Super Bowl Champion-Turned-Rapper! Jay Ajayi Shares the Truth About the NFL & His Love for Music!

In this episode I sit down with Jay Ajayi former NFL running back for the Philadelphia Eagles , Super Bowl champion, and now rising rap sensation "Rude Boy Finesse"! Jay shares his incredible journey from dominating the football field to creating viral hits in the music world. We dive deep into his transition from the NFL to the recording studio, the challenges of redefining himself after an injury, and his creative process as an artist.

Discover how this London-born, Dallas-raised phenom balances fame, ambition, and passion while staying true to his roots. Whether you’re a football fan, a hip-hop enthusiast, or someone chasing your own dreams, this episode is packed with inspiration, laughs, and raw honesty. This episode is a reminder that there is no limit to what you can achieve when you “stick to the code.”

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Chapter 0: Introduction 0:00 - Coming Up! 1:11 - Intro 1:32 - Show Starts

Chapter 1: From the NFL to Music 2:36 - Playing for The Philadelphia Eagles & Winning the Super Bowl 3:34 - From NFL Player to Rapper 4:40 - Being From London & Dallas 6:01 - Describes His Musical Sound

Chapter 2: Career Milestones and Teamwork 6:38 - His Video "SERENA" Reaches 1 Million Views 7:20 - Times Square Promotion 8:02 - Why Having a Team is So Important 8:44 - "Why Do They Call You BATMAN?" 9:41 - Describes His Style and Fashion

Chapter 3: Vision, Music, and Challenges 10:18 - Serena Williams in His Music Video? 11:11 - Shares About His Viral Song "PEAK" 12:22 - Shooting the Music Video on the Mountain! & What's Harder Than Trying to Beat Tom Brady 13:54 - Mixed Emotions with the NFL: "The NFL is Challenging" 14:43 - Jay Speaks on Tearing His ACL 15:34 - How Jay Balances Everything & Not Eating Red Meat

Chapter 4: Musical Ambitions and Influences 16:38 - His Vision as a Recording Artist 17:15 - His NFL Fans in Philly and Miami 17:39 - What Does Finesse Mean to You? 18:27 - What It's Like Being From London 18:57 - Shares How His Uncle Was a Big Influence on Him

Chapter 5: Music Projects and the Creative Process 19:25 - "The Motive" Project and Music Production 21:07 - The "MEXICO" Music Video 21:21 - Thoughts on Relationships 21:57 - Thoughts on Where Hip-Hop Is Now

Chapter 6: Performances, Collaborations, and Belief in Music 22:54 - Big Stages He Has Performed At 23:30 - Musical Collaborations He's Looking Forward To 24:05 - Shares About People Believing in His Music 24:28 - What He Does When He Starts to Get Doubts 24:55 - The Importance of "Sticking to the Code"

Chapter 7: NFL Practice, Touchdowns, and Climbing Peaks 25:50 - What Practice Is Like in the NFL 26:17 - What It’s Like Scoring a Touchdown 26:32 - Reaching the Top of the "PEAK"

Chapter 8: Music Production and Vulnerability 28:09 - Music Producers He Works With & How He Comes Up With His Records 29:58 - "Different Artists Do Different Things" 30:24 - Making Music Videos 31:00 - Making the Music Video for "PEAK" Was One of the Hardest Things He’s Done 32:11 - "I Am Who I Am" and Being Vulnerable on His Records

Chapter 9: Reflections and Grounding 33:48 - Is Rap a Young Man's Game? 34:10 - Do You Meditate? How Do You Ground Yourself? 35:35 - What Inspires Finesse

Chapter 10: Looking Ahead 36:38 - What the Next Project Will Sound Like 37:35 - His Merch for His Brand 38:07 - Tour Managers and the Importance of Having a Good Team

Chapter 11: Inspirations and Community Work 39:39 - Songs on the Radio 40:21 - Are You Inspired by Any Artist? 41:17 - Working With the Youth 41:40 - Playing for Boise State in College & Going to the NFL 42:26 - Outro