Everyone knows or has heard of the talented triple-threat celebrity known as Drake. He’s famous for his music career and talent but is also an actor. His time on Degrassi: The Next Generation broadly showcased his acting skills. Nevertheless, Drake is a beloved musical icon whose name can sell out concert tickets. This incident happened regarding his upcoming show for this year’s Wireless concert in London. But would you believe that tickets for his performance were gone in mere minutes?
The Career of a Music Icon
Born Aubrey Drake Graham in 1986, Drake grew up in a musical family. Dennis Graham, his father, was a drummer for the legendary Jerry Lee Lewis. His uncle, Larry Graham, was a bass player for Sly and the Family Stone. Despite this upbringing, Drake debuted as an actor in the entertainment industry. He acquired the role of Jimmy Brooks in the teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation. His work on the show earned him a Young Artist Award in 2002.
While starring in Degrassi, Drake stepped into hip-hop by releasing his first mixtape. Another music compilation debuted in 2007, following the sensation of the previous one. His music career officially began when Lil Wayne invited him on his Carter III tour. Drake soon became a favorite, which led him to sign with Lil Wayne. 2010 saw the release of his first-ever album, Thank Me Later, which climbed the charts. His success led to him adopting the persona of the cocksure prince of hip-hop.
Despite his rising achievements, Drake ran into obstacles within his career like other popular stars. He became enveloped in a feud with Chris Brown that turned violent in 2012. His situation worsened when he was sued by countless people, like his ex-girlfriend. He was also getting into conflicts with other entertainment stars like Meek Mill. These setbacks, however, never slowed down his career as he continued making music. Thanks to his efforts, he’s now a critically acclaimed artist of the modern age.
Drake’s Inclusion Sells Out Tickets
Drake’s career is still going strong thanks to his attending tours and concerts. And this summer, he’s appearing at the Wireless Festival in London. This annual event often invites big hip-hop, R&B, and grime headliners to perform. Rockstar Energy is presenting the festival this year, celebrating its 20th anniversary. Alongside Drake will be other prominent names like PARTYNEXTDOOR, Summer Walker, and Burna Boy. This year will also mark his return to the United Kingdom in six years.
Not only is Drake attending the music festival, he’s headlining the entire event. He’ll be the opening act every day for this weekend-long event in Finsbury Park, London. This update must’ve reached his UK fans because tickets sold out in minutes. The news came to light in a post on the NFR Podcast Twitter/X account. It’s the fastest sellout the festival has ever had in its 20 years. People must want to see this famous rapper perform in person.
Final Thoughts
I’m not a Drake fan, though I can acknowledge the fame and praise he receives. His rise-to-fame story intrigues me, and I’m impressed by his resilience. I’m also shocked tickets for the festival vanished in the blink of an eye. His fanbase must be huge in the UK, or international fans are flying in. Either way, numerous people are gonna witness this illustrious artist perform firsthand. And I’m sure the audience members in the front row will have the best time.
