I never thought I’d get to sing with Drake. (Okay, maybe that’s true for most people.) But last night, during his surprise “pop-up stream” show on TikTok, I got dragged from the comments to a virtual duet slot. For exactly 3.4 seconds. It was glorious.
The Invitation No One Emails You About
It started innocently: my friend texted, “Drake’s going live in 5. wanna watch?” I put on lipstick, poured wine, and queued the stream. Then, mid-song, the producer announced: “We’re pulling one fan up — sing anything.” I said, “Anything?” Then I typed “Bohemian Rhapsody” (bad idea). Suddenly, the comments were spamming my username, and the camera panned to my couch.
Stage Name: Polly + 3 Seconds
The moment I appeared, I heard the instrumental. I inhaled. I sang one line. The star’s microphone overpowered me. The duet lasted … long enough for a cat to walk across my keyboard. Then the screen flicked back to full Drake. Was I proud? Yes. Was I forgotten? Also yes. But I got a screenshot!
Later, I checked the clip. My voice is faint, my eyeliner smudged, and the chat overlay reads “LOL she tried.” But for that split second, I was onstage. That’s enough.
Why This Works (From Polly’s Optimistic Angle)
- Surprise livestreams make fans feel seen. I was seen. No small thing.
- Inclusion is in the glitch. The fact that the platform invited “random you” is part of the charm.
- It makes celebrity nights feel democratic. Maybe next time, I’ll rehearse. Or maybe I’ll just sing “Happy Birthday” off-key. Who cares?
So yes: I sang with Drake. Kind of. For a moment. And I will treasure that fragment forever, along with the Rosé stains on my shirt and the shock in my own eyes when I saw me on the screen. And maybe—just maybe—I’ll keep refreshing until he does it again.
Editor’s note: Drake’s team did not confirm Polly’s cameo. But the photo exists, and in digital lore, that’s the same thing.
