NLE Choppa Claims He's The First Rapper To Walk An NBA Team Out Of The Tunnel, Soulja Boy Disagrees

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NLE Choppa performs during the BIG3 Championship between Trilogy and Power at State Farm Arena on August 21, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images for BIG3)

NLE Choppa was front and center at the Memphis Grizzlies' home opener.

Just a couple of nights ago, the Memphis Grizzlies played their first game of the NBA season. They went up against the New York Knicks in Memphis and ended up taking home the W. It was a very solid win for the Grizzlies, who boast the talents of Ja Morant and a whole host of young stars.

Prior to the match, NLE Choppa got to walk the team out of the tunnel and onto the floor. NLE performed a song as he did so, and it made for an electric moment in front of the Memphis crowd.

In the tweet above, NLE claimed to be the first-ever artist to walk a team out of the tunnel. Not to be outdone, Soulja Boy chimed in claiming to have done this three years ago.

Soulja linked to a video in which he performed for the Clippers fans at halftime. This is not at all what NLE was talking about, although you have to appreciate Soulja Boy for always wanting to be the first person to do something. In the end, however, NLE Choppa is going to win this round.

Let us know what you thought of NLE Choppa's performance, in the comments section down below.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.