Drake's 20v1 Contestants Were Paid A Hefty Sum For Their Participation

BY Alexander Cole
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Drake's recent 20v1 was one of the most viral events of the entire year, and now, Kyle Forgeard is taking fans behind the curtain.

Drake went viral just a few weeks ago thanks to his 20v1 dating show. Overall, his participation in the show led to some controversy. Some felt as though the artist was making a fool of himself. Meanwhile, his fans felt as though it was harmless fun that showed off his personality.

It appears as though much of the frustration with Drake stems from the fact that he barked for a goth girl on command. In fact, Pinkchyu went on to win the dating show, which led to a new house for her mothers.

Lena The Plug and Lily Phillips were two other big names from the event. These three women went viral, and Drake was spotted with them after the show as he hosted a party. According to Kyle Forgeard of the NELK Boys, Drizzy orchestrated the after-party as he wanted to show the women a good time.

Forgeard was the host of the 20v1, and on the latest Full Send Podcast, he divulged some interesting information about the show. As it turns out, every participant in the 20v1 received $10,000 cash.

Kyle Forgeard Talks Drake 20v1

Forgeard also explained how he selected the women for the show. He tried to get a mix of regular people as well as women who had built a following online. Moreover, he picked Pinkchyu because Drake previously told Bobbi Althoff that he has a thing for goth girls.

As for the response to the show, it was more than Forgeard could have ever dreamed of. While speaking to his co-hosts, he said, "It might've set the record for the most clipped views on a stream."

Drake was the talk of social media for an entire week in the aftermath of the show, so Forgeard probably isn't far off. It just goes to show that when the biggest rapper in the world is involved, haters and fans will have a lot to say.

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!