Vincent James Celebrates LeBron’s Milestone with a Viral Song
As LeBron James approached the historic feat of becoming the first NBA player to score 50,000 points, a young man named Vincent James, just 24 years old, felt compelled to honor this remarkable achievement.
In the weeks leading up to James’ landmark moment, Vincent searched for the perfect beat online. On March 4, he was thrilled to receive a notification that James had hit his 50,000th point with a three-pointer against the New Orleans Pelicans. This moment ignited Vincent’s creative spark.
With enthusiasm, he rushed to Best Buy to purchase headphones and opened an app called BandLab to create a tribute. Despite struggling to find the right lyrics, Vincent improvised, repeatedly singing “LeBron, LeBron, LeBron James” in a rhythm and blues style. His soulful voice added depth to the recording, which he completed in just 20 minutes.
Vincent’s simple but catchy video quickly gained traction, amassing 6.7 million views on TikTok and kickstarting the “LeBronify” trend, inspiring many creators to produce their own tribute songs for the Lakers star.
The movement garnered attention from James himself, who mentioned how he couldn’t help but notice the tributes. “My youngest son Bryce actually showed me one, and we got a good laugh at it,” he said, highlighting the impact of Vincent’s creativity.
For Vincent, a junior at UEI College in Phoenix, this unexpected fame has been surreal. Previously embarrassed to share his music, he found validation when his girlfriend reacted positively to his song. The humorous and catchy nature of his tribute resonated widely, leading to references in various internet videos, including one where LaVar Ball sang along post-surgery.
Following the overwhelming response, Vincent has put his song on Spotify and Apple Music, hoping it can help cover expenses while he continues his studies. Reflecting on his experience, he expressed his amazement: “I created something that created a big enough wave to reach someone I idolize.” This journey, which started as a simple homage to LeBron, has turned into a celebration of creativity that he never anticipated.
