Drake is a loving, hands-on dad.
On Aug. 11, the rapper shared an Instagram photo of a tender moment with his and ex Sophie Brussaux's son Adonis Graham. Drake is seen sitting behind the 5-year-old and carefully taking out his braids as the boy sits on a chair holding a mini basketball.
Drizzy, who wore his own hair in braids in the pi, was mildly trolled by fellow rapper Lil Yachty, who commented, "It's no way your sitting here acting like your braiding his hair for the internet." Drake responded, "I was unbraiding it bitch," adding, "Your son said you ain't hit him in 6 months on his finsta he said he need some Jordans and a backpack for school."
Drake received many supportive comments as well. "Like father Like son," wrote fellow rapper Tyga, dad to King Cairo Stevenson, 10, while DJ Khaled, a father of two sons, commented with a crown emoji.
Drizzy also posted a mirror selfie and a video of his mom Sandi Graham thanking him for gifting her her new watch. "Do you like Bubby's watch?" Drake asks Adonis, who replies he does not because it is "too expensive."
In addition, the rapper shared a throwback viral photo of retired Philadelphia 76ers star Allen Iverson getting his hair braided while sitting on his team's bench during a game. (At an NBA Crossover panel discussion during the NBA All-Star 2023 weekend in Salt Lake City in February, the athlete revealed that it was actually his aunt styling his hair, not his mom, as believed by many for years.)
Drake had captioned his post with a quote from Allen, who he had referenced in his 2010 track "Thank Me Now" and 2015 song "6PM in New York"—"Just because you put a guy in a tuxedo doesn't make him a good guy." The basketball star had commented on then-league commissioner David Stern's intention to implement a dress code for players, Sports Illustrated reported in 2005.
See Drake's sweet new father-son photo as well as other adorable family moments with Adonis over the years:
Tender Loving Hair
Drake styled his son Adonis' hair in this August 2023 photo.
Sip Sip Horray
The pair adorably twinned while watching a Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Clippers game in December 2022.
Baby Baller
The father-and-son duo hit the court to play basketball.
Home Hangout
Drake and Adoni hung out at home in January 2022.
Let's Ride
In no time at all, Adonis will be riding without his training wheels!
Snack Break
Adonis showed off his love for the Los Angeles Lakers in a LeBron James jersey.
No. 1 Fan
Adonis say courtside at a Lakers game during the NBA playoffs.
Cutest Chaperone Ever
Drake was in good company when Adonis joined him at the 2021 Billboard, where the rapper was honored as Artist of the Decade.
Daddy's Little Helper
Adonis helped hold his dad's Artist of the Decade award during Drake's acceptance speech.
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
In April 2021, Adonis' mom Sophie Brussaux shared a photo of the little boy in his space-themed bedroom.
"Best Photobomb Ever"
Sophie, an adult film star who retired from the industry to become a painter, posted a snapshot of Adonis with one of her works of art.
"Was trying to take a high res pic of my latest painting," she wrote on Instagram. "Best photobomb ever."
Family Time
In December 2020, Drake helped get his son ready for the day as his mom Sandi Graham observed the precious father-son moment.
Sweet Snuggles
The "In My Feelings" artist gently rested his head against his son's shoulder in this November 2020 photo.
Birthday Bliss
Drake celebrated Adonis' third birthday in style. As he wrote on Instagram in October 2020, "Young Stunna."
First Day of School
Drake made sure to snap a pic of Adonis' first day of school in September 2020, writing, "The World Is Yours kid."
Father's Day
Alongside this candid snap of a sleepy Adonis, Drake wrote on Instagram June 2020, "Happy Fathers Day to all the real g'z handling business."
Adonis' Debut
Drake shared the first photos of Adonis' face in March 2020. "I love and miss my beautiful family and friends and I can't wait for the joyful day when we are all able to reunite," he wrote. "Until then please keep your lights on."