Mega star rapper Drake touches down in Melbourne, books out entire restaurant
Ahead of his four concerts at Rod Laver Arena, Canadian rapper Drake booked out an inner Melbourne’s hotspot for his entourage.
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Canadian rapper and mega star Drake has wasted no time getting out and about in Melbourne after landing on Wednesday.
Drake and his crew booked out the whole Bar Bambi city hotspot on Wednesday night.
Owner Nick Russian is believed to have received a late call about 8.30pm to open up the doors in an hour’s time for the star and his entourage to enjoy a private party.
Insiders said Drake was a “lovely guy” and mingled with guests until close at 3am.
It’s expected they’ll return to the venue next week.
Earlier Drake and his crew dined on the rooftop of Chris Lucas’ new city restaurant Maison Batard. His favourite dish was the famous rotisserie chicken with green olives.
It’s Drake’s first time back in Melbourne since 2017.
He is due to begin his Anita Max Win Tour on February 4 in Perth and will then play four shows at Rod Laver Arena on February 9, 10, 12 and 13.
“I reckon we’re home mate,’’ Drake captioned a post showing pictures of Nobu and a Crown Melbourne villa.
He also posted a video walking off a private jet.
Aussie tennis ace Nick Kyrgios commented: “My stomping ground”.
It’s Drake’s first time back here since his 2017 Boy Meets World Tour.
During that time he’s released four solo albums — Scorpion, Certified Lover Boy, Honestly, Nevermind and For All The Dogs — and the collab album Her Loss with 21 Savage.
A group of Melbourne influencers and socialites will attend the first show in a private suite to celebrate the launch of fashion brand Bianca and Bridgett into David Jones.
Bianca and Bridgett Roccisano will host the likes of Nadia Bartel, Rozalia Russian, Brooke Warne, Olivia Rogers, Elle Ray, Marie Uva, Ella May Ding and Annalise Dalins after a dinner at Flowerdrum.
Originally published as Mega star rapper Drake touches down in Melbourne, books out entire restaurant
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