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Raptors loyal to Toronto's Drake, Meek Mill 'banned for a long time'

Published Jan. 17, 2016 6:36 p.m. ET

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The Raptors are wholeheartedly loyal to Toronto-based rapper Drake -- and certainly not at all to Meek Mill--- according to Toronto's Patrick Patterson. 

In an interview with UK's Complex publication, Toronto's Patrick Patterson and James Johnson spoke about their trip to London. Johnson discussed the role that Drake has played to help turn the Raptors into a team with international appeal. He predicted Drake is such an influencer "kids are now probably playing 2K16 with the Raptors because of him!" almost like what Jay Z did with the Brooklyn Nets.

Then, as any good interviewer would, Complex asked what that meant for Drake's rival Meek Mill in the locker room. Over the summer, Meek Mill accused Drake of using a "ghostwriter" to write his songs. The Raptors say Meek Mill is not exactly a popular pick on the speakers.  

"It’s nothing but hip-hop so Young Thug, Drake, Rick Ross, Weezy, Rich Homie Quan," explained Patterson. "Meek Mill has been banned for a long time. No one plays Meek Mill."

Drake will coach Team Canada at All-Star Weekend in Toronto against comedian Kevin Hart.

Bryan Kalbrosky produces digital content for FOXSports.com. For more, follow him on Twitter @BryanKalbrosky.

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