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Michael Jordan Once Openly Dissed Iconic Rappers At Def Jam Christmas Party: “F**k Rap”

Michael Jordan once openly showed his disdain for rap music to rappers Method Man and Redman at a Def Jam Christmas Party years ago.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jan 27, 2023
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Michael Jordan is an icon to people all over the world and has served as an inspiration to multiple generations of kids. Not only do basketball fans and aspiring players worship him, but MJ has also set a standard of success that makes everyone look at him in awe. When you are around Michael Jordan, no matter who you are, you are around a living legend. 

Jordan’s exploits on the basketball court made him an icon to a lot of up-and-coming rappers in the ’90s. 2 of these rappers were Redman and Method Man, who once wanted to talk to the legend when they saw him at the Def Jam Christmas Party. However, rapper N.O.R.E. revealed to the world that the interaction didn’t go well. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NG2JXO2qsA

“Michael Jordan is a hater of hip-hop. He only likes Hov (Jay-Z), that’s it. I have seen him shut Redman down at the Def Jam Christmas party. We were all sitting there ready to speak to Michael Jordan and someone said ‘yo, Redman and Method Man are here’. He said, ‘f**k rap’. I seen him say that. This isn’t fake, I am on the side there. F**k it, quote me. I think it was Redman and Method Man, I was at the side, so I can directly hear his voice. He was like ‘f**k rap’. It hurt my heart. At the Def Jam Christmas Party. He only spoke to Hov.”

MJ has openly endorsed Jay-Z as one of his favorite rappers, but as N.O.R.E. says, the bucks started and ended with MJ’s appreciation of Hov. In recent years, MJ has been shown growing closer to Drake, though it could be linked to their partnership through Nike and Jordan Brand.


Michael Jordan’s Relationship With Rap

Despite Jordan’s apparent aversion to rap, he is constantly name-dropped by artists in new music. Drake recently used MJ’s name in a rap song to diss Kanye West, a Chicago-born rapper that has often used the Bulls legend’s name in his own songs as well. However, it seems Jordan and Kanye West weren’t on good terms due to the battle between Kanye’s Yeezy shoes and MJ’s Jordans. 

What he listens to in terms of music on his own time should be immaterial, but disrespecting Method Man and Redman definitely irked many purists of hip-hop. Outside of that, MJ is still serving as an inspiration to many rappers today, pushing them to create legendary music to emulate the success Jordan had in the world of basketball. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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