Common Says Michael Jordan Told Him to ‘Stick to Rapping’ After Celebrity All-Star Game

Michael Jordan’s assessment of Common’s basketball skills, delivered after the 2010 NBA Celebrity All-Star game, left the Chicago rapper disheartened.

During his appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Monday, Common shared the experience of Jordan advising him to “stick to rapping and acting” despite his efforts in the game. Common, initially confident of earning the MVP title, lost to Michael Rapaport that year. However, a decade later, in the 2020 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game, Common finally secured the MVP trophy, expressing gratitude for the achievement he had long pursued.