During a recent concert in Amsterdam on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Drake revealed a deeply personal connection to the city. Addressing the crowd at the Ziggo Dome, the 38-year-old rapper shared that Amsterdam is where his son, Adonis Graham, was conceived.
"I was saying backstage, like, 'This is the place. A very special place in my heart, because this is where my son was conceived,'" Drake told the audience. He shares Adonis with French visual artist Sophie Brussaux.
The revelation was met with excitement from the crowd, with Drake adding, "It's a big show for me, you know? I hold Amsterdam very dear to my heart. There would be no Adonis if there wasn't an Amsterdam, so shout out to y'all". He hadn't performed in Amsterdam in over five years.
Drake's journey to fatherhood wasn't without its challenges. Adonis was born in October 2017. Initially, Drake expressed doubts about the paternity but later confirmed that he was Adonis's father in his song "Emotionless". He shared that he wasn't hiding Adonis from the world, but rather, he was hiding the world from his son.
Drake later described his relationship with Brussaux as complicated. On HBO's "The Shop," he spoke about learning to communicate with her as a single father. "I do want to be able to explain to my son what happened," Drake said. "But I don't have any desire for him to not love his mother. I don't ever want the world to be angry at his mother... We have found ourselves in a situation and we are both equally responsible, and now I'm just really excited to be a great father".
Today, Drake is a present and significant figure in Adonis's life. The two have a close bond, even collaborating on the track "Daylight" from the album "For All The Dogs". Drake has been seen attending NBA games with his son and throwing him elaborate themed parties.
During the Amsterdam concert, Drake also addressed his personal life, values, and behavior, possibly reflecting on his recent feud with Kendrick Lamar. He asserted that he "didn't get here by being a piece of s**t" or "being a snake," but by "being good to people".
The Amsterdam show occurred after Drake officially canceled his Australian tour dates. He had been scheduled to perform in Sydney, Brisbane, and Auckland.
Drake's announcement in Amsterdam highlights the strong bond he shares with his son and the special place that the city holds in his heart.
