Will Drake appear at Wireless 2018, who could the Scorpion singer perform with and what other surprise appearances has he made?

AFTER the  - shocker - news that his new album Scorpion has gone platinum after shattering streaming records, Drake is planning to treat fans to a surprise headline set at Wireless festival.

Here's all you need to know about the rapper's rumoured performance and what other last-minute appearances he's made.

When will Drake appear at Wireless 2018?

The Sun revealed how Drake's plan to take over the stage on Sunday, July 8, at Wireless Festival.

The three-day event is held in Finsbury Park, North London.

Unfortunately tickets sold out well in advance.

A source said after the news broke: "He’s planning his biggest surprise to tie in with the launch of his latest album."

Who will the Scorpion singer perform with?

Drake was due to perform with Giggs and DJ Khaled – however, Khaled cancelled his slot at the 11th hour, due to "travel issues".

Giggs is an English rapper from Peckham, South London, while Khaled is a mega-star American producer form New Orleans, Louisiana.

Drake and  DJ Khaled have collaborated before and recently the latter shared a funny video of him busting out his best dance moves to Drake's In My Feelings while on holiday in Miami.

What other surprise appearances has Drake made?

Drake loves surprising his fans.

His impromptu performances include showing up at Reading Festical last year to team up with his pal Giggs.

Also in 2017 the 31-year-old showed up to close the Canada Day party in Toronto.

He did a cheeky performance with Kanye West in Chicago in 2016 and also showed up at a Section Boyz show in Shoreditch, east London, as well as doing something similar at London's XOYO club.