The infamous ‘Drake Curse’ continues to haunt the rapper as he recently lost $450,000 after betting on Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. This loss adds to Drake’s long list of unsuccessful sports bets, fueling speculation about the curse’s validity.
Despite reports claiming that Drake has a dismal record of 17 wins to 189 losses in sports bets, it has been revealed that these statistics are fabricated. An individual named IcyVert admitted to creating the false stats, suggesting that Drake has not made as many public bets as claimed.
Drake’s latest defeat came at UFC 305 when Adesanya was unable to defeat Dricus du Plessis, costing the rapper a significant amount of money. If Adesanya had emerged victorious, Drake would have won $855,000. Du Plessis, who retained his UFC middleweight title, thanked Drake for betting against him, prompting fans to blame the rapper for jinxing Adesanya.
Drake’s streak of bad luck extends beyond the UFC, with losses in other major sporting events. In one instance, he lost $300,000 after backing Canada to beat Argentina in the Copa America semi-final. The winning team even taunted Drake with a diss song by Kendrick Lamar. Additionally, Drake lost $565,000 when he bet on Tyson Fury to defeat Oleksandr Usyk and retain his WBC belt.
The month of June was particularly harsh for Drake, as he lost $500,000 each when the Boston Celtics triumphed over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals and when the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. These losses have cemented Drake’s reputation as a high-profile bettor with a knack for choosing the losing side.
Similar to fellow bettor Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale, Drake has gained notoriety for his extravagant sports bets and subsequent losses. Despite his celebrity status, Drake’s streak of bad luck in sports betting has earned him the title of a ‘cursed’ gambler. With each loss, the legend of the ‘Drake Curse’ grows, leaving fans and skeptics alike to ponder the mysterious forces at play in the world of sports betting.