed It’s All A Blur closely, though this might be the most expensive and luxurious gift to fans so far, albeit among the least meaningful. For example, Drake also vowed to connect a fan suffering from multiple sclerosis with the resources and medical help necessary to overcome it. Other gifts and bands given away during the tour have been to heartbroken individuals or ones who made a great sacrifice to make it into the crowd. As such, no matter where the OVO mogul and 21 popped out, they made sure to give back as much as they could, and maybe even more than that.

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Drake Gives Away A G-Wagon For The 6

Furthermore, this is contributing to a lot of conversation and hype around Drake this weekend. With For All The Dogs finally in our hands, there’s been a lot for him to celebrate, enjoy… and blast. Joe Budden’s criticism of the project resulted in a feud between him, its artist, and Birdman. The fallout of that is still developing, but it’s been wild to see people take sides and clown everyone involved for their stubbornness.

Meanwhile, there’s only one more tour stop for the Her Loss duo: Columbus, Ohio on Monday (October 9). In fact, there are a couple of canceled or postponed shows that might end up happening. As such, it looks like this isn’t the end… and they might go overseas for next time. For more news and updates on Drake, stay logged into HNHH.

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21 Savage Spotted Cruising Around Toronto

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Amid the drop of Drake’s new For All The Dogs track “8AM In Charlotte,” fans learned that 21 Savage finally has a green card. Some longstanding issues with ICE had previously made him unable to perform outside of the U.S. This led many to believe that the rapper would finally be able to join Drake for Canadian dates on their It’s All A Blur tour.

The news came just ahead of the tour’s final stretch, which included two scheduled performances in Drake’s home city. It also came in time for the release of For All The Dogs, which was sure to create some of the most exciting shows of the tour. It was thought that 21 Savage would grace the stage both nights in Toronto, however, fans were disappointed when the first night came and went with no 21 Savage. Drake brought out Lil Baby instead, and reports suggested that he had been denied entry to Canada.

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21 Savage Can Finally Perform Outside Of The U.S.

Rumors swirled suggesting these difficulties meant he wouldn’t be performing in Canada after all. He came through at Drake’s second performance in Toronto, however. As expected, fans went wild as he was welcomed to the stage, and the duo embraced. In a new clip making its rounds online, the newly-official U.S. citizen is also seen cruising around Toronto. A couple of fans spotted him, approaching the vehicle and greeting him. The supporters seemed pretty shocked and excited to see 21 Savage, and he looked to be in similarly high spirits. The artist is seen waving, shaking their hands, and smiling.

It’s unclear whether he was spotted before or after he and Drake’s exciting performance. Either way, fans are glad to see his immigration issues finally settled. What do you think of 21 Savage getting spotted by fans in traffic? Did you catch his show with Drake in Toronto? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on 21 Savage.

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Drake Offers Help To Fan With MS, Will Pay College Tuition For 7 People At Toronto Show

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Drake and 21 S*vage’s It’s All A Blur tour is wrapping up soon, and what better city to send it off than the former’s Toronto home? Moreover, before their final concert in Columbus, Ohio, they’ll have two shows in the city- well, technically just Drizzy, since 21 was denied entry into Canada and Lil Baby came out instead. If you know the duo’s trek well, you know that they’ve gone above and beyond to help fans in the crowd, whether with gifts, financially, or with a great performance. Of course, for a show in the 6, you know that its God went all-out for his die-hards.

“This one’s important to me,” Drake told the crowd on Friday night (October 6). “Her sign says, ‘I just found out I have MS [multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease attack]. Will you help make my night?’ You know, my brother [Noah] ’40’ [Shebib] is one of the strongest people on Earth, and he fights through a lot of things. So, what I’m gonna do is, I’m gonna connect you with 40, first of all. Maybe y’all can have a conversation. And second of all, I’m gonna pay whatever it takes to get you the best help in the world. I promise you that. You got my word. And you can come back tomorrow night!”

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Drake Empathizes With Fan Going Through MS, Wants To Help Them All He Can

Not only that, but Drake also noticed a lot of others in the crowd going through rough patches. When remarking on some college hopefuls, graduates, or current students in the crowd with signs, he made a big promise. First, the rapper said that he would pay for two people’s tuition, who were holding up signs about their university struggles or happenings. Then, he announced that he wanted to find five more people in the crowd to pay their tuition in full and get them settled, which is an astounding commitment.

Drizzy Will Pay For Seven Fans’ Tuition

Meanwhile, with all the buzz around his new album For All The Dogs, the stage must’ve felt different for Aubrey Graham last night. Whether it was the fans’ energy or the motivation from a new drop, we hope this tour closes out with fireworks. There are still a couple of postponed shows that they haven’t rescheduled, so it’s not fully over yet. For more news and the latest updates on Drake, come back to HNHH.

