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Drake's Private Castle Sushi Date with Viral Goth Baddie

PUBLISHED Aug 21, 2026, 2:37 PM ET

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Drake reportedly rented Toronto’s Casa Loma for a sushi dinner with creator Lin Lamar, known online as Pinkchyu, after their appearance on a Kick dating livestream. TMZ reported the outing on Aug. 20, saying Drake flew Lamar to Toronto and arranged the castle dinner. Complex reported Aug. 21 that the 98-room landmark was closed for the evening, with a server, bartender and security present, while attributing the details to TMZ. Lamar became known after Drake selected her during an Aug. 8 “20-v-1” dating special, where she persuaded him to bark and he described her as intriguing. Lamar told TMZ they had not hooked up but said they had continued talking. Drake has not confirmed a relationship with Lamar. His Aug. 20 Instagram post showing a CD marked “FEAR OF MISSING OUT” has fueled speculation, but no evidence links that post to the reported date. The event remains still developing today.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On August 8, Drake met Pinkchyu during his Kick dating livestream.
On August 9, Pinkchyu identified herself as Drake's goth baddie.
On August 10, outlets documented Drake's viral barking interaction.
On August 12, Pinkchyu confirmed Drake's promised house purchase.
On August 12, Pinkchyu denied hooking up with Drake afterward.
On August 19, reports place Drake and Pinkchyu's Toronto dinner.
On August 20, TMZ reported Drake's private Casa Loma dinner.
On August 20, Drake posted the cryptic FOMO CD image.
On August 21, Complex reported details from TMZ's castle report.
On August 21, relationship status remained publicly unconfirmed.
Over coming days, additional statements could clarify their relationship status.
During September, further appearances could sustain public relationship speculation.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Celebrity dating coverage is driving significant online entertainment attention.
Possible long-term US impact: Creator-celebrity collaborations may increasingly shape entertainment publicity and audience engagement.
Reader priority: Prioritize direct statements, original reporting, timestamps, and corroborated evidence over speculation.
Most Affected: Drake fans, Pinkchyu followers, creators, entertainment media, streaming audiences, Toronto businesses.