Ace Rapper Drake condemned rising violence in Toronto after two people died in a shooting linked to his festival, breaking more than a week of silence.
"I am plagued and pained by the violence that continues to escalate in our city," the Toronto-born rapper said in a statement.
"I stare into the eyes of so many young people and I wish to see them all shine as bright as they possibly can in this lifetime," the 28-year-old said.