Global rap superstar Drake has given fans an unexpected glimpse into his lavish lifestyle, sharing footage of his $100 million Toronto mansion flooding during a record-breaking storm. The 37-year-old artist posted a video on his Instagram Stories showing ankle-deep water in his luxury dressing room, with a staff member struggling to keep the doors closed against the deluge.
Drake, known for his wit, captioned the clip, “This better be Espresso Martini,” comparing the brown floodwater to the popular coffee-flavored cocktail. The flooding occurred as Toronto experienced its heaviest rainfall since 1941, with over four inches recorded, leaving more than 100,000 residents without power.
The “Hotline Bling” hitmaker’s estate, nicknamed “The Embassy,” is located on one of Canada’s most prestigious streets. Drake purchased the plot for $6.7 million in 2015 and reportedly invested $100 million in constructing the sprawling property. While generally private about his residence, the artist has occasionally shared glimpses of its luxurious features, including a private basketball court.
This flooding incident comes just two months after Drake’s mansion faced a series of security breaches. In May, there were multiple attempted break-ins, with Drake’s security team detaining an alleged intruder for the third time in a week. These incidents followed a drive-by shooting of a security guard outside the property.
The Toronto Police Service responded to several calls at Drake’s home during this period. One incident involved an early morning shooting on May 8, followed by attempted break-ins on subsequent days. In one instance, an intruder was reportedly involved in an altercation with security guards before being taken to the hospital.
These security incidents occurred amid Drake’s highly publicized feud with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar, which has played out through viral diss tracks. While police acknowledged awareness of the feud, they stated there was no current indication that the incidents were related to it. However, Lamar had previously taunted Drake by using an image of his mansion as cover art for a track, with the property marked as if on a sex offender app.
As Drake deals with these challenges at his Toronto estate, he has the option to retreat to his $15 million mansion in Texas if needed. The flooding and security incidents highlight the unique challenges faced by high-profile celebrities, even in the comfort of their own homes.
This series of events at Drake’s Toronto mansion has captured public attention, offering a rare look into the personal life of one of music’s biggest stars while also underlining the impact of severe weather events and the ongoing tensions in the rap world.
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