TORONTO — Drake has announced that his first tour of Australia in eight years will begin on the same date as rival Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance.

The Toronto rapper announced the tour during a livestream Sunday night with Felix Lengyel, a Quebec streamer.

Drake said the tour will begin on Feb. 9, the same date Lamar is due to take the stage at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, a connection Drake didn’t make in the video.

Drake said the tour will begin on Feb. 9, the same date Lamar is due to perform at the halftime show.{ai:summary}<p>Drake will kick off his first Australian tour in eight years on February 9, coinciding with Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance. The announcement was made during a livestream with streamer Felix Lengyel. </p><p>This timing has sparked interest, although Drake did not mention the connection during the broadcast. #culture</p>

Drake will kick off Australia tour as rival Kendrick Lamar performs at Super Bowl

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