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Jayson Tatum roasted for rap-battle with Jimmy Fallon (VIDEO)

The Boston Celtics star raps on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to promote his children’s book, but social media wasn’t so kind.
Matt Ryan|
United States small forward Jayson Tatum (10) warms up before a game against Puerto Rico during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games.
United States small forward Jayson Tatum (10) warms up before a game against Puerto Rico during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games. | John David Mercer-Imagn Images

The summer started with Jayson Tatum helping to lead the Boston Celtics to an NBA record 18th franchise championship. Since then, it hasn’t all gone as planned.

Tatum figured to play an essential role on Team USA for the Olympics, but barely saw the floor. Even his mom had to complain about the lack of playing time. Regardless, he has a gold medal to show for his participation.

Then his Kobe Bryant tribute tattoo didn’t go over too well with fans.

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The NBA All-Star recently released his first book, a children’s book titled “Baby Dunks-a-Lot: A Picture Book”. The description on Amazon reads, “Inspired by Jayson Tatum’s life as both an NBA superstar and a loving dad, this laugh-out-loud picture book is the story of what happens when a tot becomes an NBA teammate.” It’s quite an accomplishment for Tatum and should be recognized as such. The 26-year-old promoted his book on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, and while on he had a rap battle with Fallon.

While it’s certainly a great accomplishment and is for the children, fans will be fans and social media wasn’t too kind to Tatum for his rapping skills.

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The mic drop was at least good at the end after he ripped off, “Got my first ring and Another gold medal.” Tatum should be proud of his accomplishments. There’s always going to be haters out there when you’re on top, but his future is definitely in basketball, not rap.

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Matt Ryan
MATT RYAN

Matt Ryan is a dedicated sports journalist with over 20 years of experience in digital and linear media. After receiving a Masters in Journalism from USC, he’s worked for Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, USA Today Sports Media Group, and Bally Sports, while holding various leadership roles along the way.

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