Athletes wanna be rappers and rappers wanna be athletes but more times than not when they crossover they end up looking more out of place than James Toney in MMA. The only way the union works is when both groups stay in their lanes. This means that the ballers play hard and screw up away from the game, and the rappers immortalize the feats/failures in song.
Sports Rap is our feature that focuses on emcees name-dropping players, teams, and situations from the sports world. Today’s song is the classic “Basketball” by Kurtis Blow.
Here’s KB performing “Basketball” at Harlem’s Jackie Robinson Park in 2006:
Yeah, Toney couldn’t have looked any worse. He had no clue what to do, and it looks like he never will. Nice try James!
Great vid per usual HG. I just want them to do a reprise with today’s stars.
Great vid per usual HG. I want them to do a reprise with today’s stars.
Wow. I messed my name up on my first comment. < Moron