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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kendrick Lamar over Beyonce': Ray-Ray McCloud fuels Emmy war with controversial music opinion inside Falcons camp
Ray-Ray McCloud fuels Emmy war with controversial music opinion inside Falcons camp (Image via Getty) Ray-Ray McCloud, wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons and also a music producer had a tough but clear choice when TMZ Sports asked him who should win the 2025 Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Live Special. Both Kendrick Lamar and Beyonce are nominated for their major performances during the 2024-25 NFL season. McCloud, when caught on camera this week in Atlanta, gave the edge to Kendrick. He praised Beyoncé, calling her one of the best ever, but said Kendrick's Super Bowl halftime show was simply 'perfect.' His bold pick is now stirring up debate across fans and viewers. Ray-Ray McCloud says Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl show beats Beyonce's Christmas concert Ray-Ray McCloud spoke with TMZ Sports in Atlanta earlier this week, and he was asked the hot question- Beyonce or Kendrick for the Emmy? He said both stars gave amazing shows, but he had to vote for Kendrick Lamar. 'Beyonce's was hard. You can't knock Beyonce. She's one of the best performers ever,' he said. 'But Kendrick, the moment, the whole setup, the aesthetic, all of it, man. I think it was perfect how everything laid out for him.' The 2025 Emmy Awards are set for September, and both shows are in the running for Outstanding Variety Live Special. Kendrick's Super Bowl LIX show aired on February 9, 2025, during the big game in New Orleans, and pulled in over 133.5 million viewers. Beyonce's Netflix Christmas concert, which dropped on December 25, 2024, brought in 27 million U.S. viewers. Fans are now watching closely to see who takes the prize. Also Read: Olivia Rodrigo steals the spotlight at Chicago Cubs game after electrifying Lollapalooza show Ray-Ray McCloud opens up on music, Falcons' season hopes, and his personal goals Besides football, Ray-Ray McCloud is also serious about music. He showed TMZ inside his Atlanta studio, where he records and produces songs. 'Music is my therapy, bro,' he shared. He says his tracks play during warmups and even right before kickoff. The 28-year-old wide receiver also spoke about the Falcons' goals this year. Ray-Ray McCloud said. He's focused on giving it everything this season, on the field and in the studio. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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". Advertisement 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." Advertisement 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. Related: Kirby Smart Congratulates Jalon Walker on NFL Draft: Georgia Football's Championship Legacy Shines Related: NFL World Reacts To Falcons' 15th Overall Pick
