Drake turned a $1.5 million USD parlay on UFC fighters Molly McCann and Paddy Pimblett into a $3.7 million USD win, then kept a promise to hand McCann a Rolex. Both fighters received luxury watches, announced in a caption only the Toronto rapper could write.
What was the bet?
Drake is a betting man, and his deal with the online betting site Stake has him posting generous wagers on sporting events through his Instagram stories. His recent play was a parlay on both Molly McCann and Paddy Pimblett to win their UFC fights. He staked $1.5 million USD, liked the look of the card, and collected $3.7 million USD.
Did he keep the promise?
He had promised Molly McCann a Rolex, and he made good on it, gifting both fighters luxury watches as a thank you for their wins. Drake posted the moment with the caption "Rollies for Meatball and the Baddy. Secured the W & the rollie." Both fighters went to Instagram afterwards to thank him for the lavish gift.
Why do Rolex gifts go viral?
Rolex is shorthand for a milestone in sports and music, and stories like this keep the classics in circulation. It also shows how watches move between generations of tastemakers: a gift from the front row of culture ends up on a fighter's wrist, then in everyone's feed. Watch enthusiasts track the models, and everyone else tracks the flex.
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