9 Times Rappers Referenced LeBron James!

In 2003, G-Unit's "Gangsta Sh*t" was rhyming about LeBron's shooting!

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Jay-Z famously rhymed about "Jeezy paying LeBron" in "Empire State of Mind." It solidified LeBron's pop culture status and his famous #23.

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Way back in 2006, Lil Wayne started the "rings" argument against LeBron, saying he was "more Kobe Bryant" because of his own "performance rings."

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When LeBron joined Wade in Miami, rap noticed! Jay-Z & Kanye's "Gotta Have It" gave them a joint shoutout as an unbeatable pair.

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Not all references were praise! Tyler, the Creator once jokingly dissed LeBron's hairline after a Heat Finals loss. Rappers keep it real!

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From Yo Gotti's direct "LeBron James" song to shout-outs in K-Pop (BTS) and Latin trap (Bad Bunny), his influence went global!

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– Lil Baby boasted, "I go LeBron when it's crunch time," while Dr. Dre referenced his record-breaking numbers. His legacy keeps growing! –

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In 2024, Kendrick Lamar added a chilling twist, warning LeBron (and Steph Curry) to "keep the family away" in a diss track.

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