Drake might have supplied Tremendous Bowl week concertgoers only a few songs, however the Toronto rapper as a substitute delivered a wholesome dose of his hits.
The multi-Grammy winner had many jostling for place to observe him carry out at “h.wooden Homecoming” on the Scottsdale Hangar One on Friday (Feb. 10) night time. As some concertgoers crowded the stage, others like Alex Rodriguez and Jaleel White chilled within the VIP space whereas stars comparable to Michael Strahan watched Drake’s 45-minute efficiency from the second degree of the posh non-public jet advanced.
Different star entertainers and athletes who attended Drake’s present included Serena Williams, Cher, H.E.R., Lil Child, Christina Aguilera, Meek Mill, Machine Gun Kelly, Tyga, Davante Adams, Odell Beckham Jr., Kyler Murray, Sauce Gardner and George Kittle.
Earlier than Drake’s look, attendees mingled for a couple of hours on the invite-only occasion. As soon as he arrived, many flocked towards the stage and pulled out their telephones to seize his set.
“Tonight, they requested me to do three songs in like 20 minutes proper? I might both do the 20 minutes or simply run by means of all of the outdated stuff,” he informed the viewers, who urged him to play his older hits. “OK, you requested for it.”
Drake went on to carry out a number of jams together with “Greatest I Ever Had,” “Headlines,” “Controlla” and “HYGR.” He requested the group to recite the lyrics of 21 Savage’s verses on “Wealthy Flex,” a music from tandems collaborative album Her Loss.
The rap star stored requested attendees, “Would you like extra?” Nearly all of the group urged him to take action.
“Should you’re taking part in shy or wealthy as (expletive) or personal some tech firm or some soccer staff, we don’t give a (expletive) proper now,” he stated. “We simply want you to show up if you recognize this music. I want your assist.”
As confetti fell, Drake carried out “Knife Speak” that includes 21 Savage and Undertaking Pat.
On the finish, Drake paid homage to Lil Wayne earlier than closing out his set by taking part in “I Will All the time Love You,” the Dolly Parton music that Whitney Houston made well-known. He sang each phrase together with many within the crowd.
The “Homecoming” live performance present was part of an evening crammed with different concert events throughout the Phoenix space earlier than the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs face off towards the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Shaquille O’Neal held his carnival-style “Shaq’s Funhouse” with Snoop Dogg headlining the live performance, and Travis Scott and Robin Thicke carried out on the “Rolling Stone Stay” Tremendous Bowl social gathering. Meek Mill hit the stage earlier Friday, performing a couple of songs together with his well-liked “Goals and Nightmares.”