For its 2015 Music Issue, ESPN The Magazine commissioned Art Streiber to photograph three pro athletes with music makers with whom they share a special connection: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán; NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and rapper J. Cole; and Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett with Grammy-winning Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae. Here’s a look…
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Behind-the-scenes photo by Madison Parker.

Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett with Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae. Photo by Art Streiber.

Behind-the-scenes photo by Stephanie Weed.
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wardrobe and grooming (Earnhardt): Sandi Fix
grooming (Cole): Renee Goodwin
prop styling: Laura Daughtridge
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“El Campeon Del Mariachi : Adrian Gonzalez on the soundtrack of his life”
production: Liz Lang
set design: Anthony A. Altomare
grooming: Hee Soo Kwon/The Rex Agency
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Justin Forsett and Lecrae
wardrobe styling: Chelsea Barefield
prop styling: Anthony A. Altomare
hair: Javar Rochester
grooming: Debbie Federico
wardrobe (Lecrae): shirt by Helmut Lang; denim by Hudson; snakers by Jordan; necklace his own
wardrobe (Forsett): jacket, shirt, and sneakers by AllSaints; denim by Acne; necklace his own
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