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 Bay Area isn't just known for its basketball. Rap battles have a long history here, too. Oakland native and Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard reminded young Kings big man ...

On X, Lillard framed the drop as a major moment for the project, noting that “Gimme Some Love” is the second video from his Y.A.G.I. mixtape and shouting out producer Rexx Life Raj, who handled the ...

Shaquille O'Neal and Damian Lillard are the two who have generated the staying power to make it as an NBA standout and as a hip-hop artist. Tony Jones, The Athletic Portland Trail Blazers, Damian ...