Hey there, gamers! Are you a fan of eSports tournaments? Do you love watching your favorite players go head-to-head in intense matches? Well, you’re not alone. Millions of viewers tune in to watch these events every year, and many times they are treated to some exciting and unexpected celebrity appearances.

In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the most memorable celebrity cameos and guest appearances in eSports tournaments. So sit back, relax, and let’s get started!

💥 Ninja Plays with Drake and JuJu Smith-Schuster in ‘Fortnite’

In March 2018, one of the biggest celebrities in the world, Drake, joined forces with Ninja, the most famous Fortnite player on the planet, for a live stream game of ‘Fortnite’. As if that wasn’t enough, professional football player JuJu Smith-Schuster also tuned in to play.

This event broke Twitch streaming records, with over 600,000 concurrent viewers tuning in to watch the game. The event helped to put Fortnite on the map and created a huge spike in interest in the game.

A picture of Ninja playing with Drake and JuJu Smith-Schuster in 'Fortnite'

🏎️ Lewis Hamilton Races in Virtual F1 Event

In June 2020, Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton took part in a virtual F1 tournament. The event was set up to replace the postponed races due to the global pandemic, and Hamilton took the opportunity to flex his skills in the virtual world.

The virtual races were held on the same track as the original races were supposed to be held on, and the event was broadcast live on TV. Hamilton took his experience as a professional driver and used it to help him dominate the competition.

A picture of Lewis Hamilton racing in the virtual F1 tournament

🎤 Snoop Dogg Commentates ‘Madden NFL 21’

In December 2020, Snoop Dogg made an appearance as a commentator during the ‘Madden NFL 21’ Pro Bowl tournament. His commentary style was laid-back and hilarious, and he brought a unique perspective to the game.

Although he may not know all of the technical details of the game, his commentary was entertaining and fun for viewers to listen to. He even sang a few lines from his hit song “Gin and Juice” during a halftime performance.

A picture of Snoop Dogg commentating 'Madden NFL 21'

🐲 Daenerys Targaryen Joins the ‘League of Legends’ Universe

In September 2019, ‘League of Legends’ fans were treated to an epic crossover event with the popular HBO show ‘Game of Thrones’. The event featured a new game mode based on the ‘Game of Thrones’ world, as well as a new character, Daenerys Targaryen.

Daenerys was voiced by the actress who played her on the show, Emilia Clarke. Fans were excited to see one of their favorite characters from the show come to life in the ‘League of Legends’ universe.

A picture of Daenerys Targaryen in the 'League of Legends' universe

🏀 Shaquille O’Neal Plays ‘NBA 2K’ with Top Players

In August 2020, retired NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal teamed up with some of the biggest names in the ‘NBA 2K’ community for a live stream match. The event was organized by 2K Sports and featured many of the top ‘NBA 2K’ players in the world.

O’Neal played as the recent NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, while the other players played as their own custom-built teams. Although O’Neal was not able to carry his team to victory, he showed that he could still hold his own against the top players in the world.

A picture of Shaquille O'Neal playing 'NBA 2K'

🌟 Conclusion

So there you have it, some of the most memorable celebrity cameos and guest appearances in eSports tournaments. It just goes to show how much mainstream appeal eSports has these days. Who knows what other celebrities may make an appearance in the next big tournament?

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