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Drake Purchases Minority Stake in Dave’s Hot Chicken

Drake is winning big right now, as usual, as his sixth studio album, “Certified Lover Boy,” is still the number one album in the US. It’s hit this mark for a second consecutive week. This project arrived after a nine-month delay, but definitely exceeded expectations.

The Toronto native continued to make investments in other business endeavors as . According to HotNewHipHop.com, Drake has purchased a minority stake in Dave’s Hot Chicken. This is a fried chicken chain, which are located in Toronto and Los Angeles.

Dave’s also has investments from Boston Red Sox chairman Tom Werner and actor Samuel L. Jackson. 22 locations are currently operating, but the plan is to add 25 more. Cities which will receive a Dave’s location so far are Chicago and Houston.

“I tried the food and it was amazing,” Drake said in a statement. “After meeting the founders and hearing their story, I jumped at the opportunity to invest.”

Drake’s ownership stake is said to be a little under 50%. He also invested in Daring Foods Inc earlier this year, which is a plant-based chicken company.

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