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Drake's Toronto home 'The Embassy' hit by floods

Canadian rapper Drake has posted a video which appears to show part of his Toronto home submerged in flood waters.

The city has been hit by record rainfall from three huge storms that have cut power and stranded motorists.

Drake joked on Instagram that the rushing waters "better be espresso martini" as he shared a video of the home he refers to as The Embassy.

16 July 2024

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