Drake's birthday starts with family dinner, ends in a strip club blowout

Drake knows how to balance his worlds. For his 38th birthday in Houston, the superstar rapper started the night in the most heartwarming way possible-sharing a quiet, intimate dinner with his parents before turning the heat up in his special celebration.

The evening began on a wholesome note. Drake, ever the family man when it counts, chose to celebrate his special day with a private dinner surrounded by close friends and his parents, Sandi and Dennis. The restaurant was decked out with a giant three-tiered cake, complete with fiery sparklers to light up the room, while Drake soaked in the love and laughter that filled the air.

But if you thought the night ended there, think again. After the family affair, Drake and his entourage made their way to Area 29, one of his favorite strip clubs in Houston, for a very different kind of celebration. This is the same spot that made headlines a few years ago for kicking out a Drake impersonator, but this time, the real deal was in the building.

The night quickly turned from sentimental to sensational, as NBA starsTaj Gibson and Kemba Walker joined in on the festivities, adding a little extra star power to the already electric atmosphere. The DJ kept the energy high, dropping one of Drake's latest tracks, "Plot Twist," which had fans buzzing online.

Drake's Birthday: New music, free chicken, and a lots of cash!

Drake, never one to shy away from giving fans a taste of what's next, rapped along to the new song while cameras rolled. The track, seemingly loaded with references to his ongoing beefs and his Toronto roots, had the crowd lit, with fans eagerly waiting for its official release.

The birthday bash wasn't just for the elite who made it to the strip club, though. For the third year in a row, Drake made sure his fans across the city could get in on the action-offering free Dave's Hot Chicken sandwiches to anyone who stopped by. A gift from Drizzy himself to celebrate another year of life.

And while Drake was surrounded by friends and strippers later in the night, his birthday started with the people who matter most-his parents. It's the duality of Drake, the guy who can sit down for dinner with his mom and pops one minute and turn up in a strip club with NBA players the next.

Drake knows how to throw a party, but this one had all the layers-family, friends, and of course, the wild side of Houston nightlife. What better way to ring in 38 than with a night that had a little bit of everything?