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3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
From Suplexes to Sixteens: John Cena's ‘You Can't See Me Album,' 20 Years Later
When John Cena dropped his 2005 debut album, You Can't See Me, critics wondered if the wrestling powerhouse had more brawn than bars. What began as a perceived gimmick evolved into a two-decade-long run, marked by unfiltered charisma, sharp wit and unshakeable confidence. Sure, his popularity and in-ring dominance made him box office gold, but when he unleashed his mic skills — especially over Jake One's soulful beats — Cena cemented himself as the godfather of the rap-wrestling crossover. Released on May 10, 2005, You Can't See Me — a collaboration with his cousin, fellow rapper TradeMarc — debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200, also reaching No. 3 on Top Rap Albums — proof Cena had real appeal on the mic. Even while locking up with heavyweights like Triple H, Randy Orton, and The Undertaker each week, Cena carried that same grit and resilience into the booth. On tracks like 'Just Another Day' and 'If It All Ended Tomorrow,' Cena's raw candor and introspection made him surprisingly easy to root for. As he raps on the latter: 'You the new kid, now you gettin' some shine/ When every vet sayin' that it's not yo' time/ My hustle is non-stop and it's not yo' grind/ Plus I hear very clear, I'm not so blind.' More from Billboard Alice in Chains Cancel Tour After Drummer Sean Kinney's 'Medical Emergency' - UPDATE 'Monster' Hit: Volbeat Tops Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart Jackson Wang Talks Inspiration for 'MAGIC MAN 2': 'What Do I Want to Say as a Person?' And though Cena was dubbed WWE's Superman, his rap heroics on You Can't See Me became every critic's kryptonite. His bravado and swagger leglocked the doubters into submission. The album's title track became his armor — its hook both a taunt and a shield — as he swatted away skepticism with a single phrase: 'You can't see me.' The song became both a gift and a curse: a champion's anthem and rallying cry, but also a punchline for detractors who turned it into an easy jab, diminishing Cena even as he continued to dominate. Now on his final lap as a professional wrestler, Cena's recent partnership with Travis Scott — rap's latest generational leader — speaks volumes about his influence across both arenas. WWE is in the midst of a renaissance, with pop culture once again reinvigorated by its presence. Hip-hop's footprint in the ring is larger than ever: WaleMania just celebrated its 10th anniversary at WrestleMania, while wrestlers like Montez Ford and Trick Williams proudly showcase their rap chops with original music, and genre superstars like Drake, Metro Boomin, Lil Yachty, and Quavo now flood wrestling arenas with the same fervor and excitement as the everyday diehards beside them. Much of this stems from Cena's early efforts to meld both worlds — what began as a desperate bid to save his WWE career ended up bridging a gap between music and wrestling, one that remains tightly connected to this day. And while we may never get another album from the 48-year-old multi-hyphenate, You Can't See Me still deserves a spin — for everything it gave to hip-hop, wrestling, and pop culture at large. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Miami Herald
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
University of Miami celebrates 100th birthday. Take a look at the grand festivities
A sea of green and orange flooded the Foote Green at the University of Miami's Coral Gables campus on Tuesday as pop hits blared from the stage and shrieks of joy came from nearby carnival rides, all to celebrate the school's 100th birthday. Hundreds of students, alumni, university faculty and staff came in waves to the grand centennial celebration. A Ferris wheel, giant slide and several spinning contraptions were just one part of a carnival packed with food stalls, face painting and photo-ops with Sebastian the Ibis and new mascot Gigi. The University of Miami signed its charter in 1925 and welcomed its first class of students in 1926. The university began as two schools: the Conservatory of Music, which was later renamed the Frost School of Music, and the evening division. Now, it includes 12 schools and colleges with more than 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs, and more than 200,000 alumni. Chris Rhoades brought his brother, an alum, and his friend, a fellow student, to celebrate the university's birthday. After racing down the giant slide, the trio grinned. 'This is definitely one of the best events they've had, you know, outside of [UM] making the Final Four,' said Rhoades, a senior who hadn't realized the university was only 100 years old. Elena Rovira, who graduated in 2011 and later from graduate school in 2017, describes her family as avid Canes fans. She met her husband, a fellow UM alumnus, at a university tailgate, and brought their 5-year-old daughter Maddie to the centennial. She hopes one day her daughter and 3-year-old son will become Canes. 'It's been really fun and I'm happy so many people came,' said Rovira, who works in UM's Human Resources department. 'I love being a Cane.' The carnival was just the appetizer to the centennial celebration, whose main event was a concert with a star-studded bill of UM alumni culminating in a fireworks show over Lake Osceola in front of the Donna E. Shalala Student Center. A crowd gathered to listen to the concert which included Bruce Hornsby performing 'The Way it Is;' Jon Secada performing 'Just Another Day;' Joshua Henry performing 'The Room Where it Happens' from 'Hamilton;' and Idarose performing 'Glimpse of Us.' All are UM graduates. Take a look at the centennial celebration:
