The NBA Hall of Famer had a strained relationship with Joseph Toney, even dedicating a song on one of his ...

Brandy became a household name in the ’90s. She not only starred on the popular sitcom Moesha, but she also released several ...

Shaquille O'Neal helped pave the way for NBA stars to find success in hip-hop. Damian Lillard followed suit with his lyrical talents. Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Photos: Gabe ...

He shared that even though he was a big celebrity on the basketball court, those he worked with in music made him earn respect in that business and pushed him to perfect his craft. His “No Hook” track ...

When Shaquille O’Neal and Ice Cube appeared together on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1999, the image captured a cultural truth. Basketball and hip hop had already grown from the same soil, and ...

Shaq and Ice Cube revisit how basketball and hip hop built a lasting cultural connection that will last the test of time.

BDifferent says Atlanta’s next generation is built on mutual respect, but lyrical competition still brings out the best in serious artists.

Sometimes a single line can make headlines. That's true. However, when a comment is about someone's body, comes from a Hall of Famer and is aimed at a top-tier rapper, it's bound to spread quickly.

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Tory Lanez’s release date has been a subject of interest among his fans since he was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2023.

Rapper Chuck D, of Public Enemy fame, is one of several who agree that basketball greats and hip-hop excellence share a ...

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