Drake news 2018
Here are some notable news stories about Drake in 2018:
- Scorpion Album Release: Drake released his fifth studio album, Scorpion, on June 29, 2018. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and broke multiple records, including the most streams in a single week for an album on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify.
- Diss Track with Pusha T: Pusha T released a diss track called "The Story of Adidon" on May 29, 2018, which targeted Drake and his personal life. The track was seen as a response to Drake's song "Duppy Freestyle," which was released earlier that month.
- Feud with Kanye West: Drake and Kanye West had a public feud in 2018, which started when West's wife, Kim Kardashian, posted a video on Instagram of West and Drake talking about their friendship. The two rappers had a disagreement over a song that West had produced for Drake, and things escalated from there.
- Aubrey and the Three Amigos Tour: Drake embarked on his Aubrey and the Three Amigos Tour in March 2018, which featured Migos, Tory Lanez, and Bryson Tiller as opening acts. The tour was a commercial success and grossed over $100 million in the United States alone.
- OVO Fest: Drake hosted his annual OVO Fest in Toronto on August 5, 2018, which featured performances by Cardi B, Migos, and The Weeknd, among others.
- New York Knicks Partnership: Drake became a minority owner of the New York Knicks in December 2018, making him the first hip-hop artist to own a piece of an NBA team.
- Charity Work: Drake was involved in several charitable initiatives in 2018, including donating $100,000 to the University of Toronto's Black Student Association and supporting the "March for Our Lives" gun control rally in Toronto.
These are just a few of the notable news stories about Drake in 2018. It was a big year for the rapper, with the release of his album Scorpion, a highly successful tour, and several high-profile feuds and partnerships.