Lou Williams: First a Scorer, Now a Rapper

by Tanner Steidel on Jan 16, 2011 3:32 PM PST in Sixers Non-News

Louis Williams came into all our lives at the ripe age of 18 when he became the Sixers' second round selection in the 2005 NBA Draft. Since that time we've seen him play a couple early games in the D-League, back up Andre Miller, put together his best season on a bad team under Eddie Jordan, and now be the most heavily involved player (usage rate wise) while coming off the bench. What could possibly be next for Mike's favorite sixth-man in the league? Rapping, of course!

Anyone who follows Lou on Twitter should know he's close with Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill and also a long time comrade of Atlanta's own (Lil) Bow Wow. Succumbing to the constant forces of peer pressure, it looks like Lou has taken up the art of spitting rhymes as his 2011 New Year's Resolution (he definitely started this before 2011 but I put that in there for dramatic effect).

The Sixers have previously had roster members take up music careers in the past. Allen Iverson had an extremely short and controversial stint as Jewelz while former bench warmer/quilt maker Kareem Rush is still singing to his heart's content.

If you haven't heard Lou before, here's a link to his Twitter music page. Just a warning, the language is not exactly suitable for the young ones. That includes you Nick Smith.

Earlier today, Lou posted a music video of his freestyle entitled "Imma Boss" on his YouTube channel. Take a look! Don't worry, it's an edited version.

So what do you guys think? Is he the next 50 Cent? The next Lupe Fiasco? The next Kid (from Kid N' Play of course)?

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Don’t know what to say after seeing that

by The Legend on Jan 16, 2011 3:36 PM PST reply actions

I actually did not think it was that bad, especially compared to other ballers turned rappers.

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by JoshuaR on Jan 16, 2011 3:44 PM PST reply actions

Iverson wasn't bad

lyrically & delivery-wise. The content of 40 Barz was meh, but I would have listened to him even if he hadn’t already been famous.

Lou, I can’t say I have high hopes for this.

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by D3Keith on Jan 16, 2011 3:57 PM PST up reply actions

I'm talking more about

Parker, Jason Kidd, etc.

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by JoshuaR on Jan 16, 2011 5:03 PM PST up reply actions

It's catchy

I enjoyed it

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by Jordan Sams on Jan 16, 2011 3:49 PM PST reply actions

i wish they would stop… stay in your lane… everyones not multi talented

by killacaravagio on Jan 16, 2011 4:20 PM PST reply actions

I’m releasing a folk album any day now.

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by Michael Levin on Jan 17, 2011 7:17 AM PST up reply actions

Klesmer fusion.

by tk76 on Jan 17, 2011 7:37 AM PST up reply actions

Well he certainly is not the next Kidd.

by tk76 on Jan 16, 2011 4:52 PM PST reply actions

At least as a passer.

by tk76 on Jan 16, 2011 4:52 PM PST up reply actions

well played doc

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by Tanner Steidel on Jan 16, 2011 4:56 PM PST up reply actions

Lou gets a bad rap around here. This proves it.

by tk76 on Jan 17, 2011 5:06 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

HE’S ON FIRE!!!!

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by Tanner Steidel on Jan 17, 2011 6:17 AM PST up reply actions

If it wasn't Lou...

I would probably love it.

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by EREX21 on Jan 16, 2011 4:58 PM PST reply actions

The next Nas...

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by secondroundpick on Jan 16, 2011 6:50 PM PST reply actions

“EWW LOU WIIIIIIL”

by prideoux on Jan 16, 2011 8:11 PM PST reply actions

Hot beat but his voice makes it sound like a joke

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by Djax10 on Jan 16, 2011 8:20 PM PST reply actions

I’ve heard worse.

by jcm28 on Jan 16, 2011 9:30 PM PST reply actions

hopefully david stern suspends him for his entire career after this.

by Swingmayne34 on Jan 16, 2011 11:52 PM PST reply actions

Rapping merits banishment?

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by Michael Levin on Jan 17, 2011 7:18 AM PST up reply actions

Bad rapping?

by tk76 on Jan 17, 2011 7:34 AM PST up reply actions

Rad bapping?

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by Michael Levin on Jan 17, 2011 7:38 AM PST up reply actions

HIs Rapping...

…is taking time away from Evan Turner’s development as a rapper. And we all know that Evan Turner has unlimited potential in rap, with his…um…distinctive voice :D

by dweebowitz on Jan 17, 2011 7:38 AM PST reply actions

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by Michael Levin on Jan 17, 2011 7:39 AM PST up reply actions

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBcQtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DJQhmwJMAj1M&ei=i2I0TZj3GYSBlAf_193LDA&usg=AFQjCNHQwgpkEPZTe-KuodBbXdRLPjgG3w

by tk76 on Jan 17, 2011 7:39 AM PST up reply actions

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CBYQtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DIuQMQshbbbE&ei=7WI0TfTMG8P-8Aas9rj_CA&usg=AFQjCNFci7daVohbcobGcs-Yz5Lv9kTUoA

by tk76 on Jan 17, 2011 7:41 AM PST up reply actions

Yeah, but after he gets his development in the post-Lou world, he could become this…

This

by dweebowitz on Jan 17, 2011 7:42 AM PST up reply actions

>> The next Kid (from Kid N’ Play of course)? <<

Lou definitely would be 10000X cooler (at least) with a gigantic high-top fade ala’ Kid. And his hair could draw more fouls!

by dweebowitz on Jan 17, 2011 7:48 AM PST reply actions

It would definitely help with the head fakes. But personally I’d rec the Billy D jerri-curl look. That way on his head fakes he could blind them with his product.

by tk76 on Jan 17, 2011 8:11 AM PST up reply actions