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Kevin Durant and Wale‘s relationship goes way back, as the NBA star even made a guest appearance in voice skits on Folarin’s seminal The Mixtape About Nothing in 2008 when KD suited up as an emerging force for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
With the DMV natives still making waves in their respective crafts, KD was asked about the rapper’s new Everything Is a Lot album following Sunday’s overtime win over the Orlando Magic, and Durant gave Wale his flowers for still producing at a high level nearly two decades into his career.
“I talked to Ralph the other day. To see people in this industry — we’re all in the entertainment business — to see people still have that energy to work on their craft every day, that’s what Wale is, he’s a craftsman,” Durant said.
KD continued: “He likes to get better at his skill. Like I always say, man, that’s inspiring to me to see another OG in the game setting the tone. I’m just grateful to know him.”
Wale reposted the clip with a salute. “Already,” he wrote on X. The Houston-based journalist who asked the question, Chancellor Johnson, also revealed that “Michael Corleone” is Durant’s favorite track on Everything Is a Lot.
At 37, Durant has remained an All-NBA talent in the league, even in the later stages of his career. In addition to their friendship, there’s clearly a respect between the two, as Wale released his eighth studio album on Friday at age 41.
Durant is still cooking, and the superstar forward has the Houston Rockets at 9-3 to start the season. He dropped a game-high 35 points in Sunday’s victory over the Magic. Next up, the Rockets take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Watch the full clip of KD’s response below.
