Here come the brides!
Hours after theDrakesurprised fanswith the news he would be dropping his seventh studio albumHonestly, Nevermindat midnight Friday, he also released an elaborate music video related to the new record.
The video for “Falling Back”, the second song on the 14-track album, shows the 35-year-old rapper getting ready for his wedding day with palTristan Thompson, who appears to act as his best man.
The video begins with both men clad in tuxes, the 31-year-old NBA player giving Drake a pep talk before he walks down the aisle.
“You only get married once,” Thompson tells his friend as he straightens out his bowtie.
Tristan Thompson in Drake’s “Falling Back” music video.Drake/Youtube
The camera then pans to the glamorous ceremony, which includes a rabbi officiating the ritual between Drake and his 23 brides.
“Do you commit yourself to being a good wife, according to our values and traditions?” the rabbi asks, as the women, in sync, said “I do.”
Drake then continues to marry each woman as “Falling Back” begins to play, completing a secret handshake with each of his brides.
Drake in new music video.Drake/Youtube
“I think he’s really taking these ones seriously,” Drake’s momSandi Grahamleans over and tells a guest with a smile.
The video also includes the words “Free YSL,” likely referencing rappersGunnaandYoung Thug, who are currently being jailed overracketeering chargesallegedly connected to the YSL group.
The nine and a half minute video takes viewers through the epic celebration, including a wedding singer performing a slower rendition of Drake’s hit song “Best I Ever Had.”
Drake/Youtube
Online, the four-time Grammy Award winner celebrated the upcoming release of his music onInstagramThursday.
“7th studio album ‘HONESTLY, NEVERMIND’ out at midnight,” he wrote in the caption, sharing the chrome-inspired album art.
“It’s your time to shine Jimmy Brooks,“Lil Yachtycommented, referring to Drake’sDegrassicharacter.
LaLa Anthony,Jay PharoahandRich the Kidalso responded with fire emojis.
Rumors previously circulated among fans as recently as last week that Drake was dropping a mixtape entitledSummer 22, consisting of 15 tracks,XXLreported.
source: people.com
