Signature skill? Check. Signature celebration? Check. Signature song? Check!? Apparently, when you’re God’s favorite child, there’s no need to give things a second set of eyes. Flash news: Trinity Rodman officially has a song of her own. As if the Washington Spirit forward dropping bangers on the pitch wasn’t enough, now there’s also a piece of music released to herald her as a big deal in the beautiful game.

Titled after her name, musician Adam Pastel released a short teaser of the song earlier this year. But the 23-second clip alone made such an impact on the audience that a full version had to be unveiled by the talented artist. Even hearing the teaser left Rodman in awe, as the USWNT superstar commented on a TikTok video of the track, “Drop it!”

And boy, is it a banger! Lyrics like “90 minutes of playtime, you got my heart throbbin’, you’re worth watching like Trinity Rodman,” are enough to make people go berserk. An upbeat tune, catchy lines, and dynamic rhythm only add more flair to the whole package. But it’s not just the vibe that makes this song a big deal.

Trinity Rodman is the first female soccer player to have a song made about her. While it’s a remarkable feat that’s sure to echo through the halls of the game’s history, it also sparks curiosity—what other songs have been made specifically for athletes across all sports and fortes?

Dennis Rodman

The Chicago Bulls star always made the spotlight for more than just his basket hoops, primarily for his outlandish nature. Yet, to this day sporting world remembers him for all. So it was only obvious for him as well to get a song, which comes through the courtesy of none other than Migos—a hip-hop group of Greece-based rapper Quavo, his American nephew Takeoff, and their “cousin” friend Offset.

Joining them for a featured collaboration was also Gucci Mane and it was released in 2013. In the track dedicated to Dennis Rodman, the group uses the NBA icon as a metaphor for how frequently women switch up their hairstyles. As the lyrics go, “Switch your hair around like you’re Rodman / Your hair matching my drink / I need you all over the paint / It feels like I’m dating a different woman every time we step out.”

Who would have thought that years later, his own estranged daughter, Trinity, would also be getting a song as well?

Michael Jordan

Adam Pastel may not be a big name in the music industry, even if he decided to make a song about Trinity Rodman. But that doesn’t take away from how good the track really is. In fact, we’d like to cite a similar example—one involving none other than Michael Jordan. Given the influence MJ had on the sporting world during his playing days, Kendrick Lamar dropped a song for him back in 2010. Yes, this was also during the time when the “K-Dot” wasn’t the global sensation he is today.

As for the song he released for His Airness, it was titled after the NBA icon himself. The track was part of a mixtape he put out 15 years ago called Overly Dedicated, with the fourth single being the tribute to the Chicago Bulls legend. Interestingly, Lamar wasn’t alone—he collaborated with ScHoolboy Q on the track. When one listens to the track, Lamar plays with the phrase “three much” to describe being too much for others to handle—a clever nod to Jordan’s iconic No. 23 jersey.

Floyd Mayweather

“Floyd Mayweather” by Young Thug feat. Travis Scott, Gucci Mane, and Gunna also made quite strides in 2016. Judging by the drill, you must be thinking that the song would feature the iconic boxer. However, that’s not the case; this is apparently one of the most intriguing yet weird parts of this track that Mayweather Sr. hasn’t been mentioned in his own titled track at all.

So then by Young Thug, the group even decided to name after him in the first place? Well, that’s because the boxer who has lifted 15 major world championships has little and subtle relation with the song. Well, for those who are aware of Mayweather’s lifestyle outside the ring, he’s famously known for flaunting his wealth. In that spirit, Young Thug channels the same flashy mindset, using the track to boast about his own riches.

Emmitt Smith

Not just basketball and Dennis Rodman, Migos also seemed to be quite influenced by American football as well. That explains their 2013 track “Emmitt Smith,” where they mentioned several football references while paying tribute to the Dallas Cowboys icon. They used Smith’s iconic playing style as a metaphor to herald their own hustle and lifestyle.

Serena Williams

From the tennis world, one can consider Serena Williams as the first female to get a song after her. The special tribute was given by American rapper Rapsody in one of her songs “Serena” from a 2019 album called Eve. The 42-year-old pop star was inspired by the tennis icon to make this track.

In the lyrics, she reflects on the strength and resilience of all the Black women who endured endless challenges but still managed to rise. One can find it in the opening verse saying, “Can’t stop, yeah, got a long green / That’s a long light, that’s a sunbeam / That’s a bright path in a dark world / That’s a good fight for a dark girl.”

Barry Bonds

The former American baseball left fielder remains quite a synonymous name in the sporting world. And who better to pay him a tribute than Kanye West, another iconic name in the music industry? In Ye’s third album ‘Graduation’ which was released in 2007, he produced the title track alongside Lil Wayne. And boy did it turn out to be a hit as the lyrical hook, “And here’s another hit, Barry Bonds / We outta here baby” sometimes sends all the fans into nostalgia.

Ric Flair

WWE fans, we have something for you as well on the list. Inspired by iconic wrestler Ric Flair, revered American rapper Offset and producer Metro Boomin did a collab to release “Ric Flair Drip” in 2017. This song sees the two pop stars flaunting Flair’s lavish lifestyle — from flashy jewelry to high-end jet skis. Adding to the flair, even Nature Boy himself made an appearance in their music video.

Trinity Rodman can consider herself quite lucky!

Looks like the Washington Spirit forward has made quite a high-profile cut, because, as is already evident, sporting stars that have had songs dedicated to them are absolute legends. Another NFL legend, Barry Sanders, was honored with a track by rapper Wale in his 2011 mixtape, ‘The Eleven One Eleven Theory.’ Meanwhile, the majority of the names are from the basketball world. Iconic names like Earvin “Magic” Johnson have inspired more than one song, including a 2019 tribute by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and another by Nas in his 2023 album Magic 2.

Joining him is also Shaquille O’Neal, who was given a tribute by Aaron Carter in his playful 2001 single “That’s How I Beat Shaq.” Likewise, Stephen Curry had rapper Soulja Boy dedicate a song to him in 2016. Keeping up with the modern names, LeBron James was honored by Yo Gotti in his 2013 album ‘I Am,’ and Kevin Durant found his name on Dave East’s 2015 mixtape ‘Hate Me Now.’

The trend continues with Mo Bamba (Sheck Wes, 2017), Derrick Rose (Meek Mill, 2011), Bill Russell (Waka Flocka Flame, 2012), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Freddie Gibbs & Madlib feat. Anderson .Paak, “Giannis,” 2019), Allen Iverson (Post Malone, “White Iverson,” 2016), Scottie Pippen (Mick Jenkins and serpentwithfeet, 2021), Tyler Herro (Jack Harlow, 2020), and Penny Hardaway (The Cool Kids feat. Ghostface Killah, 2011).

Kobe Bryant was also honored multiple times: (Lil Wayne, “Kobe Bryant,” No Ceilings, 2009), (Chief Keef, “Kobe,” Finally Rich, 2012), and (Damian Lillard a.k.a. Dame D.O.L.L.A. feat. Snoop Dogg & Derrick Milano, “Kobe,” 2020).