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Track Meet: Nicki Minaj Made Hip-Hop History With "Pink Friday"
As Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday" LP celebrates its 10th anniversary, we unpack the sports references that Minaj used to assert her dominance.

ladyviii
Nov 20, 20207 min read


Track Meet: Looking Back On J. Cole's "Friday Night Lights" 10 Years Later
The sports metaphors on J. Cole's "Friday Night Lights" still impress and motivate 10 years after its release.

ladyviii
Nov 12, 20207 min read


The Weeknd Reveals He's The Super Bowl LV Halftime Performer
Following Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's show and a rise in racial tensions, The Weeknd shares he's the Super Bowl LV halftime performer.

ladyviii
Nov 12, 20202 min read


Track Meet: Nana Puts On For Los Angeles With "Save Yourself"
Los Angeles rapper Nana shares stories from the streets with an uplifting message of hope all with plenty of sports references.

ladyviii
Nov 6, 20203 min read


Watch Freddie Gibbs, Big Sean & Hit-Boy Party Like Champions In "4 Thangs" Video
In what has been a whirlwind year, we have been blessed to still see champions crowned in a handful of sports. Freddie Gibbs, Big Sean...

ladyviii
Oct 30, 20201 min read


Watch Aminé's "Woodlawn" Video Shouting Out Portland Trail Blazers & Kobe Bryant
Aminé pays tribute to his hometown in the "Woodlawn" video with a Portland Trail Blazers fan cave and a memorial to Kobe Bryant.

ladyviii
Oct 22, 20201 min read


Stephen Jackson Grieves For George Floyd On "Good Trouble" EP
Stephen Jackson allows himself to grieve for his friend George Floyd by releasing "Good Trouble" rap EP under the name Stak5.

ladyviii
Oct 14, 20202 min read


Track Meet: REASON Brings The Heat With "New Beginnings"
LA rapper REASON releases fiery debut album "New Beginnings" with sports references from Isaiah Rashad, Vince Staples and himself.

ladyviii
Oct 9, 20204 min read


Compton's Problem & DeMar DeRozan Talk Authenticity, Foundation & Street Code On "Morning Walks"
Los Angeles artist Problem introduces new series "Morning Walks," which he kicks off with NBA star and fellow Compton native DeMar DeRozan.

ladyviii
Oct 6, 20203 min read


Learn About Leading Ladies Of Seattle & Las Vegas Music Scenes Just In Time For WNBA Finals
Seattle's Gifted Gab and Las Vegas' Zelly hold it down for their cities who are in the WNBA Finals.

ladyviii
Oct 2, 20203 min read


Q&A: Deezie Brown On Paying Tribute To DJ Screw, Working With Chris Bosh & Creating His Own Sound
Texas artist Deezie Brown shares his creative process, lessons learned from Chris Bosh and working with EC Mayne on "Candy Blue Like Screw."

ladyviii
Sep 28, 202015 min read


Track Meet: Lil Wayne Is A Sports Bar Delivery Service On "No Ceilings"
Lil Wayne is always a master of sports references. Track Meet analyzes the rerelease of his classic "No Ceilings" mixtape.

ladyviii
Sep 2, 20207 min read


Track Meet: Vic Mensa's "V Tape" Balances Bravado & Raw Emotion
Track Meet explores Vic Mensa's Chicago ties and other sports references on "V Tape."

ladyviii
Aug 27, 20203 min read


Damian Lillard aka Dame D.O.L.L.A. Drops "Live From The Bubble" Mixtape
Damian Lillard, who raps under the name Dame D.O.L.L.A., releases the "Live From The Bubble" project with verses from his teammates.

ladyviii
Aug 18, 20202 min read


Track Meet: Dave East's "Karma 3" Shares Gritty Personal Stories
"Track Meet" breaks down the sports references in Dave East's "Karma 3" where he raps about his own basketball career and other influences.

ladyviii
Aug 14, 20203 min read


Watch Drake's "Laugh Now Cry Later" Video, Which Is Basically A Glorified Nike Commercial
Drake's "Laugh Now Cry Later" video enlists Kevin Durant, Odell Beckham Jr. and Marshawn Lynch in what's basically a Nike ad.

ladyviii
Aug 14, 20202 min read


Track Meet: Aminé's "Limbo" Album Shares Personal Reflections With Fierce Competitive Nature
Track Meet breaks down sports references in Aminé's "Limbo" album, including tributes to Kobe Bryant and his hometown of Portland.

ladyviii
Aug 12, 20204 min read


@NBABubbleLife Twitter Harkens Back To Death Row Records
The creators of must-follow Twitter account @NBABubbleLife recreated Death Row Records' iconic Vibe magazine cover.

ladyviii
Jul 23, 20202 min read


Looking Back On Stefon Diggs' Future "DS2" Cleats That Propelled Him to Minneapolis Miracle
Stefon Diggs wore cleats paying homage to Future's "DS2" during the Minneapolis Miracle.

ladyviii
Jul 17, 20201 min read


Kevin Durant's "Basketball County" Documentary Gets Soundtrack From IDK In Form Of "IDK & Friends 2"
DMV artist IDK curated the soundtrack for Kevin Durant's "Basketball County" documentary celebrating the spirit of PG County.

ladyviii
Jun 26, 20202 min read
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