“In Two Years, Dwyane Wane Became Dwyane Wade”: Ye, Formerly Kanye West Name Dropped The Miami Heat Star In His Song And Gave Him A Subtle Hint About It

The influence of rap culture on the NBA and vice versa has been prevalent since the 70s. Eric B and Rakim, Tupac, Jay-z, Biggie Smalls, Drake, and Kanye West have all rapped or spoken about NBA players in their interviews or songs.

Mo Bamba, a song by Sheck Wes, took all the headlines when it came out. A few many NBA stars have been name-dropped, like Russell Westbrook, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, etc. But the most famous song amongst them all may be “The Glory” from Ye.

The Glory, a song from Ye’s album the Graduation, is a song for the “cult classic” status. The whole album was a hit, but this one has a separate fan base.

The song’s most famous line is “In two years, Dwyane Wayne became Dwyane Wade”. This is a subtle nod to Dwyane Wayne from “A Different World“. Wayne was also Wade’s favorite character from the show as a child because his name was close to the character.

He thought it was cool, and he felt cool and hip. In one interview, he even rolled up wearing the character’s iconic glasses.

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Dwyane Wade and Kanye West have a connection with Chicago

Despite being a native of Georgia, Kanye behaves much more like he’s from Chicago. Windy City clothes, fashion, general affection for Air Jordans, and whatnot. Wade, a native of Chicago, finally got to play in his hometown late in his career.

Pulling on the iconic Bulls jersey is a dream for all Illinois kids; Wade lived it out. Getting name-dropped in a Kanye West song? He felt like he had made it.

Wade recalls that when he ran into West, the rapper told him to listen to the album. “Yo, you gotta listen to my album.” “There’s going to be something on there,” West said, giving him a slight heads-up about his name appearing in a song.

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The connection between the Rap culture and the NBA will never end

Many young people see the entertainment industry as a quick way to make a quick buck. His rise to fame and numerous opportunities have come through basketball or behind a microphone. Many of the young kids’ heroes are not doctors, politicians, or soldiers. They want to be “like Mike.”

Charles Barkley once said kids need to be realistic in their dreams. The probability of this happening is so small, and the country needs more doctors and engineers, not more Mumble rappers.

Clout chasing will always be there, but if you have the talent, do not let it go. Do it because you know you have a passion for the craft, not because you want cars, mansions, or women.

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