Industry Sep 11, 2026
How NBA 2K became the evolved rap version of FIFA’s indie-obsessed soundtrack
Iconic ballers and breaking artists on the importance of the game’s genre-straddling music
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NME
The NBA 2K video game series is noted for its genre-straddling music selections, attracting attention for its soundtracks that resonate with both iconic basketball players and emerging musical artists. This approach has drawn parallels to the evolving music curation in sports video games. Originally reported by NME.