"Free Drake" Trends After False Rumors Claim Rapper Was Arrested In Sweden

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A bit of gossip has caused a firestorm after someone stated that Drizzy was arrested for marijuana possession.

These days, rumors spread like wildfire, and tonight (July 14), the internet is ablaze after gossip about Drake hit social media. When you're one of the most famous people in the world, it is inevitable that people will make up stories about your life. Drake is familiar with having his name entangled in false reports and tales crafted by his fans' imaginations, but this latest report seems to have set the internet on fire, even without proof.

On Instagram, someone sparked a rumor that Drake and members of his entourage were been arrested in Sweden after they were allegedly found with marijuana.

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Soon, that news traveled to Twitter, and although absolutely no one from Drake's camp has confirmed or denied the chatter, people began firing off posts and memes about the unsubstantiated incident.

Lest we forget, this is also the same country that kept A$AP Rocky incarcerated on assault charges back in 2019. This has caused Drake's fans to add a few Donald Trump memes because it was the former president that aided in Rocky's release. If it was true, it would have been interesting to see how all of this panned out with Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau.

Some believe that this rumor was started in reaction to the Brittney Griner case involving the WNBA star who has been jailed in Russia for months after being found with cannabis while traveling through an airport.

We will keep you updated with news from Drake should it arise, however, there are already reports claiming that his reps have shut this rumor down. Check out a few reactions to the rumor below. 












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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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