LeBron James is a complex person with a wide range of interests. Apart from his basketball prowess, his passion for hip-hop music is quite known. The Akon Hammer routinely posts clips from his favorite songs, praises new albums and shares artist interactions with his 156 million followers. The King‘s social media stance makes his Slim Shady adherence quite apparent.

An avid listener of Eminem, LeBron James has showcased his love for the rapper on multiple occasions over the years. The 38-year-old even went as far as to defend one of his albums. He lately celebrated Ed Sheeran’s iconic moment with the rapper.

LeBron James showcases his love for Eminem

The city of Detroit saw Ed Sheeran make its stop there on Saturday for his Mathematics Tour at Ford Field stadium. He gave his fans a pleasant surprise when legendary rapper Eminem unexpectedly appeared on stage, sending the audience burst into pure mayhem. The powerful duo came together for a memorable performance of Eminem’s timeless hit “Lose Yourself.”

LeBron James stumbled upon the video of Eminem’s surprise appearance at Ed Sheeran’s concert and couldn’t help but share the clip with his beloved fans.

The gesture once again highlighted the king of court’s massive liking for the “Rap God” whose recent stage performances are reviving the old melody.

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However, LeBron James’ musical taste isn’t limited to hip-hop.

LeBron James listens to it all

The Los Angeles Lakers legend has a broad musical taste that extends beyond hip-hop. He acknowledged his passion for both R&B and classical music in a clip from the Uninterrupted show ‘The Shop‘. LeBron finds that music is an important part of his pre-game routine since it aids in his mental preparation and allows him to relax after challenging matches.

He carefully divides his music into three categories: “Getting ready for the game music”, “Going to the game music”, and “trying to decompress music.”

Each category has a distinct function that enables him to get in the zone before a match, retain focus while heading to the game, and relax following the pressure-filled playoff moments.

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The King finds comfort in a variety of musical genres to give his all-out effort to his teammates, coaches, and passionate fans every night in the NBA.