Drake Shouts Out Kawhi Leonard in Latest Album

Toronto Raptors global ambassador and rap icon Drake says he wants his next ring to come from Kawhi Leonard in his new album Certified Lover Boy

Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Drake is once again putting in work for the Toronto Raptors as the team's global ambassador.

The iconic Toronto rapper gave Kawhi Leonard a shoutout in his latest album, Certified Lover Boy, released Friday morning. In the song ​​​​​The Remorse, the final track on the album, Drake jokes about getting his next ring from another Raptors championship.

"Can't picture bein' a hubby, finger too stubby to fit a ring on
Unless Kawhi wanna run it back
Other than that, the strings'll be unattached"

The lyric references back to Leonard's brief 2018-19 tenure in Toronto when he led the Raptors to the organization's first championship in which Drake was awarded a championship ring.

Drake also referenced Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in 7AM On Bridle Path.

"Don't move like a puto
Could at least keep it a buck like Antetokounmpo"

The lyric refers to Antetokounmpo's 50 point performance in the series-clinching Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals.

Drake has been the team's global ambassador since 2016.

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