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Drake Joined By Lil Baby In Toronto, 21 Savage Reportedly Denied Entry To Canada

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Fans expecting 21 Savage for the Toronto hometown shows of the It’s All a Blur tour were left disappointed as the rapper was reportedly unable to secure entry to Canada. Throughout the week, Drake had teased that Savage had finally secured his green card and would be joining him in Toronto for two of the final shows of the tour. However, that did not end up being the case. Savage was reportedly denied entry to Canada.

Instead, Lil Baby joined Drake for the first show since For All The Dogs dropped. While a solid performance and a major get for Drake, it’s still not the person that everyone was expecting. While Drake never explicitly said that Savage would be with him in Toronto, it was heavily inferred from some of the lyrics of “8AM in Charlotte”. “Savage got a green card straight out of the consulate/Where I go, you go, brother, we Yugoslavian,” had people ready for Savage to hit up the Six.

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Drake Facing A Lot Of Heat Over For All The Dogs

Disappointed Savage fans are not the only people who are coming after Drake following his new album drop. From a legal perspective, two separate artists have accused Drizzy of sampling without permission. British synth-pop band Pet Shop Boys have accused Drake of using their 1986 hit “West End Girls” without permission on “All The Parties”. Meanwhile, Rye Rye has said that her vocals appear without permission on “Calling For You”. Drake has not yet responded to either of these allegations.

However, from a fandom perspective, things are even worse. The Barbz are up in arms after Drake’s heavily promoted Nicki Minaj feature does not appear on the album. Meanwhile, the Rihanna Navy is coming after him after he dedicated an entire track, “Fear Of Heights” to dissing the Barbadian baddie. Furthermore, For All The Dogs appears to include disses against Kanye, NBA YoungBoy, and Pusha T. Drake has been pretty quiet about all these alleged diss tracks.

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21 Savage Performing With Drake In Toronto Since Securing Green Card

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Drake unveiled his eagerly-anticipated new album For All The Dogs this morning after plenty of teasing. Just ahead of the release, Drake dropped off one track from the album, “8AM In Charlotte.” Fans were quick to notice that the song features lyrics about 21 Savage, who’s currently touring with Drake. “Savage got a green card straight out of the consulate/ Where I go, you go, brother, we Yugoslavian,” he raps.

The UK-born performer had some ongoing issues ICE, after being detained in 2019 for being “unlawfully present” in the U.S. He was later released, but wasn’t allowed to leave the country. Unfortunately, this meant that throughout the It’s All A Blur tour, other acts have had to fill in for him at all Canadian dates. Canadian fans were able to catch performances from J. Cole and Travis Scott, but it was still a disappointment that 21 Savage couldn’t perform. Now that he has a green card, however, he’s been given free reign to perform outside of the U.S.

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21 Savage Can Finally Perform Outside Of The U.S.

21 Savage and Drake attend 21 Savage’s Freaknik22: The Sequel at Underground Atlanta on October 22, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/ GettyImages)

Luckily for fans, this new development has been unveiled just in time for the final stretch of the It’s All A Blur tour. Drake is scheduled to perform in his home city of Toronto tonight (October 6) and tomorrow, and will reportedly be joined by 21 Savage. The rapper joining Drake in Canada isn’t the only thing he has to look forward to, however.

It was also recently reported by Billboard that he plans on embarking on an international tour sometime in the near future. This, in conjunction with rumors that he’s got a new album on the way, makes for a very exciting development for fans. What do you think of 21 Savage finally securing his green card? Are you enjoying Drake’s new album For All The Dogs so far? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more news.

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Drake Wants To Open For SZA In Toronto

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Earlier today, SZA took to social media to announce that she had gotten sick after her last show. She said that her voice had been “shot” ever since. The songstress explained that though she truly wanted to perform, she may have no other choice but to cancel. “I wanted to let you know got sick after jersey and I’m here in Toronto taking a z pack n hella steroids . My body is semi able but my voice is shot I’m trying my best to make it tonight !!! I really need your support I don’t wanna cancel,” she wrote.

Despite pleas from fans, SZA ended up canceling the show. She expressed her disappointment in a clip, promising them that she would come back sometime soon. “I’m here at the arena. I just tried to do sound check,” she explained in a clip. “I sound terrible.” She went on to describe how she only wants to give fans her all.

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Drake Offers To Join SZA In Toronto

Though SZA’s Toronto fans are surely disappointed that the show couldn’t go on as planned, they could be in for a huge surprise the next time she comes around. Drake responded to her post with a comment, asking SZA to let him open for her when she finally performs in Toronto. “We gon do that sh*t together when you come back lemme open for you,” he wrote. Obviously, Drake would be a welcome addition to the show, and would certainly be worth the wait for Toronto fans.

