Published 19:05 IST, March 26th 2020

LeBron James and Kevin Durant officially released their first rap song back in 2018

In 2017, LeBron James and Kevin Durant surprised everyone when a clip of the LeBron and Kevin Durant rap track 'It Ain't Easy' was leaked online.

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In 2017, LeBron James and Kevin Durant surprised everyone when a clip of LeBron and Kevin Durant rap track 'It Ain't Easy' was leaked online. Recorded in 2011, song was released after seven years. According to reports, "It Ain't Easy" was recorded during 2011 NBA lockout. 

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LeBron and Kevin Durant rap: LeBron James and Kevin Durant's rap song It Ain't Easy

LeBron and Kevin Durant rap: It Ain't Easy, LeBron James ft Kevin Durant 

song "It Ain't Easy" was recorded when Kevin Durant visited LeBron James in Akron, Ohio. song is a three-part song, where LeBron James fills in second verse, while Durant me beats in his free time. When asked about rap, LeBron James and Durant revealed that y wanted to keep it private.

As it was leaked in 2017, producer and engineer Franky Stewart decided to release it a year later, as y didn't want it to be out re without taking credit for ir work. He even ded that he helped LeBron James record, as he was less sure of himself. While Durant h previously rapped, James was taught a little by Stewart. According to producer, LeBron James t kwing how to do something me player appear "rmal" to Stewart. 

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LeBron and Kevin Durant rap: KD last talked about rap on Taylor Rooks' show Take It re

During interview, Durant and Rooks spoke about Durant's various rap songs with players like LeBron James, DeMar DeRozan and Rudy Gay. While his song with James is alrey available, he stated that his songs with ors would never be revealed. Durant's interview with Rooks was probably his last appearance before being diagsed with COVID-19. player h just confirmed that he would be sitting out entire NBA season while recovering from his Achilles heel injury. Before his diagsis, Durant was suspected to make a return if NBA returned in June. 

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Kevin Durant coronavirus update

Last week, Kevin Durant was confirmed as one of ten NBA players to have COVID-19. Along with Durant, three or unnamed Brooklyn Nets player were also said to have been infected. James and Lakers, who played Nets right before NBA was suspended on March 11, were also tested for coronavirus.

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After tests were completed, two Lakers players were confirmed to have contracted virus. rest of Lakers team, including James, has been placed in self-quarantine. 35-year-old Lakers star has been active on Instagram, frequently updating fans about his quarantine experience. As of w, re are a total of 14 NBA members confirmed to have COVID-19. 

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19:05 IST, March 26th 2020