Drake, never one to shy away from addressing his critics, marked his 38th birthday with a bold message aimed squarely at those who’ve recently counted him out.
In an Instagram post shared on Thursday, October 24, the Canadian rap star posted a photo with his mother, Sandra Graham. Each of them held stacks of cash in a defiant nod to his success and resilience.
In a caption laced with characteristic defiance, Drake referenced those who may have prematurely closed the chapter on his career, alluding to the fallout from his well-publicized rivalry with Kendrick Lamar and their high-profile “20 vs. 1” clash that drew in other heavyweights like Metro Boomin and Rick Ross.
He wrote that people had “pictured [him] dead” but made it clear that such conclusions were pure “imagination,” ending with the phrase, “one more year pon dem.” This message underscores the determination of the “6 God” to remain a formidable force in the rap world, regardless of recent ‘beefs’ and shifting alliances.
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One figure who has stood loyally beside him is rapper Sexyy Red. The “SkeeYee” hitmaker publicly celebrated Drake’s birthday, posting a heartfelt message on social media alongside several candid photos of the two artists. Among the snapshots were intimate moments, including a photo of Drake holding her pregnant belly and one of him kissing her cheek. Their close bond has developed over the past year and has been a positive constant for Drake amid the recent tensions with Lamar and his circle.
Drake’s birthday celebrations began in Houston on October 23, where he was spotted enjoying time with his parents, Dennis and Sandra Graham. Footage from the evening shows a lively gathering, complete with a towering cake displaying “1986” in tribute to his birth year. Later in the night, Drake took the party to a Houston strip club, where reports say he spent over $50,000 on revelry.
Adding a unique twist to his birthday, Drake treated fans by giving away free food at Dave’s Hot Chicken locations nationwide. The rap icon has been an investor in the popular chain since 2021, aligning himself with other celebrity backers like Usher and Samuel L. Jackson. CEO Bill Phelps praised Drake’s authentic connection with the brand, which continues to attract fans coast-to-coast.
