Drake & LeBron James Bless High School Basketball Player & His Mother With $100K

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The pair came together for a dinner where cash was being handed out left and right.

He's enjoyed a life of exceptional luxury for decades and Drake is no stranger to giving back to those in need. The rapper has developed a reputation of helping people with financial struggles, like paying off college tuitions, and even recently, he was spotted in Turks & Caicos with Jack Harlow where Drizzy gifted fans with stacks of cash. After winning big while playing the Bitcoin Casino Stake, Drake has decided to bless a mother and son with the help of LeBron James. 

TMZ reported that the Rap mogul donated a portion of his $1 million bitcoin earnings to the LeBron James Family Foundation, but later, he and his famous friend came together at Harbour 60 restaurant for a surprise.

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"I had an incredible night last night, playing roulette on Stake, it was my biggest hit ever," said Drake. "I was clearly excited. Anytime I get blessed like that, I always think it's good karma that needs to be transferred so...I play for fun, and I play in the hopes that I can spread love always. So, tonight, I'm doing a dinner with my brother, he's the biggest athlete in the entire world. His name is LeBron James."

The pair of superstars invited a hardworking high school basketball player from Toronto to dinner. "We're here, me and LeBron, on behalf of Stake, to just try and make things a little easier. We're gonna bless them tonight. I'm looking forward to seeing their reaction." The mother-son duo was gifted $100K and were incredibly touched by the gesture

Drake also pledged $1 million to LeBron's school and said he would personally drop off the check. Check out the heartwarming interactions below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.