Drake To Headline His Own Festival in Hometown August 1st

How big is Drake?  Dude just released his debut album and already he's headlining his very own festival.   The OVO Festival, sponsored by BlackBerry, will take place in Drizzy's hometown of Toronto on August 1st, and will mark the conclusion of his Away from Home Tour.  Billboard reports that the festival will feature a headlining set by Drake, as well as Young Jeezy, Bun B, Francis & the Lights and other acts who will be revealed later.  In a statement, Drake said, "I truly believe this is entertainment at a level that the city has never seen before. I'm hoping that it is a safe and magical night and that OVO Festival becomes tradition every year."

You can purchase tickets for the OVO Festival at Ticketmaster.com and at LiveNation.com.

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