The Rap On Wrestling
There’s a rhythm to wrestling-the promos, the entrances, the larger-than-life characters-that has always echoed the beats and bravado of hip-hop. The Rap On Wrestling explores that specific crossover, hosted by veteran journalist Shaheem Reid. He isn’t just recapping matches; he’s unpacking a shared cultural language. Each conversation in this podcast goes beyond the surface, whether he’s talking with a rapper about their favorite wrestling era or breaking down a legendary crossover moment with the wrestlers and producers who were actually there. You’ll hear stories about how hip-hop influenced certain personas and entrances, and how wrestling’s theatricality has inspired lyrics and music videos. The discussions get into the craft behind both worlds-the storytelling in a well-built feud and the storytelling in a verse. It’s for anyone who’s ever nodded along to a wrestler’s theme music or recognized the wrestling reference in a rap bar. By sitting down with artists, wrestlers, and behind-the-scenes voices, Shaheem connects the dots between the performance in the ring and the performance on the track, revealing how these two powerhouse forms of entertainment have fueled each other for decades. Tune in for a deep, authentic look at where the microphone in the booth meets the one in the squared circle.
