Drake appears to be embracing a dramatically darker aesthetic after reuniting with goth streamer Pinkchyu for his new Fear of Missing Out short film. The unexpected pairing comes months after Pinkchyu went viral for making the rapper bark like a dog during his bizarre 20-vs.-1 dating show, leaving fans now questioning whether Drake's latest goth transformation is part of his creative rollout or something closer to a mid-life crisis.
The rapper hosted the dating show on Kick in August as part of a livestream connected to Stake's ninth anniversary. Pinkchyu, a goth content creator, quickly stood out among the contestants and caught Drake's attention during the stream. Their unusual interaction became one of the show's most talked-about moments when Pinkchyu challenged Drake to bark like a dog, and the rapper actually played along. She then called him a 'good boy,' creating the bizarre moment that later fuelled their growing online association.