Luka Doncic has officially become an L.A. icon – at least according to Kendrick Lamar. The four-time NBA All-Star, who was recently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster deal with the Dallas Mavericks, received a major name-drop in Lamar’s new song, “GOOD CREDIT.”
The track is featured on Playboi Carti’s latest album, I AM MUSIC, and includes a reference that has fans buzzing. In his verse, Lamar raps, “The numbers is nothing, I’ve been getting money, I’ve really been hustling, I’m Luka Doncic.” The line compares the rapper’s dominance in the music industry to Doncic’s impact on the court, solidifying the Slovenian star’s new status in the City of Angels.
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A New Era in L.A.
Doncic, who was acquired by the Lakers in a blockbuster trade with the Mavericks, has quickly embraced his new home. Since arriving in Los Angeles, the 25-year-old has wasted no time endearing himself to the city. In a show of generosity, he covered parking costs for Lakers fans attending a game at Crypto.com Arena last month.
His goodwill didn’t stop there, Doncic also donated $100,000 to aid victims of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, further ingraining himself within the community. Lakers fans, thrilled to welcome their new superstar, have even painted a mural in his honor, solidifying his place as a beloved figure in the city.
Will Doncic switch music allegiances?
One of the more surprising aspects of the lyric is the fact that Doncic has previously expressed admiration for Drake, who, in recent months, has been engaged in a high-profile rap feud with Lamar. With this latest name-drop, some fans are wondering if Doncic will reconsider his music preferences and align himself with Lamar instead.
Regardless of his music taste, it’s clear that the Slovenian sensation is all in on L.A. As he continues to settle into life as a Laker, it seems his new city has already embraced him as one of their own, mural and all.
