Whether you love him or not, Drake can be attributed to putting Toronto on the map through his music and passion for the city. But, after a recent social media post, it appears that the global star might be dabbling in a new profession.
The Drake we know can rap and make music, and even act a little — but apparently he can also fly-fish.
The Drake Magazine, a quarterly fly-fishing American magazine publication curated for ‘fly fishing enthusiasts,’ posted a photo on their Instagram account on Wednesday of their fall issue, which features Canadian rapper Drake on the cover.
“For those who fish,” reads the front cover of the magazine in which Drake poses in an orange spotted jacket and beige cargo joggers — both from his brand NOCTA’s new fall collection, fans say — while he stands knee-deep in water with a fishing rod in hand.
The artist has yet to post the cover on his social media accounts or say anything about his apparent new-found love for fishing, but reaction online to the cover shoot is already polarized.
Fans and non-fans alike both took to social media to express their opinion on the magazine cover with a fishing-gear clad Drake.
Here’s what they’re saying:
“Drake said no to The Super Bowl and yes to a fishing magazine,” said a user on X, referring to allegations that Drake turned down an opportunity to perform at the 2025 Superbowl Halftime Show in which rapper Kendrick Lamar is set as the headliner.
Some thought it was rather amusing.
“Drake modeling for a fishing magazine and Kendrick in a Lego movie. This is possibly the funniest post-beef outcome for either of them,” the X user said, referring to the two rappers’ bitter feud that erupted in May.
“Fishing culture” vulture?
Some are claiming that Drake is being a “fishing culture vulture” but fans came to the Toronto rapper’s side to debunk the claims.
With files from Richie Assaly
