by Salima Koroma
posted February 17, 2011
hiphopdx.com
The
Lakers forward recruits a host of popular talent including Gucci Mane, Chamillionaire,
and Three 6 Mafia for his Ball "n mixtape.
With NBA All Star Weekend just around the corner, Los Angeles Laker Ron Artest
is looking forward to dropping more than just jump shots. He "s also set to drop
his latest mixtape, titled Ball "n.
While the Lakers forward is not particularly revered for producing clever or
provocative lyrics, his latest tape shows that he sure as hell has a knack for
pulling together some of Hip Hop "s most popular, and in some instances, most
respected talents. Artists featured on the mixtape include Nas, Bun B, Chamillionaire,
Three 6 Mafia, Gucci Mane, Paul Wall, and others. DJ Felli Fell hosts the project.
The mixtape will drop with Artest "s new basketball sneaker, also called Ball "n,
and will be presented on Friday, February 18 at the ESPN Zone in the LA Live
Entertainment Complex. There are five different color schemes, one being, of
course, the white, purple, and gold Lakers colors.
The Ball "n mixtape will also be available on Vibe.com a day earlier, on February
17. Artest will not participate in NBA All Star Weekend, but will be in Los
Angeles during the event.
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