Shedeur Sanders jokes his dad isn't a respected artist, must pay for feature

Shedeur Sanders isn’t just making headlines for his football prowess—he’s also stirring things up with his off-field aspirations.

In an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Claudette Montana, Shedeur made a bold claim about his potential in the music industry, saying that if he pursued it seriously, he’d be a No. 1 pick, just like in football. That statement, while confident, also seemed to throw a little shade at his father, Deion Sanders, and his own musical career.

Deion, known as "Prime Time," once dabbled in music, landing a record deal and even performing his hit single Must Be The Money on Saturday Night Live. The track became a cult classic, and just last year, Deion recorded a follow-up version with Snoop Dogg. Meanwhile, Shedeur has already made moves in music himself, releasing Perfect Timing, which was played at Madison Square Garden when he was introduced during Heisman weekend.

When asked by Montana about his dream music collaboration, Shedeur admitted he prefers to "keep it in the family" but quickly dismissed the idea of working with his father. “My dad, he hasn’t earned my respect in the music world enough yet to get a feature from me,” Shedeur said. “He’s got to pay me to get on my song.”

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That playful jab is sure to get a reaction from Deion, who never shies away from the spotlight. While his father was a two-sport star in football and baseball, Shedeur is showing he’s got ambitions beyond just the gridiron.

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As he prepares for the 2025 NFL Draft, his confidence is at an all-time high—whether it's leading an offense or taking over the music charts, Shedeur Sanders is determined to make his own name.