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Drake’s massive ice sculpture downtown draws hundreds of people as police called to do crowd control - CTV News

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Drake teases album release, prompts crowd chaos with massive ice blocks in downtown Toronto

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Toronto police said people had climbed onto the sculpture and tried to break off chunks with pickaxes and hammers, causing large pieces to begin falling.

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Summary

**Summary:** Drake's massive ice sculpture, set up as a teaser for his new album "City," drew hundreds of people to downtown Toronto. Police were called to control the crowd after some individuals climbed onto and interacted with the sculpture. **Why It Matters:** This event highlights the unexpected popularity of Drake's music release

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