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Drake Hosts Invite-Only 'Janice' Apology Parties Across Five Cities

He is turning the viral success of 'Janice STFU' into invitation-only, ID-verified apology gatherings that have prompted debate over whether they are sincere apologies or promotional stunts.

Overview

  • Drake posted on his Instagram Story on Thursday, June 25, saying invitations would go out to people named Janice in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto and Houston for events the following Sunday.
  • Toronto’s stop is confirmed for Sunday, June 28 at Cactus Club with a strict door policy requiring government ID that lists Janice as the legal first name.
  • Reports say the U.S. city events are being handled privately with direct RSVPs and an announced Houston contact email for late invites, but venue and Drake representatives have offered limited public comment.
  • Public reaction has been mixed with jokes about changing names, warnings from figures like O’Shea Jackson Jr., and ongoing speculation about whom the song’s lyric targets.
  • The parties follow the chart success of 'Janice STFU' and extend a pattern in Drake’s rollouts where viral moments are turned into live activations that can boost streaming and fan engagement.