# Singer-Boxer Spoofs Drake as Manny Pacquiao for the ESPYS Sings 'Let It Go' By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drake-as-manny-pacquiao References: [badlefthook](http://www.badlefthook.com/2014/7/16/5911351/video-drake-impersonates-manny-pacquiao-at-2014-espys) & [espn.go](http://espn.go.com/espys/2014) The Drake as Manny Pacquiao skit for this year's ESPYS Awards is one of the reasons why the [Canadian rapper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-x-wwe) is being touted as the best host yet. An absolutely hilarious and dead on impression of Filipino Jack of all trades, he isn't captured in a ring, but in his own element: the [recording studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbnos). Since the boxer is known for his [love of singing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paparap), it is only natural that Drake would impersonate him singing the hottest song of the year, Frozen's 'Let It Go.' Sporting a full goatee and straight hair, the Drake as Manny Pacquiao impersonation is sealed with a great accent. Although the actors taking part in the skit are all so serious, the crowd can't help but double over with laughter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Celebrity Impersonation Skits:** Opportunity for comedians and entertainers to create funny and accurate spoofs of popular celebrities for events and awards shows. - **Blending Entertainment and Sports:** Opportunity to integrate entertainment and sports by showcasing athletes' talents outside of their traditional fields. - **Humor in Award Show Hosting:** Opportunity for award show hosts to inject humor and comedic skits to make the event more entertaining and engaging. ### Where This Applies - **Comedy Entertainment:** Opportunity for comedy platforms and content creators to produce and promote celebrity impersonation skits for online and offline entertainment. - **Sports Entertainment:** Opportunity for sports broadcasters and event organizers to incorporate entertainment elements and skits to enhance the audience's experience. - **Event Management:** Opportunity for event planners and producers to create award shows and live events that integrate humor and comedic skits for added entertainment value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Eating Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-ones-episodes.md) - [Mascot Sumo Showdowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumo-showdowns.md) - [Quirky Spoof Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fight-teeth.md) - [Commentated Toy Unboxings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatchimals-alive-mystery-hatch.md) - [Pizza-Themed Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucha-little.md) - [Playful Language App Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-on-ice.md) - [Toronto Rapper-Backed Music Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-venue-history.md) - [Basketball Player Dessert Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siakam-swirl.md) - [Mascot-Approved Deodorant Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-mencare-deodorant.md)