Drake debuts new pigtail look, trolls question 'wild' style decision ahead of 38th birthday

The 37-year-old 'God's Plan' artist debuted the playful look on his Instagram Story Tuesday night without any caption, letting the image speak for itself
UPDATED OCT 17, 2024
Drake's new look sparked severe backlash online (Getty Images)
Drake's new look sparked severe backlash online (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Drake's latest hairstyle has sparked a wave of humorous reactions online after the rapper shared a mirror selfie featuring pigtails with baby blue barrettes.

The 37-year-old 'God's Plan' artist debuted the playful look on his Instagram Story Tuesday night without any caption, letting the image speak for itself, as reported by The Mirror.

Drake debuts pigtails with colorful barrettes



 

In the post, Drake’s hair was styled in sleek, parted pigtails accessorized with colorful barrettes. He also sported an all-denim outfit consisting of baggy jeans, a matching button-up shirt, and a leather varsity-style football jacket, rounded off with white Nike Air Force 1 sneakers.

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 23:  Rapper Drake performs onstage at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival
Drake will celebrate his 38th birthday on October 24, 2024 (Getty Images)

Drake, known for often changing his appearance, has never shied away from experimenting with his style, but this time, it’s clear his playful choice caught the internet’s attention.

Drake will celebrate his 38th birthday on October 24, 2024.

Drake's hairstyle sparks hilarious reactions from fans

Drake has found himself at the center of a social media frenzy after unveiling a daring new hairstyle featuring pigtails and barrettes. The 'God’s Plan' rapper shared a mirror selfie showcasing his latest look, which quickly attracted humorous commentary from fans.

As soon as the post hit social media, users wasted no time roasting the star. One fan joked, “Drake going through his mid-life crisis..what the hell possessed him to go put his hair in pigtails and pose with duck lips lol just give us the slaps, my boy.”



 

Another chimed in, referring to the rapper as “Baby girl,” while others humorously labeled him a “soft guy.”



 



 

Critics didn't hold back, with one user remarking, “Drake is too damn old to be wearing his hair like this.”

Another added, “The pigtails….the eyebrows….the duck lips…the phone case…the freshly manicured nails…he’s in his bad b***h era for real.”



 



 

Another user added, “Breaking: Drake (37) morphs into angsty teenage girl.”



 

"Doing this at 37 is wild!" wrote someone else.



 

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