What to know
- Drake is hosting a Janice-only apology party at Toronto’s Cactus Club on Sunday, June 28.
- Entry is restricted to people whose legal first name is Janice, with government-issued ID required.
- The event follows online reactions to Drake’s song “Janice STFU” from his recently released Iceman, Maid of Honour and Habibti trilogy.
- Social media users are joking about changing their names just to get an invite.
After sparking a wave of online reactions with his song “Janice STFU”, the Toronto rapper has announced an apology party exclusively for people legally named Janice.
Drake is trying to make peace with the Janices of the world.
After releasing “Janice STFU,” many Drake fans complained about the Toronto-born rapper’s song for targeting everyone called “Janice.” So, Drake is reportedly hosting a formal apology party to everyone legally named Janice at Cactus Club on Sunday, June 28.
The event is set to take over Cactus Club on Sunday, June 28, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. But before anyone gets too excited, there’s one catch: your government-issued ID has to say Janice.
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Who can attend?
According to the event announcement, entry is reserved exclusively for guests whose legal first name is Janice.
No nickname.
No middle name.
No exceptions.
Anyone hoping to attend will need to present valid government identification at the door.
Torontonians are already making jokes
Since the announcement, many locals have mixed reactions, some complaining that “Janice” is an elder’s name and others wishing they could change their names to attend the event.
“Take all the grandmas!! I’m sure there are many named Janice in the retirement homes,” one Instagram user commented.
“Finna be a whole lot of elders,” another added.
While others are desperately wishing to attend the party.
“I’m changing my name and catching a flight then,” one user wrote.
“How long does a name change take?” another questioned.
Why is Drake doing this?
The event comes after Drake released his Iceman, Maid of Honour and Habibti trilogy earlier this month.
One track in particular — “Janice STFU” — quickly became one of the most talked-about songs, prompting reactions from fans and, naturally, plenty of Janices wondering what they had done to deserve it.
Rather than letting the jokes continue, Drake appears to be leaning into the moment with an apology party that only the women at the centre of the conversation can attend.
Whether it’s genuine remorse or just another playful rollout tactic, one thing is certain: Toronto’s Janices are having quite the week.
