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The rapper’s 40th birthday celebration in New York featured a boy-band classic, designer presents and a million-dollar game-show spectacle.
13d ago · The Music Loop Staff
Drake brought some boy-band nostalgia to his 40th birthday party. According to Billboard, the rapper sang “I Want It That Way” with Backstreet Boys during a New York bash that served as the finale to a week of celebrations.
The music was only one part of the extravagance: Billboard also reported designer gifts and a $1 million game show. Still, the sing-along gave the occasion its standout musical crossover—a rap superstar sharing a familiar pop anthem with the group that made it famous.
Why it matters
The birthday performance highlights the enduring crossover appeal of Backstreet Boys’ signature hit, with Drake stepping into their pop world for the occasion.
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