[Saba Sports News] Damian Lillard, renowned for his basketball prowess and musical talent as Dame D.O.L.L.A, recently stirred up some controversy in a hip-hop interview.
When asked to choose two rappers to remove from a list of nine hip-hop legends, he posed a clarifying question: ‘Is it about their ability to rap or their overall music?’ Eventually, he settled on Kanye West and 50 Cent for their rap abilities, and Eminem and another artist, albeit with some difficulty, for the overall list.
The roster in question includes iconic figures like Jay Z, Eminem, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Nas, Kanye West, as well as newer greats Drake, J Cole, and Kendrick Perkins. Notably, Lillard’s exclusion of Eminem, Kanye West, and 50 Cent raised eyebrows among hip-hop fans who may have a different perspective.
Dame D.O.L.L.A’s Impressive Journey in Music
Damian Lillard, known for his dual career as a basketball star and rapper, has earned respect in both realms. He has delved into the music scene with dedication, initially gaining attention through his ‘Four Bar Friday’ social media initiative. Lillard’s freestyle on Sway In The Morning eight years ago went viral, signaling his prowess.
In 2015, he released his debut single, ‘Soldier in the Game,’ followed by his first studio album, ‘The Letter O,’ in 2016. Subsequently, he dropped albums like ‘Confirmed,’ ‘Big D.O.L.L.A.,’ ‘Different On Levels The Lord Allows,’ and ‘Don D.O.L.L.A.’ While not achieving significant commercial success, Lillard has earned recognition as one of the best athlete-rappers in the game.