Russell Westbrook, a nine-time NBA All-Star, makes a surprise appearance in Ciara‘s latest music video for the song “Dance With Me,” released on Friday. The video features Westbrook dancing alongside Ciara at a notable Los Angeles landmark.
Memorable Moment at Randy’s Donuts in Inglewood
At around two minutes into the video, Westbrook and Ciara are seen dancing while seated in chairs outside Randy’s Donuts in Inglewood, California. The track also includes rapper Tyga and is part of Ciara’s new album titled CiCi, which dropped the same day as the video.
Westbrook’s Previous Involvement in Music Highlights
Westbrook has experience crossing over into music-related projects. In June 2024, he appeared onstage with rapper Kendrick Lamar during Lamar’s The Pop Out: Ken & Friends concert in Compton, dancing to the song “Not Like Us.” In 2021, he also featured in Nas’ music video for “Brunch on Sundays,” alongside fellow NBA star LeBron James.
Current Status and Future Prospects
On the basketball court, Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists while playing for the Denver Nuggets during the 2024-25 season. Originally from Southern California, he is now a free agent after opting out of a $3.4 million player option for the upcoming 2025-26 season. This cameo in Ciara‘s video highlights his growing interest in entertainment as he evaluates his next career moves.
“The Pop Out: Ken & Friends”
—Kendrick Lamar
“Not Like Us.”
—Kendrick Lamar