7 Best Moments From Drake’s 2025 Wireless Festival Night 3 Performance: ‘I Wanted to Pay My Respect’

On Sunday night, (July 13), Drake’s love letter to London concluded during the finale of his Wireless Festival takeover.

While the first two nights were frontloaded with special guests such as Lauryn Hill, 21 Savage, Latto, Sexyy Red, Skepta, Central Cee and Bryson Tiller, due to Wireless’ hard out, the finale lacked the same level of star power. Unbothered by the time constraints, Drake played facilitator and leaned on dancehall icon Vybz Kartel and Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy to dictate the tempo in what was considered a global affair for those in attendance.

A sea of Jamaican flags flooded the crowd — a fitting sight. Sunday marked Kartel’s first performance in the U.K in 20 years. After serving 13 years in prison, the Worl’ Boss was primed and ready for a landmark performance even if that meant trimming Drake’s own set. According to the 6 God, Kartel’s return was the top priority, and he had ample time to shine.

“Today, I really wanted to pay my respect to the performers. Bringing the Worl’ Boss home to London after 20 years, making sure that he got time to headline his set. Bringing out Big 7, Burna Boy and making sure he got his time to rock with y’all,” said Drake.

Alongside Kartel’s fiery performance, Burna Boy brought out Lauryn Hill and YG Marley, while Drake teased new music with Central Cee, slated to drop on Friday (July 18).

Check out Billboard’s best moments from Drake’s Wireless Festival finale.