Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bull‘s The Last Dance was a huge hit. It was only natural that everything and anything related to the series would become a sensation. Fittingly, when Michael Jordan revealed that he used to listen to Kenny Lattimore’s tracks, people were intrigued. The R&B singer enthusiastically explained how he enjoyed the moment and all the attention amid the negativity.

MJ is the GOAT and equally captivating is his off-court reputation. Is it even surprising that the songs he listened to before the 1998 NBA finals went viral as soon as it was revealed?

Despite all the negativity, Lattimore was able to enjoy all the attention

Just like the rest of the fans, Lattimore was surprised to find out that his biggest fan is NBA legend Michael Jordan. Not to mention, the news instantly exploded on the Internet. People wanted to know what kind of songs got MJ vibing liking that. While many were happy to see the limelight shining upon R&B music, some were puzzled about it. The singer was overjoyed to see how people were appreciating his music and talent. But the appreciation was accompanied by some negative comments as well.

In a recent interview with Jemele Hill, Lattimore said, “So you have the lovers of that who are like this is a win for R&B and then you had the people who wanted to be me.” He has previously faced the same negative phase. And he knew well that people were trying to drag him down with their negative comments. He also added how it was important for him to stay unbothered and focus only on the good attention he was getting.

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People love to follow Jordan’s lifestyle

Fans love following Jordan. Every piece of MJ’s lifestyle is special to them. Whether it’s a sneaker or a music track, fans are happy to be a part of his life. And the same thing happened when people uncovered Lattimore’s music. More than that, MJ used to listen to his songs before the NBA finals games.

It was a special moment for both the fans as well the singer. To be a part of such huge attention and most importantly of MJ’s life is flattering.

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