While the Warriors spend the summer searching for one more championship-caliber roster, Steph Curry appears perfectly content spending his offseason rapping Jay-Z on the French Riviera.
Fresh off being named to TIME’s inaugural list of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports, Curry was spotted this week at the famously exclusive La Guérite beach club in Cannes, enthusiastically singing along to “Empire State of Mind” as fellow diners cheered him on.
The brief viral clip showed Curry standing among packed tables overlooking the Mediterranean, phone in hand, gesturing through Jay-Z’s lyrics while guests recorded the moment and joined the fun.
For anyone familiar with Curry’s music tastes, the soundtrack wasn’t exactly surprising.
The Warriors star has long spoken about his admiration for Jay-Z, previously naming the rap icon among his top-five favorite emcees.
So while some NBA superstars spend the offseason in the gym posting workout videos, Curry spent part of his summer vacation turning a luxury lunch into an impromptu “Blueprint 3” singalong.
The Cannes appearance is simply the latest stop on an increasingly enviable European getaway.
Just weeks earlier, Curry was photographed enjoying time in Saint-Tropez alongside wife Ayesha, family members and friends. The four-time NBA champion was seen going shirtless while hopping between luxury boats and a private yacht anchored off the French coast.
It’s a well-earned break after a challenging season.
Curry missed 27 games with a lingering knee injury before returning late in the season to help lift Golden State back into playoff contention. He delivered several vintage performances down the stretch, including a 35-point explosion in the Play-In Tournament, but the Warriors ultimately fell short of making a deep postseason run.
Curry enters the summer with another major honor attached to his legacy.
TIME recognized him not only for revolutionizing basketball through the 3-point revolution but also for his broader cultural impact through entertainment ventures, philanthropy and influence that extends far beyond the court.
The timing is notable as Golden State quietly enters what increasingly feels like its final chapter.
Coach Steve Kerr’s contract now aligns with the remaining years of Curry’s current deal, creating a clear runway for one last title push. The Warriors have made it clear they are focused on maximizing what’s left of Curry’s championship window rather than launching a rebuild.
At 38, Curry remains the face of the franchise, the architect of an NBA revolution and one of the sport’s most influential figures.
For now, however, the only “last dance” Curry appears interested in is one between yacht stops and beach clubs along the Mediterranean.
[Notigroup Newsroom in collaboration with other media outlets, with information from the following sources]
