Drake has publicly criticized cryptocurrency gambling platform Stake after claiming the site blocked multiple attempts to withdraw his money. The rapper shared a screenshot on Instagram of a customer service exchange where representatives apologized for failed transactions, writing, “4 withdraw attempts blocked on @stake with no explanation. Is it personal?”
The dispute comes shortly after Drake appeared to end his partnership with Stake, a deal reportedly worth $100 million annually since 2022. On a Kick livestream hosted by fellow Stake endorser Trainwreck, Drake lashed out at co-founders Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani, accusing them of disrespecting talent despite helping build the platform’s popularity. “We built this sh**… and they treat us like sh** still,” he wrote, before deleting his Kick account and confirming he would no longer stream with the platform.
Drake had been one of Stake’s highest-profile promoters, showcasing massive bets and multimillion-dollar wins and losses during livestreams. While some of those wagers were rumored to be covered by Stake as part of his endorsement deal, Drake previously admitted to losing over $8 million in a single month of sports betting.
The fallout also comes as Trainwreck himself questions his future with Stake, citing alleged fraudulent payouts and multimillion-dollar gambling losses. He suggested the company became the top crypto casino only after his involvement and admitted he never secured a formal contract.
With both Drake and Trainwreck voicing public frustration, the future of Stake’s partnerships with celebrity endorsers appears increasingly uncertain.