How Drake, Kanye West and Other Hollywood Stars Imbibed Serena Williams Into Their Songs

Tennis legend Serena Williams has spread her influence not just in the realm of tennis but also in the entertainment industry. The player is associated with resilience, beauty, and power because of her glorious career. As such, she has inspired people from numerous fields through her resilience and winning spirit on the court. The musical references to Serena Williams are not uncommon things and singers like Drake and Kanye West have also used them in their songs.

Now, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has announced her retirement, after giving 27 years of her life to the sport. Let’s take a look at the time when the biggest names in the entertainment industry took inspiration from Serena’s incredible career.

Drake and Kanye West have referenced Serena Williams in their songs

The legacy of Serena Williams is praiseworthy, and over the years, some famous artists have referenced her in their songs. Drake, in his song, ‘Worst Behavior’, included the lyric “I’m with my whole set, tennis matches at the crib / I swear I could beat Serena when she playin’ with her left”. Serena and Drake famously became friends, and the 7-time Wimbledon champion confirmed their relationship when she said, “We’ve been friends for, like, so many years.”

Kanye West was another famous artist who referenced Serena in his song, ‘Gold Digger’. The artist adores the 6-time US Open Champion and sent his compliments after her triumph at Wimbledon 2009.

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Even other singers like Nicki Minaj and Snoop Dogg have referenced the legendary American player in their songs.

How has Serena fared in other fields?

Williams is undoubtedly one of the best players in the realm of tennis. She has established her glorious legacy and will now retire as one of the best players in the sport. But tennis is not the only field where she has worked her magic.

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The player has entered the fashion world and has launched her clothing and jewelry brand, S by Serena. Apart from that, with her husband, she has also invested in the women’s soccer club, Angel City FC, founded by renowned actress Natalie Portman. Other than that, she has also made significant strides via her capital venture firm, Serena Ventures, which provides funding to owners of business from minority communities.