Drakemade headlines after giving a funny and emotional speech at his longtime friend and bodyguard Chubbs’ 40th birthday party. The private event, held on June 23, 2025, brought together the OVO crew for a night of celebration. Videos of the moment quickly went viral, showing the rapper’s close bond with his team.
The birthday bash took place in Houston, with guests enjoying a lively atmosphere. A multi-tiered cake decorated in green and gold was the centerpiece, featuring the words “Happy Bday Chubbs.” Drake, 38, took the mic and started his speech with a playful jab.
“As a 38-year-old, I just want to say happy 40th, brother.”
The crowd burst into laughter, and fans online later called Drake’s delivery “villain-like” in a good way. But the speech wasn’t just jokes. Drake got serious, talking about their family-like bond and the importance of sticking together through highs and lows.
“We’re all one family. We celebrate together, highs and lows. Sometimes you gotta celebrate the lows, too. You gotta go through the lows together.”
He praised Chubbs as a key figure in the OVO crew, calling him “one of our biggest dogs” and a “voice of reason.” The rapper wrapped up by calling their group a “brotherhood,” a moment that resonated with fans online.
Chubbs’ Role in Drake’s Life
Chubbs, whose real name is Nessel Beezer, has been Drake’s head of security for years. But their relationship goes beyond work. Reports say they also play basketball together regularly.
In a 2011 interview, Chubbs spoke about protecting Drake.
“Everybody wants to poke and jab at Drake because they don’t feel like he will throw back. But nobody around here is going to let something happen to him at any time, especially me. I’m not ever going to let nothing happen to him. If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen to me first.”
This loyalty has made Chubbs a beloved figure in Drake’s circle. The birthday celebration has become an annual tradition for the OVO team, with past parties, like the 2019 Atlanta event, also making waves.
The viral clip of Drake’s speech sparked reactions online. Fans praised the rapper for keeping his original crew close even after fame.
One fan wrote:
“Drake surrounded by real day 1s, that’s love.”
Others joked about Drake’s “villain era” laugh during the speech. The video, shared by @AkademiksTV, gained over 85K views and 1.9K likes in hours.
OVO Crew’s Tight Bond
The birthday party highlighted the strong connection within Drake’s team. Other OVO members, including Boi-1da, Mike Zombie, and Future the Prince, were reportedly there.
Drake performing No Face for the OVO 2024 collection with the 300 OVO members at Scarborough Town Centre pic.twitter.com/9p9PWiCfOV
Chubbs’ birthday was a reminder of the loyalty in Drake’s circle. With no major details about the location shared, the focus remained on the celebration of friendship.
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