Hit-making rapper Drake took the stage at New York Metropolis’s famed Apollo Theater in January 2023 for 2 long-awaited concert events following the launch of Her Loss, his collaborative album with 21 Savage launched in November 2022. Drake carried out two reveals at the iconic venue, and in the center of his second evening at the Apollo, a fan fell from the second flooring of the venue, main Drake to cease the present.
Drake carried out at the Apollo Theater in January 2023
In the fall of 2022, Drake introduced he was performing a particular one-night-only present at the Apollo Theater in New York Metropolis. Followers had the alternative to win tickets utilizing a particular QR code whereas listening to Sound 42 — the radio station of his report label, October’s Very Personal — on the SiriusXM app.
The demise of Migos rapper Takeoff in November 2022 led Drake to reschedule the present in order to not battle with the rapper’s funeral. Drake introduced two nights at the Apollo in December, however ended up pushing the reveals once more to January 21 and 22, 2023.
“If you are going to play the world famous Apollo Theater, it has to be a world class production. We as a team have been working around the clock not just putting together a concert but an experience our fans deserve,” Drake, SiriusXM, and Sound 42 stated in a joint assertion about the postponement, based on Variety. “With that said, we are up against some production delays that are just out of our control. … The Apollo has been so incredibly gracious throughout this process and we look forward to bringing a legendary show to this legendary stage.”
A fan fell from the second flooring of the Apollo Theater throughout Drake’s efficiency
Drake introduced out particular friends throughout his Apollo reveals together with 21 Savage, who helped carry out the duo’s Her Loss songs. After 21 got here out on stage at the second present, Drake abruptly stopped the rest from taking place.
Earlier than Drake and 21 launched into their efficiency, a fan watching from the second flooring of the venue fell over the guard rail and into the orchestra pit on the first flooring. A crew member rushed on stage and spoke with the rappers, who then left the stage. “Just have to make sure somebody’s OK,” Drake informed the confused crowd.
Drake teased a new album and a tour in 2023
Throughout his Apollo reveals, Drake additionally seemingly introduced that he and 21 Savage shall be occurring tour later this yr. “We’re gonna be out on the road this summer,” he stated between songs, based on Selection.
The previous Degrassi star went on to thank his supporters for his or her fixed help, and teased that he could reward them with one other new album.
“I appreciate all of those people that stick by me. I know it’s like a cool thing … to be like, ‘F*** Drake’ … but I deeply appreciate everybody for continuing to support us,” he stated. “I’ve thought about a bunch of things in life, but at this moment in time none of those things are stopping making music for you, so I’ll be here for you for a little bit at least. And I hope I can strike up more emotions for you, maybe this year. I might get bored and make another one, who knows!”