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It’s no secret that the NBA players are big fans of songs and great music, and we can see that through many instances. Some NBA players have even tried to give rapping a try in addition to their NBA career. Furthermore, LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers star player, is a huge fan of rap music and has a great connection to artists such as Lil Wayne and Drake.

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Through a tweet, it looks like he’s got the perfect song right now, and that’s Kendrick Lamar’s verse on Pusha T’s “Nosetalgia.” James has always admired Kendrick and has been a fan for years. Prior to his popularity, James was very into the music industry and enjoyed good music.

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Because of the NBA team he plays for, he lives in Los Angeles, a city also well known for its rap culture. He recently mentioned his fascination with Kendrick’s song in a tweet. He shared a video accompanied by the caption That guy is SIMPLY DIFFERENT!!!!”.

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Kendrick’s skills as a rapper, songwriter, and producer brought more depth to the song that helped it become a hit. In this current industry, he is known for his songwriting, and the King of the NBA appreciated his verse in this masterpiece.

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LeBron James is enamored with Kendrick Lamar’s verse

It is said that “Nosetalgia” is one of Kendrick’s greatest releases with its lyrics containing the densest and most complex rap schemes. No doubt why James feels Kendrick is different from everyone else.

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In addition, James has contributed to the industry and gained a better understanding of how it works, as is evident through his knowledge of the songs he enjoys. However, we can only say that he has a great taste in music and that he understands the efforts involved. It has always been said that rap music and basketball are inseparable. You can see that here. 

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This song contains beautifully written lyrics that are deeply meaningful. Each line will give you more details about the background where it comes from. Feel free to leave a comment below letting us know what you think of this song.

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Anshika Rai

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Anshika Rai is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. Anshika has been following NBA for many years now. As an athlete, she played basketball for 6 years and has competed in state and national level competitions. In journalism, she has covered many important news stories as a photographer and writer. Anshika loves to travel and through her writing and photography, she has explored many regional areas of India and has even had the chance to work with the Army and BSF and understand their way of life.

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