Ja Morant Performs NBA YoungBoy

It was an NBA postseason to forget for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant. Morant returned from injury just in time to be part of a Grizzlies team absolutely outclassed by the Lakers. Morant put 24.6 points per game and shot 42.5% from the floor in the six-game drubbing. While the Lakers may have had their playoff seeding suppressed by regular-season injuries, it was an embarrassing look for the so-called two-seed. Morant will attempt to lead the Grizzlies beyond the first round next season.

Now Morant has a whole offseason to enjoy. He's already met college star, Angel Reese. But another person Morant is a fan of is NBA YoungBoy. In particular, Morant loves the YoungBoy lyric, “It’s a parade inside my city yeah." Morant's love of the lyric even appeared to start, or maybe fuel, beef between YoungBoy and Lil Baby. But now it's apparently Morant's turn to drop bars. After all, he's got the time to do it.

Morant was spotted performing several NBA YoungBoy songs at a club on May 5. The crowd goes wild as Morant performs. However, what really makes this story is people's reactions to the impromptu set. "Somebody said he’s really a rapper he just hoop to pay the bills," writes one commentator. "Happy he don’t gotta play with brooks no more," writes another, referencing the news that the Grizzlies will be releasing Dillon Brooks.

Although, not everyone was a fan of the news. "He really think he him," one person writes. Another chimes in with He better not show a gun again like last time," referring to the weapons charges that earned Morant a suspension. However, several people have stepped up to defend Morant from this line of commenting. "They need to let him live he ball great and deserve to turn up great also," says one person. "I hope nobody hate he’s literally chillin'," adds another. How do you feel about Morant's performance? Let us know in the comments below. Be sure to make HotNewHipHop your first stop for all the latest basketball and music news.

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