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The relationship between Hip-Hop and professional sports runs deep. Over the years, we have seen plenty of athletes who have made the jump from the court to the studio, from Shaq and Kobe to Deion Sanders and Damian Lillard. Most recently, LiAngelo Ball made a bold statement in music, with his debut single, “Tweaker,” becoming a viral hit.

Just as athletes experimented with music, there have been times when rap artists have stepped into the world of sports. Many artists’ athletic prowess precedes their rap careers, and some even went back to sports after their music took off.

With that in mind, scroll down for a list of Hip-Hop figures who dabbled in the world of sports!