Le'Veon Bell has released another rap single and it's not likely one that will endear him to his critics. In fact, it's likely to cause them to go after him even harder.
In the song titled "Target" Bell says he raps, according to genius.com:
"Wonder why they treat me like the bad guy
You say I ain't the best, but that's a bad lie
I'ma do what I want, just leave me alone
If I don't do what you want, then you want me gone
I must say, you bein' real aggressive
The way you switch up on me real impressive."
He then says in a later verse:
"I think that I need a break
You know that I wanna stay
Some people just can't relate
Just look at my point of view
I don't have the time to waste
They wanna replace the Juice
And you know I beat the case, uh
You think if I sat out, I'd be sluggish
You think they won't pay me 'cause a drug test
Fun fact, I ain't never failed one, that's on me
You so worried 'bout the weed, what 'bout those PEDs
Got this platform, I'ma use it
Just 'cause I play ball don't mean I can't make music."
New Single “Target” out everywhere on all music sites...I hope youu all enjoy this banger...I appreciate all the positive feedback from everyone ✊?https://t.co/sEYEiNPtWj pic.twitter.com/lwLGJJI5pl
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) May 26, 2018
This isn't the first time Bell, 26, has addressed his contract issues with the Steelers in a rap. In a song titled "Focus" in 2016, he said he wanted to make $15 million per year. In another song in 2017, he said, "Imma need 17."
The Steelers have used the franchise tag on Bell is each of the last two seasons. He made $12.12 million on last year's tag and is scheduled to make $14.5 million this year.
The Steelers have until 4 p.m. July 16 to work out a long-term deal with the running back under the rules for franchise-tagged players. Last year, Bell skipped training camp an showed up on Sept. 1, signing his deal. He played the next week in Cleveland.
In 2017, Bell finished third in the NFL in rushing (1,291) and added a career-high 85 catches for 655 yards in 15 games, leading the NFL with 406 touches.
He turned down a contract offer from the Steelers last year that would have paid him a reported $60 million over five years, including $30 million in total money in the first two years and $42 million in the first three.
According to ESPN, Bell turned down an offer prior to the start of free agency this year that would have averaged $13.3 million per season.