The duo is still hot off the release of Drake’s first For All The Dogs single, “Slime You Out.” Fans have been loving the mellow track, and would definitely appreciate seeing it live. What do you think of Drake offering to open for SZA the next time she performs in Toronto? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on SZA and Drake.

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SZA Has To Cancel Toronto Show Due To Illness

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Earlier today, SZA gave fans expecting to see her in Toronto tonight quite a shock. Because she was having trouble logging into Twitter, she took to Instagram to share that she was sick. “I wanted to let you know got sick after jersey and I’m here in Toronto taking a z pack n hella steroids . My body is semi able but my voice is shot I’m trying my best to make it tonight !!! I really need your support I don’t wanna cancel,” she told fans in her caption. That sparked hundreds of responses from fans debating whether she should reschedule the show or try and push through it.

Even though she was seemingly trying her best to put on a show, ultimately it didn’t work out. Whether it was because she was feeling too bad or because she couldn’t sing, her concert in Toronto was cancelled. In the announcement she promises her fans that she will be back but no immediate rescheduling plan was made public. Check out the official announcement she shared below.

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SZA Cancels Toronto Show But Promises To Be Back

Recently, SZA and Drake teamed up for the very first time on a new single. The track was called “Slime You Out” and immediately shot all the way up to the number one spot on the Hot 100. The achievement made her the only artist to find herself at the number one spot on the top 100 this year. BTS member Jung Kook could potentially come for that title if he can debut his new single “3D” with Jack Harlow at the top spot.

Unfortunately it didn’t stick there and fell all the way outside the top 10 to number 12. It isn’t all bad news for SZA though as the song falling allowed her track “Snooze” to rise up to its peak of number 2. Between “Snooze” and “Kill Bill” she’s had two of the biggest hit songs of the year already. What do you think of SZA being forced to cancel her concert due to sickness? Let us know in the comment section below.

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SZA’s Sick, Toronto Show Could Be Canceled

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SZA took to social media today to reveal that she got sick after a recent show, and might have to cancel her Toronto performance. She says that she’s doing her best to get well ahead of the show tonight, but her voice is still on the mend. The performer shared the news on Instagram, as she says she wasn’t able to get into her Twitter account.

“Toronto they won’t let me log into Twitter,” she began. “But I wanted to let you know got sick after jersey and I’m here in Toronto taking a z pack n hella steroids . My body is able but my voice is shot I’m trying my best to make it tonight !!! I really need your support I don’t wanna cancel.”

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SZA Says She Needs Fans’ Support

SZA continued, also letting fans know that if the show does go on as planned, she would need them to help her out with her performance. “If I play I would literally need you guys to sing EVERY WORD FOR ME . TELL ME WHAT U WANT ME TO DO . I’ll do it . Love you,” she wrote. Though her comments section is flooded with supporters encouraging her to give her voice a rest, others are pleading for her not to cancel the show.

SZA’ scheduled to perform in Brooklyn later this week before heading to the midwest. She’ll then bring her SOS tour to the South for a couple of dates in Texas. Her tour is scheduled to wrap up in December with a performance at TD Garden in Boston, MA. Before closing the tour, she’s set to hit notable cities like LA, Phoenix, Vegas, and more. Do you think SZA’s Toronto show will go on tonight as planned? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on SZA.

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Drake Surprises Fans At Lil Yachty’s Toronto Show, Brings Adonis With Him

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Drake and Lil Yachty have formed an unexpected friendship over the last couple of years. Overall, the two have supported each other in their musical endeavors. Of course, Drizzy was once on the song “Oprah’s Bank Account,” which ended up being their first track together. Since that time, fans have been waiting for a follow-up of sorts. With For All The Dogs dropping on Friday, there is a very good chance that we end up getting that collab. However, most of the details around that album remain under wraps.

In fact, many fans are skeptical that we will even get an album. That said, it seems like Drake is definitely hard at work right now. We know this because on Tuesday night, the artist was out in Toronto where he surprised fans at Lil Yachty’s show. Standing on the mezzanine, Drizzy addressed the crowd and told them that he actually rushed to the concert from his studio. He is putting the finishing touches on his album but wanted to be at the venue so he could support his friend.

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Drake Addresses The Crowd

Subsequently, Drake got to perform the song “Meltdown” which comes straight from Travis Scott’s UTOPIA. Overall, there is absolutely no doubt that fans were enthused by the entire show. After all, they went to the concert expecting Lil Yachty and while they got that, they also ended up with a little bit of Drake. It is hard to complain about something like that. Not to mention, when there are concerts in Toronto, there is always a chance that the Canadian megastar pops out.

Adonis Enjoys The Show

Additionally, Adonis was at the show with his father. In the clip below, you can see Drake lifting Adonis up in the air as “Smells Like Teen Spirit” plays over the speakers. This led to a huge cheer from the crowd, and Drizzy just looked excited to be there. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.

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