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NBA superstar Steph Curry is not only a master of the basketball court but also a talented singer and rapper. Curry recently uploaded a video to his Instagram account in which he performed a rap song that was written by his friend and collaborator, Tobe Nwigwe, to showcase his vocal prowess. The song is a part of Curry's documentary's soundtrack, Stephen Curry: Underrated, which is currently available for streaming on Apple TV+.
In the video, Curry sings along to the rap with confidence and charisma, while Nwigwe nods and smiles in approval. The rap lyrics are: “My, my, my, look how things have changed. They know I’m the one. Daddy taught me how to flick my wrist, I’m my father’s son. Think I’m pistol-packing, how that ratchet on me like a gun. They should put the basket in a casket after I am done.”
The rap references Curry’s signature shooting style, which involves flicking his wrist to release the ball with precision and speed. It also plays on the double meaning of “ratchet”, which can refer to a handgun or a tool used to tighten or loosen bolts. The rap implies that Curry is unstoppable on the court, as he makes baskets with ease and leaves his opponents in awe.
The documentary, produced by Apple Original Films and A24, tells the remarkable coming-of-age story of Curry, who rose from an undersized college player to a four-time NBA champion and one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in basketball history. The film is directed by Peter Nicks, who also directed the acclaimed documentary The Force.
Curry and Nwigwe have a close relationship, as they share a common faith and passion for social justice. Nwigwe is an Igbo-American rapper and singer who writes about his difficult upbringing in Alief, Texas and spreads inspirational, meaningful messages through his music. His self-described aim is to "make purpose popular.”
He went viral in 2020 with his song “I Need You To (Breonna Taylor)”, which demanded justice for the African-American medical worker who was killed by white police officers in her apartment. He also received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 65th Grammy Awards.
