Drake has shared beforehand unseen footage of his run-in with Swedish authorities final summer season.
In an Instagram submit recapping a few of his favourite moments from 2022, the Canadian hitmaker shared a video of him being detained by law enforcement officials within the Scandinavian nation.
A voice off-camera might be heard asking: “Who’s in cost right here?” whereas Drake, sporting a vibrant crimson tracksuit, is escorted right into a police automobile by two cops.
“The funds are helpful / The lyrics are truthful / The suspects are normal / The opps are delusional / The end line is gorgeous / And the disrespect is mutual,” Drizzy captioned the submit. “See you in 23.”
Drake shared the footage of the time he was arrested in Sweden ?
— SAINT (@saint) December 31, 2022
The OVO Sound founder was reportedly arrested on marijuana-related fees on July 14 whereas partying within the Swedish capital of Stockholm (weed is unlawful in Sweden).
The rapper’s group initially denied the experiences, claiming he was at his resort and had not been detained. HuffPost senior editor Philip Lewis added on Twitter: “I talked to Swedish police and so they advised me Drake is just not presently of their custody.”
Nonetheless, Drake himself considerably confirmed the information days later when he shared a doc from the Swedish Nationwide Police Board on Instagram. The doc was titled “Info for These Suspected of a Crime and Subsequently Detained,” which suggests Drake was detained however by no means arrested.
It went on to stipulate his rights whereas in custody, together with: “know what it’s you might be suspected of and why you might be being denied” and “obtain assistance from a protection lawyer who underneath sure circumstances can solely be paid by the state,” in addition to “obtain meals and relaxation as wanted” and “obtain the help of an interpreter throughout interrogations as wanted.”
Drake later referenced the incident on Her Loss, his joint album with 21 Savage. “Swedish jail cell smellin’ like some Carby Musk,” he rapped on “Center of the Ocean,” plugging his luxurious scented candle within the course of.
Drake’s 2022 recap additionally included pictures of him posing subsequent to 21 Savage from their Her Loss rollout, assembly boxing legend Mike Tyson, taking part in basketball whereas on trip and standing subsequent to a thriller lady.
The final picture within the 10-part slideshow captures Drizzy partaking in one among his favourite pastimes — excessive stakes playing — from the consolation of his swanky Toronto mansion.
Try his Instagram submit in full beneath: