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Allen Iverson’s Music

Initially called Non-Fiction, the CD originally was to come out in February of 2001. After controversy broke out over the lyrics to “40 Bars,” the title of the CD was changed to “Misunderstood” and the release rescheduled for June. But to the dismay of fans, Iverson said he had scrapped plans to release a rap CD before the 2001-02 season started.

“It was something I always wanted to do. It was a childhood dream of mine, just like basketball. But I feel like people took it the wrong way, and it kind of took all the excitement out of it. The negativity behind it – I just felt like it was not something I should go through – or my teammates or, better yet, my kids and family,” he said.

Although AI won’t be releasing his album, Allen Iverson Live has exclusive samples of his never-released album.

Title :Retitled to -> Misunderstood

Release : N/A

Label : Universal

First Single released was 40 bars which was promoted through underground means, i.e. on mix tapes & late night DJ play.

Music Samples

Allen Iverson aka Jewelz – 40 Bars

Allen Iverson aka Jewelz feat. Mysonne, Mase & Harlem World – Pay Per View

Allen Iverson aka Jewelz feat. Ty Gracie – Last Night

Jadakiss feat. Allen Iverson – REMIX PART 2 THE ANSWER 6

The Source reviewed the rapping ability of prominent sports stars in the no. 126 issue (March 2000). This is what they said about AI.

Flow : B.

Lyrics : B.

Originality : C.

Voice : A.

Potential : If he wasn’t playing ball, The Answer might raise serious questions concerning his rapping career – mostly because of his definitive hip-hop, 50-cent – soda-sippin’ image.

Overall his grades were the highest given. Other ballers who got reviewed were Kobe who got an F for Voice, Shaq who they said was “living proof that you can buy your way into the rap game.”

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15 Comments for this entry

  • rashadprincewilliams11
    March 29th, 2009 on 4:55 pm

    u is my favorite ball player and rapper than cassidy u my idol man

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  • rashadprincewilliams11
    March 29th, 2009 on 5:24 pm

    u can rap and play ball u can do it all

    Reply
  • jimbo
    May 8th, 2009 on 10:50 am

    In the balance of the universe, AI had to scrap his project. Could you imagine him having anymore influence over pop culture than he already has. From the cornrows, to the tats and jewlry he pioneered the millinium. If he was as successful a rapper as he is a basketball player he would be too big.

    Reply
  • hoyafan
    July 7th, 2009 on 2:49 pm

    AI just release it man i would love to hear it. If it means that much to you do it, who cares what people think.

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  • ayça
    July 23rd, 2009 on 5:49 am

    I LIKE/LOVE ALLEN IVERSON

    Reply
  • Marquise
    August 9th, 2009 on 1:54 pm

    ALLEN IVERSON YOU ARE MY IDOL REGARDLESS IF THEY ARE BETTER THAN YOU THEY SAY IM SMALL” IM BIGGER THAN YOU” I SAID SO WHAT I DONT PLAY WITH MY SIZE OR HEIGHT’ I PLAY WITH MY HEART” SO KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND DO WHAT IS RIGHT AND FOLLOW YOUR HEART BRING BACK THE CROSSOVER AND THE SKILLS AND THE HEART YOU HAD YEARS AGO THEY THINK YOURE NOT A STAR THEY TALK ABOUT YOU FORGET THAT FOLLOW YOUR AND DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO

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  • Allen Iversons Big fan
    August 10th, 2009 on 12:18 pm

    I love you Allen Iverson!!You can rap!! Your voice is amazing and your the best basketball player!!
    Allen Iverson is the next Michael Jordan!!
    I love you I love you

    Reply
  • hay
    October 9th, 2009 on 5:09 pm

    hay this is your #1 fan a.k.a miracle

    Reply
  • huang
    October 23rd, 2009 on 3:49 am

    yo.yo.yo.check it out…
    I am a Chinese people. I am your hot fans
    you’re ture man.come on.you’ll find anther place where belong to you!

    Reply
  • Dylan logan
    October 26th, 2009 on 7:03 am

    AI is way to fresh on the court and when he raps and when is on ur mom

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  • Jason
    November 28th, 2009 on 10:05 pm

    AI. no matter what happens,U r the man in my heart. we always love U/

    Reply
  • lanlan
    April 1st, 2010 on 2:23 am

    小艾，i am a china girl .

    i can sport for you forever.

    Reply
  • lanlan
    April 1st, 2010 on 2:31 am

    I heard that you come to China to play, and really do not know is that for you happy or sad.
    Your dream is basketball, you are so persistent. I love your stubborn, your unyielding spirit.
    You are my hero. But you have to refuel! In order to dream, for his mother!
    Come on!
    Your lovely Chinese fans, Lanlan.

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  • Jeremy Wooten
    November 28th, 2010 on 6:09 pm

    im from memphis Tn but i live in byhalia mississippi…A.i. is my favorite player not only because of the way he play on the court but wat he believes in and wat he has gone and went threw.. im in 10th grade and im playing basketball for my high skool tryna get a scholarship…but injury after injury has affected how i play…diz year i got in trouble in school and im juz waiting to get back on the team because basketball is the world to me and i would truly injoy if allen iverson would contact me…i also have a heart momar and im adopted so yea im going threw alot and basketball is my way out!! A.i. please contact me i need someody that has lived the life of a nba player to show me the way

    Reply
  • Danger13
    December 7th, 2010 on 11:56 pm

    Allen Iverson – San Day

    it’s his song if so please link me to the mail

    Reply

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