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Kevin Durant Salutes Wale’s New Album in Postgame Remarks

Their shared D.C.–MarylandVirginia roots underpinned a public nod to Wale’s first album in four years.

Overview

  • After an overtime win over Orlando, Durant praised Wale as a craftsman and said he had recently spoken with him, referring to the rapper by his first name, Ralph.
  • Wale released Everything Is a Lot on Nov. 14 via Def Jam, marking his eighth studio album and his first project since a four-year break.
  • The question came from Houston-based reporter Chancellor Johnson, who noted that Durant’s favorite track on the album is “Michael Corleone.”
  • Wale amplified the exchange by reposting the clip on X with the caption “Already.”
  • Durant’s comments followed a game-high 35-point performance, with the Rockets starting the season 9–3.