ICYMI, Drake’s recent Sydney penthouse incident, where he appeared to throw an orange slipper at a drone, has sparked widespread speculation the so-called event was a staged promotional stunt for Stake, the online gambling platform with which Drake has a lucrative partnership. And, guess what, we believe them. More on the “Ad” later …
Now, about that missing slide … Someone may have found the missing footwear.
@syndneywater posted on the Gram:
“Hey Drake, this yours?? 🩴”
“Hope you’re enjoying our beautiful city – but let’s keep it that way, yeah?”
“Feel free to swing by our Parramatta office to pick it up 👍”
“DM us when you’re en route – we’ll even chuck in a Warragamba Slammer bottle. @champagnepapi”
Back to the original video, Drake reacts to a drone hovering near his luxury hotel room. He grabs an orange slide and throws it at the drone, which then retreats, capturing a wide-angle shot of the city. However, viewers notice that the laptop on the table prominently displays the Stake website, suggesting a deliberate marketing effort. So it was an Ad, right?
You be the judge.
As you might not be aware Drake’s involvement with Stake has been well-documented. In 2022, Forbes reported that the rapper partnered with the platform, reportedly earning $100 million annually as their celebrity spokesman.
Get this: The incident is not the first time Drake has engaged in unconventional promotional tactics. He has previously orchestrated a fake Howard Stern interview and a fake Saturday Night Live performance to generate buzz.
While some fans appreciate these creative marketing strategies, others feel such stunts can be misleading. Regardless, Drake’s innovative approach to promotion continues to captivate audiences worldwide. As for misleading? Yea, yea whatever–it’s just a slipper. Calm down.