# Drake Strong Women, Stronger Drinks gala

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drake-strong-women-stronger-drinks-gala
> Updated: 2026-08-07T02:05:43.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026, rapper Drake organized the third annual "Strong Women, Stronger Drinks" gathering at Toronto’s historic Casa Loma. The invite‑only event honored Canadian women in business, entrepreneurship and digital media. Drake distributed $50,000 cash prizes to ten attendees, amounting to $500,000, and presented additional cash checks of $100,000 to six other guests. Luxury prizes included brand‑new vehicles such as Mercedes‑G‑Class SUVs, BMWs and a 2026 Mercedes‑Maybach, as well as designer handbags. Clips of Drake handing out the gifts and his remarks went viral on X, Instagram and TikTok, generating widespread social‑media attention. The gala was produced by Reserved X Events with support from That Good, and drew on the legacy of a 2007 networking gathering that inspired Drake’s version.

The event is part of Drake’s broader OVO‑branded community initiatives in his hometown, which also feature the OVO Golf Classic and charity brunches.

## Claims

- Drake hosted the third annual Strong Women, Stronger Drinks dinner at Casa Loma in Toronto. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Drake gave $50,000 cash prizes to ten women, totaling $500,000. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The gala was inspired by a 2007 networking event called “What Women Want” created by Shannae Ingleton. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The event was produced by Shantel Clarke of Reserved X Events. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Drake handed out brand‑new luxury vehicles, including BMWs, to selected attendees. (single source)
- That Good, led by founder Catriona “Coco” Smart, supported the experience. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Drake Hosts Third 'Strong Women, Stronger Drinks' Gala in Toronto

Drake’s third annual Strong Women, Stronger Drinks gala at Toronto’s Casa Loma, inspired by Shannae Ingleton’s 2007 “What Women Want” event, gave ten women $50,000 each and handed out luxury cars, sparking a fl

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drake-hosts-third-strong-women-stronger-drinks-gala-in-toronto

### 2026-08-05: Drake Gives $500K in Cash and Luxury Cars to Women at Toronto Event in Casa Loma

Drake’s third annual Strong Women, Stronger Drinks event at Toronto’s Casa Loma gave $50K each to ten women, plus luxury cars and Birkin bags, with total giveaways topping $1 million.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drake-gives-over-1-million-in-cash-and-luxury-cars-at-toronto-womens-charity-event

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