{"id":52,"date":"2026-04-19T22:28:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T22:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazinewriting.hubbardschool.org\/Group3\/?p=52"},"modified":"2026-04-19T22:28:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T22:28:54","slug":"5-hip-hop-and-sports-mixes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazinewriting.hubbardschool.org\/Group3\/?p=52","title":{"rendered":"5 Hip Hop and Sports Mixes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rappers and athletes might be closer to one another than you think.<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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By Logan Reitzner<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In many hip-hop songs you may see or hear artists reference legendary athletes like Michael Jordan, Caitlin Clark and Tom Brady. You may see your favorite hip hop artist wear a sports jersey and sit court side at games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some athletes have even converted their talents to hip hop like NBA star Damian Lillard. Hip hop has seen a majority focus on physical sports that artists can relate to. Hip hop tells the story of struggles. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cIts probably no surprise that a lot of NFL, MLB and NBA, a lot of pro sport athletes want to be rappers now,\u201d said Nicholas Dircz, a DJ for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx. “A lot of rappers want to be pro athletes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artists collaborating with athletes and athletes wanting to participate in artists’ work \u2014 no wonder it\u2019s easy to find five hip-hop songs that have referenced athletes either by lyrics or cameos. Here they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMo Bamba\u201d by Sheck Wes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • NBA player Mo Bamba who was drafted in the 2018 draft by the Orlando Magic, known for this song that was directly named after him. Sheck Wes, a childhood friend of Mo Bamba, released this song in his name which blew up and reached the top 100 charts in 2018. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \u201cWhite Iverson\u201d by Post Malone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Post Malone created this song in inspiration to NBA superstar Allen Iverson and was meant to represent the confidence that Allen Iverson showed throughout his career. The song was one of Post Malone’s popular hits and was a double platinum record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      \u201cFast Motion\u201d by Saweetie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Saweetie collaborated with WNBA superstar A\u2019ja Wilson to appear in her music video to play one on one with her as giants. Saweetie also incorporated sports like football, basketball, soccer and track within the video. The song was released in 2021.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \u201cWay 2 Sexy\u201d by Drake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard was wearing all white and dancing on a cloud in his cameo. Drake and Kawhi grew a connection when Kawhi played for the Toronto Raptors back in 2019. Kawhi left the following season to go play for the Los Angeles Clippers. Drake released the song in 2021.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          \u201cEmmitt Smith\u201d by Migos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Dedicated to the career of NFL hall of famer Emmitt Smith who played running back for the Dallas Cowboys. The video also featured a friend of the Migos, current New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara. Migos released the song in 2013.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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