ESPN said it best when reporting on Drake and other artists' fusion of athletics and sound: "Sports and music -- specifically hip-hop -- are as one."
Heavy bass during a close matchup can intensify any game and what better than to hear your favorite sports team or athlete get a shoutout on a song you really like?
Check out these five songs named after athletes.
1. "23" by Mike WiLL Made It ft. Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J
This awesome combo talks up a wild night out at the club ballin' out of control like Michael Jordan in the NBA Finals and rocking their sneakers of choice, Jays of course.
2. "Barry Bonds" by Kanye West ft. Lil Wayne
Featured on Mr. West's 2007 Graduation album, Yeezy and Weezy exchange brag raps about their luxury lifestyle and the ease of making hit records.
"And here's another hit Barry Bonds!"
3. "Dennis Rodman" by Migos ft. Gucci Mane
Gucci Mane raps about his main lady and her many hair colors. He compares her to former NBA star Dennis Rodman who once sported lime green hair. Migos assist with a verse as well.
4. "Kobe" by Chief Keef
Chief Keef stunts on everybody, dunking and free throwing on all of his haters so its only fair that he "thinks that I'm Kobe."
Swish!
5. "Scottie Pippen" by Curren$y ft. Freddie Gibbs
The New Orleans rhymer raps about a day in the life and even mentions the former Bulls players' sneakers.
"Windy City Bulls Mitchell & Ness wool jackets/Some sweats and Scottie Pippens," he raps.
