(AllHipHop News) Philadelphia 76ers great Allen Iverson is often credited as being one of the first basketball players to overtly incorporate Hip Hop culture into the NBA. The former league MVP, 4-time scoring champion, and 11-time All-Star brought a flair to the professional game reminiscent of the most prominent Hip Hop stars.
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The man known as “The Answer” took over the 76ers’ Twitter account to participate for the #AskTheAnswer Q&A with fans. One Sixers follower asked Iverson to name his top 5 rappers dead or alive. Instead of keeping it to just five, the Hampton, Virginia native gave his top ten.
Read Allen Iverson’s tweets below.
I'm taking over @Sixers Twitter page tomorrow night during our last home game. Get your questions ready! #AskTheAnswer
— Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) April 15, 2015
Let's do it. #AskTheAnswer. pic.twitter.com/MM080HVU12
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) April 15, 2015
who's your top five dead or alive rappers #AskTheAnswer
— cburna (@mccashin_conor) April 15, 2015
I'll give you ten. BIG, Jay Z, TI, Jadakiss, Redman, Wayne, Jeezy, Rick Ross, 50, and The Game. #AskTheAnswer https://t.co/RnzCF6Q6oC
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) April 15, 2015
Check out highlights from the full Allen Iverson #AskTheAnswer Q&A here.
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