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Serena Williams Has Been Referenced in Several Hip-Hop Songs

Serena Williams has been a hot topic in the media since she first debuted in the tennis world. In the hip-hop world, she's been the subject of a few rap lyrics.

by Chris Malone

Published on August 14, 2022

2 min read

‘Worst Behavior’ by Drake

In 2013, Drake referenced Serena on his single “Worst Behavior” from his beloved album, Nothing Was the Same.

“I’m with my whole set, tennis matches at the crib / I swear I could beat Serena when she playin’ with her left.”

Drake’s relationship with Williams dates back to suggestive tweets from 2011. Fast forward to 2015, when Drizzy showed up at Wimbledon to support the superstar tennis players. “We’ve been friends for, like, so many years” she said at a press conference in July 2015, according to Entertainment Tonight. “Just like family.” They were rumored to be dating after photos surfaced of the two purportedly kissing, but they quickly dissipated.

‘Gold Digger’ by Kanye West & Jamie Foxx

Way back in 2005, Kanye West referenced Serena Williams on his hit single “Gold Digger” with Jamie Foxx.

“But I’m looking for the one, have you seen her? / My psychic told me she have a a** like Serena.”

Kanye has appreciated Serena’s work for years. Back in 2009, after she took home the Wimbledon trophy, he serenaded her with his song “Amazing,” dedicating the song to her saying, “This is for Serena. Girl, you make me a very proud.”

Serena Williams of the United States serves against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland during the National Bank Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at Sobeys Stadium on August 10, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images

‘Signs’ by Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg released “Signs” as part of his 2004 album R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece. He released the Justin Timberlake

“You’ll have Sundays with chiquitas / You’ll see Venus and Serena in the Wimbledon Arena.”

In 2022 Snoop shared his love for King Richard, the movie centered around Serena and Venus Williams’ father Richard Williams (played by Will Smith). “Damn, I just watched King Richard. That s*** got me crying like a motherf***er, man,” he said on Instagram.