Drake handed out tens of thousands of dollars to fans Down Under during his Aussie tour, but the US singer may owe the n government a few more coins.
The hitmaker, 38, who recently cancelled the final four shows of his Anita Max Win Tour, made headlines last week after he was filmed in a ‘drone attack’ video at his penthouse in Crown Towers – an apparent publicity stunt to promote his gambling website Stake.
Now, the viral clip of the rapper badly throwing a $1500 orange Yeezy slide at the drone has caught the attention of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
The government body which regulates aviation confirmed to The n on Thursday it is aware of Drake’s video and will review ‘all reports of unsafe drone operations’.
Under CASA regulations, it is illegal for recreational drone operators to fly the remote controlled robots within 30 metres of a person, or 120 metres above ground level.
Drake, who has now returned to his home in Canada, was staying on the 88th floor of Crown Towers, in an 800sqm residence split over two levels with unparalleled views over the Sydney harbour from the city’s tallest building.
Drake splashed tens of thousands of dollars to fans Down Under during his east coast concerts, but the US singer may owe the n government a few more coins
On February 19, Instagram account RapMusic first shared a clip of what appeared to be a drone ‘attacking’ Drake on the balcony of his $25,000-per-night Presidential Villa at Crown Towers Sydney in Barangaroo.
The remote-controlled object was hovering on the balcony of Drake’s swanky digs for a few seconds in front of a laptop sitting on a table next to a glass of rosé, before it was noticed by the rapper.
A shocked Drake bent down to reach for a bright orange slide, wasting no time hurling the casual footwear at his airborne voyeur.
Unfortunately, Drake’s aim was off and his slide failed to hit the drone.
However, the warning shot appeared to have the desired effect, with the drone then flying up from the balcony and up into a summery Sydney sky.
‘Someone flew a drone up to Drake’s penthouse in and he tried to knock it down with a slide,’ the video was captioned.
The account augmented the sentiment with a simple,’I’m dead,’ and a crying laughing emoji.
The post was met with a flurry of comments from followers, with many suggesting the clip was a promo for online crypto casino Stake, with whom Drake is partnered.
The hitmaker, 38, who recently cancelled the final four shows of his Anita Max Win Tour, made headlines last week after he was filmed in a ‘drone attack’ video at his penthouse in Crown Towers – an apparent publicity stunt to promote his gambling website Stake
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‘It’s obviously promo for the betting company bro. The acting is doodoo,’ one follower pointed out to which another replied: ‘lmao the computer screen is on stakes website too.’
Viewers suggested the video was a publicity stunt because it begins with a shot of a laptop showing the website.
In subtle-as-a-sledgehammer product placement, Drake later posted the video alongside a photo of himself wearing a Stake shirt.
He captioned the Instagram post: ‘The stakes are high but so am I.’
A CASA spokeswoman said they were unable to comment further due to privacy considerations.
Breaches of drone regulations can result in a warning, and in more serious cases, a AUD$1,650 fine.
That is chump change for the music mogul, who reportedly has a net worth of (AUD$400million), and is well known for his ostentatious displays of wealth.
However, more serious offences can attract penalties of up to AUD$16,500 and a criminal conviction.
Now, the viral clip of the rapper badly throwing a $1500 orange Yeezy slide at the drone has caught the attention of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Drake has been making waves in the online gambling industry since becoming an official ambassador for the online cryptocurrency casino Stake.com in 2022.
He has wagered millions on sports bets, suffering many defeats in soccer and UFC (for example, losing $2million on one UFC bet in 2022), but has been luckier with the NBA and NFL, bagging $2million betting The Kansas City Chiefs would win the Super Bowl LVII in 2024.
The ‘Drake curse’ is a popular belief among gamblers that any athlete or team which receives support from the rapper will lose the sporting event in which they’re participating.
Believers claim his habit of sharing his large wagers on social media dooms the side he’s rooting for.
Drake also gambles on casino games, especially roulette, and often shares his hundred-thousand-dollar bets with his 143 million Instagram followers.
Some believe the money Drake gambles on Stake.com is deposited by Stake itself.
Promo or not, most followers were quick to comment on Drake’s slide-throwing abilities in the clip.
‘He looks like a single mother trying to fight a spider,’ one commenter joked.
Another offered: ‘I just know he let out a soft anime grunt when he threw it.’