Drake added a musical moment to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 28th birthday celebration with a brief freestyle dedicated to the Oklahoma City Thunder star.
A video shared from the private gathering showed the Toronto rapper holding a microphone and delivering a toast in rhythm. During the performance, he referenced Gilgeous-Alexander’s No. 2 jersey and celebrated the basketball player’s achievements while guests watched nearby.
The appearance brought together two prominent figures from Canadian music and sports. Both Drake and Gilgeous-Alexander were born in Toronto, and they have publicly supported each other’s careers over the years.
Gilgeous-Alexander celebrated his birthday on July 12 following another major period in his professional career. The guard has become one of the NBA’s most recognized players and a central figure for the Thunder.
Drake kept the freestyle short and focused on the occasion rather than presenting it as a formal song release. The clip captured a relaxed celebration among friends and offered fans another example of the connection between hip-hop and professional basketball.