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Steph Curry picks Burna Boy and Wizkid among his favorite artists
In an interview with BR Hoops, NBA superstar Steph Curry was asked about his music taste.
The 34-year-old point guard for the Golden State Warriors was asked to name his top five music artists.
Curry instead decided to name six, including a mixture of American and Nigerian stars.
Curry said, "Oh, Drake Paramore, who I listen to?
"Burna Boy, Wizkid, Lecrae, and J. Cole, I'm giving you six."
Burna Boy and Wizkid, among other artists Steph Curry listens to
He named Canadian rapper and singer Aubrey Drake Graham, known for his sports betting.
Others are American rapper, singer, songwriter, record and film producer, record executive, and actor Lecrae Devaughn Moore.
American rapper and record producer Jermaine Lamarr Cole and an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, named Paramore
The other names were Afrobeats star Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid.
Also, Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, is known professionally as Burna Boy.
Steph Curry is a four-time NBA champion who is regarded as the greatest shooter in basketball.
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