9 Of The Worst Athletes-Turned-Rappers Of All Time

It looks like back-to-back NBA champion LeBron James is a “raplete” now.

The Miami Heat MVP released a teaser for his first rap record last night, and if you ask us he should stick to his athletic talents.

LeBron showed off his amateur flow in two Instargam videos, where he rapped over Jay-Z and Kanye West’ “Ni**as In Paris” beat.”Yo you already know what it is … it’s the kid King James,” he said in the songs intro.

Check out the clip below, then click through the slides to find eight of the worst athletes-turned-rappers of all time.

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1. Shaquille O’Neal, or should we say Shaq Diesel, released his debut rap album in 1993 under Jive Records.

LeBron James Pursuing Rap Career, Releases Teaser To First Record  was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

2. In 2008, Floyd Mayweather took a stab at the mic.

LeBron James Pursuing Rap Career, Releases Teaser To First Record  was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

3. Back with Kobe Bryant had a fro he released a single with Tyra Banks called “K.O.B.E.”

LeBron James Pursuing Rap Career, Releases Teaser To First Record  was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

4. Before he was Metta World Peace, Ron Artest attempted to take over the rap game with his 2010 single “Champions.”

LeBron James Pursuing Rap Career, Releases Teaser To First Record  was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

5. Desmond Mason let the world know what team he reps in this 2006 rap track.

LeBron James Pursuing Rap Career, Releases Teaser To First Record  was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

6. Jason Kidd linked up with West Coast rapper and producer Warren G for his rap debut.

LeBron James Pursuing Rap Career, Releases Teaser To First Record  was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

7. Allen Iverson was serious about his rap career when he released “40 Cars” in 2000.

LeBron James Pursuing Rap Career, Releases Teaser To First Record  was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

8. Rasheed Wallace showed off his lyrical skills with this 2007 freestyle.

LeBron James Pursuing Rap Career, Releases Teaser To First Record  was originally published on hellobeautiful.com