In an interview with Kentucky head coach John Calipari’s “Cal Cast” podcast, Drake shared some big news about what he's going to be up to all 2017.
The childhood actor turned rapper will be adding another the NBA on his resume – and no, he’s not signing on to play for the Toronto Raptors. Drake just announced that he'll be hosting and producing the very first annual NBA Awards.
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During the sit-down, Drizzy revealed: “In light of the ESPYs, I don't even know if I'm allowed to say this yet, we'll find out, but I'll say it anyways - I'm actually producing and hosting the first annual NBA Awards this year.”
He continued: “I pray you [John Calipari] came come, it's only right. I get to take the reins on it - the ESPYs let me do great things, and I thank them a lot for that - usually awards shows are a bit restricted, but they let me do a lot at the ESPYs. [At the NBA Awards] We'll just expand on that concept. I love hosting. I love being in a room full of iconic legendary people that I look up to, and having that pressure to make them laugh, and enjoy their evening, so hopefully that'll go well.”
Considering how great of a job that Drake did when he hosted the 2014 ESPYs, we're sure the first NBA Awards is going to be a great event.
But, the NBA Awards isn't the only awards ceremony that Drake will be a part of this year. The MC is also dominating the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards with 12 nominations. Be sure to check that awards show out on March 5 at 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT.
Original article by Isha Thorpe at iHeartRadio