Drake's Ice Sculpture Stunt Causes Fan Frenzy in Toronto
Drake’s ice sculpture stunt creates chaos
Hindustan Times
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Rapper Drake's promotional ice sculpture, a 25-foot installation in downtown Toronto, led to chaos as fans used pickaxes and flamethrowers to uncover a hidden album release date. The situation escalated to a public safety hazard, prompting police intervention and the eventual dismantling of the sculpture.
- 01Drake unveiled a 25-foot ice sculpture in Toronto to promote his new album, 'Iceman'.
- 02Fans used extreme measures, including pickaxes and flamethrowers, to uncover a hidden release date.
- 03The situation became a public safety hazard, leading to police intervention.
- 04Toronto Fire Services were called to safely dismantle the ice sculpture.
- 05Mayor Olivia Chow emphasized the need for public safety amidst the excitement for Drake's album.
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Rapper Drake installed a 25-foot-tall ice sculpture in a downtown Toronto parking lot to promote his upcoming album, 'Iceman'. The sculpture, weighing approximately 200 tonnes, contained a hidden release date that fans were eager to uncover. Chaos ensued as fans flocked to the site, employing tools like pickaxes and even flamethrowers to chip away at the ice. This reckless behavior raised safety concerns, prompting the Toronto Police to cordon off the area and the Toronto Fire Services to intervene with high-pressure hoses to safely dismantle the sculpture. Mayor Olivia Chow acknowledged Drake's support for the city while stressing the importance of public safety during the excitement surrounding the album release.
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The chaotic scene posed safety risks to the public, prompting city officials to take action to ensure safety.
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