Kevin Durant Ventures into the World of Music with Stalley Collaboration

Kevin Durant, the renowned NBA star, has expanded his repertoire beyond the basketball court into the realm of music, solidifying his status as a certified hyphenate celeb with his foray into rap. Durant recently collaborated with rapper Stalley on a track titled “Scared Money,” marking his official debut as an athlete-rapper.

According to Stalley, the collaboration between him and Durant came about naturally, with Durant expressing interest in working together and swiftly delivering his verse for the track. The duo shot the music video for “Scared Money” in New York City a few weeks ago, completing a journey that began when they recorded the song last summer.

The genesis of the collaboration occurred when Durant, feeling ambitious, reached out to Stalley and requested a beat. Their mutual friend Travonne Edwards suggested a boom-bap instrumental, which ultimately became the backdrop for “Scared Money.”

Stalley expressed admiration for Durant’s dedication to the project, noting that Durant’s verse arrived promptly, surpassing the expectations of some full-time rappers he has worked with in the past.

“Scared Money” is slated to be featured on Stalley’s upcoming album “Peerless,” set to be released in March. While Stalley has a performance scheduled in Cincinnati on Friday, fans will have to wait to see Durant join him on stage, as Durant will be in Indianapolis over the weekend as a starter for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.

With Durant’s seamless transition into the music scene, speculation abounds about his future endeavors. Could a Grammy nomination be on the horizon for the multi-talented athlete-rapper? Only time will tell as Durant continues to make waves both on and off the court.