12/27/2023 0 Comments Keep it a buck like antetokoumpoMilwaukee Bucks make NBA history with the signing of Chris Livingston.The California-based up-and-comer was born in Milwaukee, which might explain why he has a song named after Antetokounmpo (and another named after Jeffrey Dahmer). The shout-out (1:48): "Fire at close range pal, Antetokounmpo" 'Greek The Freak,' DC The Don Here the Italian-born, American-raised Paz praises his ability to score close to the rim. The shout-out (0:42): "(Expletive) mistake me for Giannis, all about a buck/Yeah (expletive) we came from broad days we don't give a (expletive)" 'Floating Goat,' Vinnie PazĪt this rate, Giannis would have a shot at a GOAT consideration (as in Greatest of All Time). There's a great deal of overlap in the sound of Milwaukee street rap and Detroit street rap right now, and evidently Detroit rappers appreciate the Milwaukee Bucks' MVP as well. The shout-out (2:28): "Balling on (expletive) like Antetokounmpo/White-collar dollars, I found me a loophole" "Slimed Out," Drego & Beno Living up to his stage name, Money Man made waves when he actually bought out his contract with Cash Money Records. The shout-out (2:17): "Not Milwaukee but I get to the bucks like the Greek Freak." 'Winter,' Money Man On the title track from this collaborative album, it's Styles P showing Giannis some love. The shout-out (1:41): "Keep it a Buck like Giannis or (expletive) Jack Sikma" 'Beloved,' Dave East and Styles P The shout-out (the 2:55 mark): "And I don't give a (expletive), no gut for my bucks/That stick long just like Antetokounmpo/(Expletive) the law, always find a loophole"īonus points for also sliding in a reference to a former Bucks great, Jack Sikma, who played from 1986 to '91 (although Sikma's peak achievements happened before then, when he was on the Seattle SuperSonics). He also comes up here in a remix of the late Pop Smoke's signature hit, with No Fatigue dropping the reference in the second verse. "Black Mamba" wasn't the only time a Montana of 300 track referenced Giannis. The shout-out (the 2:51 mark): "Go sit yo' broke ass in the bleachers/My money tall as Giannis, I'm talkin' big bucks like a beaver." "Welcome To The Party (Remix)," Montana of 300 This track is actually a tribute to Kobe Bryant released after his tragic death, but Montana of 300 also includes a reference to Giannis, who also deeply admired the late basketball legend. The shout-out (the 3:57 mark): "Sterl, what these (expletive) on? I need bucks like Giannis/(Expletive) shoot at me, I'ma get his whole world demolished." "Black Mamba," Montana of 300 The Michigan rapper teams up with four other artists from his state, with Rio Da Yung OG dropping the Giannis reference on the fifth verse. The shout-out (the 48 second mark, 1:18 in the music video): "I was ballin' way before the bucks, feel like Giannis/Antetokounmpo, these (expletive) is too slow, done found me a loophole" "See You," Cash Kidd The Top Dawg Entertainment artist teams up with noted labelmate Schoolboy Q, and manages to squeeze in Giannis' full name (and kind of finds a rhyme with Antetokounmpo). "Pop (Expletive)," Reason featuring Schoolboy Q And as the Greek Freak's astounding career continues, there's bound to be a lot more. RELATED: Twenty-five moments that made Milwaukee Bucks fans fall in love with Giannis Antetokounmpoīut the most telling sign that the Greek Freak is a basketball great: all the rap song shout-outs.įrom superstars like Drake to Milwaukee natives like Lakeyah, scores of rappers have dropped Giannis' name in their tracks to symbolize greatness. RELATED: The Book of Giannis: A catalog of Antetokounmpo's best plays with the Milwaukee Bucks He was one of only three players to be named the NBA's Most Valuable Player twice before turning 26.Īnd he led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first title in 50 years in 2021, clinching the Finals MVP with a legendary 50-point game. He was voted to be the captain of the Eastern Conference in the NBA All-Star Game for two consecutive years. He's the first NBA player to ever finish a season in the top 20 in all major statistical categories. View Gallery: Photos: The Best of Giannis AntetokounmpoĮditor's note: This is an updated version of a previously published story.
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