Drake’s 40Th Bash Brings Backstreet Boys, Luxury Gifts and $1M Prize
WHO:
NY Post - Drake hosted more than 400 friends and family members at his 40th birthday celebration.
TMZ - Drake and the Backstreet Boys were featured in video from the party; Drake sang alongside the group.
WHAT:
Billboard - Drake shared personal childhood photos for his 40th birthday.
Billboard - Drake sang “I Want It That Way” with the Backstreet Boys.
Billboard - The birthday celebration included a game show offering a $1 million prize.
NY Post - The celebration included a $1 million cash prize, Chanel bags, and a performance by the Backstreet Boys.
TMZ - Video showed Drake reacting excitedly after learning the Backstreet Boys would perform, then singing with them.
TMZ - Drake gave guests luxury bags at the birthday bash.
WHERE:
AllHipHop - Drake hosted the celebration at Casa Cipriani.
TMZ - The party took place in New York City.
WHY:
NY Post - The event celebrated Drake’s 40th birthday.
HOW:
The Source - Drake delivered a motivational message during his birthday celebration.
Billboard - Drake’s New York celebration capped a week of festivities.
TMZ - TMZ reported that sources said Drake hosted more than 400 of his closest friends and gave guests luxury bags.
TMZ - The Backstreet Boys performed at the party, and Drake joined them in song.
(UPDATED October 24, 2026 23:56 UTC)
Drake celebrated his 40th birthday with a lavish party in New York City, welcoming more than 400 friends and family members to Casa Cipriani. The gathering capped a week of festivities and featured a performance by the Backstreet Boys. Video showed Drake reacting excitedly when he learned the group would perform, then joining them to sing their hit “I Want It That Way.” The celebration also included a game show with a $1 million prize, along with luxury gifts for guests, including Chanel bags. Drake shared personal photos from his childhood to mark the milestone and delivered a motivational message during the party. The large-scale event brought together music and entertainment, with the Backstreet Boys’ performance providing a memorable moment for Drake and his guests.
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(UPDATED October 24, 2026 17:02 UTC)
Drake marked his 40th birthday with a lavish celebration in New York City, hosting more than 400 friends and family at Casa Cipriani. The gathering capped a week of festivities and featured a performance by the Backstreet Boys. Drake appeared excited when he learned the group would be performing, then joined them onstage to sing their hit “I Want It That Way.” The party also included a game show offering a $1 million prize, and Drake gave guests luxury gifts, including Chanel bags. The celebration brought together music, entertainment and high-end surprises for the birthday crowd. Video from the event showed Drake singing alongside the group, turning the performance into a shared moment with his guests.
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(UPDATED October 24, 2026 14:58 UTC)
Drake celebrated his 40th birthday with a lavish party in New York City, bringing together more than 400 friends and family members. The celebration featured a performance by the Backstreet Boys, and video from the event showed Drake reacting excitedly when he learned the group would be there. He later joined the band, singing alongside them. Guests also received luxury bags, including Chanel bags, as part of the celebration. The party included a $1 million cash prize as well. Drake hosted the gathering for his closest friends and family, turning the milestone birthday into an evening of high-profile entertainment and extravagant gifts. The Backstreet Boys’ appearance was a highlight, with Drake sharing the stage with the group during their performance.