( EW.com ) -- And the host of this year 's ESPYs is ... . Drake ! The rapper/singer/actor/now-host will take the stage at the 2014 ESPYs to hand out awards for Excellence in Sports Performance . For a point of reference , last year 's show was hosted by Jon Hamm . There 's no word yet on whether Drake will rap his way through the show , but we can only hope . Check out his announcement via Twitter below : . The ESPYs will air on July 16 at 9 p.m. on ESPN . See the original story at EW.com . CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved .
The comedian / actor is set to host the show . He announced it via Twitter . The show will air July 16 on ESPN .