“You know where I’m at, I put The 6 on the map,” Drake raps on “Scorpion’s” “Talk Up.”

Indeed, if you’ve followed Drake’s career, you’ll know that he has showed love to Toronto throughout his 15-year career. From hosting his annual OVO Fest to photoshopping the CN Tower on his 2016 album “Views,” Drake has never been shy about recognizing the city that made him. However, when it comes to lending a helping hand in the trying times of COVID-19, it seems as though Drake would rather show you his privilege instead.

While many Canadian celebrities, like Ryan Reynolds and Seth Rogen, have stepped up — offering donations to food banks and encouraging fans to donate PPEs to health workers — Drake decided to release a TikTok inspired single with an even more tone-deaf video.

Released April 3, the music video for “Toosie Slide” begins with shots of some of Toronto’s most high-traffic areas, including the Gardiner Expressway, University Ave., and Queen St. W. — all empty because of social distancing measures brought on by COVID-19. The video then cuts to Drake frolicking in his embassy-like mansion surrounded by glass-protected trophies, watches, and expensive furniture before ending up on the roof where he has a massive firework display in his backyard.

Drake’s celebratory and boastful display is rich amid a global pandemic that has left most people unemployed, restricted to their homes, and/or suffering with the life-threatening disease. In Toronto alone, there have been over 1,570 cases of COVID-19, but Drake has yet to use his influence and wealth to make a difference despite his ability to manipulate social media for his own gain.

Releasing “Toosie Slide” in the middle of a pandemic not only boosts Drake’s streaming numbers, but also capitalizes on the vitality of TikTok videos with thousands of users attempting the “right foot up, left foot slide/left foot up, right foot slide.” This type of virality-baiting is Drake’s specialty as he doesn’t have to try and knows people will create the content because there’s nothing else to do.

Except, there is.

Drake could have used his platforms to encourage his millennial and Gen Z fans to donate to food banks, hospitals, and other charities in need of assistance. He could have also pledged monetary donations to Toronto hospitals or organizations like Rihanna did for New York. Yet, he chose to give a house tour to the world when a lot of his fans are struggling financially to make ends meet, reflecting his lack of moralism and reality.

In this digital age where “eat the rich” and “tone deaf” have become trending topics on social media, it is surprising that Drake has never been subjected to such criticisms — a testament to the reputation he has built as a sensitive young man who wears his heart-on-his-sleeve — and also Toronto’s No. 1 fan.

The problem?

Drake has never put Toronto first when the city needs him the most.

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Vinney Wong is a freelance writer, editor, and disability activist based in Toronto, Canada.

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