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Drake Appears in Iron Man Suit at Toronto’s CNE

The public, camera-backed stunt has prompted widespread speculation that he was filming new visuals tied to recent “Fear of Missing Out” teases and his broader promotional plan.

Overview

  • Footage and eyewitness accounts show Drake walking the Canadian National Exhibition dressed as Iron Man on Thursday night, August 27, greeting fans while being followed by production cameras.
  • Observers also recorded a second person in a silver, War Machine–style suit and multiple film crew members, which has led outlets to report the scene looked like a music-video shoot.
  • Fans and outlets have linked the appearance to specific music, including the Popcaan-featuring Maid of Honour track “Amazing Shape,” but Drake and his team have not confirmed the purpose of the filming.
  • Separately, Authentic Brands Group announced it has bought a majority stake in Drake’s OVO intellectual property, a deal Drake described as a partnership to grow the brand while he retains a significant stake.
  • The stunt fits a pattern in 2026 of high-visibility visual rollouts—after three surprise albums in May—and could extend those projects’ lifespans or signal a new round of promotional content for Drake and OVO.