His off-court impact mirrors his financial success in the league, where a 2025 NBA salary report revealed how many players earn over $40 million annually — a tier that Lillard himself has consistently ...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard responded to Shaquille O'Neal's rap song with one of his own that suggests the Hall of Fame center rode on the coattails of his teammates throughout his ...

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 ...

“Damian Lillard has been posting videos of himself rapping for four bars every Friday, which he refers to as '4 Bar Friday,' said Hustle and Drone's keyboardist and co-founder, Ryan Neighbors in a ...

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 ...