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Drake Celebrates SGA's Birthday With Custom Rap
13 Jul
Summary
- Drake performed a freestyle rap for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 28th birthday.
- Drake has a tattoo of SGA and previously replaced one of LeBron James.
- SGA won back-to-back NBA MVP and a championship in the 2024-25 season.
Rapper Drake celebrated NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 28th birthday by delivering a special freestyle rap. The event took place on Saturday, July 12, where Drake, a fellow Toronto native, honored Gilgeous-Alexander, center of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Drake's lyrics highlighted SGA's jersey number, '2,' and his status as a prominent player. This gesture underscores Drake's strong support for Gilgeous-Alexander, which includes courtside attendance and a tattoo of the athlete on his arm, replacing a previous one dedicated to LeBron James.
Gilgeous-Alexander has reciprocated the support, previously gifting Drake a signed jersey. The celebration followed a stellar 2024-25 season for SGA, where he was named NBA MVP for the second consecutive time and led his team to a championship, averaging 32.7 points per game. He also excelled in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, leading Canada to a 5-0 record.
Drake has also been active musically, releasing a trilogy of albums this summer, including 'Iceman,' 'Maid of Honour,' and 'Habibti.'
