Drake reveals he has contracted COVID-19 for the second time

Drake reveals he has contracted COVID-19 for the second time… as the rapper announces concert cancellation following diagnosis: ‘I am truly devastated’

Drake has revealed he contracted COVID-19 for the second time.

The rapper, 35, announced he had to reschedule the highly anticipated Young Money Reunion show that was set to take place on Monday at his OVO Fest in Toronto, after he tested positive for the virus. 

He told fans he was ‘truly devastated’ in his lengthy statement, which he shared to his Instagram stories Monday morning.

Drake’s COVID-19 diagnosis marks the second time he has contracted the virus; he had COVID-19 for the first time in summer 2021.

The latest: Drake has revealed he contracted COVID-19 for the second time

Drake wrote: ‘I am truly devastated to say that I tested positive for Covid and the Young Money Reunion show scheduled for tonight is being rescheduled to the SOONEST date possible. I will keep the city posted and share the new date whenever we have it locked.’

Adding: ‘Until then I hope everyone everyone stays safe and healthy and I love you all I am so sorry for letting you down on our weekend together and the moment I test negative I will give you everything I got on stage (except the Covid),’ adding a sad face emoji.

The Young Money Reunion was set to take place at his OVO Fest, with him being joined on stage by Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj.

The highly anticipated Young Money Reunion would have marked the first time in seven years Drake, Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj performed together. 

News: The rapper, 35, announced he had to reschedule the highly anticipated Young Money Reunion show that was set to take place on Monday at his OVO Fest in Toronto, after he tested positive for the virus; seen September 4, 2019 in London at Top Boy premiere

Legends: The Young Money Reunion was set to take place at his OVO Fest, with him being joined on stage by Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj; seen September 6, 2012 at the MTV Video Music Awards in LA

Just days prior to his COVID-19 diagnosis announcement, Drake performed with Nelly Furtado at his OVO Fest in his hometown of Toronto.

Nelly sang her classic hits I’m Like a Bird and Promiscuous with Drake singing along.

Drake had COVID-19 for the first time last year.

The father of one revealed he had the virus in August 2021 on a fan account. 

The rapper and father of one divulged the information after the account shared snaps of him rocking a shaved heart into his head – with only a faint heart visible. 

Iconic: Just days prior to his COVID-19 diagnosis announcement, Drake performed with Nelly Furtado at his OVO Fest in his hometown of Toronto

 Last year: Drake had COVID-19 for the first time last year

 Yikes: The father of one revealed he had the virus in August 2021 on a fan account

Drake wrote in the comments: ‘I had Covid that s**t grew in weird I had to start again,’ adding a laughing emoji. 

‘It’s coming back don’t diss,’ referring to the faintness of the heart shaved into his very short hair.

The artist shared the image to his Instagram stories five days prior, which the fan account reposted to their page.

New look: The artist shared the image to his Instagram stories five days prior, which the fan account reposted to their page

Image in question: The image showcases his most recent haircut with the heart, a trend he has been sporting since November 2020

The image showcased his most recent haircut with the heart, a trend began sporting in November 2020 in anticipation of his album 2021 Certified Lover Boy.

Drake is dad to son Adonis, four, with former fling Sophie Brussaux, who is a former adult film star. 

Back in October 2017, Sophie gave birth to his son Adonis; Drake and Adonis share the same birthday – October 24. 

Drake finally confirmed rumors that he fathered a child with the former porn star in several songs on his 2018 album Scorpion. 

Cute son! Drake is dad to son Adonis, four, with former fling Sophie Brussaux, who is a former adult film star; pictured on May 23, 2021 at the Billboard Music Awards in LA

With their son: Back in October 2017, Sophie gave birth to his son Adonis; Drake and Adonis share the same birthday – October 24

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