Florence & The Machine Joins Drake At London Gig

Florence & The Machine joined Drake on stage as the rapper played the second of three gigs in London on Saturday (January 8).

Singer Florence Welch was greeted by huge cheers at Hammersmith Apollo when she emerged during the song 'Fireworks'.

Wearing a long cream dress, Welch sang the vocal part normally performed by Alicia Keys on the rapper's debut album 'Thank Me Later'.

The collaboration is understood to have taken place after the singer attend Drake's opening show on Friday (January 7) as a fan.

You can see a fan video of her performance, as well as photos from Drake's gig at the Apollo, below. He ends his residency at the Apollo tonight (January 10).

Drake ft Florence & The Machine - 'Fireworks':

(by Jason Gregory)

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