Drake responds to criticism over claims he took a 14-minute flight on private jet

27 July 2022, 14:46 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

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Drake has responded to recent criticism following reports that he took a 14-minute flight on a private jet, revealing that "nobody takes that flight".

Drake is one of many celebrities that have been called out recently for taking short and hugely polluting flights. As Complex reports, a Twitter account tracking celebrity private jet movements shared information about a 14-minute flight Drake reportedly took from Toronto to Hamilton earlier this month, and Drake responded in a now-deleted Instagram comment that highlighted he wasn't actually on the plane.

Drake's Jet 38 mile (33 NM) flight from YYZ to YHM
~ 402 gallons (1,522 liters).
~ 2,694 lbs (1,222 kg) of jet fuel used.
~ $2,729 cost of fuel.
~ 4 tons of CO2 emissions.
— Celebrity Jets (@CelebJets) July 22, 2022

"This is just them moving planes to whatever airport they are being stored for anyone who was interested in the logistics," Drake wrote. "Nobody takes that flight."

Last month Drake surprised fans with his latest album Honestly, Nevermind. He also has a credit on Beyoncé's forthcoming album Renaissance.