‘I’m Keen, Mate’: Drake Teases a ‘Very, Very Special Show’ for Australian Tour

Drake has shared his love for Australia ahead of his long-awaited return to the country for the Anita Max Win Tour, which will mark his first visit Down Under in eight years.

During a recent Drizzmas Giveaway stream with Kick streamer Adin Ross, the rapper expressed his excitement for the tour while reflecting on his affection for the country. He then surprised fans with extravagant gifts, including two all-expenses-paid trips to see him live Down Under.

“It’s Australia—it’s a beautiful place. I hope everybody gets a chance to see it. It is stunning, the people are incredible. I remember one of my first experiences having a white wine at Bondi Beach, and I was just like, wow. It reminded me how big the world is,” Drake said.

“Australia is one of the most incredible places on planet Earth. I’m so excited to be forward after eight years. I have a very, very special show for you.”

Later in the stream, the rapper also gave fans a sneak peek of his Australian accent, saying, “I can’t wait to see all my Australias. I’m keen, mate, easy as. I can’t wait to touch down, mate.”

The Anita Max Win Tour begins at Perth’s RAC Arena on Feb. 4, 2025, and runs through major cities including Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane before wrapping up in Auckland on March 1. Originally announced with just seven dates, the tour expanded to 13 shows due to overwhelming demand.

The tour title stems from a viral December 2023 livestream in which Drake debuted the alter ego Anita Max Win, a playful nod to gambling slang. Since his last Australian visit in 2017, Drake has released major projects, including Scorpion (2018), Certified Lover Boy (2021), Her Loss (2022), and For All The Dogs (2023).

During his Drizzmas Giveaway, Drake also surprised fans with gifts ranging from a G Wagon and three family cars to $250,000 for a struggling fan in debt and a year’s rent for two others.

This article was first published by Billboard U.S.