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Drake‘s Performance:
Original Schedule: Drake was scheduled for two sets, at 18:25 and 20:55.
First Set Disappeared: The first scheduled set mysteriously vanished from the lineup.
Late Start: Drake’s actual performance began shortly after Burna Boy finished, which was later than expected.
Agitated Demeanor: Drake appeared agitated, a change from his previous nights.
Unreleased Collaboration: He opened with an unreleased track featuring central Cee, who appeared in the front row and mouthed the lyrics.
Apologetic Tone: Drake seemed apologetic and promised to play his biggest hits.
Medley of Hits: He performed remixed and updated versions of songs like “Controlla,” “Find Your Love,” and “One Dance” for 2025, though the new arrangements made them difficult for fans to sing along to.
Surprise Guest: Nigerian rapper Rema made a surprise appearance, performing “Calm Down” and “Fever.”
Brief Cameo: Vybz Kartel made a brief appearance after Rema.
Short Set: Drake only performed two more solo songs after Vybz Kartel’s cameo.
Crane Appearance: For the third night, he climbed onto a crane, waving to the crowd as Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” played.
Disappointingly Short: Fans realized the set was “disappointingly short.”
Timing and Curfew Issues:
Friday Night Curfew: Drake and Lauryn Hill were cut off due to a 22:30 curfew on Friday.
Saturday Timing: Drake managed timings better on Saturday.
Sunday Start Time: It’s unclear if it was Drake’s decision to start his Sunday set 45 minutes before the event was due to end.
Fan Discontent: Fans expressed dissatisfaction with the short set and many were unaware of the strict curfews.
Queuing Time: Some fans spent longer queuing than they saw Drake perform.Issues at Accessible Exit:
Distress Scenes: Scenes of distress were reported at the accessible exit.
Security Restrictions: Fans were told they had to wait in a restricted area for ten minutes or until security gave the okay to leave.
Hysteria and Attacks: This led to hysteria, with fans attacking barriers and pleading to leave due to being disabled.Overall:
The text describes a problematic Drake performance at Wireless Festival, marked by a missing scheduled set, a late and short actual performance, fan disappointment due to timing and curfews, and significant issues at the accessible exit.
