As the G.O.A.T. NBA player (we ain’t arguing, sorry), Michael Jordan is undoubtedly the most lyrically referenced baller ever. Of course, not all MJ shout-outs are created equal, which is why we dug through the archives to isolate—and rank—what we consider to be the 25 best Michael Jordan rap references. (Keep in mind, we looked only at rhymes about Jordan, the person, and excluded those about Jordans, the shoes.) Remember, Complex is the MJ of this blog ish!
Our 25 Favorite Michael Jordan Rap References
A belated birthday gift to His Airness: our countdown of the ultimate MJ lyrical moments, rapped by everyone from Jay-Z to Biggie to A Tribe Called Quest.
Michael Jordan in 1988. Image via Getty
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