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Toronto Fire Melts Drake's Giant Ice Stunt
Toronto fire crews were called to melt a giant ice installation created by rapper Drake as part of a publicity stunt, which authorities deemed "life-threatening" and caused significant disruption.
22 Apr, 20:58 — 23 Apr, 00:31
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BBCHigh7d ago
Fire crews thaw rapper Drake’s giant ice installation in Toronto
Officials say the frozen blocks are being melted due to "dangerous and unsafe activities" after they were set up to promote the singer's album.
Read full article →NYTMostly Factual8d ago
Drake’s Publicity Stunt Brings Ice, Blowtorches and Headaches to Toronto
Fire crews melted a 25-foot-tall ice structure erected to promote the rapper’s forthcoming album, “Iceman,” less than a week after an explosion for a Drake music video shook part of the city.
By Vjosa Isai
Read full article →billboardMostly Factual7d ago
The Game Says Rap World Is Missing Drake: ‘This Sh– Is Sad Without Drake in the Club’
Last week, the LA rapper claimed that the genre was 'down 50%' in the Toronto rapper's supposed absence.
By Angel Diaz
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First report: NYT · 22 Apr, 20:58|Full coverage: 5 · 8h|Window: 8h
