“Not at Weezyana Fest?”: Online Reactions to Drake’s Surprise Appearance at Latto’s Toronto Concert

A Surprising Collaboration: Drake Joins Latto in Toronto

On November 7, 2024, the vibrant city of Toronto played host to an unexpected guest during Latto’s performance. Popular rapper Drake, also known by his birth name Aubrey Drake Graham, made a surprise appearance as Latto continued her Sugar Honey Iced Tea Tour, which kicked off last month in Tampa Bay, according to Billboard.

During the show, Drake thrilled the crowd by rapping excerpts from their collaborative track, Housekeeping Knows, released in August 2024. This electrifying moment occurred in the VIP section of the venue located on Queen Street East.

“Ride (Ride), ride (Ride), ride, act like you ridin’ the stick/ East Coast girls poppin’ a** and poppin’ pills/ West Coast girls do the same, but in the hills/ Southside girls, they know how to close a deal (Southside)/ Up in the 6, up, up in the 6/ Up in the 6, they do whatever they feel.”

Notably, Housekeeping Knows was part of a larger collection of tracks Drake released, prominently featuring 100GB of unreleased music on August 6, 2024. These tracks, which can be found on the site 100gigs.org, included new singles such as It’s Up and Blue Green Red, with the former showcasing collaborations with notable artists Young Thug and 21 Savage, as reported by Variety.

Check out Latto’s tweet here.

In a show of appreciation, Latto took to her social media platform on X (previously Twitter) to share a video clip showcasing Drake and her rapping together. The video also featured behind-the-scenes content, including glimpses of Drake in the studio and exclusive footage from the music video for his hit song, Hotline Bling.

Drake’s surprise appearance quickly went viral, igniting conversations across social media platforms. DJ Akademiks shared a video highlighting this memorable moment on Instagram, prompting a flurry of reactions from fans. One user notably quipped:

“But not for weezyana fest?”

User reaction on social media — Reactions from the online community (Image via Instagram/akademiks)

As discussions unfolded in the comments, many speculated about the implications of Drake’s appearance, especially in light of a recent feud with Kendrick Lamar. Some observers suggested that Drake’s public persona seemed altered at the event, potentially influenced by past controversies.

Latto’s Show in Brooklyn: A Star-Studded Event

Latto’s electrifying performances do not stop with her Toronto show. On October 31, 2024, she also wowed audiences at The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where she shared the stage with two iconic artists, Lil’ Kim and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie.

Launching the evening, Mariah The Scientist set the tone for the night before welcoming Lil’ Kim, who treated the audience to her classic hit, Crush on You. Kim praised Latto with an enthusiastic shout-out, saying:

“Brooklyn, we got one right here! You the GOAT baby.”

In a heartwarming moment, Mariah The Scientist celebrated the release of Young Thug from prison earlier that day. She expressed deep gratitude to her supporters, saying:

“This has really been a long time coming. It has been really hard…Amen.”

As a part of her ongoing Sugar Honey Iced Tea Tour, which concludes on December 7, 2024, at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, Latto plans to perform in several other major cities, including Detroit, Dallas, and Houston.

For more details on Drake’s surprise appearance and Latto’s tour updates, be sure to check out the full coverage here.