Drake is definitely carrying out “God’s Plan.” After releasing his single with that same title in January, the rapper is here to show us how he’s giving back — with an official music video so emotional it will likely move you to tears.
Instead of spending the $996,631.90 budget on a glamorous video shoot, he gives all that money away right before our very eyes as “God’s Plan” plays out. Instead of balling out with fancy chains, he’s giving families enough money to buy their own bling (though they will probably put it to better use).
Drake is filmed offering up all kinds of money, from scholarships, to shopping sprees, to groceries, to brand new cars — all in the name of “God’s Plan.” The result is something far more special than any overly produced music video could ever accomplish.
No matter how small or big the gesture, Drake proves the importance of giving back and making a real difference in the lives of his fans. Just watch this and try not to cry.
Drake – God’s Plan (Official Music Video)
Drake – God’s Plan Lyrics
They wishin’ on me, yuh
Tryna keep it peaceful is a struggle for me
Don’t pull up at 6 AM to cuddle with me
You know how I like it when you lovin’ on me
I don’t wanna die for them to miss me
Yes I see the things that they wishin’ on me
Hope I got some brothers that outlive me
They gon’ tell the story, shit was different with me
I hold back, sometimes I won’t, yuh
I feel good, sometimes I don’t, ay, don’t
I finessed down Weston Road, ay, ‘nessed
Might go down a G.O.D., yeah, wait
I go hard on Southside G, yuh, wait
I make sure that north-side eat
And still
It’s a lot of bad things
That they wishin’ and wishin’ and wishin’ and wishin’
They wishin’ on me
Bad things
It’s a lot of bad things
That they wishin’ and wishin’ and wishin’ and wishin’
They wishin’ on me
Yuh, ay, ay
I only love my bed and my momma, I’m sorry
Fifty dub, I even got it tatted on me
81, they’ll bring the crashers to the party
And you know me
Turn the O2 into the O3, dog
Without 40, Oli’, there would be no me
Imagine if I never met the broskies
I can’t do this on my own, ay, no, ay
Someone watchin’ this shit close, yep, close
I’ve been me since Scarlett Road, ay, road, ay
Might go down as G.O.D., yeah, wait
I go hard on Southside G, ay, wait
I make sure that north-side eat, yuh
And still
It’s a lot of bad things
That they wishin’ and wishin’ and wishin’ and wishin’
They wishin’ on me
Yeah, yeah
Bad things
It’s a lot of bad things
That they wishin’ and wishin’ and wishin’ and wishin’
They wishin’ on me
Yeah
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