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Drake Caps Record-Breaking Three-Night Wireless Festival With Short Finale and Fan Salute

His pared-down finale highlighted a weekend of themed setlists, surprise guest appearances, lyrical barbs, production spectacles in London

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Overview

  • Drake became the first artist to headline Wireless Festival for three consecutive nights, marking his return to UK stages after a six-year absence
  • He wrapped his run on July 13 with a shorter closing set in Finsbury Park, pausing between songs to thank fans for their support
  • Across the weekend he delivered distinct themes—a Friday R&B showcase, a Saturday celebration of UK rap and a concise Sunday finale
  • Surprise appearances included Lauryn Hill’s seamless “Ex-Factor” into “Nice For What” mashup alongside collaborative sets with PARTYNEXTDOOR and Mario
  • Memorable moments ranged from responding to a “f—k Kendrick” chant with a toast to a subtle LeBron James lyric tweak and a crane-borne Whitney Houston tribute