
Toronto's own rap superstar, Drake, faces another betting loss after putting his money on Iron Mike ahead of the highly-anticipated Las Vegas boxing match with Jake Paul.
- Nov 17, 2024
AceShowbiz - Drake, who is known for placing high-stakes bets on sports, faced yet another financial hit on Friday, November 15 when Jake Paul emerged victorious over the legendary Mike Tyson. The rapper had wagered $355,000 on Iron Mike to secure the win, but Paul's unanimous decision left Drake empty-handed.
Highlighting his investment, Drake previously posted his betting stub on Instagram with the caption, "I'm late but I'm here money on the liiiiiiiiine for today."
Unfortunately for Drake and his fellow bettor, Tyga, the fight didn't turn out in their favor.
Fans were dissatisfied with the bout, with many booing in later rounds. The reaction on social media was immediate and intense as well. People thought it was one-sided fight due to Mike's age and previous health crisis.
Beyond this boxing match, 2024 has been a challenging year for Drake. He's faced setbacks ranging from losing the biggest hip hop battle of the century to unsuccessful bets in various other sports, including a $300K loss on Canada's Copa America game and $500K on the Stanley Cup's outcome. As one user grimly noted, "Dude can't catch a break this year."
For fans of the rapper, this string of bad luck is almost becoming a darkly comedic saga, making Drake the subject of endless jokes and memes. The "Drake curse" appears to be in full effect yet again, leaving many to wonder just how much worse his luck can get.