Drake now owns an esports group. Earlier as we speak, the esports organisations, which fields skilled League of Legends, Fortnite, and Clash Royale groups, introduced that the rapper would be a part of founder Nadeshot and entrepreneur Scooter Braun as a co-owner.
The collaboration was first rumoured as Drake adopted each 100 Thieves and Nadeshot – who began his profession as knowledgeable Call of Duty participant – on Instagram. Nadeshot tweeted earlier as we speak to verify the partnership, saying “Proud to finally announce that Drake and Scooter Braun join 100 Thieves as co-owners.”
In an announcement posted this afternoon, 100 Thieves confirms that it’s accomplished its funding spherical, saying that “Drake co-led the investment round alongside Scooter Braun.” Nadeshot, whose actual title is Matthew Haag, mentioned “I’ve spent my ten-year career in esports growing the ecosystem and am proud to have Drake and Scooter join as my partners to help take 100 Thieves to new heights.” It would appear that the thought behind the partnership, nevertheless, is to not focus solely on making a profitable esports org.
Haag states that “our top priority is to win world championships, but our ambitions go far beyond competitive gaming.” Drake and Braun will assist to develop 100 Thieves “into a lasting brand on the back of the content and apparel that out fans have come to love.” The pair will act as strategic advisors for the organisation, with Braun additionally sitting on the board of administrators.
Proud to lastly announce that Drake and Scooter Braun be a part of @100thieves as co-owners. https://t.co/HBZPkS8QNu pic.twitter.com/5bLciLe8Yv
— 100T Nadeshot (@Nadeshot) October 23, 2018
Drake made headlines earlier this year as he streamed Fortnite with Ninja. Braun options extra closely off-stage than on, however remains to be a pop-culture powerhouse, related to music acts together with Ariana Grande, the Black Eyed Peas, and Justin Bieber. 100 Thieves just lately represented North America on the League of Legends World Championships, the place they have been eradicated within the group levels.
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