Drake Wore Elderly Prosthetics To Attend Friend's Court Hearing

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Would you recognize Drake in special effects makeup as an old man?

When you're in elite celebrity circles like Drake, you have to resort to extreme measures to move about the world. The OVO mogul is arguably one of the most recognizable entertainers globally, so traveling in and of itself is a feat. However, when attending private events or going places that require anonymity, Drake resorts to extreme measures to stay under the radar. That is, so he says.

Recently, Drizzy sat down with one of his besties, Lil Yachty, for an intimate interview. During the chat, the Her Loss star admitted that he wanted to support a friend who was having legal troubles. Drake decided to attend a court hearing, so he called on Hollywood experts to help him change his looks. It went beyond wardrobe; the Rap icon says he hired someone to put prosthetics on him to make him look like an elderly person.

Even With Prosthetics, People Still Recognize Drake

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 19: Drake performs during Wicked (Spelhouse Homecoming Concert) Featuring 21 Savage at Forbes Arena at Morehouse College on October 19, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Drake didn't share photos of his old man display, but he says people were quick to point him out. "Everyone is like, 'Is that Drake as an 80-year-old?'" says the rapper as he laughed through his story. "Yo, I had one of the best Hollywood makeup artists in the world, and they were still like, 'That's definitely Drake in there. It did not work."

Unfortunately, for those who are nosy, Drizzy didn't share the name of his friend. However, fans speculate that he may have been referring to Young Thug. With his name so actively involved in XXXTentacion's murder case, Drake could be steering clear of courthouses altogether. Meanwhile, there were several takeaways from Drake and Yachty's conversation. When this interview was first teased, Futuremood uploaded a brief clip of Drake teasing his retirement. Later, his comments received full context, and it seems Drake was more concerned with knowing when it was time to bow out.

Drake Explains His Pending "Graceful Exit"

"I feel like a lot of people that I’ve watched as the years have gone on, it’s a really addictive competitive space,” said Drake. “Oftentimes, you’re addicted to the competition itself. And so, sometimes, it’ll baffle you. Like, why are these people still making attempts at like, trying to be present in the space? And then, you’ll realize that they probably—their needs and desires and their soul was probably fed for so long off of being ‘a guy’ or ‘the guy,’ they can’t let it go.” Check out the chat above.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.