Inside Drake’s over-the-top 40th birthday bash featuring $1M cash prize, Chanel bags and Backstreet Boys

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Rubio, A. (2026, October 24). Inside Drake’s over-the-top 40th birthday bash featuring $1M cash prize, Chanel bags and Backstreet Boys. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/24/celebrity-news/drake-celebrates-40th-birthday-with-1m-cash-prize-and-backstreet-boys/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-24 · by Amanda Rubio

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Drake celebrated his 40th birthday by hosting an extravagant party at New York City’s Casa Cipriani, where he invited over 400 guests and featured a surprise performance by the Backstreet Boys. The event included luxury giveaways such as Chanel bags and a $1 million cash prize for lucky attendees. Drake was seen arriving in a tuxedo with a shimmering jacket, continuing his trend of opulent celebrations that also include an expensive Rolex Daytona watch and a lavish private jet worth up to $185 million.
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On October 24, Drake, whose real name is Aubrey Graham, celebrated his 40th birthday in grand style at the Casa Cipriani hotel in New York City. The party, attended by more than 400 guests, featured luxurious giveaways like Chanel bags and a $1 million cash prize for lucky attendees. To add to the festivities, the Backstreet Boys performed a nostalgic set during the event. Drake, known for his extravagant lifestyle, also wore a tuxedo with a shimmering jacket as he arrived at the party. Earlier this year in August, Drake had shown off a custom diamond-encrusted Rolex Daytona on Instagram to celebrate his record-breaking achievements of 2026.

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Casa Cipriani Chanel Instagram TMZ the Backstreet Boys

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Drake PERSON · 5× Chanel ORG · 2× Instagram ORG · 2× TMZ ORG · 2× AJ McLean PERSON · 1× Casa Cipriani ORG · 1× Howie Dorough PERSON · 1× New York City GPE · 1× Nick Carter PERSON · 1× the Backstreet Boys ORG · 1×

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In August, the “God’s Plan” singer showed off his one-of-a-kind, diamond-encrusted Rolex Daytona on Instagram, calling the iced-out timepiece “the most important thing I have ever had the pleasure of owning.” The custom design was created to celebrate the “the record breaking milestones of 2026,” Drake wrote in the caption, seemingly referencing his trio of album releases this year, including “Iceman.”
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Drake reportedly went all out for his milestone birthday, treating guests to Chanel bags, a $1 million cash prize and a surprise performance by none other than the Backstreet Boys. uncertain
Drake → go → Boys
The rapper hosted the blowout bash at the exclusive Casa Cipriani hotel in New York City on Friday, inviting more than 400 friends and family members, according to TMZ. uncertain
rapper → host → TMZ
The outlet also reported that the iconic ’90s boy band — made up of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson — kept the party going with a nostalgic performance. asserted
band → report → performance
The “One Dance” hitmaker is said to have “spared no expense,” treating partygoers to lavish giveaways, including designer handbags from luxury brands like Chanel and Hermés. He also reportedly turned the shindig into a game show, giving lucky guests the chance to win cash prizes ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to as much as $1 million, per TMZ. uncertain
He → say → TMZ
He was dressed for the occasion, photographed arriving at the party in a tuxedo with a shimmering jacket. asserted
He → dress → jacket
Drake, born Aubrey Graham, is no stranger to the luxury lifestyle. asserted
Drake → bear → lifestyle
In August, the “God’s Plan” singer showed off his one-of-a-kind, diamond-encrusted Rolex Daytona on Instagram, calling the iced-out timepiece “the most important thing I have ever had the pleasure of owning.” The custom design was created to celebrate the “the record breaking milestones of 2026,” Drake wrote in the caption, seemingly referencing his trio of album releases this year, including “Iceman.” asserted
Drake → show → Iceman
He even had the words “Freeze the World,” a lyric from his song “Make Them Know” off “Iceman,” engraved on the back of the watch in blue lettering — with the bespoke Rolex estimated to be worth as much as $5 million. asserted
Rolex → have → lettering
“Please do not get your local jeweler to recreate,” Drake urged his followers, adding, “This is a standalone and a part of history.” asserted
This → get → history
Last year, the OVO founder gave fans a glimpse inside his $185 million private jet after it received a series of upgrades. asserted
it → give → upgrades
He showcased his Boeing 767 on Instagram in July 2025, revealing a bedroom complete with a king-size bed, a flatscreen TV and mirrored walls. asserted
He → showcase → bed
Drake also flaunted the main lounge, which featured faux-fur seats adorned with custom pillows and a gambling table, alongside a movie screening area and three additional bedrooms for guests looking to “duck off.” asserted
which → flaunt → guests
Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → ?
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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