Hip-hop superstar Drake recently unveiled a deeply personal connection to the city of Amsterdam, sharing with fans the significant role it played in his journey to fatherhood and the conception of his son, Adonis Graham.
During a captivating performance in the Dutch capital on July 30, the Toronto-bred artist revealed that Amsterdam holds a “very dear” place in his heart, as it was the specific location where he and ex Sophie Brussaux conceived their son more than seven years ago.
Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, Drake, whose real name is Aubrey Graham, candidly stated, “I was saying backstage, I was saying that this is the place. A very special place in my heart. Because this is where my son was conceived.” This heartfelt declaration underscores the profound emotional weight the city carries for him.
The 38-year-old artist emphasized the immense personal significance of performing in Amsterdam, articulating, “There would be no Adonis if there wasn’t an Amsterdam, so shoutout to y’all.” This poignant sentiment highlights the transformative impact of that period in his life and how it shaped his Parenting journey.
Adonis was born in October 2017, a time when Drake initially kept his paternity private from the Music Industry and the public. It wasn’t until June 2018 that the Celebrity News icon publicly acknowledged his son, famously rapping on his album Scorpion’s “Emotionless”: “I wasn’t hidin’ my kid from the world / I was hidin’ the world from my kid.”
Drake has since been open about the complexities of his co-parenting journey and his relationship with Sophie Brussaux, a retired adult film star. He admitted that their dynamic had its challenges, reflecting on his role as a single father learning to communicate effectively with Adonis Graham’s mother.
In a 2018 interview on HBO’s “The Shop,” Drake expressed his desire to honestly explain Adonis’s origin story to his son without fostering resentment towards his mother: “I do want to be able to explain to my son what happened. But I don’t have any desire for him to not love his mother. I don’t ever want the world to be angry at his mother.”
Since these initial revelations, Drake has become a notably present and public figure in Adonis Graham’s life, frequently sharing heartwarming moments. From throwing elaborate birthday parties to including Adonis at high-profile events like the 2021 Billboard Music Awards where he was honored as Artist of the Decade, their bond is evident.
These public displays of affection and dedication solidify Drake’s embrace of fatherhood, illustrating a profound shift in his personal narrative and Celebrity News presence, deeply intertwined with his memories of Amsterdam.
