6 athletes who are also musicians
Sports has always been one of the most popular topics in the world. We love watching sports, betting on them with bet365 bonus code, and meeting our favorite atletes in real life. And if you are a sports fan, you must have heard about some athletes who also happen to be musicians as well.
Shaquille O’Neal
Shaquille O’Neal is a retired American professional basketball player, who played for the National Basketball Association’s Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, among others. He won three NBA championships with the Lakers in 2000, 2001 and 2002, as well as being the 1993 Rookie of the Year.
In addition to his athletic career, Shaquille O’Neal has also been involved in other ventures. In his early years as an athlete he recorded several rap albums including Shaq Diesel (1993) and You Can’t Stop the Reign (2000). He released his first studio album titled Shaq Attaq in 1992 under Interscope Records which peaked at number one on Billboard 200 chart while topping R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart simultaneously.
Steph Curry
Not everyone is aware that Steph Curry has a band, but those who aren’t will be after this post. The NBA star and 2015 league MVP has been making music with his father since he was a kid, and now their group is called the Currys. They’ve released several songs on YouTube.
Steph Curry may be best known for his basketball skills, but he’s also incredibly talented when it comes to making music. In fact, he even plays in another band called State of Mind with his brother Seth.
Dwight Howard
Dwight Howard is an American professional basketball player. He has played for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). In addition to his athletic pursuits, Dwight also has a side hustle in rap music; he has released three studio albums: “Shoot for the Stars” (2007), “Dwight Spitz” (2011) and “Born To Perform” (2014). His debut single, “That’s What It Is” came out in 2007 and charted at number 32 on Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Tim Howard
Tim Howard is one of the most decorated American soccer players in history. He has played for Manchester United, Everton FC and the U.S. Men’s National Team, where he has been goalkeeper since 2007.
Howard’s career spans three FIFA World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014), where he holds records for most saves in a single tournament (23) and most saves in a match (15). Additionally, Howard has won awards such as MLS Goalkeeper of the Year (2008), CONCACAF Goalkeeper of the Year (2012) and CONCACAF Gold Cup MVP Award (2013).
He later went on to be nominated for this year’s MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award after making impressive saves during games against Toronto FC on March 29th and April 20th
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson is a boxer, but he’s also a musician. It’s true! He has released several albums, including one that was nominated for an Academy Award. If you want to know more about this incredible athlete/musician, then read on.
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson is a country music singer who has won many awards for his music. He has had a long career in music and gained fame for his songs about love and life. Willie Nelson is very popular in the US and famous for his talents as a musician.