On Tuesday, July 2, Madame Tussauds New York unveiled a revamped Music area, which now includes a new wax figure of rapper Drake. This addition places Drake among other iconic artists like Beyoncé, J Balvin, and Megan Thee Stallion. The wax figure of Drake is outfitted in a khaki jacket, gray T-shirt, black and khaki tie-dye jeans, white Air Force 1 sneakers, and his signature jewelry. The figure’s pose features Drake’s iconic owl hand sign, a popular gesture among his fans, who were seen mimicking it in a video posted on Instagram.
Fans have been reacting strongly to the new wax figure, but opinions are deeply divided. Some fans are thrilled with the likeness, while others are far from impressed.
One Instagram user commented, “That looks identical to him,” expressing satisfaction with the figure’s accuracy. Another fan humorously added that the wax figure “looks better than Drake,” suggesting that the sculptors might have even improved on the real-life Drake.
However, not everyone shared this sentiment. Some fans were clearly dissatisfied with the representation. One particularly harsh critique came from a user who wrote, “That’s not Drake, that’s rake,” indicating their displeasure with the figure’s appearance.
Drake is not the only hip-hop artist to have been immortalized in wax. Last June, Post Malone encountered his own Madame Tussauds wax figure after performing at the Governor’s Ball in New York City. His reaction was overwhelmingly positive as he exclaimed, “Are you f**king kidding me?” upon seeing the statue, noting how blown away he was by its likeness. This figure is set to be displayed at Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas.
Other hip-hop stars have also been honored with wax figures, with varying levels of success. Last summer, sculptures of Megan Thee Stallion and Jack Harlow were added to the collection. Conversely, a wax figure of Lil Wayne went viral last October for all the wrong reasons, as it was widely criticized for its lack of resemblance to the rapper. Additionally, in 2024, an artist named Mr. Officials showcased the creative process behind his wax sculpture of the late rapper Takeoff, paying tribute to his memory.
The unveiling of Drake’s wax figure has spurred a flurry of reactions on social media. X user @heardaboutuss likened the figure to Jacob from Twilight, while another user, @jps_aririah, passionately exclaimed, “THAT LOOKS IDENTICAL TO HIM.” However, not all comments were complimentary. One user, @Champagnediet1, quipped, “Bro looks like a GTA character,” indicating that the figure might resemble a video game character more than the rapper himself.
The unveiling of Drake’s wax figure at Madame Tussauds has certainly sparked a lively debate among fans. While some appreciate the effort and believe the likeness is spot-on, others feel it misses the mark. This division in opinion is not unusual for Madame Tussauds, as the accuracy of wax figures often varies and can evoke strong reactions. Whether admired or critiqued, Drake’s wax figure has certainly grabbed attention and added to the ongoing conversation about the artistry and realism of wax sculptures.
