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Jack Harlow pays homage to the NBA player Tyler Herro, a friend of his, [3] rapping: "My homeboy Tyler he play in South Beach / He told me this summer he gon' fix my jumper". He also mentions having made a new group of friends: "I brought a gang to the party with me / Five white boys, but they not NSYNC ".
The video included cameos by hip hop groups The Fat Boys and Whodini. [1] Although Blow had wanted the video to include footage of the players mentioned in the song, the National Basketball Association would only provide clearance for use of still photos of Micheal Ray Richardson (who is not mentioned in the lyrics). [1]
Big3 (stylized BIG3) is a 3-on-3 basketball league founded by hip-hop musician and actor Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz.The league consists of 12 teams whose rosters include both former NBA players and international players.
Rap Jam: Volume One is a basketball video game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by American studio 64WD Creation, in which the players are rap and hip-hop artists. [3] The game is played on an urban basketball court, with fisticuffs and no foul calls. There is an exhibition mode and a tournament mode.
While some observers have argued that this criticism has more to do with race than hip hop itself, [2] it is a fact that the league is connected to hip hop culture. Rappers Nelly and Jay-Z had ownership stakes in NBA teams (the Charlotte Hornets and Brooklyn Nets , respectively), and many artists have worn NBA throwback jerseys in music videos.
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A gorilla mascot dunks a basketball and performs acrobatics. Featured in the video is an appearance from professional basketball player Shaquille O'Neal who is enthusiastic in the prowess of the performers. The video was nominated for the MTV's Best Rap Video of 1998, but did not win. [2]
Alhaji Fall might be the tallest high school athlete in the U.S., and a video of his skills on the basketball court is going viral. "Alhaji Fall, or Tacko, as he's known to his friends, makes ...