Y’all might be wonderin’ if Drake, that big-time rapper, owns the Toronto Raptors. Well, let me tell ya, no, he don’t. Now, don’t go thinkin’ just ‘cause he’s always at them games and wearin’ his Raptors gear, that he’s the one with the checkbook for the team. The real owners of them Raptors is a whole company called Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. They’re the ones who hold the strings to the purse, and let me tell ya, there’s a lotta folks involved in that too.
Now, the folks who own the Raptors are split up into three main parts. There’s Rogers Communications with 37.5%, then there’s Kilmer Sports with 25%, and the rest is with Bell Canada. So, as you can see, it’s a big ol’ group of people and companies who got their hands in the pot. Ain’t no one person in charge of everything, not even Drake, much as we love him.
But, that don’t mean Drake ain’t got a hand in things. He’s actually the global ambassador for the Raptors, a big ol’ fancy title that’s been his since 2013. What this means is, he helps promote the team, and he’s always there on the sidelines, cheerin’ ‘em on, tryin’ to bring in some extra attention. He’s more like a super fan with benefits, if you ask me!
Drake’s got his own brand too, y’know, OVO – that’s short for “October’s Very Own.” And since 2013, he’s been workin’ with the Raptors, making sure that everyone knows about ‘em, not just in Canada but all over the world. Drake’s helped turn the Raptors into a brand folks recognize, not just a basketball team. Folks wear OVO jackets to games, and I reckon that’s helped make the Raptors even more popular.
Even though Drake don’t own the team, he’s done a lot for ‘em. He’s got a private jet, and if he wanted to, he could probably fly over to every Raptors game he wanted, sittin’ courtside in style. But when it comes to the team’s ownership, it’s all in the hands of those big companies I told you about.
And let me make this clear: Drake is one big fan of the Raptors. He’s from Toronto, born and raised, and the team’s the pride of his hometown. But just ‘cause he’s always out there on the court supportin’ ‘em don’t mean he’s the one makin’ the big decisions. He’s not the boss, he’s more like the face of the team, always promotin’ ‘em in the media and makin’ sure everyone knows how much he loves them Raptors.
So, no, Drake don’t own the Raptors. He ain’t makin’ no decisions on who’s playin’ or what players to get. He’s just a big fan with a fancy title. But you can bet your boots, he’s helpin’ spread the word about them Raptors to the whole world. And that’s somethin’ we can all be proud of, ‘cause not every team gets a big star like Drake on their side.
In conclusion, Drake’s connection to the Raptors is more about being a passionate fan and global ambassador than being an owner. He’s helped bring the Raptors into the global spotlight, but when it comes to ownership, that’s still in the hands of big companies like Rogers, Kilmer Sports, and Bell Canada.
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