Drake Surprises Fans by Giving Away Over $50,000 in Cash During His Melbourne Concert

Drake continues to make headlines with his Anita Max Win Tour in Australia, but this time, it wasn’t just for his music. During his show in Melbourne on February 9, the Canadian rapper stunned fans with his generosity, giving away a total of $50,000 in cash (over 1 billion VND) to two lucky concertgoers. The moment quickly went viral, leaving fans in awe of Drake’s kindness.

A Moment of Generosity That Went Viral

Midway through his set, Drake noticed a sign in the audience that read, “Adonis for President”, referring to his seven-year-old son. Touched by the message, Drake addressed the fan directly, saying, “You’re showing so much love to my son. On behalf of me and Adonis… we’re giving you $25,000 for your family.”

But the generosity didn’t stop there. Another fan held up a sign that read, “Kiss me, it’s my birthday.” Drake, ever the entertainer, responded playfully, “I can’t really see you from here… A kiss might be a stretch, but what I can do is give you $20,000 and cover your entire birthday dinner with all your friends.”

Beyond the cash giveaways, Drake also invited both fans to attend another concert on the tour, further cementing his reputation for treating his audience with extra love and appreciation.

A History of Giving Back to Fans

This wasn’t the first time Drake showed his generosity. Just days before in Perth, he made headlines for giving away $40,000 to two lucky fans. He declared on stage, “Let’s light this family up right here… I’m giving both of you $20,000 each to travel anywhere in the world because that’s what we do in Perth!”

This tradition of giving aligns with Drake’s longstanding philosophy of spreading positivity and kindness. He also encouraged the entire audience to share the love, urging fans to hug each other and say something nice, creating a heartwarming atmosphere inside the arena.

A Concert to Remember

Musically, the Anita Max Win Tour delivers a perfect blend of chart-topping hits and deep-cut fan favorites. The Melbourne setlist included massive songs like:

• Hotline Bling

• Rich Baby Daddy

• Jimmy Cooks

• Marvin’s Room

• Over

To enhance the audience experience, Drake invested in an elaborate catwalk stage design that extended throughout the arena, giving fans a 360-degree immersive experience and closer interaction with the artist.

Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: A Brewing Rivalry?

Drake’s Melbourne show took place just one day before Kendrick Lamar performed at the Super Bowl Halftime Show 2025, where he delivered a controversial performance of Not Like Us—a diss track aimed at Drake. The social media buzz surrounding their ongoing feud only added to the excitement surrounding Drake’s tour.

However, rather than addressing the drama, Drake seemed unfazed, choosing to stay focused on his concerts. With three more nights in Melbourne before heading to Sydney and Brisbane, the rapper remains dedicated to his fans and his music.

New Album Incoming: ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’

Beyond his tour, Drake also has fans buzzing with the announcement of his upcoming collaborative album with PARTYNEXTDOOR, titled $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, set for release on Valentine’s Day.

Over the weekend, he teased a snippet of a new song, Crying In Chanel, with a short clip featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR outside a wedding chapel.

This album is expected to be a major milestone in the decade-long collaboration between Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR, following their past hits like Over Here (2013), Recognize, and Loyal.

With his record-breaking tour, viral generosity, and new music on the way, Drake is proving once again why he remains one of the most talked-about figures in the music industry.