Just days ago he revealed he tested negative for coronavirus.
And Drake definitely seems to be living on cloud nine as he gave fans an inside look at something very personal to him: his sneaker closet.
The 33-year-old rapper took to his Instagram story to show off his incredible collection of Nikes including several pairs of Kobe Bryant signatures and rare Air Jordans.
Wow factor: Drake took to his Instagram story to show off his incredible collection of Nikes including several pairs of Kobe Bryant signatures and rare Air Jordans
Dapper: The 33-year-old Toronto native seen in June 2018 in LA
Perhaps his most rare pair was a pair of Dior x Air Jordan I which still have yet to be released.
The grey and black pair featuring the signature Dior monogram print on the Swoosh were originally set to come out this week but have since been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The shoes were slated to have a retail price of $2,000 as it has been rumored to have only 8,500 total pairs in production.
Insane: Perhaps his most rare pair was a pair of Dior x Air Jordan I which still have yet to be released which were slated to have a retail price of $2,000 as it has been rumored to have only 8,500 total pairs in production
Mamba forever: After NBA superstar Kobe Bryant passed away in a tragic helicopter crash back in January, his sneakers have been quite the hot commodity and the rapper happens to have dozens of his signature shoes in his closet
After NBA superstar Kobe Bryant passed away in a tragic helicopter crash back in January, his sneakers have been quite the hot commodity and the rapper happens to have dozens of his signature shoes in his closet.
Some of his best sneakers from the Los Angeles Lakers legend included Nike Kobe 4 Protro Undefeated Los Angeles Lakers which resell for about $400 and Nike Kobe 6 Grinch which have resold for up to $2,000 on sneaker reselling marketplace Stock X.
Drake even showed a pair of the Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Chinese New Year shoes on his feet on the hardwood of his home basketball court.
Perhaps Drake’s most coveted pair were yellow Jordan 5 Retro Tokyo T23, which were originally released with a limited run in 2011, and have resold for as $4,000.
Big get: Perhaps Drake’s most coveted pair were yellow Jordan 5 Retro Tokyo T23, which were originally released with a limited run in 2011, and have resold for as $4,000
Energy: He also flaunted a pair of Off-White x Jordan 5 retros designed by Louis Vuitton’s Virgil Abloh which have resold for as high as $1,500
1 of 1? Drake – who has an endorsement deal with Jordan Brand – also has a sample pair of Jordan 11 in white snakeskin which have not been released to the public
En vogue: He also has a nice Nike Dunk SB collection – including Pusheads and Supreme lows – which has become the go-to rare sneaker after their heyday in the 2000s
He also showed off two of his newer additions: Nike LD Waffle Sacai White Nylon and Nike Air Force 1 low Supreme
Checks over stripes: He also showed off his sky blue crocodile skin custom Nike iPhone case
Drake – who has an endorsement deal with Jordan Brand – also has a sample pair of Jordan 11 in white snakeskin which have not been released to the public.
He also flaunted a pair of Off-White x Jordan 5 retros designed by Louis Vuitton’s Virgil Abloh which have resold for as high as $1,500.
This came just days after he tested negative for COVID-19 following his interactions with NBA star Kevin Durant, who revealed he has the virus early last week.
The God’s Plan rapper updated fans while Instagram Live-ing with his dad Dennis Graham on Friday.
Drake is one of the many asymptomatic celebrities who have been able to acquire the tests, although the remain scare elsewhere.
Good news: This came just days after he tested negative for COVID-19 following his interactions with NBA star Kevin Durant, who revealed he has the virus early last week
The rapper was overjoyed as he relayed the news to his pops.
But while he was relieved to learn he wasn’t sick, he said the experience was not pleasant.
‘That test was uncomfortable though, ‘Drake said, ‘They put that Q-tip all the way inside your thoughts and s***.’
Update: The God’s Plan rapper updated fans while Instagram Live-ing with his dad Dennis Graham on Friday
The good news comes while the In My Feelings rapper has been self-isolating in his hometown of Toronto after interacting with Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant, who along with three of his teammates was diagnosed with coronavirus on Tuesday.
Drake is voluntarily sequestering himself after partying with the power forward at the celeb-beloved West Hollywood restaurant Nice Guy eight days ago, according to Page Six.
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced that he and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to shut down their border, suspending non-essential travel between the North American countries amid the ongoing pandemic.
Isolation: Drake is self-isolating in his hometown of Toronto after interacting with Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant, who along with four of his teammates was diagnosed with coronavirus on Tuesday. The pair are seen together March 11 in West Hollywood above
This means the A-lister could be hunkering down for quite some time.
Drake – full name Aubrey Drake Graham – seemed to be taking to isolation well, though.
He shared a now-expired Instagram Story of himself hanging out at his personal at-home basketball court and told fans: ‘My life for the next however long.’
Safe at home: Drake – full name Aubrey Drake Graham – seemed to be taking to isolation well, though. He shared a now-expired Instagram Story of himself hanging out at his personal at-home basketball court and told fans: ‘My life for the next however long’
Durant and Drake crossed paths while the NBA player’s team was in town to play the LA Lakers, though #7 has been sidelined this season due to a torn Achilles tendon.
The In My Feelings artist even shared social media from their night out together, posting a photo of the pair leaving the club.
He paired the photo with an almost prophetic caption which read: ‘life is a race and the grim reaper catches up…till then glasses up.’
Quarantine: Currently, universally adored actor Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson are in quarantine in Australia after the Forrest Gump star tested positive
On Tuesday it was revealed that Kevin along with three Nets teammates had contracted the novel virus.
In a statement from the team, they revealed: ‘Of the four, one player is exhibiting symptoms while three are asymptomatic.’
‘All four players are presently isolated and under the care of team physicians,’ they went on, without addressing which of the players was exhibiting symptoms.
Addressing his own diagnosis, Durant spoke to The Athletic, telling a reporter from the NBA-focused publication: ‘Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine. We’re going to get through this.’
Drake, Durant and his teammates are just some of the famous figures who are dealing with the fallout from the pandemic.
Currently, universally adored actor Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson are in quarantine in Australia after the Forrest Gump star tested positive.
British talent Idris Elba has also come down with coronavirus and is currently self-isolating.
Andy Cohen, reality star Colton Underwood, and actor Daniel Dae Kim have also revealed their condition.
Diagnosed: British talent Idris Elba has also come down with coronavirus and is currently self-isolating
The glut of stars being tested for the disease has prompted many to worry if the rich and influential are getting special treatment, as diagnostic tests still remain scarce.
After the Utah Jazz’s Rudy Gobert contracted COVID-19, NBA players and staff throughout the league have been able to get access to the test.
‘Most’ members of the LA Lakers have reportedly been screened. And in Oklahoma, the state reportedly went as far as using 60% of its testing capacity to screen 58 pro basketball players and staff who were in contact with Gobert, according to USA Today.
President Trump addressed the apparent inequity while addressing the nation on Monday.
Asked ‘Do the well-connected go to the front of the line? … Should that happen?’ by NBC reporter Peter Alexander, the President said: ‘No, I wouldn’t say so. But perhaps that’s been the story of life.
‘That does happen on occasion. And I’ve noticed where some people have been tested fairly quickly.’