11 Rappers That Signed Deals With Professional Athletes
XXL looks back on 11 instances in which a notable rap artist struck a record or management deal with a professional athlete.
Kobe Bryant
Big Daddy Kane Thinks Eminem Is the Kobe Bryant of Hip-Hop
Big Daddy Kane anoints Eminem as the Kobe Bryant of rap.
Jay-Z Remembers His Final Conversation With Kobe Bryant
Watch Jay-Z reflect on his final moments with the late NBA legend.
Lil Wayne Held a 24-Second Moment of Silence for Kobe on New LP
Here's what Weezy's fans have to say.
How Kobe Bryant Got Hip-Hop to Embrace His Mamba Mentality
XXL highlights how Kobe Bryant got hip-hop to embrace his Mamba mentality.
50 Cent Says He Won't Argue With Anyone After Kobe Bryant's Death
50 Cent is turning over a new leaf.
Lil Wayne Thinks Kobe Bryant Is Better Than Micheal Jordan
God and Jordan, please forgive him.