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Lewis Hamilton is reportedly interested in starting a career in hip-hop once his days as a Formula 1 driver come to an end.

Hamilton is believed to be a huge fan of rap and hip-hop and struck up a friendship with rapper J. Cole when he was in London recently. The pair hooked up for dinner and apparently chatted about hitting the studio in the future.

Speaking to The Sun, a source said: "Lewis had a great night with J Cole. He's a massive rap fan and J is really into F1 so they've bonded quickly. They had a long dinner with a group of girls and the rapper's manager."
 
Adding: "J invited him to his studio the next time Lewis is in the US and said they could work on music together. Lewis said he'd repay him by sorting him out at any Grand Prix he wanted to go to."

Lewis Hamilton also has close links to the music industry through his girlfriend, solo star and X Factor judge, Nicole Scherzinger.