Drake Sued in U.S. for Gambling Ties and Stream Inflation Scheme

Drake is currently embroiled in a significant legal dispute linked to gambling ties and an alleged streaming inflation scheme. A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in Virginia claims that Drake, alongside others, misused funds from a gambling website to artificially inflate his music streaming numbers.

Details of the Lawsuit

The lawsuit was initiated on December 31, 2025. It names Drake, whose full name is Aubrey Graham, social media influencer Adin Ross, and George Nguyen as defendants. The case claims that they worked together to promote the U.S.-based gambling platform, Stake.us, which is operated by the Curaçao-based online casino Stake. The plaintiffs argue that the defendants utilized a virtual gambling mechanism to obscure financial transactions.

Allegations Against Drake and Co-defendants

• The lawsuit alleges that the defendants created “fraudulent streams” of Drake’s music.
• It claims that they manipulated streaming platforms such as Spotify to distort streaming data and mislead royalty calculations.
• The trio allegedly used the gambling platform’s “tipping” feature to transfer funds among themselves to facilitate this scheme.

The representatives of Drake and Stake have not commented on these allegations, and none of the claims have been proven in court. The lawsuit seeks a jury trial, with the plaintiffs demanding a minimum of $5 million in damages and associated legal fees.

Background on Stake.us

The claim against Stake.us highlights that the site was established to avoid the restrictions placed on Stake.com after it was banned in the United States. While marketed as a “social casino” that does not engage in real-money gambling, the lawsuit asserts that it uses “Stake Cash,” which can be exchanged for cryptocurrency or gift cards, thereby functioning as real money.

The plaintiffs allege that the actions taken by Drake, Ross, and Nguyen not only harmed their own financial interests but also created disadvantages for legitimate artists. By manipulating streaming metrics, they undermined the integrity of music recommendations and playlists, ultimately restricting access to authentic musical content.