Basketball icon LeBron James made a memorable appearance in the music video for “Stop Playing With Me,” a new track by the acclaimed artist Tyler, The Creator, which premiered on Monday.
The Los Angeles Lakers` celebrated player was featured alongside his business manager, Maverick Carter, during the song`s verse where Tyler raps, “Caught the plane with Mav, Bron there too.” Throughout the video, both James and Carter were seen dancing behind the California-born musician on multiple occasions.
James had previously hinted at his involvement with Tyler, The Creator`s album, posting an eye emoji and “LFG” in response to the rapper`s social media announcement on Saturday. Following the video`s release, he further expressed his excitement on X, exclaiming, “STOP FKN PLAYING WITH ME!!!!” accompanied by several emojis.
It`s not uncommon for Tyler, The Creator to incorporate sports references into his tracks; his previous album, “CHROMAKOPIA,” notably name-dropped tennis star Coco Gauff. Tyler, The Creator`s latest album, “DON`T TAP THE GLASS,” was also released on Monday.