Reports of a shooting in the area of Drake’s Toronto residence spread across the internet. The Toronto Police Operations account on Twitter (X) has confirmed an incident did take place on Tuesday morning (May 7) at 2:09 am local time.
Officers arrived at Bayview Ave & Lawrence Ave E. According to the Toronto Police Service, a man was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. City News reports Drake was not shot.
SHOOTING:
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) May 7, 2024
Bayview Ave & Lawrence Ave E
2:09 am
– reports of a shooting
– police o/s
– man transported to hospital with serious injuries
– suspect fled in a vehicle
– unknown description#GO978573
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CBC News reports that police taped off Drake’s property in the Bridle Path neighborhood. A source confirmed to the outlet that an ongoing investigation centers around Drake’s home. The suspect apparently fled in a vehicle.
In the last several weeks, Drake has been involved in a highly publicized rap battle with Compton-bred recording artist Kendrick Lamar. There’s been no indication that the shooting had a connection to the feud.
Drake has referred to his 50,000-square-foot house as The Embassy. He filmed the music video for his 2020 chart-topping single “Toosie Slide” inside the mansion. This story is developing.