“Tonight isn’t a Drake show. It has nothing really to do with Drake,” Drake said before #DrakeNight, an evening that was a glorification of Drake’s brand, only tangibly related to the Toronto Raptors’ 96-80 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Drizzy not only broke out a retro Raptors jersey-lined jacket for the occasion, but he also got to do the player introductions…and DJ the halftime show. Pretty basic stuff for one of the world’s most popular rappers, although the flavor he added to the DeMar DeRozan intro felt like something we’ve seen before.

“It has nothing really to do with me. I’m just going to be sitting there. The fact that people want to come out, participate, get a free T-shirt: if that’s what it takes to put people in the stands, then every night could be Drake Night if you want.”

Check out the set of videos below, where the Toronto-native introduces the Raptors starting lineup and performs with Future at halftime.

Drake Night: Drake Announces Starters

Drake Night: Drake and Future at Halftime

Drake Night: Jersey Giveaway

– Scott Randell (@DefinedByMvsic)