Drake $1 Million Donation God's Plan Music Video

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Multi-hyphenate artist Drake has proven once again that he's on the top of his professional — and personal — game.

On Friday, the Canadian rapper released his latest video, "God's Plan," from his Scary Hours EP in which he gave away nearly $1 million to people in Miami towards things like scholarships, groceries, youth programs, and local fire stations.

The video opens up with the following message: "The budget for this video was $996,631.90. We gave it all away. Don't tell the label..." From there, Drake rolls around the Florida town surprising families, partying with fans, and riding an escalator at a local mall.

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We hope you copied Drake and used some charcoal toothpaste, because there's no way you won't flash those pearly whites while watching this heartfelt video.

Fans were ecstatic, to say the least. Even supermodel Karlie Kloss could hardly contain herself.

"Can we talk about the God's Plan music video," she tweeted. "@Drake gave away the entire budget to help others."

can we talk about the God's Plan music video. @Drake gave away the entire budget to help others ❤️?
— Karlie Kloss (@karliekloss) February 16, 2018

Another commenter commended Drake for going out and spreading positivity into the world during such a politically and culturally divided time.

"God's Plan says a lot about the kind of person Drake is," he tweeted. "Some people are saying he just did this for the PR. Nah. He did something positive & is sharing that to encourage others to do the same. That's important. We should celebrate people who do good & push others to do good, as well."

God's Plan says a lot about the kind of person Drake is. Some are saying he just did this for the PR. Nah.

He did something positive & is sharing that to encourage others to do the same. That's important.

We should celebrate people who do good & push others to do good, as well. https://t.co/UoPeQRexUC
— Sam Whiteout (@samwhiteout) February 16, 2018

There were also a lot of happy tears. Lots and lots of happy tears.

Drake used his marketing budget for his single “God’s Plan” video to uplift the lives of others. He spent the entire $1 million dollar budget to change lives.... Drake is such a great human being. pic.twitter.com/UiiD7LUhSK
— FREDDY (@FreddyAmazin) February 16, 2018

The video for "God's Plan" is so good and happy tear-inducing!!

Also: This woman's reaction to @Drake is ?https://t.co/ROWgVKUzQU pic.twitter.com/utOVOqMtcY
— Jenna Amatulli (@ohheyjenna) February 16, 2018

I am in tears with the God’s Plan video. What a caring soul. Now that’s what you do with wealth. You thank God for it all and remember to always give back. Beautiful. Incredible. A true man.
— Ale (@therealXJANDRA) February 16, 2018

“god’s plan” is probably one of Drakes’s best music videos I’ve ever watched. i cried before it could even start.
— ????. (@OGNICKI_) February 16, 2018

It's easy to see why this video touched so many people. Drake didn't just spread around his money; he spread around his sense of hope. Even he recognized the significance of his actions in an Instagram post in which he called the video "The most important thing I have ever done in my career."

Guess it's time Drake adds "unifier" to his long list of accomplishments!
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