Havoc at Drake’s OVO Store: Hammer, Spray Paint, and a Shout of “My Designs”
By Kianga J. Moore | New York Edge News
A late afternoon scene in SoHo turned chaotic when a woman stormed into Drake’s OVO flagship and left nearly $24,000 in damages. The incident unfolded on Bond Street, shocking bystanders and quickly circulating online.
The Incident
According to police, 31-year-old Shauna Stoner of Queens entered the OVO store around 4:40 p.m. What began as an ordinary shopping moment escalated within minutes. Witnesses described her tearing merchandise off racks, spray-painting displays, and knocking mannequins to the ground.
She then pulled out a hammer, striking the store’s glass windows and shattering panels. Investigators say she also attempted to spark a fire using a lighter with an aerosol can. The flames did not spread, but the act brought additional charges.
Police Response
Store employees immediately contacted law enforcement while keeping their distance. Officers located Stoner just one block away on Great Jones Street. At the time of her arrest, she wore a black bra with leather pants and appeared unfazed. Eyewitnesses recalled her walking calmly as if nothing unusual had happened.
As police detained her, Stoner allegedly shouted, “My designs!” and accused Drake of stealing her work. No connection between her and the rapper or the OVO brand has been verified. Authorities noted her statement but said no evidence supported the claim.
The Damage
Officials placed the destruction between $23,400 and $24,000. That figure covers broken windows, ruined clothing, and defaced displays. Nothing was reported stolen and no injuries occurred during the episode. The combination of property damage and the attempt to ignite a blaze resulted in charges of criminal mischief and attempted arson.
Wider Context
The SoHo flagship serves as one of OVO’s premier locations, attracting heavy foot traffic and fans looking for exclusive drops. This is not the first time the brand’s stores have been hit with hostile actions. In London last year, the OVO shop was tagged with graffiti connected to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” a diss track that fueled ongoing tension in hip-hop circles. That episode was symbolic defacement. The New York case crossed into outright destruction.
Drake has faced a turbulent year in the public eye. From widely discussed lyrical battles to personal headlines, his name has remained in the cultural cycle. The SoHo event adds another layer to an already complicated season for the artist and his brand.
Social Reaction
Video from the scene quickly spread across platforms, showing glass shattered across the floor and bystanders looking on with disbelief. Many online commentators remarked on the composure of New Yorkers passing the store as the chaos unfolded.
For OVO, the damage went beyond broken windows and merchandise. High-profile storefronts tied to artists or labels carry cultural weight, but they also attract unpredictable disruptions. What unfolded in SoHo wasn’t fandom, nor symbolic protest. It was destruction, delivered in broad daylight, with a motive still unclear.
Sources:Page Six, The Sun, Rap-Up, HotNewHipHop
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