Don Toliver gave Toronto fans an unforgettable surprise on Aug. 30 when he brought out Drake during the Toronto stop of his Nitrous tour. The appearance sent Scotiabank Arena into a frenzy as the hometown superstar took the stage to perform songs from his No. 1 album, *Iceman*, live for the first time. Drake opened his set with “Shabang,” his Canadian top 10 hit, before seamlessly transitioning into “Burning Bridges.”
Drake continued his surprise performance with “Janice STFU,” prompting an explosive reaction from the Toronto crowd. Fans loudly sang along to the catchy chorus, creating one of the night’s biggest moments. The track debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 and remained at the top of the chart for three consecutive weeks, making it Drake’s longest-running chart-topping song of the decade.
Following the performance, Toliver took a moment to show his appreciation for Drake and the impact he has had on both his own career and hip-hop as a whole. He praised Drake for inspiring a generation of artists and thanked him for making the special appearance. Toliver expressed how much Drake’s influence has meant to him and emphasized that his contribution to the culture helped shape the music fans enjoy today.
Drake also shared his gratitude with the Toronto audience, explaining how meaningful it was to perform in his hometown. He thanked Toliver for inviting him onto the stage and said the appearance gave him an opportunity to perform songs from *Iceman* in front of a live crowd for the first time since the album’s release. Drake also acknowledged the city’s role in keeping hip-hop culture alive and celebrated Toliver for having an impressive year.
The surprise appearance ultimately became one of the standout moments of Toliver’s Nitrous tour stop in Toronto. From Drake’s first-ever live performances of his new album tracks to the emotional exchange between the two artists, the night highlighted their mutual respect and the influence they have on the culture. With “Janice STFU” continuing its strong run on the charts, Drake’s Toronto homecoming proved that the song still has plenty of momentum.
Don Toliver shared a video of Drake hitting the stage as a surprise guest during his sold-out "Octane World Tour" show in Toronto last night 🔥👀 pic.twitter.com/jps0cs7TJs
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Don Toliver brings out Drake in Toronto for his first time performing ICEMAN songs 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZB5ZSErqbc
— ALMIGHTEE. (@realalmightee) September 1, 2026