Hip Hop/ Rap
Drake Loses $1 Million Super Bowl Bet as Seahawks Win, ‘Drake Curse’ Strikes Again
Drake’s headline-making Super Bowl LX wager has ended in disappointment after the New England Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks. The global rap star placed a $1 million bet backing the Patriots, a move that quickly reignited online chatter around the long-running “Drake Curse” superstition.
Ahead of the championship game, Drake shared a screenshot of his wager on social media, confidently writing, “Bet against me if you dare.” The bet immediately drew attention, not only because of its eye-watering size, but also because of the rapper’s mixed track record with public sports predictions.
Patriots Fall Short Against Seahawks
Entering Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots were widely viewed as underdogs against a strong Seattle Seahawks lineup. Drake’s wager would have paid out nearly $3 million had New England pulled off an upset victory.
Instead, Seattle delivered a decisive performance, securing the championship and leaving Drake with no return on his high-profile gamble. Within minutes of the final whistle, social media lit up with reactions, memes, and jokes pointing to the so-called Drake Curse once again “claiming another victim.”
What Is the Drake Curse?
The Drake Curse is a viral sports superstition suggesting that teams or athletes publicly supported by Drake are more likely to lose. The theory has circulated online for years, fueled by a series of coincidental losses following the rapper’s visible endorsements or betting posts.
Past examples often cited by fans include Drake losing bets on NBA Finals matchups, NHL playoff games, and major football contests. While Drake has enjoyed betting wins as well, it is the high-profile losses—especially those shared publicly—that tend to dominate online conversation.
Following the Super Bowl result, fans were quick to revive the conspiracy. Comments like “Congrats to the Seahawks” flooded Drake’s post even before kickoff, suggesting many viewers had already written the script.
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Drake Has Addressed the Curse Before
Despite the jokes, Drake has previously dismissed the superstition. In a past interview, he described the Drake Curse as “funny,” pointing out that not every bet or endorsement ends in defeat. He has also openly admitted that sports betting is “not my gift,” acknowledging that his confidence does not always translate into winning predictions.
Still, the scale of the Super Bowl LX loss ensured the story would travel far beyond sports circles, merging celebrity culture, betting culture, and internet folklore into one viral moment.
Celebrity Betting Under the Spotlight
Drake’s Super Bowl wager also highlights the growing visibility of celebrity involvement in sports betting. With major events drawing global audiences, public bets from famous figures often become part of the spectacle itself, shaping online narratives before and after the game.
For now, the Seahawks celebrate a Super Bowl victory, while Drake adds another chapter to his betting history—and the Drake Curse legend lives on.
