What is the ‘Drake Curse’? Musician addresses viral rumors

The “Drake Curse” popped up again after the Toronto Maple Leafs faced a crushing loss in their NHL playoff game against the Florida Panthers. Fans use this term to describe how teams often lose after rapper Drake shows his support or places bets on them.

The Canadian rapper’s $1.25 million bet on the Maple Leafs turned heads when the team lost 6–1 in Game 7, ending their Stanley Cup hopes this season. A lot of people started talking about the curse again, but the rapper seemed to handle all the chatter pretty well.

Drake responds to 'Drake Curse' talk with humor

In a mock interview posted on his Instagram to promote a campaign, the Canadian rapper admitted that his record in sports betting was not impressive. He called himself a “flawed sports better” but shut down any talk about a supernatural curse tied to his backing of teams. He focused instead on how much he loves sports and joked about stepping in to help teams win.

“I am a flawed sports better,” Drake said. “I will not deny that. That’s not my gift. I’ll let everybody roll with it. I’m sure if you’re a Drake curse believer, there will be plenty more content in the future to confirm your theories because my slips do not cash out. But one day I’m gonna have a parlay that’s insane.”

While keeping things light, the rapper mentioned the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 NBA championship as proof that the so-called curse might be blown out of proportion. That year, the Raptors secured their first-ever title, with the rapper being one of their loudest supporters. He brought up Kawhi Leonard’s legendary shot from that season to challenge the idea of any bad luck connected to him.

It’s funny to note the rapper was not the only famous face tied to the Maple Leafs’ Game 7. Justin Bieber, known to be a big supporter of the team, showed up at the game with his wife, Hailey Bieber. After the team’s loss, Drake lightened the mood by calling it the “Bieber Curse.” His playful comment got people talking online. Fans swapped opinions, questioning if having celebrities around has any effect on how teams perform.

Bieber stayed positive despite the loss. On Instagram, he shared a heartfelt message where he praised the team’s progress and promised continued support. He focused on their growth while showing belief in what the team could still achieve in the future.

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The idea of a “curse” gives fans a funny and over-the-top story to follow during big sports moments. Most people see it as nothing more than a playful way to look at coincidences. Drake and Bieber still cheer for their teams in public, and their presence draws attention to the games from people who might not usually follow sports.

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