What to know
- A$AP Rocky performed in Toronto for the first time in eight years, expressing his love for the city.
- The concert fueled rumours of ongoing tension between Rocky and Drake, including diss tracks and tour visuals.
- Rihanna, Rocky’s partner and Drake’s ex, made a surprise appearance in the city.
- Audience reactions were sharply divided, with both enthusiastic support and vocal criticism from Torontonians.
A$AP Rocky gave a Toronto appreciation speech during his return to the city after eight years, and Torontonians have mixed feelings about the artist’s presence.
Sunday night, the American rapper took the stage at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena for his Don’t Be Dumb World Tour.
Amid the alleged feud between A$AP Rocky and Drake, the American rapper has thrown shots with diss tracks in his latest album and with sneaky owl-and-rat tour visuals referencing Drake.
To further spark the feud, Rocky is also dating Rihanna, Drake’s ex. The Barbadian artist has shown up in support of her boyfriend, Rocky’s opening tour night in Chicago, and has done a surprise appearance in Toronto.
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After eight years away, Rocky was emotional on his return to Toronto.
“Y’all mf’ers don’t understand. I haven’t been in Toronto for 8 f***ing years, bro. 8 f***ing years. I f***ing love this place. Toronto, I’ve been gone so long. Did you miss me?” Rocky said.
Rocky’s appearance in Toronto-born Drake’s city gathered mixed reactions.
“W night. Performance was peak,” one Instagram user commented.
“Such a good show!” another said.
“Best concert ever,” another added.
But there were many haters in the comment section.
“No, we didn’t and don’t come back,” one wrote.
“No one cares he’s in Toronto,” another added.
There were also many Drake stickers all over the comment section, referencing the artist’s alleged feud.
