Drake Confirms He’s Touring Australia in 2025

Drake is making his long-awaited return to Australia, marking eight years since his last visit. The Canadian rap superstar casually announced the tour during a livestream with gaming streamer xQc on November 24.

Kicking off on February 9, 2025, the Anita Max Wynn Tour will run through early March, with stops in major Australian cities such as Melbourne, Sydney, and the Gold Coast. While dates and venues remain unconfirmed, Drake hinted that he won’t be venturing far beyond these key cities.

“February 9th for anybody that’s watching from Australia, I’m coming back to Australia for the first time in eight years,” Drake said during the stream. “Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast… February 9 ’til like… March something.”

A Long-Awaited Return

The announcement is exciting news for Drake’s Australian fans, who last saw him live during his Boy Meets World Tour in 2017. The tour’s unique name is a playful nod to a viral moment from Drake’s December 2023 Kick livestream, where he introduced an alter ego named Anita Max Wynn.

This character, inspired by the gambling phrase “I need a max win”—a popular reference among online streamers like Adin Ross—quickly became a meme sensation. The name now serves as a full-circle tribute to the viral moment, underlining Drake’s connection to internet culture.

Musical Rivalry with Kendrick Lamar

The timing of Drake’s Australian tour launch is noteworthy as it coincides with Kendrick Lamar’s much-anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance on February 9. The two artists have had a well-publicized feud throughout the year, exchanging shots on tracks like Lamar’s “Not Like Us” and Drake’s “Push Ups.”

Lamar recently surprised fans with his latest album, GNX, fueling ongoing speculation about their rivalry and how it may shape their careers moving forward.

Collaborative Album with PARTYNEXTDOOR Nears Completion

During the livestream, Drake also teased progress on his upcoming collaborative album with PARTYNEXTDOOR, revealing that the project is “75 percent done.”

“Me and Party’s album is 75 percent done… This album is good; it’s the sound that people know and love us for,” Drake shared.

The duo announced the joint project in August during a live performance in Toronto. PARTYNEXTDOOR, who recently wrapped up the European leg of his Sorry I’m Outside Tour, confirmed the album’s imminent completion, telling fans on Instagram Live:

“I have one more show on this tour. Then the album is getting finished.”

Fans Await More Details

With Drake’s return to Australia just months away, fans eagerly await further announcements, including ticket sales and official venues. Between the viral appeal of the Anita Max Wynn Tour, his ongoing rivalry with Kendrick Lamar, and the promise of new music, Drake’s 2025 is shaping up to be monumental.