Drake is extending his Iceman rollout in unique fashion, hosting invite-only “apology parties” this weekend exclusively for individuals whose legal first name is Janice.
The events are set for Sunday, June 28, 2026, in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto and Houston. The gatherings stem from the rapper’s track “Janice STFU,” a standout from his Iceman album that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — marking his 14th chart-topper.
The song’s title and tone drew mixed reactions online, with some women named Janice expressing displeasure at the lyrics. In typical Drake fashion, the 6 God turned the moment into a viral publicity stunt, using it as an opportunity to celebrate rather than deflect.
On June 25, Drake shared on Instagram Stories an image of a bin filled with physical envelopes, captioning it: “All my Janice’s in NY, LA, MIA, TO, HOU. Look out for my invitation for Sunday 👀.”
According to details circulating from Drake’s team and OVO, the parties are invite-only affairs with physical invitations sent to targeted Janices in the five cities. Entry requires a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, confirming the legal first name as Janice.
The Toronto event has the most specifics available so far:
- Venue: Cactus Club (Adelaide Street West)
- Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The other cities — New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Houston — are expected to host similar upscale, afternoon events, though full venue and timing details have not yet been widely released.
The parties are framed as lighthearted celebrations featuring Drake’s music, drinks and photo opportunities for the highly specific guest list. It remains unclear whether Drake will attend any of the events personally.
“Janice STFU” has maintained strong chart performance following its debut, contributing to Iceman’s ongoing success on the Billboard 200. The move aligns with Drake’s history of blending music releases with meme-friendly, culturally resonant moments that keep him at the center of conversation.
Social media has quickly embraced the concept, with users tagging friends and family named Janice and sharing jokes about the exclusivity of the guest list. The stunt further underscores Drake’s ability to transform potential online backlash into widespread buzz.
Updates on the events are likely to surface in the coming days as invitations reach recipients. For those named Janice in the participating cities, it could mark one of the most memorable — and exclusive — weekends of the year.
