Burna Boy: Controversial Afro-fusion giant set to feature on NBA 2K24 Soundtrack
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Burna Boy will feature on the official NBA 2K24 Soundtrack

Burna Boy: Controversial Afro-fusion giant set to feature on NBA 2K24 Soundtrack

David Ben 21:28 - 05.09.2023

Burna Boy continues his appearances in gaming soundtracks and has now been confirmed to feature in the upcoming NBA 2K24 game.

Popular Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer ‘Damini Ogulu’ popularly known as Burna Boy has been confirmed amongst the list of music stars set to feature on the official Soundtrack of the 2K’s upcoming game NBA 2K24.

The Grammy-Award-winning superstar continues his appearance on gaming soundtracks having previously appeared on the now-defunct EA Sports FIFA franchise, as well as Rockstars Grand Theft Auto (GTA) Online: "The Cayo Perico Heist" Trailer Song.

Burna Boy set to feature on NBA 2K24 Beats

Burna Boy will feature on the NBA 2K24 Soundtrack|
Burna Boy will feature on the NBA 2K24 Soundtrack| Photo Credit: Imago

This Tuesday, 2K revealed 50 music stars that will feature on the official soundtrack of the upcoming NBA 2K24 game.

The list features a host of American hip-hop stars and UK rappers including Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, J Cole, Central Cee, Lil Wayne, Blxst, Glorilla, Ice Spice, amongst others.

The #NBA2K24 Soundtrack
The #NBA2K24 Soundtrack| Photo Credit: X(@NBA2K)

However, Afrobeats was also not left as Burna Boy was also listed amongst the lineup of artistes expected to appear on the Soundtrack.

Pulse Sports gathered exclusively that Burna Boy’s ‘Kilometre’ song off his 2022 highly-acclaimed album ‘Love, Damini, will feature on the NBA 2K24 Soundtracks.

Burna Boy
Burna Boy performing at the 2023 Champions League Pepsi final Kick off show| Photo Credit: Imago

Burna Boy joins a list of Nigerian artistes who have previously featured on the NBA 2K Beats lineup following the likes of singers like Adekunle Gold, CKay, and Joeboy who were all featured on the official NBA 2K23 Beats.

2K also confirmed that each Friday, new songs will be added to the NBA 2K24 Soundtrack

Recall that earlier this year, Burna Boy alongside a host of Afrobeat stars like Rema and Tems performed at the 2023 NBA All Star weekend.

When will NBA 2K24 be released?

Kobe Bryant is the cover star for NBA 2K24
Kobe Bryant is the cover star for NBA 2K24

NBA 2K24 will be released worldwide on Friday, September 8, 2023, for the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. 

However, Pre-orders, including for limited-time special editions of 2K24, are currently available.

Pulse Sports also reported on the Top 10 highest-rated players in the upcoming game.

This year will also be the 25th anniversary of the NBA 2K games and therefore a special Anniversary Edition of the game will be made available for a limited time that offers numerous extras in the game as well as a 12-month subscription to the NBA League Pass streaming service.

This Anniversary Edition will reportedly be available everywhere except Belgium.

There will be four versions of NBA 2K24 available for purchase: Kobe Bryant Edition (standard), WNBA Edition, Black Mamba Edition, and the 25th Anniversary Edition.

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