Drake marks 40 with red leather pants

Drake turned 40 on Saturday and celebrated by wearing red leather pants. The outfit, which included a custom Chrome Hearts faux-fur leopard print jacket and burgundy cowboy boots, signaled a shift toward maximalist fashion for the Canadian rapper.

The ensemble featured a flowy white dress shirt and a custom Anomaly Relic necklace containing a portrait of Drake's parents. Juliet Charlotte, his stylist, confirmed she created the full set of birthday outfits and gifted the necklace. The look followed a viral brown poncho outfit that quickly generated Halloween costume trends online.

Drake reportedly booked the Backstreet Boys for a private performance at Cipriani in New York. During the party, he gave away one million dollars to his guests. The event served as a public display of wealth and artistic reinvention following a tumultuous decade.

The 40th birthday celebration aligns with a pattern of lavish milestones in pop culture. Grace Kelly hosted a lavish Scorpio party, Beyoncé launched an interactive website, and Kim Kardashian hosted a private island affair during the first year of the pandemic. Drake's approach distinguishes itself through its embrace of kitsch and absurd pairings.

Over the past year, Drake released a three-part album and balanced periods of seclusion with high-profile stunts. His style has moved away from his previous preference for big coats and cozy knits toward playful and sometimes bizarre combinations.

The rapper has signaled plans to tour next year following his 2026 album release. The upcoming tour will provide a platform for a full rebrand, reinforcing his unapologetic approach to public image and fashion choices.