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Drake to host 2014 ESPY Awards

Drake has added a new gig to his schedule: host of this year's ESPYs.

The Canadian rapper, who can frequently be seen taking in basketball games, announced the news via Twitter on Wednesday:


Last year, "Mad Men" star Jon Hamm hosted the awards show, which gives out awards for excellence in sports performance. Previous hosts have included Seth Rogen and Rob Riggle.

The ESPYs will air July 16 starting at 9 p.m. on ESPN.

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