When rappers come to Miami, they usually leave in their wake a trail of empty Cîroc bottles and sticky VIP sections. But Drake, rap’s foremost authority in sensitivity, does not always adhere to hip-hop norms, as very clearly evidenced by the insanely random (but pretty awesome) week he has been having in Miami. Let’s examine what he’s been up to so far.
Monday
Drake shows up at Miami Senior High School to shoot his video for “God’s Plan” and, before leaving, drops a $25,000 donation and promises to return to help the school design its new uniforms. Lord help the algebra teacher who has to follow that.
DRAKE SHOOTING GODS PLAN MUSIC VIDEO AT MIAMI HIGH, LIFES CRAZY MAN @OfficialJoelF @Drake @miamiseniorhigh pic.twitter.com/6ohD8bipNh
— Edgar 🅥 (@TheRealEdgy) February 5, 2018
Afterwards, he heads to the University of Miami to shoot some more footage for the video and also hands out a $50,000 scholarship to one lucky predentistry student because, as we all know, Drake appreciates a good smile. He also gives $10,000 to the Frost School of Music. According to the Miami Hurricane, one desperate fan hid in a Starbucks kitchen for nearly half an hour to snap a picture with Drake.
And then, just when you think he's finished, Drake stops by for a quick dinner with the Miami Beach Senior High basketball squad, handing out new sneakers and gear before he gets some much needed rest.
Exciting night as @MiamiBeachSr basketball team got to met @Drake & he donated shoes & gear to the whole squad 🙌🏽🏀
— City of Miami Beach (@MiamiBeachNews) February 8, 2018
Drake is all about spreading the kindness #MBeKind pic.twitter.com/1isVwxVvTO
Tuesday
Drake isn’t done handing out $50,000 checks. This time, he gifts one to the local women’s shelter Lotus House. Good for you, Drake! You go, Drake!
.@Drake presented a mound of gifts to the women and children of @LotusHouse1 followed by a donation of $50,000! #Drake #Miami pic.twitter.com/OelEFe7zcB
— Schwartz Media PR (@SchwartzMedia) February 7, 2018
Next, he heads to Sabor Tropical Supermarket in Normandy Isles and buys the entire store free groceries. Again: random, but good! You go, Drake!
Thx for showing Miami Beach some love @Drake! #GodsPlan pic.twitter.com/tvOS7MkYkc
— Ernesto Rodriguez (@ERodriguez782) February 6, 2018
Wednesday
On hump day, Drake apparently rested or—possibly—was restrained by a team of panicked accountants.
Thursday
No word on the whereabouts of Drizzy Claus yet. If you see him around town tossing $100 bills at iguanas, please snap a pic and tag us on Instagram @timeoutmiami.
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