Drake Joins Karol G in Houston for Live Debut of “Ahi”

Drake surprised Karol G’s Houston crowd with a guest set that included the first live performance of their collaboration “Ahi.”

Drake appeared during Karol G’s September 27 concert at Reliant Stadium in Houston, emerging from beneath the stage as the crowd reacted to the unannounced guest. According to Complex, the appearance quickly turned into a full guest segment rather than a single-song cameo.

The centerpiece was the live debut of “Ahi,” Drake and Karol G’s collaboration from her latest album, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto. Drake performed his Spanish-language verse onstage alongside the Colombian star, giving the record its first concert performance since the album’s release.

Drake stayed onstage after “Ahi” and worked through more of his own catalog, including “Janice STFU” and “One Dance.” “Janice STFU” has been one of the standout songs from his Iceman era, while “One Dance” gave the guest set a familiar global hit for the stadium crowd.

Karol G remained part of the moment throughout Drake’s appearance, reacting from the stage as he moved through the additional songs. The chemistry between the two artists made the Houston performance feel like an extension of the collaboration rather than a disconnected surprise appearance.

The show also continued Drake’s long-running connection to Houston, a city he has referenced throughout his career and visited repeatedly for performances and nightlife appearances. He had already been spotted in the city earlier in September before returning for Karol G’s stadium date.

The first live performance of “Ahi” gives the collaboration a new life beyond streaming. For Karol G, the surprise added another major moment to her Houston show, while Drake’s guest set once again showed how quickly a concert can shift when one of rap’s biggest names steps onto the stage unannounced.

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