Drake rocks bullet-hole hoodie with smoke coming out the back; fans joke Kendrick left him “smoked” after the Grammys

Drake and Future perform the Summer Sixteen Tour at the Verizon Center - Source: Getty
Drake and Future perform the Summer Sixteen Tour at the Verizon Center - Source: Getty

Drake's back and he’s taking over the entire mood of Australia. The God's Plan singer made his stage debut at the RAC Arena in Perth on February 4, 2025, wearing a black hoodie decorated with simulated bullet holes while smoke rose behind him.

This is the kind of hoodie you wear when you want to tell people you've been through things and remind them you're still Drake.

Holding a poker face, he was spotted walking out of his concert, showing no signs of concern about Kendrick Lamar taking home five Grammys, including top awards like Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

Half of the social media has grabbed popcorn and the other half is sending in hilarious remarks. One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote:

"Bro tryna say he got smoked by Kendrick in the Grammy."

Another user added:

"He thinks he’s that guy."

A user mentioned:

"Bro definitely seems depressed now after Kendrick Winning Grammys for dissing him 😂"

A user joked:

"Drake try not be corny challenge : Impossible."

A user quipped:

"Bro trying to play it out like he survived the shooting 😭"

A comment read:

"Kendrick cooked him a bit too much 😭"

The hoodie: What’s the message?

Drake’s entrance was like a movie scene. The lights dimmed, smoke swirled around the stage, and out came the man himself. He was dragging all the eyes in the room straight to his fake bullet-riddled hoodie.

Was the hoodie a statement about his “survival” in the music industry? Or was it a nod to the fact that Drake just doesn’t need to try that hard?

It was like he was channeling a dark, edgy version of himself… or maybe he just liked the hoodie and figured, “Eh, why not wear it?”


The Setup: Intensity, mystery, and a bit of drama

As the first notes of Over My Dead Body echoed through the venue, you could feel the tension. The mix of smoke and dim lighting gave off serious mysterious vibes, and Drake didn’t even crack a smile.

It was like he was on a mission—one that required zero facial expressions.

Then, just when we all thought we couldn’t take the drama anymore, he got to the center stage, finally looked at his audience, and let out a little acknowledgment.

You know, the let’s get this show started moment.


The performance: Classic Drake energy, minus the small talk

Drake’s performance was peak Drake: high energy, smooth transitions, and a whole lot of charisma.

The hoodie, of course, got people talking—not just because it was edgy, but because people love a good mystery. Why the bullet holes? Was it a statement about Drake’s place in the rap hierarchy?


Australia: His victim for the next month

Now, let’s talk about why Drake's actually in Australia, in case you missed the memo. It’s for his Anita Max Win Tour, which is his highly anticipated return to the land down under after an eight-year hiatus.

Apparently, Australia didn’t realize it, but it’s been patiently waiting for Drake’s "comeback." He's hitting major cities like Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, with his final show concluding on March 16, 2025.

Fans have been starving for Drake since his 2017 tour and this seems like the redemption arc for those who’ve lived through a decade of Drake’s pop culture reign.

Edited by Sroban Ghosh
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