The rapper surprised guests with cash prizes and luxury gifts during the third edition of his invite-only Strong Women, Stronger Drinks event in Toronto. Canadian rapper Drake gave away more than $1 million (about R16 million) in cash, luxury cars and Birkin bags during the third edition of his annual Strong Women, Stronger Drinks event in Toronto this week. Drake posing with the Ladies who won $50k each 🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/QSzd4yR7oi — Yk (@ykykyk123123) August 5, 2026Luxury giftsGuests also received luxury prizes, including Birkin handbags and new vehicles. During a speech at the event, Drake said he was inspired by a women’s networking event he attended in the early 2000s. The annual event is now in its third year and has become one of Drake’s signature gatherings in Toronto, recognising women including entrepreneurs, creators and business owners.