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Lil Wayne Reflects on Starstruck Full-Circle Moment with LeBron James in Beats Pill Ad

Their reunion spot serves as the centerpiece of Beats By Dre’s relaunch campaign bridging hip-hop and basketball cultures.

Overview

  • Wayne told SportsCenter he was starstruck during the recent ad shoot and saw it as a full-circle reunion.
  • He described asking James about his son and his NBA journey as a monumental exchange.
  • The commercial is part of last year’s Beats Pill headphone relaunch featuring both celebrities.
  • Wayne first met James in Ohio when the future NBA star attended his show as a teen on Slim’s invitation.
  • Their collaboration history spans performances at James’s 21st birthday in 2005 and a 2017 Beats By Dre event.