It’s not uncommon for sports and rap to intersect, especially in the modern era of both mediums. Rappers and ball players tend to have a mutual respect sprouting from their dedication to their respective crafts and perseverance to achieve the highest levels of success in their field. As a result, rappers will often times shout out their favorite basketball players in their music as an ode to a peer or to match their rhyme scheme.
Considering his roots in Compton, California and legacy as a USC Trojan, San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan has been mentioned by various artists over the last few years with the newest generation of rappers showing more love than ever.