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Video | Drake sings I Want It That Way with Backstreet Boys on 40th birthday

Drake celebrated his 40th birthday with a final event in New York following festivities in Toronto. During the party, he performed the Backstreet Boys song I Want It That Way alongside the group.

Drake recently celebrated his 40th birthday with a star-studded event in New York. The party served as the grand finale to a series of birthday celebrations that originally kicked off in Toronto. During the festivities in New York, the rapper surprised guests by joining the iconic boy band Backstreet Boys on stage to perform their hit song I Want It That Way. Attendees at the event were treated to the unexpected musical collaboration as part of the birthday bash. The performance highlighted a multiday celebration for the artist, marking his transition into his fourth decade. The appearance of the band provided a nostalgic moment for those in attendance, capping off days of ongoing birthday events that spanned across different cities.

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