Drake Hosts Second Annual Nocta Manor Retreat in New Jersey
Drake threw his second yearly Nocta Manor retreat in New Jersey this past week. Rappers showed up. NBA players came. Other guests arrived for a getaway that displayed banners celebrating…
Drake threw his second yearly Nocta Manor retreat in New Jersey this past week. Rappers showed up. NBA players came. Other guests arrived for a getaway that displayed banners celebrating his Billboard chart records. The rapper shared photos Thursday, July 23, from the event. He posed with Sexyy Red, Kevin Durant, Central Cee, and Devin Booker, according to Billboard.
The retreat happened at a mansion and had a basketball court decorated with banners honoring the Toronto artist's chart achievements. Hanging above the rim were records for 400-plus entries on the Billboard Hot 100, 42 songs charting at once, 10 No. 1 debuts, 74 top 10 debuts, 90 top 10 hits, and 431 weeks in a row on the chart from 2009 to 2017.
"It's an honor to bring everyone together. I'm sure everyone here has plenty going on in their life, and to all our partners and fellow creators, designers, collaborators, incredible athletes, Nocta Manor is just a great chance to give everybody a break, a rest, to feel at ease," the rapper said in a speech to attendees, according to Billboard.
More banners spotlighted records from his recent albums Iceman, Maid of Honour and Habibti. Iceman became his 15th No. 1 album, breaking his tie with Jay-Z for the most No. 1 albums among rappers. The single "Janice STFU" earned him a record 14th No. 1 on the Canadian Hot 100.
The event had tennis courts, padel courts, a private chef, and DJ sets. Guests got exclusive merchandise, including a sleeping mask, slippers named after his song "Shabang," a silk green pajama set, and Nocta Manor-branded hoodies. The host wore a custom silk robe designed by Italian designer Domenico Formichetti.
The rapper's caption on Instagram said he spent the past 24 months "proving myself right" and is ready to have the summer of his life. The message appeared to reference his feud with Kendrick Lamar from summer 2024.
Iceman is spending its ninth week in the Billboard 200's Top 10, sitting at No. 6. The album also spent a fifth non-consecutive week at No. 1 in Canada.
Simon Gebrelul and Loe Shimmy attended the retreat. The group was also spotted at the FIFA World Cup Final last weekend in Nike's suite, according to Billboard. The first Nocta Manor took place in Windsor, England last year after three nights at Wireless Festival in London.
