“Whatever Happened to the Man I Once Loved?!” – Fans Respond to Drake’s Viral “UwU” Birthday Video

Drake marked his 38th birthday on October 24, surrounded by fans, close collaborators, and friends, taking to social media to share his appreciation as the CEO of OVO.

As fans and celebrities flooded social media with birthday messages, a video featuring Drizzy performing the “UwU”gesture—where he puts his fingertips together—during a recording session caught fire across various platforms.

According to images shared on his Instagram story, the now-famous clip appears to be from a studio session that occurred nearly a month earlier.

UwU, a term that has its roots in internet culture, represents a cute expression of admiration often seen in texts. Urban Dictionary explains that the “U”mimics eyes, while the “W”is akin to a joyful mouth, reminiscent of a smiling anime character.

“Continue to not take life so seriously”- reads the overlay on Drizzy’s “UwU”clip.

With various media outlets resharing the video on X (previously known as Twitter), responses from fans and critics alike filled the comment sections, reflecting their thoughts on Drizzy’s viral moment.

One user on X brought up a diss track titled Champagne Moments, where Rick Ross claimed that Drake uses the weight-loss drug, Ozempic, in reference to their ongoing rap beef from 2024.

Supporters of Drake quickly rose to defend him against those mocking his UwU video, stating that he was simply “being himself.”

“Crodie just turned 38 and he’s acting like he’s 8. This needs to stop,”one user remarked.

“‘Continue to not take life so seriously’ is a powerful message. We only live once, so why waste time being angry? Enjoy life, bro,”another individual shared.

“Drake seems to want to identify as a teenage girl,”another critical voice chimed in.

“I’m not a fan, but he doesn’t need approval from the internet for what he chooses to do,”stated another user defending Drizzy.

“Imagine if Tupac acted like this right after releasing Hit Em’ Up. He needs to choose a persona,”one critic pointed out.

“Look at how triggered everyone is by this video,”a user highlighted.

“I’m at a loss for words at this point,”said another.

“What’s wrong with a man who is clearly comfortable in his own skin and identity? That’s odd to criticize,”another user defended Drake’s viral moment.

Additionally, some users reminisced about Drake’s famous rivalry with Kendrick Lamar, previously concluding that the Compton rapper came out on top after his highly acclaimed album, *Not Like Us*.

“Kendrick, what have you done to him?”queried a fan of Lamar.

“Kendrick has this manchild under his thumb,”added another follower.

Drake and Dave’s Hot Chicken Celebrate His Birthday with Free Sliders

In a delightful continuation of a three-year tradition, Drake collaborated with the Los Angeles-based restaurant, Dave’s Hot Chicken, offering a free slider giveaway on October 24, 2024.

Drizzy initially invested in Dave’s Hot Chicken, which was celebrated as the “Fastest-Growing Restaurant Chain in America,”a venture that started in an East Hollywood parking lot in 2017. Other notable artists, including Usher and Samuel L. Jackson, have also invested in the restaurant chain.

In a statement, Dave’s CEO Bill Phelps applauded Drake for choosing to celebrate his birthday with the restaurant, expressing:

“As we expand from coast to coast and internationally, it’s the authenticity of our food and our team—including investors like Drake—that will keep blowing people’s minds.”

Customers could only redeem this offer for in-person orders at any of Dave’s Hot Chicken’s 230 locations across the United States, Dubai, and Canada, available from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Several videos capturing Drake cutting a massive three-tier cake during his birthday bash have also circulated on social media, showing the OVO CEO celebrating his special day with close friends and family before heading out to clubs in Houston.

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