Prominent American rapper Drake experienced a setback after betting $700,000 on mixed martial artist Sean Strickland, who ultimately lost his match. Drake had expressed his anticipation for a lucrative win on his social media platforms, influenced by the attractive odds of 1.97 available just a day prior to the fight. He attentively observed the event from the stands in Toronto.
In a dramatic turn during the fourth round, Strickland suffered a critical head injury, which paved the way for his adversary, Dricus du Plessis, to clinch victory. Strickland later revealed that the injury had adversely affected his vision.
This occurrence further cements Drake's reputation for unfortunate betting ventures. The 'Drake Curse,' as fans have jokingly dubbed this trend, refers to a recurring pattern in which athletes or teams supported by the rapper — especially those he bets on or gets pictured with before the event— usually lose. A famous example of this alleged curse once manifested itself when Drake bet on Conor McGregor, only to see him lose in a highly-publicized bout against Khabib Nurmagomedov.
