Drake cuts surprise set short at Camp Flog Gnaw.
There’s a reasonable amount of disappointment that one can feel when an (unconfirmed) artist doesn’t make it out as an anticipated special guest.
We’d like to think that Drake is a pretty ample substitute in such an event, but the crowd gathered at Camp Flog Gnaw wasn’t as appreciative when Drizzy hopped out as a surprise guest after all anticipation pointed toward a public appearance from Frank Ocean. The response was so overwhelming that Drake was forced to cut his set short, as a sea of “Boo” and “No” overtook the grounds at Dodger Stadium.
“I’m here for you tonight. If you want to keep going, I will keep going,” Drake said at one point before conceding to exit. “It’s been love. I love y’all. I go by the name of Drake. thank you for having me.”
Prior to appearing on stage, Drake was preceded by appearances from A$AP Rocky and Lil Uzi Vert. They performed for a short time before Drake arrived as the evening’s surprise headliner. It’s worth noting that Frank Ocean was, again, never confirmed for that closing slot.
Drizzy has reportedly since responded to the incident directly to DJ Akademiks. According to a tweet from the hip-hop commentator, Drake reportedly reached out to Ak personally to speak on the drama at Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s apparently not too bothered about getting showered in boos, taking the moment in stride and telling Ak that it served as a “moment of humility.” He also reportedly said that it just “wasn’t his night” and that he “wasn’t who they wanted to see.” That much was clear.
Do you feel bad for Drake? It can’t be nice to earn such a negative reception that you’re literally forced to leave the stage. Take a peek at the video and some of the reactions below:
Drake is taking it in stride tho… he told me personally regarding the camp flog gnaw performance it’s a “moment of humility which is always welcomed”. He also added “was just not my night. Wasn’t who they wanted to see”.
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) November 11, 2019
Camp Flog Gnaw boo’d Drake off the stage 🤯🤯🤯😳 pic.twitter.com/zPxdNKCTUw
— VERSACEBOYENT (@versaceboyent2) November 11, 2019
Drake: MAKE SOME FUCKIN NOISE!!!
Camp Flog Gnaw crowd: pic.twitter.com/uQRNEcLxdg
— Nick (aka GeebieWeebies) (@poolboy4RENT) November 11, 2019
the crowd at camp flog gnaw waiting for frank ocean to come out after booing drake off the stage pic.twitter.com/Y3K1kaC0TM
— a gecko (@itus666) November 11, 2019
Drake about to rap about y’all booeing him on stage at camp flog gnaw on his next album
— 🍒💣 (@smuckersbytyler) November 11, 2019
camp flog gnaw crowd after expecting frank for no reason, booing off drake, cutting set short pic.twitter.com/YeJBuevfJ1
— colin (@_colinstapleton) November 11, 2019
Tyler, The Creator never said it was “Frank Ocean” or gave clues about it. That’s y’all fault for being mad and assuming shit. It should be whatever that A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert and Drake were the mystery guest for Camp Flog Gnaw.
— . (@JustJordan_925) November 11, 2019