Drake has once again made headlines for his lavish gifting habits, presenting NELK Boys co-founder Kyle Forgeard with a high-end Richard Mille timepiece valued at approximately $500,000 during the content creator’s birthday celebration in Toronto over the weekend.
The surprise took place on July 11-12, as videos circulating on social media captured Forgeard’s genuine reaction. Before even opening the box, the NELK Boys star hugged Drake while expressing disbelief at the gesture. Upon unwrapping the Richard Mille RM 11-03 McLaren edition — notable for its orange accents inspired by the luxury automaker — Forgeard appeared stunned, pulling the “One Dance” rapper in for another embrace and excitedly trying on the watch in front of the crew.
The RM 11-03 McLaren is a limited-edition model, with only 500 pieces produced worldwide. Originally retailing for around $191,500 upon its 2018 release, the watch has significantly appreciated on the secondary market, now valued between $400,000 and $500,000.
This marks the second consecutive birthday on which Drake has gifted Forgeard a major luxury watch. Last year in London, during celebrations tied to Drake’s performance at Wireless Festival, the Canadian superstar presented him with an 18k yellow gold Rolex Yacht-Master featuring diamond settings, valued at approximately $200,000. Forgeard reacted enthusiastically at the time, sharing his excitement online.
The two have maintained a close friendship for years. In addition to shared parties and collaborations, Drake showed his support earlier in 2026 by donating $150,000 to Forgeard’s 100-mile charity run benefiting cancer research via the HunterSeven Foundation. Drake himself is a known collector of rare Richard Mille watches and has gifted similar pieces to other artists in his circle, such as Young Thug.
The moment underscores the extravagant yet personal nature of relationships in hip-hop and creator culture, where big gestures often blend with genuine camaraderie and philanthropic efforts. Videos of Forgeard’s shocked and appreciative response continue to circulate widely across platforms.
