When Hip Hop Meets Football

Rap and football have crossed paths in unexpected ways.

Michael Vick and T.I. - Then a star QB for the Atlanta Falcons, reformed dogfighter Michael Vick made a cameo in fellow ATLer T.I.’s “Rubberband Man” video.(Photos: Ethan Miller/Getty Images; Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
Daunte Culpepper Goes Big Tyme - Back in 2004, whenever then Minnesota Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper would score a touchdown, he’d break out in a celebratory “roll” dance, popularized in the Big Tymers’ hit video “Get Your Roll On.”(Photos: Cash Money Records; Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Wiz Khalifa Reps for the Steelers - Earlier this year, Pittsburgh repper Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow,” which shouts out the city’s official colors, rode the success of the Steelers to the top of the charts. The team in turn made the song their official anthem, and even invited Wiz to perform it at the AFC Championship game (pictured here)—which they won.    (Photo: UPI/Kevin Dietsch/Landov)
Lil Wayne vs. Deezle - New Orleans producer Deezle claimed that he's owed approximately $20 million for producing "Lollipop" (co-produced by Jim Jonsin), "Whip It," "Prostitute 2," "Action," "Mrs. Officer" and "Let the Beat Build" off Wayne's classic Tha Carter III album. Weezy ultimately settled out of court, paying up $20 million to the producer.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)Suge Knight: April 19 - The controversial Death Row mogul turns 48. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Daunte Culpepper Goes Big Tyme - Back in 2004, whenever then Minnesota Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper would score a touchdown, he’d break out in a celebratory “roll” dance, popularized in the Big Tymers’ hit video “Get Your Roll On.”(Photos: Cash Money Records; Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

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