SUMMARY
- Rapper Drake recently took to his Instagram to share his recreation of the iconic meme from 2014 of him at the Kentucky Wildcats meeting room.
- In 2014, Drake appeared at Big Blue Madness and famously air-balled a 3-pointer during the warm-up.
Aubrey Drake Graham, more famously known as ‘Drake’, is a rapper and singer with a huge fan following. He has been a part of the music industry for almost two decades and has released numerous popular songs such as God’s Plan, Hold On, We’re Going Home, etc. Recently, he recreated his iconic photo with the Kentucky basketball team which has gone viral over the internet.
The 37-year-old has been a vocal fan of the basketball team of the University of Kentucky for years now. He has often been spotted in the audience watching Kentucky Wildcats’ iconic games. This admiration seems to be from both sides as the team gave Drake a 2012 Kentucky championship ring. This was engraved with “Dizzy” and was a wholesome act by the Kentucky Wildcats.
.@Drake recreated his iconic Kentucky Basketball pic from 2014 🤣🔥 pic.twitter.com/mN2mQuiS9S
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 11, 2024
Recently, the singer took to his Instagram to share a picture of himself Wildcats meeting room. He was donning the blue-colored training outfit and sitting all alone. In addition to this, he posted a picture of 2014 at the same spot which is one of the iconic memes from that year. While sharing this recreation with his 146 million followers, Drake added “All my brother left me,” as the caption.
Drake famously air-balled at Big Blue Madness in 2014
Drake has always been a big fan and supporter of the Kentucky basketball team. In one of his interviews, the rapper talked about how people ask him why he doesn’t go anywhere else as there are so many Madnesses and different events. He revealed that he “tell ’em I’m a Wildcat through and through and there’s only one big blue”, an answer that stole the hearts of millions.
In 2014, Drake appeared at Big Blue Madness, and his presence drew significant attention. He famously air-balled a 3-pointer during the warm-up and this moment became viral and unforgettable. While this was likely an embarrassing moment for the artist, he owned it in the best way possible. As this season’s March Madness is coming closer, fans are excited to see if Drake would pull up to the event.
Kentucky basketball team once practiced at Drake’s mansion
Drake is long-time friends with the Kentucky basketball team’s coach John Calipari. He invited Drake to one of the games of the Kentucky Wildcats in 2009 when the rapper was not that popular. Their friendship has stood against the test of time and both of them have supported each other. In 2023 GLOBL JAM, the college basketball team was present in Toronto as the United States representative.
The Kentucky Men’s Basketball Team is practicing at Drake’s $100M mansion in Toronto🔥🦉
pic.twitter.com/waAwG6SNei— DARIUS A. (@IAMDARIUSALFORD) July 14, 2023
During this, they had a one-of-a-kind chance to practice at Drake’s 100 million mansion. Notably, the rapper was born and brought up in Toronto, Canada. His mansion has a custom-made basketball court which is called “The Sanctuary.” It must have been thrilling for the Kentucky Wildcats to practice at Drake’s mansion and get a taste of the kind of luxurious life he lives.