Drake, the Golden Globe-winning, perennial Canadian rapper, caused quite a stir this week when he released his music video for “Nokia.” The most-watched move of all, that chart-topping video, released Monday, includes a special appearance by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. This partnership exhibits the duo’s mutual heritage, both being natives of Ontario, Canada.
In the music video, Drake takes great pride in donning a Drake Bulldogs jersey. This decision serves to underscore his deep roots in city of his birth. He performs the first verse of a hit song from his recent collaboration album with PARTYNEXTDOOR, titled “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U.” This album has already performed exceedingly well, but the addition of “Nokia” can only bolster its already-powerful blend of conviction and craft.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes his appearance at the 2:37 mark in the video, where he turns heads by wearing colorways of his new signature Converse sneaker around his neck. The cameo in the “Laugh Now Cry Later” music video underscores how quickly he’s become an NBA rising star. More importantly, it produces this addictive mix of sports and entertainment that fans love.
As of now, Gilgeous-Alexander is the Number one scorer in the entire NBA this season, with a stellar 32.8 ppg. He is the best player at getting buckets, which shows in his incredible scoring averages. He snatches 5.0 rebounds and hands out 6.4 assists per contest. His unprecedented flair and creativity on the court has captivated and inspired fans and players everywhere.
The Drake/SGA collaboration represents the further celebration of their shared Toronto roots and their hard-won successes. Both know how to combine music and basketball to appeal to both a youthful and diverse crowd. This new collaboration deepens the cultural ties that bind our two fields together.
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