Kevin Durant and LeBron James reveal they recorded three rap songs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Kevin Durant disclosed in a recent interview that he and LeBron James recorded about three rap songs together during a trip to Akron in 2011. Durant mentioned that two of the songs might never be released, and details about the recordings remain unclear. One song, titled ‘It Ain’t Easy,’ was released in 2018, stemming from their collaborations during the 2011 NBA lockout. Durant also expressed that although James' initial rap attempts felt forced, he is enthusiastic about the genre. The discussion included various topics, including Durant's views on the 2019 Warriors and Russell Westbrook's retirement.
- •Durant and James recorded three rap songs in 2011.
- •One song, 'It Ain’t Easy,' was released in 2018.
- •The recordings were made during a workout trip to Akron.
- •Details about unreleased songs remain unknown.
- •Durant discussed various topics during his interview.
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Durant Reveals He And LeBron James Recorded Three Rap Songs Together
"Kevin Durant revealed that he and LeBron James recorded around three songs together, but two may have never been released.
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