
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!
25. Lil B, "Pretty Boy" (2010)

24. Drake, "Barry Bonds Freestyle" (2008)

23. Fabolous, "Throwback" (2003)

22. Phife Dawg, "Lyrics to Go" (1993)

21. Beanie Sigel, "Raw & Uncut" (2000)

20. T.I. with Jay-Z feat. Kanye West & Lil Wayne, "Swagga Like Us" (2008)

19. Lil Wayne, "Show Me What You Got Freestyle" (2006)

18. Big Daddy Kane feat. Scoob Lover, Sauce Money, Shyheim, ODB & Jay-Z "Show & Prove" (1994)

17. R. Kelly & Jay-Z, "The Best of Both Worlds" (2002)

16. Jadakiss, "What If?" (2009)

15. Pete Rock, "Don't Be Mad" (2008)

14. Ice Cube, "When Will They Shoot?" (1992)

13. 2Pac, "Tha Lunatic" (1991)

12. Jay-Z, "The Return" (2004)

11. Joe Budden, "Pump It Up Freestyle" (2003)

10. A Tribe Called Quest, "Baby Phife's Return" (1996)

9. Group Home, "Livin' Proof" (1995)

8. Heavy D, Biggie, & Tru Kula "Jam Session" (1994)

7. Jay-Z, "Hova Song (Intro)" (1999)

6. Big L, "Let 'Em Have It L" (1995)

5. Ice Cube "It Was a Good Day" (1992)

4. Biggie, "Victory" (1997)

3. J. Cole, "I Got It" (2010)

2. Jay-Z, "Encore" (2003)

1. Big Pun, "The Dream Shatterer" (1998)
