Knicks guard to appear on first lady's motivational hip-hop album

Knicks guard Iman Shumpert will trade a basketball for a beat to help kids be more active.

The 23-year-old will be on an album produced by first lady Michelle Obama that includes songs from various hip-hop artists. Shumpert will perform the song "Pass the Rock" with artist Arite Green.

The album was announced Monday as part of the first lady's efforts to fight obesity across the U.S.

In addition to the album, which includes songs from artists Ashanti and Jordin Sparks, the initiative includes curriculum ideas for schools.

The album will be available on Sept. 30.