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Drake Embraces His Birthmark Thanks to Gracie Abrams

Even superstars like Drake have insecurities. With countless hits, sold-out tours, and a dedicated fanbase, you’d think the 6 God had nothing to worry about. But according to a recent…

Drake claps at the end of the game between the Sacramento Kings and the Toronto Raptors during the second half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on November 2, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.// Gracie Abrams attends the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 08, 2025
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Even superstars like Drake have insecurities. With countless hits, sold-out tours, and a dedicated fanbase, you’d think the 6 God had nothing to worry about. But according to a recent Instagram Story, even Drake isn’t immune to self-doubt, especially when it comes to a small mark on his arm.

From Flaw to Feature

On Monday (Aug. 4), Drake posted a selfie of singer Gracie Abrams to his Instagram Story, followed by a photo of himself performing, his brown birthmark clearly visible.

“I used to hate my birthmark but Gracie got the same one,” he wrote. “Now it’s art.”

It’s a small comment, but fans noticed. Drake, who’s never been afraid to show his emotional side in music, just gave followers another peek into his personal journey and this time, it’s about self-acceptance.

Fans Have Questions... and Ideas

As always, social media had something to say.

“Whys drake obsessed with gracie,” one person wrote. Another added: “Now why is drake posting gracie abrams…”

Some fans are curious. Others are hopeful this mutual admiration turns into a musical collaboration. Either way, this isn’t the first time Drake’s shown Gracie some love.

Not Their First Online Connection

Back in March, Drake posted lyrics from “I Knew It, I Know You,” a song off Abrams’ sophomore album The Secret of Us.

“[GOAT]’d beat switch on this,” he said at the time. “Second half is [sad emoji, brain exploding emoji, blue heart emoji].”

That shout-out sent fans straight to the song’s music video, where they quickly filled the comment section with excitement.

No Collab (Yet), But Busy Schedules

Whether Drake and Gracie Abrams actually know each other remains a mystery. What is clear: they’re both pretty busy.

Drake is currently performing overseas, with upcoming shows in Manchester and Belgium. Gracie, meanwhile, is staying stateside with back-to-back performances at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.

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