Canadian rapper Drake has won $1 million after Canada secured a 1-0 victory over South Africa in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash.
The Toronto-born artist wagered $770,000 (more than N1 billion) on Canada to advance, with the bet offering a potential payout of $1,001,000. Following Canada's win, Drake's prediction paid off, earning him an estimated profit of $231,000.
Before kickoff, Drake revealed that the bet was inspired by a direct message exchange with South African DJ Black Coffee.
"@realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM. I had to raise the STAKES," Drake wrote while sharing a screenshot of the wager on social media.
Drake is known for placing high-profile sports bets. Over the years, he has publicly wagered millions of dollars on major sporting events, including the NBA Finals, UFC title fights, boxing bouts and international football tournaments.
