Drake Joins Vybz Kartel On Stage In Toronto Homecoming
Vybz Kartel electrified Toronto’s Scotiabank Enviornment Sunday night time (October 26) as he launched his first-ever Canadian live performance, and Drake made the second even larger by stepping in for a shock efficiency that left the gang roaring.
The Vybz Kartel present marked the primary of three sold-out nights on the enviornment, making him the primary Jamaican artist to succeed in that milestone on the venue.
Wearing full Toronto Blue Jays gear, Kartel stormed the stage to his remix of Akon’s “Locked Up,” swinging a baseball bat and carrying a powder-blue jersey stitched with “Worl’ Boss” on the again.
“Canada, we’re right here!” he shouted. “Yo, large up Blue Jays.”
Vybz Kartel reppin’ Blue Jays! Go Jays! Go!! 🐦🌎 #vybzkartel3peat pic.twitter.com/bM9YdwKeUR
— MuchMusic (@A lot) October 27, 2025
The 49-year-old dancehall veteran, who’s been navigating life with Graves’ illness, didn’t maintain again.
He powered by means of hits like “Romping Store,” “It Bend Like Banana” and “Go Go Wine” whereas the viewers danced and sang alongside word-for-word.
Hearken to the gang! Torontonians are turning as much as Vybz Kartel’s first-ever efficiency of mega hit “Romping Store” within the metropolis. 🇯🇲🔥 #VybzKartel #Toronto #Dancehall pic.twitter.com/u4FzJLQ50y
— Now Toronto (@nowtoronto) October 27, 2025
Drake carried out “Controlla” and “Nokia” and shared a private reminiscence of his early days as a youngster exterior the now-closed Escape Nightclub.
“Take a look at all these folks proper right here, how a lot time we’ve spent with this man’s music proper right here,” he informed the gang.
Drake giving Vybz Kartel his flowers on stage throughout his first ever present in Toronto pic.twitter.com/cqV9vV0BEB
— Drake Direct (@DrakeDirect_) October 27, 2025
Drake Offers Vybz Kartel His Flowers
In one other heartfelt second, Drake informed the gang, “Tonight isn’t just about music. Tonight isn’t just about seeing two artists. That is lastly a person getting the flowers and love that he deserves. Welcome house.”
Drake giving Vybz his flowers.
Vybz pouring out pictures for the gang, toasting to Drake, town & the Blue Jays 🇨🇦🥹#WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/LrJB9IY3SA
— a – p o x (@A______POX) October 27, 2025
The live performance was offered by Drake’s OVO label, persevering with the partnership between the 2 artists that started earlier this 12 months when Kartel joined Drake on stage at London’s Wi-fi Competition.
Kartel’s return to the stage follows a dramatic authorized reversal. After serving practically a decade behind bars for a 2014 homicide conviction, his case was overturned in March 2024 as a consequence of juror misconduct.
He was launched later that 12 months and shortly resumed his profession, incomes a Grammy nomination and launching a world tour.
The Toronto exhibits symbolize a full-circle second for each artists — one who grew up idolizing the opposite, and one who lastly stepped onto Canadian soil after many years of affect.
Kartel’s subsequent two exhibits at Scotiabank Enviornment are scheduled for later this week.
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