Drake's Orange Slipper Reportedly Recovered After He Tossed It at Drone from Penthouse Balcony

An unusual encounter involving Drake has taken the internet by storm after the rapper was caught on camera hurling an orange slipper at a drone from his penthouse balcony at Sydney’s Crown Towers. The incident, which occurred on February 19, 2025, during his "Anita Max Win Tour," surfaced through a drone-shot video that has since garnered millions of views on platforms like X and Instagram. 

In the clip, Drake is seen relaxing with a glass of rosé and a laptop displaying the logo of Stake, a gambling platform he’s tied to, when the drone encroaches on his space. Visibly irritated, he snatches the vibrant slipper and flings it toward the device, though his aim falls short. The drone then climbs higher, capturing a stunning vista of Sydney’s skyline before departing.

The video’s rapid spread triggered a wave of analysis and amusement online. Fans and skeptics alike zeroed in on subtle details most notably, reflections in the balcony’s glass panels that seemed to reveal a drone operator nearby leading many to suspect the episode was staged. Theories abound that it could be a promotional stunt, possibly linked to Drake’s Stake endorsement, given the brand’s prominent placement.

Meanwhile, his off-target throw became an instant meme, with social media users poking fun at the Grammy winner’s athletic prowess while others debated the clip’s legitimacy. The blend of celebrity reaction and cinematic flair turned the moment into a digital spectacle.

The narrative took a bizarre turn on February 22, when a fan claimed to have recovered the orange slipper along Sydney’s waterfront. A video of the alleged find circulated widely, reigniting interest in the story. 

The following day, Sydney Water, the city’s water utility, leaned into the buzz with an Instagram post showcasing an orange slide found at Barangaroo Reserve. Their caption read, “Hey Drake, this yours? Hope you’re loving our city let’s keep it clean, eh?” They offered him a chance to retrieve it from their Parramatta office, throwing in a “Warragamba Slammer bottle” as a local keepsake. 

Posts on X amplified the discovery, with users marveling at the slipper’s supposed odyssey from luxury balcony to public shore.

Drake, who has remained silent on the matter, was in Sydney for a string of tour dates that have packed venues across Australia. The Crown Towers, a five-star hotel synonymous with opulence, served as his base, offering sweeping views that inadvertently framed this odd chapter.