Star professional athletes weren’t the only ones going nuts for LeBron James after ending up being the NBA’s all-time scoring leader … so were A-list stars like Drake, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, and among his most significant fans, Rihanna!
In truth, Ri-Ri, Drake, and Kendrick’s toast to King James was shared in a video montage after he passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar‘s scoring record on Tuesday.
“I am so grateful to witness this moment in history,” Rihanna stated in the clip.
“My favorite thing about being a LeBron James fan is just watching you prove yourself over and over again, against all odds and all doubt.”
“This is one of the greatest accomplishments in sports history.”
Some of the very best to ever do it congratulate @KingJames 👏 pic.twitter.com/3nNvmKVYAo
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“Thank you for reppin’ for all of us. Keep striving for greatness always and congratulations King James!”
Drake — who was holding a basketball in the video (obviously) — called it a “legendary night in NBA history” while Kendrick praised him for silencing the haters.
“From the time you went to the league when you had the doubters and the naysayers and people that think you wouldn’t take it this far, you’ve proved ’em wrong dog,” Lamar stated.
Wayne saluted Bron on Twitter … the “Hustler Musik” rap artist composed, “Kongrats King!! Glad to say I’ve shaken your hand brudda. God bless you and the fam and the homies.”
Outside the artists, NBA stars Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Trae Young likewise provided the 4x champ his flowers, along with Lakers legend and previous officer, Magic Johnson.
“I want to personally thank you LeBron for trusting & believing in me & the Lakers in 2018 when I was president of basketball operations,” Johnson stated in a tweet.
The minute LeBron passed Kareem to end up being the NBA’s all-time leading scorer 👑 pic.twitter.com/dXjDSrNBYx
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“Everything you said you would do, you’ve done; led the Lakers to a championship, elevated the Lakers brand, & gave back to the city of LA!”
NFL gamers likewise chimed in, consisting of Odell Beckham Jr. who shared an image of the precise minute James took the shot that made history.
Of course, LeBron partied the night away after ending up being the NBA’s all-time scoring leader — striking up The Fleur Room in West Hollywood with his spouse, Savannah, and pals.
Congrats, King James!!!