NBA 2K24 Pays Homage To Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary Featuring Tracks By Lil Wayne And Lil Uzi Vert

• NBA 2K24 is all set to pay homage to hip-hop

• The game developers released the artists' list for the new edition

• Fans were happy with African talent Burna Boy making the cut

NBA 2K is all set to join the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and announced Tuesday that the NBA 2K24 will feature a soundtrack that pays a rich tribute to the culture.

In its recent tweet, the game handle featured artists including Lil Wayne ("Kobe Bryant"), J. Cole & Smino ("90 Proof"), Lil Uzi Vert ("Just Wanna Rock"), Kodak Black ("Walk"), Ice Spice ("In Ha Mood"), Steve Lacy ("Bad Habit"), and Rick Ross (“Hustlin”).

In addition, there will also be a combo of classics that go alongside the modern tracks and new releases with the game's Season 1 update.

For those unaware, the NBA 2K has served up some iconic racks over the last few editions partnering with household names like Jay-Z, Travis Scott, and J. Cole. Now it's all set to what the 2K says, "pays homage to the hip-hop genre by featuring an extensive tracklist, composed of prominent producers, lyrical icons, and the next generation of artists," (via Bleacher Report).

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NBA Fans React To NBA 2K24's Soundtrack Announcement

Fans were simply in awe and mighty amped to listen to what the game had his store for players. Some picked individual artists and commended the game developers for including some vibrant music.

Burna Boys were happy.

For some, it was a playlist that would be on a loop.

The excitement was real.

"That's so hot" was the common tweet doing the rounds.

A fan believed the game featured the best playlists.

The hype for Burna Boy was real

Over the years, the  NBA 2K games have had quite the bangers, and this edition promises to be just as good as the previous ones. Only time will tell how fans feel about the tracks in sync with the game.

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What To Know About NBA 2K24?

To start off, NBA 2K24 is set to release on September 8 on various platforms including PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Windows PC, and Nintendo Switch. Kobe Bryant, the legendary Los Angeles Lakers superstar, marks as the cover star for NBA 2K24. 

He is featured on both the standard edition and the special Black Mamba edition, which pays tribute to his incredible career legacy. The WNBA edition features Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty.

The gameplay enhancements are ones to watch out for with the edition featuring ProPLAY,  a pathbreaking technology that translates real-life NBA footage into in-game animations, creating an immersive gaming experience.

As far as player ratings go, familiar names have the better numbers. The likes of Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry, have some staggering numbers alongside.

The trailer already wowed fans and is one of the most interesting talking points as it also featured some pivotal moments from this past season, most notably the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole beef.

One of the clips shows Poole in his Wizards uniform iso against Green. He's seen gesturing for a clearout before stepping back and draining a deep shot.

It's a cheeky move, but that's pretty much 2K games for you. The player reviews will be out soon after the game hits stores and online shelves in a couple of days.

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