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Extra, Extra: Drake Opened A Clothing Store On La Brea
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- Drake opened up an OVO store in Los Angeles today, and the line to get in was so big, it stretched several blocks (maybe a mile?), and people were selling their spots for hundreds of dollars, according to Complex. The guys at the front of the line had been waiting since 9 p.m. Friday night, apparently, taking a cue from the people who line up like Supreme out front of Odd Future store. Here's what it looked like:
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