Tennis legend Serena Williams has spread her influence not just in the realm of tennis but also in the entertainment industry. The player is associated with resilience, beauty, and power because of her glorious career. The musical references to Serena Williams are not uncommon things and singers like Drake and Kanye West have also used them in their songs. Let’s take a look at the time when the biggest names in the entertainment industry took inspiration from Serena’s incredible career.
Drake and Kanye West have referenced Serena Williams in their songs.
The legacy of Serena Williams is praiseworthy, and over the years, some famous artists have referenced her in their songs.
Drake referenced Serena in his song.
Drake, in his song, ‘Worst Behavior’, included the lyric “I’m with my whole set, tennis matches at the crib / I swear I could beat Serena when she playin’ with her left”.
Drake and Serena's friendship.
Serena and Drake famously became friends, and the 7-time Wimbledon champion confirmed their relationship when she said, “We’ve been friends for, like, so many years.”
Kanye West has also referenced the 23-time Grand Slam Winner.
Kanye West was another famous artist who referenced Serena in his song, ‘Gold Digger’. The artist adores the 6-time US Open Champion and sent his compliments after her triumph at Wimbledon in 2009.
How has Serena fared in other fields?
Tennis is not the only field where Williams has worked her magic. The player has entered the fashion world and has launched her clothing and jewelry brand, S by Serena. She has also made significant strides via her capital venture firm, Serena Ventures.