State Nicknames
The “Sooner State” gets its nickname from settlers who entered its territory before the official opening.
Oklahoma
“The Big O” was the nickname of this NBA legend who played for the Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks.
Oscar Robertson
“The Material Girl” released the hit album Like a Virgin.
Madonna
“Drizzy” is one of the nicknames of this Canadian rapper.
Drake
“The Fresh Prince” was this actor's stage name during his early music career.
Will Smith
The “Pelican State” shares its nickname with a bird prominently featured on its official state flag.
Louisana
“The Human Highlight Film” was the nickname of this high-flying NBA star
Dominique Wilkins
“The Man in Black” was a country music legend
Johnny Cash
“Mr. 305” is a nickname to this hispanic rapper
Pitbull
“The Duke” was the famous nickname of this legendary Western actor.
John Wayne
This state is known as the “Land of Enchantment.”
New Mexico
“The Cobra” was the nickname of this Hall of Fame wide receiver
John Stallworth
“Ol’ Blue Eyes” was a Rat Pack member
Frank Sinatra
“The Chef” is one of the nicknames of this Wu-Tang Clan membe
Raekwon
“The King of Cool”
Steve McQueen
The “Keystone State” is known by this nickname because of its historical importance to the founding of the United States.
Pennsylvania
This NBA player was jokingly named PB no J
Paolo banchero
“The Voice” was a nickname associated with this singer behind many hits
Whitney Houston
“Escobar” is one of the nicknames of this Queensbridge rapper
Nas
“The Governator”
Arnold Schwartzenegger
The “Show-Me State” is this Midwestern state.
Missouri
The Nigerian nightmare was this NFL players nickname
Christian Okoye
“The Godfather of Soul”
James Brown
"Dookie Blossom Gain the 3rd"
Andre 3000
"The Blonde Bombshell"
Marilyn Monroe