Over the last few years, the WWE has increasingly embraced Hip-Hop, creating new fans out of some of the most unexpected rap stars. Drake attended the WWE Elimination Chamber premium live event this past weekend and revealed that he is now “sold” on the product.
The show emanated from the Rogers Centre in Toronto and, hours before, multiple reporters suggested that the WWE had saved a seat for 6 God. Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg, who is also an analyst for the wrestling powerhouse, also tweeted about there being a “Hip-Hop luminary” who was going to be in the building. Sure enough, less than an hour into the show, fans caught photos and videos of the 38-year-old rapper.
At one point in the broadcast, he and Lil Yachty could be seen posing behind the commentary table. During the Men’s Elimination Chamber match to decide the No. 1 contender for Cody Rhodes’ WWE Championship at Wrestlemania, Logan Paul wrote OVO on his chamber pod to show love to the Toronto rapper and his label collective. On Instagram, Drake shared a collage of photos and videos, writing “I’m sold” in his caption. Yachty commented and said, “Nothing better than WWE.” Check out Drizzy’s post below.
In the past, Drake has acknowledged WWE, such as his Hulk Hogan line on “Gimme A Hug” and his John Cena line from “Wick Man.” There was also a viral video of him walking into a basketball game holding a WWE title. However, being present at a show was groundbreaking for both him and the WWE, who has recently hosted Travis Scott, Lil Baby, Quavo, Bad Bunny, and various other sensations in and out of Hip-Hop.
The $ome $exy $ongs 4 U artist couldn’t have picked a better show to attend, either. He watched John Cena win the Men’s Elimination Chamber match and punch his ticket to a WWE Championship match at Wrestlemania, giving him the chance to break the record for the most world titles won before he retires at the end of the year. Cena shocked the world when he turned “heel,” otherwise known as becoming a bad guy in WWE, for the first time in over 20 years.
The Rock attempted to have Rhodes turn heel and join him, but Rhodes declined. Cena pretended to celebrate with Rhodes for making the right decision, only to then kick him in the groin and align with The Rock and Travis Scott as they beat Rhodes up. Wrestlemania 41 in Las Vegas was already highly anticipated due to it being Cena’s final time wrestling at the major premium live event, but with this storyline wrinkle, it just got a lot more interesting. The only question is, will Drake attend that show as well? If so, will he get involved with WWE in an on-screen or in-ring capacity? Time will tell.
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