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Drake's $1 Million Bet Fuels 'Curse' Jokes After Super Bowl Loss

2/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rapper Drake lost a $1 million bet on the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks, who won 29-13.
The loss rekindled discussions about the Drake curse.
Drake posted the bet on Instagram, saying "Bet against me if you dare," and would have won nearly $3 million had the Patriots prevailed.
Fans joked about the curse on social media.

History

Historical Context

The "Drake Curse" emerged in 2016 when rapper Drake's support for the Toronto Raptors coincided with their playoff failures, notably a 4-0 sweep by the Cleveland Cavaliers. This narrative resurfaced after Drake's $1 million bet on the New England Patriots, who lost 29-13 to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. The phenomenon illustrates the complex interplay between celebrity influence and sports outcomes.

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Story summary

Rapper Drake lost a $1 million bet on the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks, who won 29-13.
The loss rekindled discussions about the Drake curse.
Drake posted the bet on Instagram, saying "Bet against me if you dare," and would have won nearly $3 million had the Patriots prevailed.
Fans joked about the curse on social media.

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