20 times athletes made cameos in Hip Hop and R&B videos, from NBA stars to NFL players

From basketball stars to tennis champions, these athletes appeared in iconic Hip Hop and R&B videos. See who made the cut and ...
The New York Times

How Shaquille O’Neal and Damian Lillard made it in hip-hop as NBA stars

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 ...
The New York Times

When NBA legends became rappers: Remembering the Converse Weapons commercial

Kevin McHale, Larry Bird, Mark Aguirre, Bernard King, Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson starred in a commercial for Converse "Weapons." Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Photos: Brian Ach / ...