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Basketball stars have become hip-hop singers (街舞歌手). It's true. In the NBA, hip-hop music is very
popular. Many of the players, like Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers, write rap rhymes (有节奏
感的唱歌) when they travel on planes from one city to another.
When they play basketball, some of the younger stars even try to look like hip-hop singers. "Hip-hop is
just part of our culture." says one player. "All of us grew up listening to rap and playing basketball, and
rappers grew up doing the same thing."
Master P is a famous rap star who wants to become a basketball player. Two NBA teams, have invited
him to join them. They enjoy listening to his music. An NBA player has become a rapper. He has made four
successful rap albums (集).
The NBA has a closer connection (亲密的联系) to hip-hop than any other sports league.
1. Many basketball players in NBA like ________.
2. Many NBA players ________ rap rhymes when they travel on planes.
3. ________ is just part of the NBA players' culture.
4. Master P is invited to join the NBA teams just because ________.
5. Some rapper hip-hop singers have become ________.