Drake Announces OVO Fest Return Summer 2025 Toronto

Drake announced the return of his signature OVO Fest for summer 2025 during a surprise appearance at British rapper Central Cee's concert in Toronto, expressing admiration for Central Cee and indicating he would be part of the festival lineup. This will be Drake's first OVO Fest since 2022, a year marking his reunion with Young Money artists, and comes amid his ongoing legal dispute with Universal Music Group related to his feud with Kendrick Lamar. Fans are eager for new music from Drake, who has teased an upcoming album and performed his hit "Nokia" from his recent collaborative project with PartyNextDoor during the concert. While no specific details about the festival's dates or lineup have been revealed yet, OVO Fest traditionally occurs in August or October in Toronto. The announcement received mixed reactions online, with some fans expressing excitement and others skeptical due to Drake's recent controversies and the absence of more concrete information. Drake has also hinted at a new musical direction that might challenge his audience, suggesting a new chapter in his career.