On July 11, Drake opened his three-night headlining run at London’s Wireless Festival with a notable surprise, Lauryn Hill joined him onstage.
The iconic singer performed her 1998 classic Ex‑Factor, which seamlessly transitioned into Drake’s 2018 chart-topper Nice for What, a track that samples Hill’s original.
The mash-up sent the Finsbury Park crowd into a frenzy and quickly became the most talked-about moment of the night.
Hill’s appearance was unannounced and rare making it all the more impactful. The performance served as both a homage and a full-circle moment, uniting two generations of hip-hop and R&B. It also underscored Hill’s enduring influence on artists like Drake, who has frequently cited her as a musical inspiration.
Drake’s return to the UK stage his first full festival appearance there in six years is part of a multi-million-pound deal that sees him headlining all three nights of Wireless, a first in the festival’s history.
Night one also featured surprise appearances from Giveon, Bryson Tiller, Mario, and Bobby Valentino.
Online, fans praised the Hill moment as “absolutely unreal” and “a top-tier festival experience.” The blend of nostalgia and contemporary energy hit a perfect note, setting a high bar for the rest of the weekend.
With two nights still to go, anticipation is sky-high for what and who Drake might deliver next.
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