TORONTO (AP) — A shooting outside a mansion owned by the renowned rapper Drake in Toronto has led to a serious injury suffered by a security guard. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in the upscale Bridle Path neighborhood in Toronto. While it remains unconfirmed whether Drake was present at the time of the shooting, authorities have stated that his team is fully cooperating with the investigation.
The Toronto Police Inspector Paul Krawczyk mentioned that footage of the shooting has been retrieved, and the wounded guard is currently receiving treatment in the hospital. Speculation has arisen due to a recent feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, as both artists have released diss tracks aimed at each other. When questioned about the possible connection between the feud and the shooting, Krawczyk stated that while investigators are aware of the ongoing conflict, it is premature to speculate on any motives.
Drake, born Aubrey Drake Graham, emerged as a dominant force in the music industry after starting his career as a child actor on “Degrassi: The Next Generation.” Throughout the 2010s, Drake delivered critically acclaimed albums such as “Take Care,” “Nothing Was the Same,” and “Views,” earning him a reputation as one of the top-selling artists of the era. His string of chart-topping hits includes “God’s Plan,” “Work” featuring Rihanna, and “One Dance” with WizKid and Kyla.
Being named Spotify’s most streamed artist of the decade and securing five Grammy awards, Drake has been lauded for blending R&B elements into his hip-hop music, influencing a new wave of artists in the genre. His impact on the industry has been significant, shaping the modern landscape of hip-hop and R&B music.