Former world champion boxer Roy Jones Jr. believes he’s the best athlete-slash-rapper of all time. The 51-year-old Florida native specifically ranks himself ahead of NBA star Damian Lillard, who is widely considered the most talented lyricist among pro athletes.
Roy Jones Jr. Details Why He’s The Best MC
Legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr. was on Shannon Sharpe‘s podcast talking about his place in the rap game as a high-profile athlete. Roy said that while Dame D.O.L.L.A. is good, he’s sold more records.
“Dame is good. Dame is really good, but he ain’t sold the records I sold yet. So it’s one thing to be good, it’s another thing to make the songs that people hear and want to hear again.”
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During the prime of his boxing career in 2002, Jones dropped his debut Round One: The Album and his most popular single, “Y’All Must’ve Forgot.” In 2004, his group Body Head Bangerz put out their album Body Head Bangerz: Volume One, which features appearances from Juvenile, Bun B, Lil Flip, B.G., Mike Jones and Petey Pablo.
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Meanwhile, Dame Lillard has been praised for his mic skills by none other than G.O.O.D. Music president Pusha T. The two actually worked together through adidas to create a track.
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Mike Tyson Feels Guilty About 2Pac’s Death
Roy Jones Jr. recently stepped between the ropes for an exhibition match with 54-year-old Mike Tyson. The former heavyweight champ talked about his connection to late rap legend 2Pac, particularly on the night ‘Pac was fatally shot in Las Vegas.
“I feel a little guilty about him coming to the fight and me pressuring him. … I was supposed to go out with him that night. I promised to go to the 662 with him that night but I just had a little baby and her mother was provoking me to stay home so I stayed home.”
