Drake is a friend of the program. The 36-year-old music superstar is friends with Kentucky head coach John Calipari and has done many things over the year to show his support for the Wildcats. From showing up and participating in Big Blue Madness a decade ago, to coming to random games throughout the years, the megastar has not been afraid to show his affinity for Kentucky.
The celebrity rides with Big Blue Nation.
On Thursday, Drake provided another gift to the men’s basketball program. Every Kentucky player received a fresh pair of Nike shoes from the hip hop artist.