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The Metro Metro 2023 Lineup Dropped — Jack Harlow, Lil Wayne & More To Take The Stage

Montreal's premier urban music festival Metro Metro is back for its second year running after a brief hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, and its headliners this year are not to be missed.

Top billing for day one is Lil Wayne, followed by Jack Harlow on day two and Lil Baby on the festival's third and final day of shows. The festival is taking place from May 19 to May 21, 2023, and will feature a host of other musical talents, including Coi Leray and Metro Boomin.

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Drake's New Music Video Shows Him Driving Around Montreal

On August 2, Drake dropped the music video for his song "Sticky," the seventh track off his album Honestly, Nevermind released on June 17. The video shows the Canadian singer mostly on the move, hopping in and out of planes, boats and automobiles between shows, dinners, clubs and a dip in a pool.

The first sequence shows clips of Drake's May appearance at Montreal's Metro Metro music festival, as well as a drive through what appears to be the Ville-Marie Tunnel and down a street with a view that resembles that from boulevard Robert-Bourassa south of rue Notre-Dame downtown.

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Drake Stopped By A Montreal Bridal Shower Over The Weekend (VIDEO)

We're on "Drake watch." After performing at the Metro Metro festival, Drake quietly made several stops in Montreal — including at a bridal shower at the local Ritz-Carlton on Sunday.

Friends of bride-to-be Catherine Hamel organized Drake's surprise visit through mutual acquaintances, Hamel's best friend, Sabrina Adams, told Narcity Québec.

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Festival Metro Metro Is Returning Next Year & They Already Dropped The Dates

When it comes to Montreal summer festivals, it's safe to say that Metro Metro mustn't be missed. The music fest took the 514 by storm this past weekend with Playboi Carti and Lil Baby headlining the event.

The festival even got a surprise appearance from fellow Canadian rapper, Drake, who also stopped by a Montreal bar following his set alongside Lil Baby.

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Drake Visited A Montreal Bar While He Was Here For Festival Metro Metro

Drake is known for being one of Canada's biggest artists, and rightfully so. While the Toronto-born star may live an international lifestyle, his love for Canada appears to have gone nowhere, especially following his most recent visit to Montreal bar Ziggy's Pub, located at 1470, rue Crescent.

The God's Plan rapper frequents the 6ix as often as he can, but Toronto isn't the only city Drake is showing love for.

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Here's Every Summer Festival In Montreal We Can Think Of So You Don't Have To

Summer is just around the corner in Montreal, and you know what that means? There's are loads of summer festivals to get your groove on.

The city explodes with excitement in the summertimes with countless events and festivals to keep your days and weekends packed. Whether you're looking to get your dance on, take in some stunning art, or learn about new cultures, then we've got you covered.

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The Metro Metro Lineup Dropped & Tons Of Your Fav Rappers Will Be In One Place

There are so many reasons to look forward to summer 2022 and the fact that Montreal music festivals are back in action is definitely one of them.

That includes the festival Metro Metro, an urban music festival taking place from May 20 to 22 this year. The festival was cancelled for the past two years, but now it's finally set to go on.

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Montreal Hip Hop Festival Metro Metro Finally Announced Its Dates

Quebec hip hop festival Metro Metro has finally announced its dates. After what will have been a three-year hiatus, Metro Metro will take over the Montreal Olympic Park Esplanade from May 20 to 22, 2022.

After the inaugural 2019 edition brought the likes of Cardi B, Snoop Dogg and Tyga to the city, a highly-anticipated 2020 version of the festival was supposed to take place in May.

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