Canadian rapper Drake mentioned Bitcoin in his latest song “Dust,” putting himself back on crypto’s radar by using crypto as a badge of wealth, risk and survival.
On the track, Drake raps: “A BTC crypto big-timer / I’m a corporate-America hit survivor.” The line ties Bitcoin wealth to survival in the business world, presenting him as a high-stakes player who has made it through the corporate grind around him.
Crypto was always part of God’s plan
Drake’s latest Bitcoin reference follows years of public crypto moves. In 2022, crypto betting platform Stake.com announced a partnership with the rapper built around livestreamed sessions and fan giveaways, making him one of the most visible celebrity faces attached to the crypto casino sector.
That same year, Drake also appeared in MoonPay’s celebrity investor circle after the crypto payments company announced an $87 million funding round backed by more than 60 figures from entertainment, sports and music.
His Stake connection later moved into public sports betting, with Drake placing a $750,000 Bitcoin-linked wager on Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win the 2025 IPL final and reportedly walking away with about $1.3 million after RCB’s victory.
Drake has also repeatedly used Bitcoin for high-profile sports wagers over the years, turning crypto-backed bets into part of his online persona as the artist continued to post large betting slips tied to major sporting events.
Crypto fame brought losses and legal heat
The same crypto profile has also drawn legal heat and public controversy. In 2024, he reportedly lost more than $1 million in Bitcoin after two major sports wagers went wrong, including $500,000 on the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals and another $500,000 on the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals.
These losses fed the long-running “Drake curse” meme while also showing how closely his public image had become tied to crypto-backed sports bets.
In December 2024, Drake’s X account was reportedly hacked to promote a fake Solana-based token called “Anita,” briefly dragging his name into another crypto controversy tied to fraudulent meme coin activity.
The scrutiny expanded further in 2026, when Drake and streamer Adin Ross were named in a Virginia class-action lawsuit alleging Stake-linked funds were tied to a scheme involving artificial music streaming activity. The claims remain allegations, and no court has found Drake liable.
For now, “Dust” shows that crypto remains part of Drake’s world, sitting somewhere between investment trends, lifestyle and lyrical flexes.
