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Drake's Emotional Birthday Speech Goes Viral: Watch
More than 400 guests got luxury giveaways and cash prizes as the rapper marked his milestone birthday with a surprise Backstreet Boys set.
- On Friday, October 23, Drake celebrated his 40th birthday at New York's Casa Cipriani with more than 400 guests, featuring a surprise performance by the Backstreet Boys.
- Alongside the birthday celebrations, Drake reached another major career milestone as the Recording Industry Association of America awarded him 30 new certifications, making him the first artist to surpass 350 million RIAA-certified units.
- Guests received luxury giveaways including Chanel and Hermès handbags, while a game show offered cash prizes up to $1 million before Drake joined the Backstreet Boys for their 1999 hit "I Want It That Way."
- Reflecting on the milestone, Drake told the room, "Tonight isn't about a tour, an album release, or a bunch of videos we shot," adding that it's "about being alive, staying alive."
- Beyond his professional success, Drake shares a close bond with his 9-year-old son, Adonis, having revealed fatherhood in 2018 and frequently sharing glimpses into their life together since then.
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Drake's emotional birthday speech goes viral: Watch
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