Drake Laughs Off ‘Drake Curse,’ Blames Bieber for Maple Leafs’ Flop
Drake dismissed the “Drake Curse” as a myth, pointing to the Raptors’ 2019 NBA title as proof.
The Curse That Keeps on Cursing
Drake’s got a knack for sparking buzz, but his sports bets keep fueling a wild theory: the “Drake Curse,” where teams he backs or bets on crash and burn. From the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6-1 playoff meltdown to Conor McGregor’s UFC thrashing, fans are having a field day, joking that Drake’s support is a kiss of death.
The rapper, though, thinks it’s all a laugh, brushing off the curse as pure fiction and even tossing shade at Justin Bieber for a recent Leafs loss
Drake isn’t sweating the curse talk, calling it a hilarious fan-made myth. “If I could get out there on the field & win for all your favorite teams I would,” he said, shrugging off the idea that his support jinxes anyone.
To prove it’s bunk, he points to the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 NBA championship, when Kawhi Leonard’s clutch shot helped them topple the Golden State Warriors. If the curse was real, Drake argues, that iconic buzzer-beater never would’ve landed.
Betting Blunders, Not a Jinx
The curse gained steam from Drake’s rough betting track recor. He dropped $1 million on the Maple Leafs in their 2025 playoff Game 7 against the Florida Panthers, only to watch them get smoked 6-1. Other big losses include $355,000 on Mike Tyson against Jake Paul and bets on the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Mavericks in 2024 finals, both of which tanked.
Drake admits he’s a “flawed sports bettor” and no pro, saying his tickets “don’t end up in the win column. Still, he’s got hope, dreaming of a “crazy parlay” to shut down the haters,
When the Maple Leafs choked in that playoff game, Drake didn’t take the heat. He flipped the script, spotting Justin Bieber rinkside, he posted on Instagram, blaming a “Bieber Curse” for the 6-1 rout.
The curse isn’t just about bad bets. Drake’s public support, like wearing a team’s jersey or posing with athletes, often precedes epic fails. Think Alabama’s 44-16 football thrashing after he rocked their gear or PSG’s 5-1 soccer loss post-selfie.
Some skeptics, though, tie his betting to a 2022 deal with Stake, a betting platform, suggesting his loud wagers are promotional stunts. Despite the losses, one source notes Drake’s up $2.65 million overall on public bets.
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