26 Athletes Who Are Rappers

You already know that these athletes can kick a ball, shoot a free throw, or score a goal, but did you know that they can also drop a beat? These athletes who rap are multi-talented! Several famous NBA players, NFL stars, and boxers are also rappers. Some of these athletes released popular albums, while others recorded tracks that never saw a proper release. One famous athlete even rapped in a Taco Bell commercial.

Who is the most famous athlete who is a rapper? Kobe Bryant tops our list. In the late-1990s, Kobe Bryant released a rap album entitled “K.O.B.E.” Shaquille O'Neal released four rap albums in the 1990s. His debut "Shaq Diesel" was certified platinum in the U.S. Charles Barkley rapped on a Taco Bell commercial in 2010.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. released a rap song entitled "Yep" in 2007. He was later sued by Anthony Lawrence Dash for using beats written by Dash on the song without his permission. Before becoming a hip-hop mogul, Master P had contracts with two NBA teams, the Charlotte Hornets in 1998 and the Toronto Raptors in 1999. Cedric Ceballos contributed the rap track "Flow On" on the 1994 album "B-Ball's Best Kept Secret." Warren G also appeared on the track.

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Kobe Bryant

In the late-1990s, Kobe Bryant released a rap album entitled "K.O.B.E."

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Age: 39

Nationality: United States of America

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Teams: Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Lakers

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Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal released four rap albums in the 1990s. His debut "Shaq Diesel" was certified platinum in the U.S.

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Age: age 43

Nationality: United States of America

Birthplace: USA, Newark, New Jersey

Teams: Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Miami Heat Boston Celtics, + more

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#3 on The Best Miami Heat Players of All Time

#22 on The Biggest Crybabies in Basketball

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Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. released a rap song entitled "Yep" in 2007. He was later sued by Anthony Lawrence Dash for using beats written by Dash on the song without his permission.

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Age: 40

Nationality: United States of America

Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America

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#5 on The Best Boxers of the 21st Century

#31 on The Funniest Professional Athletes

#16 on Athletes Who Spark the Most Fan Arguments

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