After the show, Hill took to socials to express gratitude to both Drake and Burna Boy, who also played a major role during the festival’s second day. “It was lovely seeing the massive London crowd Day 1 of Wireless.

To close out Wireless Festival 2025, Drake called on Vybz Kartel, Burna Boy, Rema, Spice and more to showcase music's global impact.

Drake's Saturday performance served as a love letter to the U.K., which he considers to be the preeminent hip-hop country.

Carlton opened up about the performance after surprising Drake's U.K. fans during his three-day run at the Wireless Festival over the weekend.

"This is the first time in my life that I've done three different shows on three different days," Drake told the crowd during his performance. "You came to a very special night. It's night one. It's a celebration of all things R&B. All things melodies. All classics."

Following an R&B-centered performance during opening night on Friday (July 11), Drake shifted gears on night two of the Wireless Festival with a London-themed show that celebrated the U.K.’s rap scene, welcoming a lineup of British heavyweights, including Skepta, Central Cee and Dave.

Top5, real name Hassan Ali, was stabbed in the leg by a gang who surrounded his vehicle in North London following Drake's set at the Wireless Festival

On Friday (July 11), London’s Wireless Festival roared back to life for its 20th anniversary. The revered U.K. institution — previously home to luminaries like Jay-Z, Ye, Rihanna, Daft Punk and Bruno Mars — reopened its gates for one of its most beloved guests: Drake.

Revisit the life and career accomplishments of the acclaimed rapper in photos.

Beyonce having unreleased music stolen during her Cowboy Carter tour and Drake’s surprise guest and performance at the Wireless Festival.

Following an R&B-driven concert during Night 1 of Wireless Fest, Drake dialed up the intensity and calls on his London dogs for a fiery second night.