Artist recreates classic Hip-Hop albums by using NBA stars

An artist recreates classic Hip-Hop album covers by using NBA stars.

An artist from Paterson, N.J., took it upon himself to tackle a pretty sweet project. 

The artist, Jesse Nunez, has recreated well-known Hip-Hop album covers by using NBA stars such as LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry and more. 

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Nunez did several recreations, some of which can be seen below.

Created by Jesse Nunez

Recreation of Nas "Illmatic"

Created by Jesse Nunez

Recreation of The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready to Die"

Created by Jesse Nunez

Recreation of 50 Cent's "Get a Rich Or Die Tryin'"

Created by Jesse Nunez

Recreation of Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx" 

Nunez's full gallery can be found here. 

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