• Drake watched the Toronto Raptors make NBA history in the fan park in Toronto. AP Photo
    Drake watched the Toronto Raptors make NBA history in the fan park in Toronto. AP Photo
  • Drake celebrates during the Toronto Raptors win over Golden State Warriors in Game 6. Reuters
    Drake celebrates during the Toronto Raptors win over Golden State Warriors in Game 6. Reuters
  • Drake, left, and Toronto mayor John Tory, far right, enjoyed a fun night as Toronto Raptors made history. Reuters
    Drake, left, and Toronto mayor John Tory, far right, enjoyed a fun night as Toronto Raptors made history. Reuters
  • Recording artist Drake and Toronto mayor John Tory greet each other. Reuters
    Recording artist Drake and Toronto mayor John Tory greet each other. Reuters
  • Drake grimaces during the action. Reuters
    Drake grimaces during the action. Reuters
  • An animated Drake watches the action. EPA
    An animated Drake watches the action. EPA
  • It was a night full of emotions for Drake and the Toronto Raptors. Reuters
    It was a night full of emotions for Drake and the Toronto Raptors. Reuters
  • Drake interacted with the Raptors fans at Jurassic Park in Toronto during the game. Reuters
    Drake interacted with the Raptors fans at Jurassic Park in Toronto during the game. Reuters
  • Drake focuses on the action. Reuters
    Drake focuses on the action. Reuters
  • Drake gestures in the fan zone in Toronto. Reuters
    Drake gestures in the fan zone in Toronto. Reuters

Drake releases two new songs to celebrate Toronto Raptors winning NBA Finals

The franchise's global ambassador jubilant over 4-2 series victory over Golden State Warriors

Graham Caygill

June 14, 2019

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Drake led the tributes to the victorious Toronto Raptors as the Canadian franchise made history on Thursday night by becoming NBA champions.

The Canadian franchise are the first side from outside the United States to win the NBA Finals after beating defending champions Golden State Champions 4-2 in the series after winning Game 6.

Drake, the franchise's global brand ambassador, has released two songs in celebration on Friday to coincide with the historic success.

  • Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, centre, holds the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy after the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, in Oakland, California. AP Photo
    Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, centre, holds the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy after the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, in Oakland, California. AP Photo
  • Fans celebrate after the Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors. Reuters
    Fans celebrate after the Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors. Reuters
  • Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) drives against Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam. AP Photo
    Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) drives against Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam. AP Photo
  • Thousands of fans celebrate in the streets of Toronto. AP Photo
    Thousands of fans celebrate in the streets of Toronto. AP Photo
  • Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is helped off the court after being fouled by Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green. EPA
    Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is helped off the court after being fouled by Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green. EPA
  • Fan react in Jurassic Park in Toronto as the Toronto Raptors defeat the Golden State Warriors. AP Photo
    Fan react in Jurassic Park in Toronto as the Toronto Raptors defeat the Golden State Warriors. AP Photo
  • Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol (33) defends against Golden State Warriors center Kevon Loone. AP Photo
    Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol (33) defends against Golden State Warriors center Kevon Loone. AP Photo
  • Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston dunks over Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam. AP Photo
    Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston dunks over Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam. AP Photo
  • Fans in Edmonton, Alberta, cheer as they watch the Toronto Raptors defeat the Golden State Warriors 114-110. AP Photo
    Fans in Edmonton, Alberta, cheer as they watch the Toronto Raptors defeat the Golden State Warriors 114-110. AP Photo
  • Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) reaches for the ball controlled by Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney. AP Photo
    Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) reaches for the ball controlled by Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney. AP Photo
  • Toronto Raptors fans watch the broadcast of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Raptors and the Golden State Warriors, at a viewing party outside Scotiabank Arena. AP Photo
    Toronto Raptors fans watch the broadcast of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Raptors and the Golden State Warriors, at a viewing party outside Scotiabank Arena. AP Photo
  • Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green dunks against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, California. AP Photo
    Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green dunks against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, California. AP Photo
  • Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is fouled by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. AP Photo
    Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is fouled by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. AP Photo
  • Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) shoots over Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard. AP Photo
    Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) shoots over Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard. AP Photo
  • Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) celebrate winning the NBA Championship. Reuters
    Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) celebrate winning the NBA Championship. Reuters
  • Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, left, sits on the bench next to guard Stephen Curry. AP Photo
    Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, left, sits on the bench next to guard Stephen Curry. AP Photo
  • Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry lifts up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. Reuters
    Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry lifts up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. Reuters

Omerta and Money in the Grave are the new songs and the 32 year old said the Raptors "did what we had to do".

He said of the result: You just have to watch it happen. The six in six. Kyle Lowry with a ring.

"Kawhi Leonard bringing a chip to the city. I want my chips with a dip, that’s all I know. I don’t want my chips plain. I want my chips with a dip. So bring them dips. That dynasty’s over. We did what we had to do.”

Drake did not watch the game in California and instead watched it with Raptors on a big screen at their Jurassic Park fan zone in Toronto.

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