Lil Wayne Added To "NBA 2K23" MyTeam Mode: Trailer

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Lil Wayne performs onstage during the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman on February 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Lil Wayne will be a playable character in 2K.

Lil Wayne is a huge basketball fan who has always let his fandom be known. Additionally, he is considered to be one of the best rappers ever. Depending on your tastes and your upbringing, you may even consider Wayne to be the GOAT. Overall, that is simply a debate for a whole other day. Although, it is important to note the context in which Wayne operates him. He is someone that many fans look up to, and over the years, he has provided us with a ton of phenomenal albums and anthems.

If you play video games like 2K, you know that Wayne is an artist who typically gets featured on soundtracks. Many of his songs are perfect for when you first boot up the game and you peruse the various lobbies. Overall, it is a testament to his artistry that after this long in the game, he can still come through with tracks that grab the attention of the youth. That said, Wayne is now going to be an actual character in NBA 2k23.

Lil Wayne In 2K

In a new post on Twitter, the game revealed that Wayne will be part of the MyTeam mode. This mode allows players to draw card packs where they can then add valuable members to their team. Now, Lil Wayne will be getting his own card which makes him a playable character. However, if you want to unlock him, you will have to complete his Spotlight Challenge. For now, it seems like the Lil Wayne card will only be available during Season 4. That said, NBA fans will now get a chance to have the legendary rapper on their team.

Throughout the years, 2K has done some interesting things when it comes to characters that enter the game. For instance, the game has had J. Cole on the cover. Moreover, J. Cole has even lent his voice to the MyCareer mode. Moving forward, this makes us wonder which other celebrities we might see in the game at some point. Let us know who you would love to see in the 2K games, in the comments section down below.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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