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Drake Plans Janice-Only 'Apology' Parties in Major North American Cities

He is turning the viral reaction to his hit into invitation-only gatherings that extend his album rollout and fan engagement.

Overview

  • Drake teased the events on his Instagram Story on Thursday, June 25, saying invitations would go out for Sunday and listing New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto and Houston.
  • Toronto’s gathering is publicly reported for Sunday, June 28, at Cactus Club from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., while Houston listings name Drake’s Hollywood and an RSVP email; several other city details are being shared privately or remain unconfirmed.
  • Entry to the parties is reported to be strictly limited to people whose government-issued ID shows their legal first name is Janice, with no nicknames or middle names accepted.
  • The announcement has prompted jokes about changing names and celebrity commentary warning attendees to be cautious, while outlets have sought comment from Drake’s team and some named venues.
  • The events follow the chart-topping track “Janice STFU” from Drake’s ICEMAN trilogy and reflect a pattern of publicity-driven rollouts that turn viral moments into in-person fan experiences.