![]() ![]() ![]() 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 It’s just the risk that I take and the sacrifice that I make: Putting myself, my career, my family’s peace of mind on the line just to do right by my fans. Here the Italian-born, American-raised Paz praises his ability to score close to the rim. Anything I do, I’m doing it for a reason. 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 And as the Greek Freak's astounding career continues, there's bound to be a lot more.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). 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. Editor's note: This is an updated version of a previously published story. ![]()
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