Falcons Wide Receiver Ray-Ray McCloud Is Quite The Entrepreneur
There is more than meets the eye regarding Atlanta Falcons wide Receiver Ray-Ray McCloud.
Although football is his first love, McCloud is passionate about many off-field activities. Some of his interests include music, film, reading, and entrepreneurship. His highly anticipated single "Stand On It" is set to be released this summer. McCloud is known on stage as "Runway".
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Recently, McCloud sat down with Athlon Sports contributor Josh Petry, host of the Nerdz Enigma Podcast on YouTube, to discuss the upcoming season and his ventures off the field. When asked about the number of targets he received last season, and if he anticipates the Falcons utilizing him more he would say, "I only see it going up, and I know I could have did more, but we got so many great players in our room, and other rooms as well like the running back, the tight ends, obviously our receiving room."
Ray-Ray McCloud is introduced before a game against the Carolina Panthers. Brett Davis-Imagn Images
McCloud was also asked about how Atlanta can unlock another level of production and talent, given the number of weapons around them, and he stated, "I think it's all about opportunities, and I think that'll unlock itself once the time comes. For me, it's just like, show up every day and be me."
McCloud also discussed his music and a feature film coming out soon, saying, "I'm excited about that. I'm very nervous, but excited at the same time. It's a different craft for me."
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McCloud is gaining momentum as an artist to watch. As the CEO of Legend Tribe Entertainment, a growing record label and collective, he leads a roster of five emerging artists, shaping the future of music with bold vision and creative leadership.
Legend Tribe Entertainment has already secured placements on several BET movie soundtracks, solidifying its presence in both the music and film industries. Beyond sports and music, Ray-Ray is also making moves in Hollywood. He recently secured a supporting role in a major studio film set for release in 2026, featuring a star-studded, A-list cast.
I've included the interview in its entirety below.
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