Drake Received His "Air Drake" Private Jet For Free: Report

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All he reportedly needs to do is travel the world and show it off.

If these new reports are to be believed, Drake didn't flex and purchase his "Air Drake" private jet for himself. Earlier this month, Drake showed off his new luxury ride: a 767 jet that reportedly retails for about $200 million. Few people questioned how the hip hop mogul could afford the luxury airliner because it wouldn't be too far-fetched to believe that the rapper had those kinds of stacks in his bank account.

However, TMZ is stating that they've learned Drizzy didn't put down a dime for "Air Drake" at all. According to the publication, Cargojet, a Cana-based airline that made the plane, gifted the rapper with the private jet. It's their belief that the publicity surrounding "Air Drake" will create enough revenue that the plane will eventually pay for itself. This would be one helluva deal if it's true and one has to wonder how many other artists can capitalize off of such an arrangement.

TMZ goes on to say that all Drake has to do is travel around the world while showing off his personalized private jet, something that shouldn't be too difficult for a world-touring rapper. Following the Toronto Raptors' win against the Milwaukee Bucks, Drake immediately jetted to the Bahamas where Page Six reports he was seen kicking back with Michael Jordan, Charles Oakley, Ahmad Rashad, and Michael Rubin.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.