Drake’s Valentine’s Day Surprise: Treats for Houstonians and a New Album to Boot!
Drake may have had a couple of bad weekends recently, but that didn’t stop him from spreading love and good vibes to some lucky Houstonians this past Valentine’s Day weekend. The Toronto rapper/singer-turned-Houston rancher surprised diners at both Juliet Steakhouse and Bungalow Downtown Dining by treating them to dinner. A video recently appeared on Juliet’s Instagram stories showing two female employees approaching a dinner-party table full of ladies and letting them know that the Certified Lover Boy is hooking them up. Diners at Bungalow had a similar experience when members of Drake’s Angels told them the rapper was picking up their tabs.
A Night to Remember
According to a press release, Drake, who has hosted events at Juliet in the past, reached out to owner Jamie Allen to make it happen. In addition to the women in the video, other couples and singles in the eatery also got comped. At Bungalow, which is part of Houston’s ALife Hospitality Group, the total amount spent came out to be more than $10,000. The restaurant’s marketing firm shared the moment on Instagram.
New Album on the Block
This surprise comes on the heels of $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, the new album Drake released on Valentine’s Day. While most of the album consists of soulful bangers featuring him and fellow emo-R&B Canuck PARTYNEXTDOOR, he did address his neverending beef with LA rap god Kendrick Lamar on "Gimme a Hug." The track has him doubling down on his party-boy lifestyle – "F— a rap beef, I’m tryna get the party lit," he raps.
Upcoming Performances
Earlier today, it was announced that Drake will be getting all lovey-dovey with London this summer. He’ll be headlining all three nights of the Wireless Festival, his first set of UK performances in six years, at Finsbury Park in London. He’ll be joined by PARTYNEXTDOOR, Summer Walker, Burna Boy, and Vybz Kartel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s the name of Drake’s new album?
A: $ome $exy $ongs 4 U
Q: Who is part of the lineup for the Wireless Festival?
A: Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Summer Walker, Burna Boy, and Vybz Kartel
Q: How much did Bungalow spend on the surprise dinner?
A: More than $10,000
Q: Has Drake hosted events at Juliet in the past?
A: Yes, according to a press release.
