The so-called 'Drake curse' struck again as the Canadian rapper lost a £1.5 million dollar (£1.1 million) bet after Spain beat Argentina in the World Cup final. The 39-year-old musician backed the South American side in Sunday's final, but Spain's 1-0 victory in extra time cost him the entire wager.
Details of the Bet
Drake placed his bet on Saturday through the betting site Stake, backing Argentina to win the international football tournament. Had Argentina triumphed, he would have collected a payout of more than 5.1 million dollars (£3.8 million). Instead, Spain's extra-time goal sealed his loss, adding to a long history of failed bets associated with the 'Drake curse'.
The 'Drake Curse' Phenomenon
Over the years, the 'Drake curse' has been linked to a series of defeats for sports teams and athletes who have been photographed with or bet on by the artist. The phenomenon gained further traction days before the World Cup final when Drake lost a million-dollar wager on Irish fighter Conor McGregor winning his UFC bout against Max Holloway. A website, TheDrakeCurse.com, has even been created to log his full sports betting history.
Drake's Recent Career Moves
Born Aubrey Drake Graham, the 39-year-old Canadian rapper is known for hits such as One Dance, Passionfruit, and Hold On, We’re Going Home. The five-time Grammy winner released three new albums – Iceman, Maid Of Honour, and Habibti – simultaneously in May. These were his first releases since 2023, and Iceman secured his seventh number one album on the UK album chart. Drake was also previously at the centre of a headline-making feud with US rapper Kendrick Lamar, who insulted him in the diss track Not Like Us.
