Drake dropped a bombshell on a recent podcast with viral sensation Haliey Welch, aka Hawk Tuah Girl, claiming he was arrested in Sweden three years ago after throwing a private party that included a police officer’s girlfriend among the guests. The Canadian rapper, known for his chart-topping hits, said he spent 9 hours in jail, describing the ordeal as an unfair shake-down by authorities.
In the lively episode of Welch’s podcast Talk Tuah, Drake shared the wild story from his 2022 trip to Stockholm.
“Got arrested in Sweden. That’s okay. I forgive you,”
He quipped, addressing the country with a playful tone. He went on to explain the incident, saying,
“I spent a pretty long time in jail… nine hours,”
Though he briefly mentioned “three days” before correcting himself.
When asked if the experience was fun, Drake didn’t hold back:
“It wasn’t good because I got arrested for nothing. Apparently like, we did a private party and like one of the guys, like the officer’s, his girl came to the private party. And they just wanted to… they arrested me way too aggressive.”
The conversation took a humorous turn as Drake joked about the officer’s girlfriend, saying,
“I know his girl’s coming back out for sure. You’re inviting her if I can find her.”
He doubled down with a cheeky remark,
“If she’s gonna come, she’s gonna come,”
prompting laughter and a quick rebuke from Welch, who said,
“That’s horrible. Don’t say that again.”
The playful exchange, filled with suggestive banter, showed Drake’s knack for turning a tough moment into a lighthearted anecdote, though he stood firm that the arrest was unjust.
The Sweden incident ties back to July 2022, when rumors swirled on X with the hashtag #FreeDrake trending over speculation of his arrest for marijuana-related charges at a Stockholm nightclub. Drake’s team initially denied the claims, stating he was safe at his hotel, but he later posted an Instagram photo of a Swedish police document titled “Information for Those Suspected of a Crime and Subsequently Detained,” hinting at a brief detention.
He also shared a video in January 2023 showing himself being escorted by police, captioned with cryptic lines like “the suspects are usual / the opps are delusional” on Instagram. His 2022 album Her Loss further referenced the episode, with lyrics in “Middle of the Ocean” about a “Swedish jail cell, smellin’ like some Carby Musk.”
While reports from 2022 suggested the detention was linked to suspected cannabis use, Drake’s claim on Talk Tuah about the officer’s girlfriend adds a new layer to the story, though no official records confirm this detail. The podcast chat didn’t delve into specifics beyond the party and the girlfriend angle, but Drake’s frustration was clear as he described the aggressive arrest as unwarranted.
