13 Sports Stars Who Tried the Rap Game
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Kobe Bryant
Before becoming "The Black Mamba" and "Vino" there was just Kobe -- the rapper. Kobe's *hit* single, you ask? K.O.B.E. featuring none other than former super model Tyra Banks. Maybe this is why the Lakers can't sign a free agent.
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Shaquille O'Neal
Former teammate Kobe Bryant knows a little something about Shaquille O'Neal's rap career. The Big Diesel dropped four albums in his illustrious rap career, unfortunately none were titled "Shaqtin a Fool."
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John Cena
Hey, wrestlers are athletes, too! Whether it's cutting promo's while rapping in the ring or spitting with Wiz Khalifa, WWE's John Cena is one of the best rappers on the list even if he does still wears jorts.
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Ron Artest
Now known as the lovable Metta World Peace, the artist Artest released his rap album "My World" in 2006 with the single "Champions." Champion on the court, he was. Champion on the mic, he was not.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Aptly nicknamed "Money" for how much cheddar he brings in from the boxing ring, the undefeated champ was featured on Ludacris' "Undisputed" and he put out a single of his own called "Yep." Yep.
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Deion Sanders
Deion Sanders' rap persona Neon Deion released the 1994 album "Prime Time" which produced this rap song that actually happened, "Must Be the Money." Revel in all its glory. Apparently Deion was Nelly before Nelly.
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Chris Webber
The Former No. 1 overall pick had to call a timeout on his rap career after his debut album "2 Much Drama" dropped in 1999.
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Clint Dempsey
U.S.A. Men's soccer star Clint Dempsey aka Deuce rapped on the 2006 Nike ad "Don't Tread On Me." Hopefully a remix of "Don't Tread On Me" and "I Believe That We Will Win" will be available by the next World Cup.
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Tony Parker
Now I don't claim to speak a lick of French, but TP9 must be doing something right if his single "Balance Tol" hit No. 1 in France.
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Allen Iverson
Allen Iverson's short-lived rap career produced more drama than record sales. In a dispute with the NBA, "The Answer" had to change offensive lyrics in his album "Misunderstood." Maybe he should've practiced more. Oh, forget it.
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Serena Williams
One of the greatest female tennis players of all time, also served up this gem of a rap lyric, "I cook the track up like a frozen pizza."
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Iman Shumpert
One of the better athletes-turned-rapper, how does the Cavaliers guard not come out to his own music when he's introduced?
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Charles Barkley
"The Round Mound of Rebound's" rap debut didn't come on an album or mixtape, but rather a 2010 Taco Bell Super Bowl commercial. Sir Charles waxes poetic much better than his golf swing, gotta say.
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