Drake Gets Surprise 40th Birthday Roast From Jeff Ross in Houston: ‘The F–king General’
Drake marked his 40th birthday with a surprise roast by comedian Jeff Ross during celebrations in Houston on Tuesday, 27 October. Drake had previously said he hoped Jim Carrey would roast him, but Ross took the stage instead.
Ross shared a selfie with Drake, who reposted it and called him “The F–king General”; no footage of the roast had appeared on social media. The celebrations also included a New York party for about 400 guests, a Backstreet Boys performance and Drake joining them for “I Want It That Way”. Earlier in 2026, his albums *ICEMAN*, *HABIBTI* and *MAID OF HONOUR* simultaneously held the top three places on the Billboard 200.
In short
- Jeff Ross surprised Drake with a roast in Houston.
- Drake had hoped Jim Carrey would roast him.
- About 400 guests attended his New York birthday party.
Explained simply
Jeff Ross is a US comedian known for roasting celebrities: delivering jokes that tease their public image, usually at a live event. Drake is a Canadian rapper and singer whose career has made him one of the most prominent figures in popular music.
Drake’s music releases have also drawn attention beyond his birthday celebrations. In 2026, three of his albums held the top three positions on the US Billboard 200 chart at the same time, a measure of how many albums people are buying and streaming. This helps explain the public interest in events celebrating him.