Country music singer Orville Peck disclosed in a recent album lyric that he shared a romantic encounter with a player on the Las Vegas Raiders. According to Page Six, the admission appears in the song “Ring the Bell” from his album Mule.
Orville Peck Details Las Vegas Raiders Lyric
Peck stated that he sought and received consent from the unnamed football player before releasing the track. According to Page Six, Peck noted that the subject was very thrilled about the shoutout.
Peck chose to keep the player’s identity ambiguous and mysterious. Peck added that the person likely would not have cared if his name was used directly, but the singer felt it was unnecessary.
Context Surrounding the Raiders Franchise
While the Las Vegas Raiders previously made history when former defensive end Carl Nassib became the first openly gay active player in the NFL, Peck declined to confirm or deny whether Nassib was the subject of the lyric, according to Page Six. Meanwhile, the Raiders organization remains focused on the gridiron. The team faced a matchup against the rival Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium, seeking to reverse a four-game losing streak against the division opponent.
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