LeBron James By Nicki Minaj, Michael Jordan By Jay-Z and Other NBA Stars Who Got Shoutouts in Rap Songs

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Name-dropping an NBA player in a song is a way of paying respect to the player, and LeBron James is not alien to this. There are over 75 songs where the artists have paid sort of a tribute to the King. ‘Fitted’ Cap by Rick Ross, Wale & Meek Mill; ‘I’m Everything You Wanna Be’ – Young Dolph; ‘Don’t Hurt Me’ – DJ Mustard feat. Nicki Minaj & Jeremih; these are just a few songs out there where artists have honored LeBron James. Here are some rap songs where LeBron James got shoutouts from Nicki Minaj, Michael Jordan got shoutouts from Jay-Z, and others.

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LEBRON JAMES

Nicki Minaj's feat. Kanye West, “Blazin”, DJ Mustard feat. Nicki Minaj and Jeremih, “Don’t Hurt Me”, is one of many songs with LeBron James' lyrics in it.

Michael Jordan

Song Name: “Encore”
Rapper: Jay-Z
Year: 2003
Lyric:“When I come back like Jordan wearing the 45,It ain't to play games with you,It’s to aim at you.”

Stephen Curry

Artist Name: Fat Joe
Song Name: “All the Way Up (Remix)”
“I just dropped the biggest of checks, and the sh*t clearedWhen everybody counted us out just this yearUh, I’m Steph Curry in the clutchTake a shot of this Royal Elite and go all the way up

Shaquille O'neal

Song Name: “Gimme The Loot”
Rapper: Biggie Smalls
Year: 1994
Lyric:“I’m slamming suckaz like Shaquille,S*** is real,When it’s time to eat a meal,I rob and steal.”

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LeBron James By Nicki Minaj, Michael Jordan By Jay-Z and Other NBA Stars Who Got Shoutouts in Rap Songs

LEBRON JAMES

Nicki Minaj's feat. Kanye West, “Blazin”, DJ Mustard feat. Nicki Minaj and Jeremih, “Don’t Hurt Me”, is one of many songs with LeBron James' lyrics in it.

Michael Jordan

Song Name: “Encore”Rapper: Jay-ZYear: 2003Lyric:“When I come back like Jordan wearing the 45,It ain't to play games with you,It’s to aim at you.”

Stephen Curry

Artist Name: Fat JoeSong Name: “All the Way Up (Remix)”“I just dropped the biggest of checks, and the sh*t clearedWhen everybody counted us out just this yearUh, I’m Steph Curry in the clutchTake a shot of this Royal Elite and go all the way up

Shaquille O'neal

Song Name: “Gimme The Loot”Rapper: Biggie SmallsYear: 1994Lyric:“I’m slamming suckaz like Shaquille,S*** is real,When it’s time to eat a meal,I rob and steal.”

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Song Name: “Encore”
Rapper: Jay-Z
Year: 2003
Lyric:“When I come back like Jordan wearing the 45,It ain't to play games with you,It’s to aim at you.”

Artist Name: Fat Joe
Song Name: “All the Way Up (Remix)”
“I just dropped the biggest of checks, and the sh*t clearedWhen everybody counted us out just this yearUh, I’m Steph Curry in the clutchTake a shot of this Royal Elite and go all the way up

Song Name: “Gimme The Loot”
Rapper: Biggie Smalls
Year: 1994
Lyric:“I’m slamming suckaz like Shaquille,S*** is real,When it’s time to eat a meal,I rob and steal.”