From Romelu Lukaku’s questionable rapping skills to endless references by UK MCs, football and music have always had a close relationship. We have seen rappers name-drop footballers for as long as we can remember – and the trend has certainly taken off to a whole new level in the past seven or eight years. Various songs like Dave’s Thiago Silva have become hits, while rappers wearing replica jerseys and linking up with their athlete friends is now the norm. And while the cultural crossover is well covered, the number of UK artists who once had a shot at becoming the next Harry Kane or Raheem Sterling is less documented. Almost everyone grows up wanting to be a footballer, but several...
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