Best of Both Worlds: Women Who’ve Dated Rappers and Ballers

These ladies have experienced love off the court and on.

Best of Both Worlds: Women Who’ve Dated Rappers and Ballers - Rappers and basketballers sometimes seem to inhabit the same worlds: spending the same kinds of money, experiencing the same levels of fame, wearing the same fresh sneakers, chilling in the same exclusive clubs and sometimes dating the same women. At least that's what Lil Wayne says. Click on to see women who've loved both off the court and on.  (Photos from Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Clear Channel, John Parra/Getty Images for The Buoniconti Fund, Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Premiere Beverage)

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Best of Both Worlds: Women Who’ve Dated Rappers and Ballers - Rappers and basketballers sometimes seem to inhabit the same worlds: spending the same kinds of money, experiencing the same levels of fame, wearing the same fresh sneakers, chilling in the same exclusive clubs and sometimes dating the same women. At least that's what Lil Wayne says. Click on to see women who've loved both off the court and on. (Photos from Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Clear Channel, John Parra/Getty Images for The Buoniconti Fund, Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Premiere Beverage)

Kim Kardashian on the sex tape that made her famous: - "That's pretty much how I was introduced to the world. It was a negative way, so I felt like I really had to work 10 times harder to get people to see the real me."(Photo: Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)

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Kim Kardashian - Kim has long jumped between the worlds of music and sports with her dating choices. But after dating singer/reality star Ray J and NFL star Reggie Bush and marrying NBA baller Kris Humphries, she appears to be settling down with Kanye West — in December, the couple announced that they're expecting a child.  (Photo: Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)

Trina: December 3 - The Miami-born rapper and singer turns 34.   (Photo: Ben Rose/PictureGroup)

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Trina - After dating Lil Wayne, the Miami rapstress cozied up to NBA vet Kenyon Martin and more recently has been linked to the Oklahoma City Thunder's James Harden.  (Photo: Ben Rose/PictureGroup)

Monica @MonicaBrown - Tweet: "RIP Chris Kelly May the peace of God comfort your family & all of those who love u... http://instagram.com/p/Yyuc0rTaXB/ "(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABC)

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Monica - Monica has been linked to Young Buck and No Limit's C-Murdern and had a child with ATL rapper Rocko. She's currently married to the Phoenix Suns' Shannon Brown.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABC)

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Brandy on the difference between herself and Chardonnay: - "I think she's wonderfully animated, and I'm a little bit more controlled. Inside we're very similar, but she has no filter."   (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Brandy - Brandy dated rappers Ma$e and Flo Rida, but was also courted by court star Kobe Bryant and was engaged to NBA vet Quentin Richardson. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Ciara's C-Squad - So, apparently a Ciara fan club exists, it's called the C-Squad and Future isn't the only member. Who knew?  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)

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Ciara - Ciara got serious with Bow Wow, had an infamous fling with 50 and is currently prancing around Atlanta with Future, but she also balled out with the Knicks' Amar'e Stoudemire and the Lakers' Dwight Howard.  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)

Tahiry - Internet favorite Tahiry gained fame online thanks to boyfriends notorious for oversharing on Twitter: rapper Joe Budden and the Knicks' J.R. Smith, both of whom posted racy pics of her. (Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for BET)

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Tahiry - Internet favorite Tahiry gained fame online thanks to boyfriends notorious for oversharing on Twitter: rapper Joe Budden and the Knicks' J.R. Smith, both of whom posted racy pics of her. (Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for BET)

Match #4: K. Michelle - K. Michelle is one of R&B's more controversial figures, but that's why we think she's a good match for Terrence J, or betteryet, he's a good match for her. Terrence breathes positivity, strength, and growth daily, so he would probably be a great balance and support system for the R&B diva.  (Photo: Paras Griffin /Landov)

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K. Michelle - K. Michelle famously accused rap producer/exec Memphitz, who's currently married to Lil Wayne's ex Toya Carter, of beating her while they were dating; more recently she's had a thing with the Knicks' J.R. Smith. (Photo: Paras Griffin /Landov)

Keyshia Cole - Keyshia Cole and Young Jeezy almost got married years ago, but she later jumped the broom with the Cleveland Cavaliers' Daniel Gibson. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Keyshia Cole - Keyshia Cole and Young Jeezy almost got married years ago, but she later jumped the broom with the Cleveland Cavaliers' Daniel Gibson. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

LeToya Luckett: Singer to Actress - Luckett started off as a singer but transitioned into acting later in her career. You might have seen her most recently in Second Generation Wayans and Preacher's Kid. (Photo: Alexandra Wyman/Getty Images for Voli Light Vodkas)

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LeToya Luckett - Former Destiny's Child singer LeToya Luckett was long booed up to Houston rapper Slim Thug, but of late she's been linked to Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant. (Photo: Alexandra Wyman/Getty Images for Voli Light Vodkas)