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July 16, 2014Who didn’t see this one coming? Hip-hop star and friend of anyone who wins things, Drake, is reportedly looking to lock up some of Cleveland’s incredibly affordable real estate following LeBron James’ decision to return home.
In an interview with Complex Magazine, Drake, whose real name is Aubrey Drake Graham, says that the recent additions of LeBron and (TOPSZN Crew’s own) Johnny Manziel will lead to a new residence with a 216 (or 440) area code.
“Of course, I’m gonna go watch games in Cleveland. If not for LeBron—who I said is a brother to me, we’ve got three kids from Toronto on one team, plus Manziel who is part of our family and our brother,” Drake said “I definitely have to look into some real estate in Cleveland and spend some months of the year out there. Like I said, my teams will always forever be who they are but I will support the group who has shifted to Cleveland.”
Drake hails from Canada, so his affinity for players like Tristan Thompson and Andrew Wiggins makes some sense. But lest you think that Drake is a front-running sports fan, recently claiming he has been a life-long fan of the Kentucky Wildcats following their run in the NCAA Tournament, he would like you to think otherwise.
“I’d like to say that despite what everyone on the Internet thinks, I do not team jump. In the past I’ve always supported the player and not the institution—unless we’re talking about the Kentucky Wildcats and the Toronto Raptors; I will never stray from them. But whether it comes to soccer or football or basketball, I have a lot of friends that play for a lot of teams. I’m not team jumping. I’m a supportive friend.”
Drake already has his Manziel jersey. A new LeBron one—with a rumored new number—shouldn’t be too far behind.
“For Cleveland, a place that I’ve been to time and time again when I’ve been to touring, it’s gonna be great for them,” he said. “I’d love to see them grow.”
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He should call Bill Cowher’s realtor. Probably has all the current listings ready to show
Ignoring the low-hanging Drake jokes …
Wouldn’t it be something if a pro sports buzz combined with the downtown housing renaissance and something that’s been suggested: financial incentives for artists to rehab, reside and work in near west side buildings. A real synergy that made young people and businesses start moving here. About time this city exploited the plentiful, specific resources it has, rather than being a day late and dollar short trying to mimic successes of other cities.
TOPSZN? Huh?
No, no, no. Please keep Drake on the East side of town.
Medical marijuna strain in California.
The same thing was said when Usher bought a share of the Cavs the last time around with LeBron, but any positive movement for NEO is a good thing.
He may actually be a bigger jock-sniffer than Alyssa Milano.
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JSHGRDN
I share your optimism, but welcome to 1995.
Hey, no reason to drag Samantha Micelli into this one. She’s at least always been a Dodger fan.
http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Alyssa-Milano-Was-Born-An-MLB-Ball-Bunny.jpg
i hear ya, but it’s just amazing to me that with so many resources we haven’t stumbled into success, despite the lack of unity, cohesion, courage, or a dictator like Mike White. Seems it’s almost like the resources are so strong the city can’t quite sink under the weight of individual agendas, , so we’re not quite desperate enough to unify and do something.
Anyone that says they are not a bandwagon fan is a bandwagon fan. Also, it’s not a bandwagon yet, more like a cart.
Houston’s next! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeestside!
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!
Hey now don’t pick on Sam!
With LeBron back it’ll be at least an RV!
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What’s the truncated version of jock sniffer? JOCSNFR?
A rich rapper wants to buy property in our fair City, spend money there and support the teams that his friend’s play on? Who cares if it’s bandwagoning, GIVE US ALL YOUR MONEYZ!
Who the hell is the guy on the left with the gold hat? What a douche bag.
A jock-sniffer sniffer.
I think that’s Drake’s attorney.
WTF?
she can sniff my jock anytime….
OB O’Brien. Childhood friend.
Benchwarmer
Sweet. The guy who just said you can buy Cleveland for $40M on the ESPYs is going to hang out in our town. So blessed.