Drake's Toronto Mansion Hit by Flooding During Severe Canadian Rainstorm, Leaving Thousands Without Power
Entertainment | July 17, 2024, 9:24 a.m.
Renowned rapper Drake shared a startling video on Instagram showing murky water flooding his Toronto mansion during heavy rains that hit parts of Canada, causing power outages for thousands. The clip revealed ankle-deep flooding in his luxurious home, jokingly captioned as "Espresso Martini." The severe storms brought nearly four inches of rain to Toronto, leading to road closures, power outages, and numerous calls for basement flooding. First responders were overwhelmed by over 1,700 calls for service and incidents during the intense rainfall. In New York, tornadoes touched down, causing one casualty and widespread power outages. Despite the devastation, Environment & Climate Change Canada predicts no significant rainfall. The mansion, known as "The Embassy," designed by Ferris Rafauli, encompasses lavish amenities like an NBA-sized basketball court and a recording studio, reflecting Drake's vision for a timeless and monumental structure.