Drake’s Betting Misfortunes Reignite “Drake Curse” Talk
The “Drake curse,” a popular belief that rapper Drake brings bad luck to any sports team he supports, has resurfaced following his latest betting losses. The superstition has become a topic of conversation as fans react to his recent misfortunes in sports betting.
A Challenging Year for Drake
Once celebrated as a top artist in the 2010s, Drake has faced a tough year, marred by criticism from former collaborators and a high-profile feud with Kendrick Lamar.
The feud concluded with Lamar defeating Drake in a rap battle and celebrating his victory with a Juneteenth concert.
Adding to his troubles, Drake suffered a significant financial setback after losing two $500,000 sports bets on the NBA and Stanley Cup finals.
NHL Bet: Drake bet $500,000 on the Edmonton Oilers, a team he supports due to his Canadian roots. Despite the Oilers’ strong comeback, they lost to the Florida Panthers in Game 7 on June 24.
NBA Bet: Drake also wagered $500,000 on the Dallas Mavericks to win the NBA finals. However, the Boston Celtics emerged victorious, securing their 18th championship with Jayson Tatum’s standout 31-point performance.
These losses culminated in a $1 million deficit for Drake in just two weeks.
Fan Reactions and the “Drake Curse”
Fans were quick to attribute Drake’s betting setbacks to the “Drake curse.” The Dallas Nation Twitter account noted that Drake’s recent losses prove the curse is “alive and well.” Drake, who had previously joked about the curse during the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 NBA title run, continues to be a source of amusement for fans due to his betting habits.
Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Meet the Grahams” accuses Drake of various issues, including gambling problems. Lamar’s lyrics, “You got gamblin’ problems, drinkin’ problems, pill-poppin’ and spendin’ problems. Bad with money…,” seem particularly poignant given Drake’s recent betting losses.
Drake’s recent losses are part of a broader pattern of high-stakes gambling setbacks:
October 2023: Lost a $1.3 million payout following Jake Paul’s victory over Dillon Danis.
May 2022: Lost $20 million playing roulette on his favorite crypto casino but still donated $1 million BTC to a fan.
February 2024: Broke the curse with a winning $1.15 million bet on the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the San Francisco 49ers during the Big Game.
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