Overview
- Drake appeared by pre-recorded video during the 2026 Juno Awards to induct Nelly Furtado into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
- He praised Furtado’s impact on his career and briefly sang her hit I’m Like a Bird before congratulating her on the honor.
- He addressed the Junos directly and referenced the 2011 year he says Take Care was snubbed while Shad collected multiple awards.
- He closed the segment by teasing his next album, saying Iceman is coming soon, in a clear signal of new music on the way.
- Local reporting noted he has not submitted his work to the Junos since 2011, and reactions online ranged from applause for the tribute to criticism of the callout.