In recent weeks, Drake (a man who lives in a giant stone mansion) and his opulent Toronto sprawl have been plagued by some most unbecoming occurrences The outburst is just one event in a series that has disrupted the calm of Park Lane Circle recently, and left serious questions about Tory’s own personal security.
A hail of bullets erupted outside Drake’s estate in the early hours of May 7th, shattering his refuge. The expansive property’s first line of defense, a security guard manning the gate, was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting. As the guard rushed to the hospital, the seriousness of his wounds underlined the ever-growing threat creeping into Drake’s sanctuary. The city’s sophisticated and deck hoed Bridle Path district was in turmoil over the assailant from the loose.
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Two days later, it happened the intrusion became a reality. Someone trying to break into the mansion was arrested by cops. This wasn’t a one-time thing. Several days later, someone who is no stranger to the property according to authorities was caught trying steal a bicycle. The repeated incursions laid bare security weaknesses, and had residents and staff “on edge with fear”.
These incidents appeared to be more than just coincidence. This happened in conjunction with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar dropping a series of diss tracks one that even showed off Drake’s address. This public dressing down, along with the growing real-life drama has had fans speculating that they are being pulled in on some sort of targeted campaign and increased exposure for Drake’s home.
With the threat ramped up, security around the mansion kicked into high gear. More likely, additional guards were employed or further restrictions on entry and egress to the information were established possibly by added sophisticated surveillance. This rigid setup is a far cry from another seemingly dreamy photo of Drake’s home that was leaked as the ultimate party pad and celebrity meet up!
But security is a more broader term and not just includes the physical threats. Drake has complained publicly about the helicopters that float above his house at all hours, a reminder of how far from private you are once fame starts hovering over your life. It also points to the tricky business of being a celebrity, walking that tight rope between keeping up appearances and creating your own fortress of solitude.
The recent happenings is a sobering wakeup call, the ugly truth about the fickleness of fame. As the victim of numerous thefts over recent years, Drake is armed with advanced security systems though these incidents cast a shadow on just how safe he really is. Of greater concern, how do these impact on those who work and live in such environments? The present tense of danger and a state of emergency come at life with nightly alarms, making home more like a fort while slowly ruining the mood.