Cameron Brink’s Highlight of the Year: Kendrick Lamar‘s Unexpected Recognition
WNBA star cameron Brink never imagined that a simple pick during the WNBA draft would become the highlight of her year. Standing out among her peers, Brink chose to side with Kendrick Lamar over Drake during an interview last April, an action that recently paid off in an unexpected yet delightful manner.
During the WNBA draft, a question posed by Complex asked future WNBA stars to choose between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. brink, a talented alum of Stanford, was the only one to choose K. Dot, while her peers opted for Drake.
Fast forward to a recent women’s basketball game between USC and Notre Dame, Brink shared a surprising encounter on her podcast, Straight to Cam. At the game, a man introduced himself as an associate of Kendrick Lamar. He revealed that Lamar was aware of Brink’s choice and appreciated it, expressing his admiration and a shared support for her.
“He was like, ‘I work with Kendrick, and he noticed that you were the only person who said him.And he f—s with you,” Brink recounted. Moved by the acknowledgment, she expressed her admiration for Lamar in return.
The interaction underscores how Lamar, even though maintaining a low profile on social media, keeps an eye on his mentions in popular culture. This connection hints at the possibility of Lamar attending an L.A. sparks game to support Brink, especially after her return from an ACL injury.
Musically, lamar continues to make waves in 2025 by achieving yet another No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with the SZA-assisted single “Luther,” marking his sixth No. 1 and SZA’s third.
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**Besides choosing Kendrick Lamar, what other significant event happened in Cameron BrinkS life recently?**
Q&A: Cameron Brink and kendrick Lamar’s unexpected Connection
Q: Cameron Brink chose Kendrick Lamar over Drake during the WNBA draft. Why was this a big deal?
A: Brink was the only player too choose Lamar out of all the WNBA hopefuls. It was a surprising choice that caught everyone’s attention!
Q: did Kendrick Lamar actually notice Brink’s pick?
A: Yes! An associate of Lamar told Brink that he was aware of her choice and appreciated it.Pretty cool, right?
Q: Could Lamar attend a Sparks game to support Brink?
A: It’s definitely possible! This connection opens the door for him to show up and cheer on Brink, especially after her return from an ACL injury.
Q: How is Lamar doing musically?
A: He just scored his sixth No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with the song “Luther,” featuring SZA. Keep an eye out for more chart-topping hits from him!
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