Drake’s $1 Million Sports Betting Loss: The “Drake Curse” Strikes Again

Drake, once hailed as the artist of the 2010s, is currently facing a string of setbacks in 2024. The rapper, who has been embroiled in controversies and rap battles, recently suffered a major financial loss of $1 million due to sports betting.

On June 24, the Florida Panthers emerged victorious over the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup finals. Being a loyal Canadian, Drake placed a bet on the Oilers, only to see his money go down the drain. The rapper had also wagered $500K on the Dallas Mavericks to win the NBA finals on the same day, resulting in a total loss of $1 million in just two weeks.

The infamous “Drake curse,” which suggests that any sports team he supports is doomed to fail, has been a long-standing joke in the sports world. Drake himself has poked fun at the concept during the Toronto Raptors’ NBA title run in 2019. However, Kendrick Lamar’s recent diss track, “Meet the Grahams,” painted a darker picture of Drake’s betting habits, hinting at underlying issues with addiction and financial mismanagement.

As news of Drake’s latest financial loss spreads, fans and critics alike are questioning the rapper’s gambling tendencies and financial decisions. With former collaborators turning against him and mounting losses in both rap battles and sports betting, Drake’s once shining star seems to be dimming in 2024.