Drake just turned 40, and he celebrated exactly the way you'd expect from one of the biggest stars on the planet. The Toronto rapper threw an over-the-top birthday bash packed with surprises — including a nostalgic performance from the Backstreet Boys, luxury designer giveaways, and a game-show twist that put up to $1 million in cash on the line for lucky guests.
The Backstreet Boys Stole the Night
The biggest surprise of the evening came when the Backstreet Boys took the stage. The iconic '90s boy band — Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson — kept the party going with a nostalgic performance that had the whole room singing along.
According to Page Six, Drake arrived in a tuxedo with a shimmering jacket, setting the tone for a night that felt more like a full-scale production than a birthday dinner. The boy band's appearance turned the bash into a throwback celebration guests won't soon forget.
A Game Show With a $1 Million Prize
Drake didn't just throw a party — he turned it into a game show. The rapper reportedly gave lucky guests the chance to win cash prizes ranging from tens of thousands of dollars all the way up to $1 million.
After the performances, Drake treated partygoers to lavish giveaways, including designer handbags from luxury brands like Chanel and Hermes. It was the kind of generosity that only a star of his stature could pull off — and the kind of moment that instantly went viral.
40 and Still Breaking Records
The milestone birthday comes in a year that has already been huge for Drake, born Aubrey Graham. In August, he showed off a one-of-a-kind, diamond-encrusted Rolex Daytona that he called 'the most important thing I have ever had the pleasure of owning.'
The custom watch, created to celebrate his record-breaking milestones of 2026, carries the words 'Freeze the World' — a lyric from his song 'Make Them Know' off his album 'Iceman' — engraved on the back, with the piece estimated to be worth as much as $5 million.
Last year, the OVO founder also gave fans a glimpse inside his $185 million private jet after a series of upgrades, showing off a bedroom complete with a king-size bed, a flatscreen TV and mirrored walls. At 40, Drake's lifestyle remains as larger-than-life as his music — and his birthday bash proved it once again.
