8 Best Moments From Drake’s 2025 Wireless Festival Night 1 Performance: ‘It’s a Celebration of All Things R&B’

With Iceman season fast approaching, Drake is primed and ready to kick off another album worthy of anticipation and hype, especially after the release of his new single “What Did I Miss?” But, on Friday night (July 11), fans at the U.K. Wireless Festival didn’t get the mischievous, revenge-plotting Drake looking to avenge his losses. Instead, they received a Drake who was keen on celebrating his R&B heroes, his OVO comrade PARTYNEXTDOOR, and day-one fans who have always appreciated the melodic side of Heartbreak Drake.

“This is the first time in my life that I’ve done three different shows on three different days,” Drake told the crowd during his performance. “You came to a very special night. It’s night one. It’s a celebration of all things R&B. All things melodies. All classics.”

Along with Drake headlining three nights of Wireless, Friday’s outing wasn’t just a highlight reel featuring The Boy and Friends; it served as a thriving garden for R&B artists from the States and across The Pond. The U.K.’s shining stars like KWN and Nippa treated the day as a homecoming, while Summer Walker and Leon Thomas demonstrated their performance prowess and elite status in the genre. The guest list ran deep, with surprise appearances from Ty Dolla $ign, Kehlani and more, making day 1 a dreamscape for R&B purists.

Check out the best moments from Drake’s R&B-themed night 1 at Wireless Festival. Plus, stay tuned for more coverage of Drake’s day 2 and 3 performances, along with special surprises.