Drake receives the key to the City of Memphis for his ‘generous spirit’ and music
It is no doubt that Drake has an immense love for the city of Memphis. On Monday, the Memphis City Council presented the 36-year-old “Certified Lover Boy” rapper with a key to the city in recognition of his frequent references to Memphis in his songs.
The Toronto-born rapper maintains a strong connection to the city, thanks in part to his father, Dennis Graham, who originally hails from Memphis, highlights PEOPLE. The event’s photos and videos were posted on social media by councilwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington.
“It’s an honor to celebrate Drake’s support of Memphis and Memphians in the heart of my district! We appreciate his music and his generous spirit! We truly soar in District 4!,” she exclaimed in one post, alongside a video of her handing the award to the rapper.
A following post featured photos of her smiling and beaming with the “One Dance” rapper, along with the caption “It’s a pleasure to honor Drake, such a sweet, talented, gentle soul, especially in the heart of District 4!.”
Drake has honored the city in a number of his hit songs, including “Nonstop,” “Jumpman,” and “Underground Kings.” A show that was supposed to go down this past Thursday in Memphis was postponed until Thursday, August 6.
During the course of the weekend, Drizzy made a huge announcement: he will be releasing a poetry book and a new album.
In a strategic move to promote his highly anticipated poetry book, “Titles Ruin Everything,” Drake wasted no time launching an extensive advertising campaign.
He ran ads in a variety of newspapers, including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and other well-known papers. His followers soon discovered that the advertisement had a QR code that took them to a website with news of an upcoming album.
“I made an album to go with the book. They say they miss the old Drake girl don’t tempt me,” it read, adding “FOR ALL THE DOGS.” The project’s release date remains unconfirmed at this time.
The rapper’s It’s All a Blur Tour with 21 Savage will have its inaugural show in Chicago on July 5.
In June of last year, Drake released “Honestly, Nevermind,” his sixth studio album as a solo artist. His November album, “Her Loss,” was a joint effort with 21 Savage.
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