Drake's Short Film "FOMO" Tracks Hit Streaming on October 1 as Prelude to 2027 North American Tour
During a September 28 livestream, Drake announced that most tracks from his one-hour short film "FOMO" were released to major streaming platforms on October 1, featuring unreleased collaborations with Don Toliver and Yeat, serving as a visual prelude to his first North American tour in three years.
Most of the tracks featured in rapper Drake's one-hour short film "Fear of Missing Out" (referred to as "FOMO") were released on major streaming platforms on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The news was first revealed by Drake himself during a livestream on September 28, where he stated that the songs fans had been constantly demanding would be released that Thursday.
Promotional image for the short film "FOMO" provided by the brand Image: Drake
What is "FOMO" About?
Co-directed by Theo Skudra, Liam Macrae, Jake Schreier, Zong Li, and Glenn Michael, the short film was described by Drake as a "self-funded surrealist" work. The video brings together footage of his summer life in Toronto, with locations including speedboats on Lake Ontario, the historic Casa Loma, and areas around the Canadian National Exhibition.
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What Music and Visual Works are Included?
The short film intersperses music videos for Drake's recent works "Maid of Honour", "Habibti", and "ICEMAN", alongside existing visual presentations of tracks like "WNBA", "Road Trips", and "Hoe Phase". Released alongside the streaming drop on October 1 are several previously unreleased new works, including a slowed-down remix of "Choosin' Texas" in collaboration with Ella Langley and Don Toliver, and the single "Quebec", which was previously released separately on YouTube. The short film also features several collaborative tracks with Don Toliver, Yeat, and OnlyHeaven.
Promotional image for the short film "FOMO" provided by the brand Image: Drake
Which Celebrities Make Cameos in the Short Film?
The cameo lineup for "FOMO" features model Winnie Harlow, rapper Sexyy Red, NBA star Kevin Durant, Lena the Plug, and Drake's mother, Sandi Graham, all making appearances. Musician Loe Shimmy also makes a cameo appearance in the film wearing an Iron Man suit.
Promotional image for the short film "FOMO" provided by the brand Image: Drake
How is This Short Film Connected to the 2027 Tour?
"FOMO" is positioned as a visual prelude to Drake's planned concert tour in 2027. If realized, the tour will mark Drake's first return to the North American stage for a major tour since 2023. The YouTube livestream video carrying the short film was briefly set to private after its premiere and was reopened to the public on September 17.
