Canadian rap superstar Drake turned Toronto's historic Casa Loma into a scene of extraordinary generosity on Tuesday, 4 August, as his third annual Strong Women, Stronger Drinks event distributed more than $1 million in cash, luxury vehicles, and designer gifts to the women in attendance.
Generous Giveaways: Cash, Cars, and Luxury Items
According to reports, ten women each received $50,000 in cash, while six others took home $100,000 apiece. In addition to the substantial cash prizes, attendees also left with high-end items, including a 2026 Mercedes-Maybach and a Range Rover. The total value of the giveaways surpassed $1 million, making it one of the most lavish celebrity-hosted events of the year.
DJ Akademiks reported that the recipients were chosen at random, with a mix of media personalities and influencers among the lucky winners. Drake personally handed out the gifts, delivering a characteristically unfiltered message to the women receiving the $50,000 bundles.
"Congratulations! F**king use it for whatever you need, you know!" Drake said as he distributed the cash.
Drake's Record-Breaking Year
The event comes at a career high point for the Toronto artist. Just days before the Casa Loma gathering, Drake was photographed back in the recording studio, sparking speculation about upcoming music despite having released a three-album bundle—Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour—less than three months ago.
The three projects debuted at numbers one, two, and three on the Billboard 200 chart simultaneously, making Drake the first artist to achieve this feat since the chart began publishing weekly in March 1956. This achievement also pushed his total number of number-one albums to 15, overtaking Jay-Z's record of 14 and tying with Taylor Swift for the most number ones among solo artists. Only The Beatles, with 19 chart-topping albums, stand ahead of him.
Fan Reactions to Drake's Giveaway
The event generated strong reactions online, with many Nigerians and Africans on social media sharing their thoughts. Legit.ng gathered some of the reactions below:
- @AdesolaSo wrote: "So what's bro cooking? And why women alone?"
- @drealkachii commented: "@davido see your colleague oo"
- @AshE_Nuel reacted: "'BUT A MAN HE GAVE NONE'. Lmao"
- @Defipeniel said: "Drake really said 'let me spoil a whole room at once"
- @JohnJoseph11271 shared: "My first thought was that this had to be a promo. If it isn't, I'd genuinely love to know what the thinking was behind it."
Drake's Recent Betting Loss
In related news, Legit.ng reported that Drake recently lost $1.5 million after Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. This latest betting misfortune raises questions about the infamous "Drake curse," as fans speculate whether his support has once again influenced the outcome of a crucial sporting event.
