Ballin’ Out
Ballin’ Out
Billboard
Popular wisdom dictates that rappers wanna be ballers and ballers wanna be rappers — a maxim that holds true from country, to rock, to R&B. The worlds of music and sports are are connected from pump-up anthems to National Anthem (and everywhere in-between), and now they have a home: “Ballin Out,” where you’ll find the latest locker room freestyles, workout playlists, and whichever sports team Drake is repping now, courtesy of Billboard online editor Adelle Platon and associate editor Natalie Weiner as well as artists and athletes from around the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 20: Linkin Park's Chester Bennington & Packers' Martellus Bennett
Ballin' Out is back in business with Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, who discusses his NBA fandom and tapping Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the group's latest "Good Goodbye" video, and Green Bay Packers tight end, Martellus Bennett, who details his love for music and recent EP 'I'm Not a Rapper But Some of My Friends Are.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 9, 2017
1 hr 15 min
Episode 19: Sevyn, Jon Batiste & Clippers' Chris Paul
In Episode 19, singer Sevyn details the aftermath of her National Anthem debacle with the Philadelphia 76ers and meeting Hall of Famer Allen Iverson while Los Angeles Clipper Chris Paul and musician Jon Batiste reflect on giving back and their first All-Star games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2017
56 min
Episode 18: Jeezy & Oakland Raiders' Marquette King
Rapper Jeezy and Oakland Raiders punter Marquette King talk Super Bowl LI predictions and Atlanta's greatness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 30, 2017
39 min
Episode 17: BJ the Chicago Kid & New Orleans Pelicans Langston Galloway and Tim Frazier
We're getting ready for a jam-packed February on this episode of Ballin' Out — Grammy nominee BJ the Chicago Kid talks about performing for Obama and which Chicago teams he reps, while the Pelicans' Langston Galloway and Tim Frazier stop by the office to talk about the NBA All-Star Game (Feb. 19) and their relationship with the music of the Big Easy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 20, 2017
54 min
Episode 16: George 'The Iceman' Gervin
The NBA legend and finger roll pioneer discusses the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, comparison to 2 Chainz and his close friendship with Marvin Gaye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2017
38 min
Episode 15: Cassidy Hubbarth & Don Was
'Ballin' Out' wraps up 2016 with special guests, NBA reporter Cassidy Hubbarth and legendary producer, bass player and Blue Note President Don Was. We talk sportscaster Craig Sager's legacy, Was recording a Detroit Lions anthem and give our final Drake update of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2016
1 hr 23 min
Episode 14: Le'Veon Bell Talks Rap Persona Juice & 'Until The Post Interview' EP
Pittsburgh Steelers' star running back Le'Veon Bell discusses rap name Juice, 'Until The Post Interview' EP and his rap idols. The ladies of Ballin' Out also talk Drake Night 2016, Rae Sremmurd's rock star anthem "Black Beatles" becoming a viral phenomenon and Hot 100 No. 1 hit as well as the state of America post-election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2016
38 min
Episode 13: Young M.A & NFL Analytics Expert Cynthia Frelund Talk Hitting the Gridiron in Fantasy (and Reality)
It's ladies night (or day, really) and the feeling's right on this episode of Ballin' Out, featuring BK's latest explosive hitmaker (and former football player) Young M.A. and NFL Media's first analytics expert, Cynthia Frelund. M.A talks about her beloved Giants, as well as (of course) her hit "Ooouuu" while Frelund gives us some analytics tips for our own Billboard charts, and fantasy advice (which we desperately need). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 8, 2016
51 min
Episode 12: JoJo & Hall of Famer Gary Payton Talk the Tracks That Make Them Tick
The pop star chats about her new record 'Mad Love' and growing up with the Patriots in her backyard, while Sonics legend Gary Payton talks about his one and only rap song (which he recorded with Too Short) and bringing basketball back to Seattle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2016
35 min
Episode 11: Schoolboy Q & L.A. Ram Akeem Ayers Talk Fantasy and Bringing Football Back to the City of Angels
This week's episode of Ballin' Out is all about the best coast -- L.A.'s own Schoolboy Q talks about his history with football (and how it impacts his rap career) and L.A. Rams linebacker Akeem Ayers (also an L.A. native) talks about the transition from St. Louis back to his hometown, as well as having Schoolboy and Kendrick Lamar come through training camp for the taping of HBO's Hard Knocks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 25, 2016
40 min
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