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Drake Turns 40, Duets with Backstreet Boys
25 Oct
Summary
- Drake celebrated his 40th birthday with childhood photos.
- He performed 'I Want It That Way' with the Backstreet Boys.
- The birthday event took place at New York City's Casa Cipriani.
Drake marked his 40th birthday with a dual celebration of his past and present. On the eve of his birthday on October 24th, he shared a nostalgic look at his childhood on Instagram, including a throwback photo of himself with a book.
Further elevating his birthday celebration, Drake surprised guests by performing "I Want It That Way" alongside the Backstreet Boys. The performance, which occurred on October 23rd, saw the rapper join the iconic group on vocals for the 1999 hit.
The birthday event was reportedly hosted at the members-only club Casa Cipriani in New York City. During the celebration, Drake expressed his deep connection to the song, calling it one of the greatest of all time and a moment where he first felt acknowledged and cool.
Members of the Backstreet Boys, including Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, AJ McClean, and Kevin Richardson, all participated in the surprise performance. Howie Dorough even incorporated a line from Drake's song "Hold On, We're Going Home."
