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Woman Wins $10,000 at Toronto Drake Lookalike Contest

Drake surprised fans by contributing $10,000 to a hometown lookalike competition, which was won by a female contestant with a creative take on his style.

  • The Drake lookalike contest, organized by Casuals Cakery in Toronto, originally offered a prize of cigars and a bottle of Hennessy.
  • Drake personally added $10,000 to the prize pot after learning about the event through Instagram, messaging the organizers directly.
  • The winner, 21-year-old Makayla Chambers, stood out with pigtails, a drawn-on beard, and a fleece jacket, earning her the nickname 'Girl Drake.'
  • The event featured around 20 contestants showcasing various interpretations of Drake, including 'Durag Drake' and 'Ozempic Drake,' and drew a lively crowd.
  • Drake did not attend but shared clips of the event on his Instagram Stories, expressing his love for Toronto.
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