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3 days ago
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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
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13-05-2025
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Caitlin Clark Sends 1-Word Message to Angel Reese's Former Teammate
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese both had historic rookie seasons in the WNBA last year. Now, anticipation is building before the two young stars face off in the opening game of their respective sophomore campaigns on May 17. Clark averaged an impressive 19.2 points and league-leading 8.4 assists per game during her first professional season, and Reese contributed 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per contest, which also led the league. Both of their notable years ended with earning spots on the All-Rookie team, but their rivalry and notoriety began building at the college level. LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (10).Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images The two faced off in the 2023 NCAA National Championship, where Reese famously mocked Clark to her face, doing her "You Can't See Me" celebration in the final moments of the game. Reese's teammate at LSU, Flau'Jae Johnson, was also a major component of that victory, and she has parlayed her success off the court into a star career in popular media. Advertisement Johnson recently released a song in which she uses Clark's name in the lyrics, which caused a frenzy on social media. Clark responded to Johnson's song by posting a quick message on her Instagram story. "🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥elite," wrote Clark. Johnson and Reese played together for two seasons at LSU before the Sky selected Reese with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Johnson has been a star in college so far, winning the 2022-23 SEC Rookie of the Year award before improving even more over her next two campaigns. She is not draft-eligible yet, but Johnson should be one of the top choices in next year's draft. Johnson and Reese are still close friends, and her latest interaction with Clark proves that these young stars are closer than the media would lead most to believe. Advertisement Related: Chicago Sky Coach Makes Exciting Hailey Van Lith Announcement Before Lynx Game Related: Angel Reese Catches Attention After Major Move With NBA Legend
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13-05-2025
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Angel Reese's 2-Word Reaction to Controversial Question Turns Heads
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese quickly rose to prominence as a rookie in the WNBA. Her stardom began while in college at LSU, as her and her Tigers teammates took down Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2023 NCAA National Championship game. Reese's chase down of Clark to mimic her "You Can't See Me" celebration in the final moments of the game pitted the two young stars against each other. Now, both of these young talents have rabid fanbases that are intensely divided. While the two seem to have no issues with each other, the media enjoys painting a different story. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Last season, Reese made strong comments about the state of women's basketball. She claimed that the game was growing and people were tuning in, not just because of Clark, but because of her as well. Advertisement Earlier this week, Reese was asked about those statements in a press conference leading up to the season opener against Clark and the Indiana Fever. The Sky star shut down the question with a simple response. "Next question," Reese said. This sudden change of pace and tone took many WNBA fans by surprise. They reacted on social media to Reese's new outlook. "She's learning," one fan wrote. "They took what she said and twisted it into something more bad and I completely agree with what she said last year. But it would have taken a whole breakdown to explain. So move on next question please." "This is the exact thing she should had say last year about this, nothing," added another. "This is a great response, she showed her media trained self and i really respect that." Advertisement "Caitlin & Angel just wanna hoop man lol gone with the (expletive)," another fan commented. "We're focused on Angel developing and dominating in Year 2 we're not trying to get involved in this fake rivalry," one fan chimed in. The WNBA is playing into this rivalry as well, however, as they scheduled five matchups between the Fever and Sky this season, a league record. Like it or not, Reese and her teammates will have to take these matchups with Clark personally if they want to climb the ladder in the East and make the playoffs. That journey will begin on May 17 when they travel to Indiana to take on the Fever in their opening game of the season. Advertisement Related: Hailey Van Lith Makes Bold Statement on Chicago Sky Teammate After Big News Related: Chicago Sky Forward Makes Bold Statement About Teammate
