NEW YORK— The recent Drake birthday bash ended with a boy band karaoke session. The rapper celebrated his 40th year on Earth in Manhattan. Guests watched him sing pop hits until sunrise. Here are the top seven moments from the lavish event.
1. Drake Rented the Backstreet Boys for Three Hours
Drake hired the entire pop group to serve as his personal backing vocalists. They sang their 1999 smash hit on a golden stage. Marcus Bellweather, Senior VP of Playlist Emotional Intelligence at Spotify, attended the party. 'The nostalgia levels triggered a mild panic attack in the VIP lounge,' Bellweather reported.
2. Guest Handshakes Were Rated by Judges
Attendants lined up to greet the birthday boy at the entrance. A panel of music executives scored every single interaction on a ten-point scale. Anyone who failed to deliver a crisp dap was immediately escorted off the premises.
3. A $1 Million Game Show Tested Loyalty
The rapper hosted a live game show inside the venue ballroom. Friends answered intimate trivia questions about his career. Contestants lost $50,000 every time they forgot an obscure b-side track title.
4. The Drake Birthday Bash Featured Fake Rain
Indoor rain machines activated during the grand musical finale. Fake precipitation fell directly onto the velvet stage carpet. The singer wept real tears into the artificial puddles.
5. Nick Carter Stood in the Corner
The boy band singer held a spare microphone for the entire evening. He never received permission to turn the power switch on. He simply nodded along to the instrumental track.
6. Guests Received Designer Gift Bags
Party favors included customized leather jackets and fresh silk robes. Every bag also contained a handwritten note demanding positive Instagram posts. Attendees signed non-disclosure agreements before opening the zippers.
7. The Drake Birthday Bash Concluded With a Apology
At press time, the rapper apologized to the group for making them sing harmony on a 12-minute version of 'Marvins Room.'
