Hip hop artist Drake is an international superstar and a household name in much of the world—but definitely not in the home of a certain elderly Oklahoma City couple he sat next to at an NBA game, who had absolutely no clue who he was.
And video of their interaction has the internet laughing.
The moment happened when Drake was seated courtside for the game, as celebrities usually are. Suddenly one of Drake's songs came on the arena's sound system and the crowd began to cheer, presumably for Drake.
The laughs the three shared as the couple realized who they were sitting beside were priceless.
See the clip below.
Drake in the building for the Rockets-Thunder game 🦉 pic.twitter.com/hsI2JRlc1b
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 2, 2021
Drake and his buddy were at the game to support Thunder player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a friend of Drake's who also hails from his hometown of Toronto, Canada.
friends in the industry pic.twitter.com/IW6fvAJGbe
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 2, 2021
As he sat chilling at the game during a time out, everyone in the front row glanced upward, presumably because the arena's jumbotron was highlighting Drake in the front row.
Drake gave a hand signal salute to the camera as people in the arena began to cheer.
The elderly man beside Drake then seemed to realize they were all on camera for a reason. Turning to Drake, he appeared to say, "Are you famous?" The two men then dissolved into laughter as the elderly man's wife playfully mocked him.
Soon the Thunder's furry mascot, Rumble, was joining in on the moment, coming over to exchange handshakes with the new friends.
It seems like the threesome may have formed a true bond, if Drake's Instagram is any indication. In a since-expired Instagram Story, Drake posted a selfie of him and the elderly couple, which he captioned "My new parents."
Awww!
pic.twitter.com/tRvq9RXW9R
— shelby 🏳️🌈 (@ThaShelbster) December 2, 2021
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On Twitter, people absolutely loved this wholesome moment.
I love this 😂 @drake and his new Oklahoma parents pic.twitter.com/mh77h7Tc0O
— 𝔹𝕚𝕘 𝕂 (@CrownAndJoke) December 2, 2021
They went home and told their kids - “We sat next to some guy he said he makes albums and does concerts. I think his name was Jake, have you heard of him?”
— M.Lozi (@LzMo) December 3, 2021
Drake and the guy in blue are about to drop a new album and then become the next coach of Oklahoma pic.twitter.com/5AImy770M2
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) December 2, 2021
I could watch Drake and the old folks reaction over and over again 🤣
— Mr. NR (@_A_Med) December 2, 2021
The couple pulled a @MariahCarey on @Drake lol pic.twitter.com/2UIUxKtelG
— Alejandro Gonzalez (@Aladerri) December 2, 2021
LOVE this old couple who have ZERO clue who Drake is https://t.co/t0Shx0utKC
— Zach Gray (@ZacharyAdamGray) December 2, 2021
Wholesome content https://t.co/VQBWdFe96S
— Miggy (@thazodiak) December 2, 2021
Though some were just wondering why the heck Drake was in Oklahoma City—not exactly a celebrity hot spot.
Most random thing to see drake at 😂
— William McDaniel (@WillmcdMcdaniel) December 2, 2021
out of all the games Drizzy could go to
— Noah Gomez (@NoahNG777) December 2, 2021
I’m a thunder fan and even I’m wondering why he’s in OKC 😂
— Bisonte Dort 🦬 (@ShaiDay23) December 2, 2021
We wish Drake and his new mom and dad a very merry Oklahoma Christmas!