Dwight Howard Says 'WTHelly' Played A Big Part In Tyrese Haliburton Blowing Up

Rob49’s 2025 single "WTHelly" has electrified the NBA community since its release earlier this year via Geffen Records. This vibrant hip-hop anthem resonates with Rob49’s signature style, yet its traction among basketball enthusiasts is largely due to mentions of players Tyrese Haliburton and LeBron James. While LeBron frequently graces hip-hop lyrics, Haliburton deserves our spotlight. In the track’s climax, Rob49 creatively merges names, crooning, “WTHelly Berry? WTHelly Burton? WTHelly Bron James?” This catchy reference has amplified Haliburton’s prominence, with fans adopting the track as the soundtrack for his highlight reels this season.Additionally, many speculate that Rob49's song might be pivotal in the Pacers' surprising playoff run, boasting an extraordinary 11-3 regular season record post-release and an impressive 13-4 playoff tally. Dwight Howard humorously suggested the song fueled Haliburton’s rise, tweeting, “...once he heard his name in that song, that man jumped to a top 5 player.” While jesting, Howard's words reflect the fervent connection between Haliburton’s success and Rob49’s viral anthem.