Gallery: Athletes and Rappers

Rappers want to be ballers and ballers want to be rappers.

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When you're a part of the rare top five percent of the population, you're bound to naturally grow and develop friendships with others of the same ilk. When it comes to athletes and rappers, the sentiment has held true throughout the years as both marvel in each others talent. On the heels of Drake's most recent sports bromance with Italian striker Mario Balotelli, we decided we'd take a look back at some of the best rapper-athlete friendships and grab pics of some of their best moments. Over the years we've seen some of the game's best grow close like LeBron and Jay-Z, along with Floyd Mayweather and 50 cent, and guys on the come up like Darelle Revis and Mac Miller, and Wale and John Wall. Check out our gallery of Athletes and Rappers.

Jay-Z and Alex Rodriguez

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Michael Jordan with Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Kid 'n Play

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Drake with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade

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Ronaldinho with Tony Yayo and DJ Whoo Kid

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Lil Wayne and Dirk Nowitzki

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Louis Williams and Meek Mill

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Chad Johnson and Lil Wayne

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Master P and Ricky Williams

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Drake and Kentucky Basketball

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MTV Rock 'N Jock

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Snoop Dogg and Ray Lewis

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Serena Williams and Common

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Wale and John Wall

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Rick Ross and Manny Pacquiao

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Deion Sanders and MC Hammer

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Fat Joe and Lance Stephenson

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Darelle Revis and Mac Miller

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Snoop Dogg, Game, DJ Skee, Matt Barnes, & Metta World Peace

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Tupac and Mike Tyson

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Jeremy Lin and Lecrae

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Jay-Z and LeBron James

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Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Swizz Beatz, and Nas

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Drake and Mario Balotelli

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50 Cent and Ray Lewis

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. and 50 Cent

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