Since Shaq’s little rap about Kobe hit the internets, inspiring young children to do the same & creating a new demand in ring tones, other athletes are reconsidering attempts to toss their hat into the hip-hop ring. The latest to step up to the mic is the Big Papi himself, David Ortiz.

BOSTON DAILY lays down the 411 that the Red Sox slugger is collaborating on a music project with Run-D.M.C.’s Darryl McDaniels. Or as D.M.C. put it himself: “Me and Papi is doing a record. It’s gonna be crazy.” Read more…