It is uncertain whether Drake was present at his home during a shooting incident that occurred overnight. According to Toronto police, a security guard was shot outside the Canadian rapper’s Park Lane Circle mansion around 02:00 EDT (06:00 GMT) on Tuesday by suspects in a vehicle who fled the scene afterward. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and police are in contact with Drake’s team, who are cooperating with the investigation.
Inspector Paul Krawczyk of the Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force stated that they are currently reviewing video footage of the incident but are unable to disclose further details due to video quality issues. The victim is hospitalized in serious condition, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the chest. While Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow expressed concern over the shooting, she refrained from providing specific information, emphasizing the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to apprehend the perpetrators.
The incident coincides with an ongoing feud between Drake and US rapper Kendrick Lamar, marked by a series of diss tracks exchanged over the weekend. Lamar’s latest song, Not Like Us, features cover art depicting Drake’s residence, alleging controversial claims about the rapper. In response, Drake denied the accusations in his own track, The Heart Part 6. The shooting has prompted heightened scrutiny of Drake’s home, known as The Embassy, which is situated in Toronto’s upscale Bridle Path neighborhood and is characterized by enhanced security measures. As police continue to investigate the incident, the property remains cordoned off, with caution tape visible in online images.
