Guess Who Joined Drake on Stage to Perform a Beloved 2000s Anthem?
Guess Who Joined Drake on Stage to Perform a Beloved 2000s Anthem? originally appeared on Parade.
Drake is never afraid to take a risk on stage. The Canadian rapper, 38, dazzled crowds during his three-night takeover of London’s Wireless Festival by surprising fans with musical icons—including Lauryn Hill and, on Saturday, 2000s pop darling Vanessa Carlton.
Carlton joined Drake to perform her hit “A Thousand Miles,” the beloved anthem featured in the White Chicks movie, which has since become a multi-generational sing-along favorite.
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Standing downstage in a vest and jeans, Drake hyped up the crowd as Carlton played the iconic piano intro to her famous hit. The stunned audience erupted in excitement, singing along—not just to the lyrics, but even mimicking the piano parts—while Drake danced and grooved charmingly onstage.
Fans were thrilled by the unexpected mashup of genres and generations, applauding Drake for yet another viral, unforgettable live moment.
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In a post shared to her social media, Carlton, 44, wrote, “Thank you to the one and only @drakerelated_ for inviting me to be a part of the show at @Wireless Festival and for the sweet introduction. I am so moved and have been a fan since the beginning.”
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1ae4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2ae4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeSocial media lit up with reactions to the iconic duo.
“This healed me,” wrote one fan in the comments.
Another added, “This is amazing.”
On a video shared by the Wireless Festival’s TikTok account, one fan wrote, “The way the people sing the PIANO,” while another declared, “I’m sorry but this is iconic.”
For the myriad of commenters writing "Where's Terry Crews?" this memorable scene from White Chicks is worth a rewatch.
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Guess Who Joined Drake on Stage to Perform a Beloved 2000s Anthem? first appeared on Parade on Jul 13, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
