Drake Celebrates Amsterdam as Special Place for Son Adonis
Drake revealed during his July 30 show in Amsterdam that he and ex Sophie Brussaux conceived their son Adonis in the Netherlands capital.
Quinn Parker here and my coffee cup is empty but my tongue is loose as I spill this hot tea about why this moment has all of us buzzing. Picture the stage lights in a sold-out arena, the crowd chanting, and right in the middle of it all Drake, in his signature laid-back style, pointing out that “there would be no Adonis if there wasn’t an Amsterdam.”
The Toronto superstar, born Aubrey Graham, has always been candid about his journey into fatherhood, but dedicating an entire shout-out mid-concert to the city where his son was conceived? Now that is next-level personal. According to a clip circulating online, Drake paused his set to tell fans that Amsterdam is “a very special place” in his heart because it marks the very beginning of his life as a dad to seven-year-old Adonis.
This revelation adds fresh context to a story that first broke when Sophie Brussaux welcomed baby Adonis in October 2017. At first the Degrassi alum kept quiet about paternity, prompting speculation across entertainment outlets. It was not until June 2018, on the track Emotionless from his Scorpion album, that Drake laid it all out: “I wasn’t hidin’ my kid from the world / I was hidin’ the world from my kid.” From that moment on, the rapper embraced his role as a single father determined to give Adonis both love and stability.
Fans saw early evidence of that commitment when Drake celebrated major milestones with over-the-top flair. For the little guy’s birthday last year, the rapper threw a Spongebob Squarepants-themed extravaganza complete with custom cake toppers and a guest list full of close friends. On Instagram, he gushed “Baby goat, you are different,” proving that even global megastar status can share space with bedtime stories and basketball games in the family room.
Drake has repeatedly stressed his co-parenting ethos. On HBO’s The Shop, he opened up about his relationship with Sophie, saying both parents share responsibility and he never wants Adonis to feel any negativity toward his mother. He has been spotted courtside at Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers games, sometimes twinning with his son in matching jerseys. Those photos, often posted by family members or Sophie herself, show a father who is carving out quality time amid a hectic tour schedule.
Looking ahead, fans are curious to see how Drake’s dual life as international superstar and devoted single dad will evolve. Will more cities earn a spot on his personal memory map? Will Adonis ever join him onstage? Whatever happens next, one thing is clear: Amsterdam will always hold a special place the family’s story.
Alright world, that was quite the ride and I swear I need a refill after all that.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, HBO’s The Shop
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