Toronto rapper Drake has quietly dropped a massive archive of unreleased songs, artwork and never-before-seen footage, and fans are reeling on social media.
An Instagram account believed to belong to the self-proclaimed “6-God” posted a link to 100 Gigs For Your Headtop, a website containing 100 gigabytes of Drake-related content, from studio sessions to behind-the-scenes footage of music videos for “Hotline Bling” and “What’s Next,” capturing the best of Toronto with scenes filmed at Yonge-Dundas Square, Ripley’s Aquarium and on a TTC subway car.
The Instagram account is believed to have been created in June, at the height of the entertainer’s ongoing rap feud with California-based rapper Kendrick Lamar.
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The website also has three new songs, ‘Housekeeping Knows,’ featuring Latto, ‘Blue Green Red’ and ‘It’s Up,’ with 21 Savage and Young Thug.
Several awe-inspiring clips of the “God’s Plan” rapper’s life are also included, such as Lil Wayne bringing him out at a Toronto concert during the early days of his rap career, and Drake recording parts of his sophomore album Take Care opener “Over My Dead Body” in a hotel room.
Some of the currently most-talked about highlights from the wide array of files include a throwback video of Drake and Rihanna rehearsing their joint song “Take Care,” during an era when the now-estranged pair were often rumoured to be dating. Another video shows him admitting to his mother that “Too Good” is about tennis star Serena Williams.
“When I make songs about women, I also make songs for them… If I’m gonna talk about them, I’ll at least do them the justice of making a song that they’d like,” Drake explained to his mother, Sandy Graham.
“I know Serena very well and I know that she’ll hear it loud and clear, but she’ll also not hate me for it because it’s light-hearted.”
Fans on social media were shocked at the surprise drop, many applauding the files and saying that it showcases his artistry.
“Drake dropping 100gigs from his archive is insanely next level,” a user on X said. “Might be one of the smartest moves I’ve seen an artist do in a while.”
“100 gigs is good content,” another user on the platform said. “Yes Drake got smoked in that rap battle but I’m glad people are remembering he’s still a great artist.”
“Drake just dropped 100 Gigs of history,” one user stated.
“After giving “100 Gigs For Your Headtop” enough time to digest, it is clear that Drake delivered once again,” another user wrote. “The OVO head honcho uniquely released 3 quality tracks that will surely keep the summer blazing.”
