'Destroying families': Internet slams Drake as he offers to pay for fan's divorce proceedings mid-concert
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY: Drake's habit of showering his fans with lavish gifts and gestures has reached new heights, sparking intense backlash across social media platforms, as per PEOPLE.
During a recent stop on his 'It's All a Blur Tour', the Canadian rap superstar left audience members stunned when he offered to finance a female fan's divorce proceedings, promising to hire her "a good lawyer" and cover all legal fees.
Drake paid for someoneโs divorce tonight. LFG! pic.twitter.com/bHZRcqpPM6
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Drake singles out fan in need of assistance with divorce
In a viral clip circulating on social media, Drake is seen addressing the crowd as he singles out a fan in need of assistance with her divorce proceedings.
"Iโm going to get you a good lawyer, and weโre gonna pay for your divorce tonight," Drake declared amidst cheers from the audience.
Drake didn't stop there; he openly expressed his interest in the fan once she's legally separated, describing her as "fine as hell" and asserting that she needed to embrace her single life.
The rapper even extended his matchmaking services, offering to play cupid for anyone else in the audience seeking companionship.
Not the first time Drake made headlines for gestures towards fans
This latest incident is just one in a series of gifts Drake has given his fans throughout the tour. In March, he pledged to pay off a fan's late mother's mortgage in Kansas City, Missouri, committing to cover the outstanding balance of $160,000.
In another memorable instance, during a concert in his hometown of Toronto, Drake randomly selected an audience member to receive a brand-new Mercedes-Benz G-Class, a luxury SUV worth well over six figures.
Internet slams Drake following his offer to pay for fan's divorce
Drake faced swift backlash from online critics following his offer to pay for a fan's divorce. One X user expressed concern, stating, "Famous people destroying families in real time." Another user weighed in, remarking, "This dude is a genuine Lame."
Famous people destroying families in real time.
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"Dumb," wrote a third user, while another questioned Drake's role model status, stating, "Some role model he supposed to be." Another user expressed disdain, declaring, "This guy is so lame," while a sixth user described the gesture as "Corny as hell."
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