NFL Players Who Are Also Rappers ft. Melvin Ingram, Antonio Brown & More

NFL stars often possess multiple talents and have achieved success in other fields, including rap. Some NFL players have used their fame to launch a career in the rap industry, releasing their own albums and collaborating with established artists. Three NFL stars have taken this path, showcasing their versatility and versatility in various fields.Also Read: The Most Memorable Super Bowl Performances: Highlights and AnalysisMelvin Ingram Melvin Ingram is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks and was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 2012 NFL draft. Ingram has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Miami Dolphins. Ingram was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs on November 2, 2021, in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the 2022 NFL draft. On May 18, 2022, the Miami Dolphins signed Ingram to a contract. On December 14, 2023, the Dolphins signed Ingram to their practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on January 10, 2024.Ingram goes by the name King Mel for his rap career and officially released his debut album in 2018 titled King Talk. He has many other singles spanning nearly a decade, including his most recent song, Forever Thankful, which was released in 2022.Le'Veon Bell Le'Veon Bell is an American professional boxer and former football running back. He played college football for Michigan State Spartans and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2013 NFL draft. Bell also played for the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Bell, going by the stage name Juice, started his music career with a 16-song album released via SoundCloud on March 27, 2017. On May 27, 2018, Bell released a single titled Target responding to critics in regards to his contract dispute with the Steelers among other things. He followed up Target with a four-song project titled My Side of Things telling his side of the story regarding his second straight contract with the Steelers. On March 13, 2019, Bell released an album called Life is a Gamble.Antonio Brown Antonio Brown is an American former professional football wide receiver who was a draft steal in the 2010 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is considered one of the best receivers of the decade and has four consecutive first-team All-Pro selections. In 2019, he was traded to the Oakland Raiders, but his time in Oakland was short-lived due to off-the-field incidents and a confrontation with general manager Mike Mayock.In 2018, he appeared in recording artist Drake's music video for God's Plan. In January 2020, Brown began releasing music under his initials AB, his debut single was Whole Lotta Money. Later, in January 2022, Brown released Pit Not The Palace hours after he ran off the field during a Buccaneers–Jets game.Also Read: NFL Players Who Tried Hollywood But Failed