Many of the biggest rappers played football as kids. Some starred for their high school teams and even got scholarships to play ball. Now though, they make different kinds of hits.
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Check out our slideshow of rappers who played football
Nelly
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Growing up in St. Louis, Nelly starred in football and baseball.
Nelly
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Baseball was his real passion, though, and he shined on the diamond.
