Authorities in Toronto are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred outside rapper Drake's mansion in the upscale Bridle Path neighborhood. The incident, which took place around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, resulted in a security guard sustaining serious injuries. While it has not been confirmed whether Drake was present at the time of the shooting, his team is said to be cooperating with the authorities.
According to Toronto Police Inspector Paul Krawczyk, video footage of the shooting has been recovered, and the injured security guard is currently receiving medical treatment in the hospital. When questioned about a possible connection between the shooting and Drake's ongoing feud with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar, Krawczyk mentioned that while investigators are aware of the feud, it is too early to determine a motive.
Drake, whose real name is Aubrey Drake Graham, rose to fame as a child actor on the television show “Degrassi: The Next Generation” before transitioning to a successful music career. He has released several critically acclaimed albums, including “Take Care,” 'Nothing Was the Same,” and “Views,” and has achieved numerous chart-topping hits such as “God’s Plan,” “Work” featuring Rihanna, and “One Dance” with WizKid and Kyla.
As one of the best-selling artists of the modern era, Drake has garnered multiple accolades, including five Grammy awards. He was named Spotify’s most streamed artist of the decade and is often credited with reshaping the landscape of hip-hop by incorporating R&B elements into the genre.