Billboard Music Awards: Drake references Arya Stark from Game of Thrones during speech
'For putting in that work last week'
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Your support makes all the difference.At the Billboard Music Awards, Drake gave a surprise shout out to a Game of Thrones character.
The rapper was presented with the Top Billboard 200 Album for Scorpion, released last year.
After thanking friends and family, the artist added an unexpected name - Arya Stark, played by Maisie Williams on the fantasy HBO show.
“And hey, shout out to Arya Stark for putting in that work last week,” Drake said.
As those who have watched the most recent Game of Thrones episode know, Arya was key to defeating the Night King.
The episode, titled "The Long Night", was “gritty, epic and profoundly silly”, according to our critic, who awarded the episode five stars. Meanwhile, the intense trailer for next week’s episode sees everyone turn their attentions to the Iron Throne and the fate of Cersei Lannister.
Our extensive ranking of every character in the series – from worst to best – is below.
The final season of Game of Thrones continues every Sunday. The show will be available on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV in the UK.
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