Month: January 2024

Bronny James’ First USC Start Ends As A Scoreless Nightmare

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Bronny James went 0-for-7 and only managed two rebounds and an assist in his first start for USC. James was elevated for the starting line-up as USC adjusted to compensate for a spate of injuries. However, the son of LeBron James made little impact in either half of the game, as Colorado slowly took over to take a 68-58 win. The loss drops the Trojans to 8-9 on the season and a lowly ninth in the Pac-12. In nine games, Bronny is averaging 5.2 points and 2.2 rebounds. He is yet to live up to his top-20 prospect billing.

However, things don’t get easier for USC. The team stays on the road for their Arizona swing, which includes No. 8 Arizona. The Trojans, projected to finish second in the Pac-12, have lost four of their first six conference games. This includes a loss to Oregon, who are 5-0 in conference play. According to the latest Bracketology from ESPN, USC is not currently a March Madness team.

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LeBron James Sits Out Lakers Loss

Meanwhile, there wasn’t much for the James family to celebrate. LeBron missed his fourth game of the season through injury, sitting out a matchup against Utah. Despite Anthony Davis recording his second career triple-double, the Lakers were soundly beaten. Davis, who had six turnovers and shot 5-for-21 on the night, blamed himself. “Everyone did their job except me. I didn’t do my job. Obviously, Bron was out and everyone had to step up and those guys did. Except myself. So this one’s on me,” Davis said.

Like the younger James and USC, LeBron and the Lakers are now 2-4 in their last six games. The Lakers are 19-21 and now sit outside the playoff bubble. The team is 11th in the Western Conference and one game back from the 10th-place Rockets. The team now heads back to Crypto.com Arena for a four-game homestand, facing Oklahoma City, Dallas, Brooklyn, and Portland. LeBron is expected to return to the lineup in due course.

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Anderson .Paak Files for Divorce from Wife Jae Lin After 13-Year Marriage

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Renowned singer Anderson .Paak has filed for divorce from his wife, Jae Lin, marking the end of a 13-year-long marriage that has been largely kept out of the public eye. The couple, who have two minor children together, seemed to have a strong union, but recent developments suggest otherwise.

Contrary to public belief, Anderson .Paak, also known as AP, revealed that their marriage took place in 2010, not in 2011 as widely assumed. The sudden move towards divorce, rather than a legal separation, indicates a decisive end to their long-standing relationship.

In documents obtained by TMZ, in his legal filing, .Paak expressed a desire for joint legal and physical custody of their children, proposing a balanced visitation schedule for both parents. This approach shows his commitment to maintaining a strong co-parenting relationship with Jae Lin post-divorce.

The distribution of assets and property remains uncertain, with AP and his legal team still in the process of determining the division of their shared holdings. This process is often a complex aspect of any divorce, particularly in cases involving public figures.

Despite his rising fame in recent years, Anderson .Paak has maintained a low profile regarding his private life. His marriage with Jae Lin has been a significant part of his life away from the spotlight. The news of their divorce comes as a surprise to many, as there were no public indications of issues in their marriage.

The divorce announcement has left fans and followers speculating about the reasons behind the split. However, it is clear that despite the separation, both Anderson .Paak and Jae Lin are prioritizing the well-being of their children as they navigate this new chapter in their lives.

The divorce marks the end of a significant chapter in the singer’s personal life. As the legal proceedings progress, further details may emerge, providing insight into the dynamics of their relationship and the reasons behind their separation.

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Cam’ron & Mase Thank Jermaine Dupri For His Support Early In Their Careers

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Cam’ron and Mase took the time to show love to Jermaine Dupri during the iconic rapper and music executive’s appearance on It Is What It Is. Cam’ron began by recalling his contributions to his debut album, 1998’s Confessions of Fire. Mase, on the other hand, thanked him for helping him secure his first million dollars.

“[H]e’s on my first album with two different cuts, actually did a hook for me,” Cam’ron said. “When I was young, I was real arrogant because my man Mase just sold four million records, and I’m thinking I’m supposed to sell four million records. And I don’t think I ever gave J.D. his flowers for even doing what he did for me. It meant a lot to me that you did that for me, because you invited me to your house and you didn’t have to do that. So I just want to tell you thank you in front of everybody, because I probably never even did it privately, let alone publicly.”

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Cam’ron & Mase Perform At The Apollo

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 28: Jadakiss, Cam’ron, and Ma$e perform Live At The Apollo Theater on January 28, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Later in the interview, Mase also thanked Dupri for being “the first guy to ever pay me what I was really worth talent-wise.” He said: “I want to tell you thank you from my heart… I’m forever indebted to you for allowing me to be rich. You gave me my first million dollars.” Check out Dupri’s full appearance on the show below.

Cam’ron & Mase Speak With Jermaine Dupri

As for the rest of the episode, Nelly was also featured to discuss all things sports. Earlier this month, Dupri teased having a song featuring Nelly, Ashanti, and Juicy J set for his upcoming EP. Be on the lookout for further updates on Cam’ron and Mase as well as Jermaine Dupri on HotNewHipHop.

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Benny The Butcher Isn’t Interested In A Freddie Gibbs Reconciliation: “Hell No”

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Benny The Butcher isn’t interested in reconciling with Freddie Gibbs following their recent beef. Appearing on The Breakfast Club, the Griselda rapper explained where he stands with Gibbs. While he says he doesn’t personally hold a grudge against the rapper, he won’t be making amends because it would look “goofy”

The conversation began with Benny being asked about taking a photo with Gibbs’ ex-girlfriend, Destini. “I’ll tell you why. I almost cracked up laughing but I gave her chain back. That’s the homegirl. I’m really a nice guy. I gave her her chain back,” he began. “Then she came to my birthday party. That’s it. She was caught in the middle of some sh*t she had nothing to do with. She probably thought I was the devil, but she get to see that I’m a really nice guy and that’s it. Nothing more. Nothing less.”

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Benny The Butcher Celebrates “God Don’t Make Mistakes” Release

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 16: Benny the Butcher attends Conway “God Don’t Make Mistakes” Album Listening Party on February 16, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

When asked up-front if he’d mend his relationship with Gibbs, he remarked: “Hell no.” He added: “You don’t do that sh*t to people you cool with and that’s just it. I really don’t have no problem with him. He never done nothing to me in life. I have no problem with him. It’s just that I would be goofy. And the people I make my music for would look at me goofy if I would stand next to him.” Check out his full comments on Gibbs below.

Benny The Butcher On His Beef With Freddie Gibbs

Elsewhere in the interview, Benny discussed the current status of Griselda and shot down rumors about the rappers splitting up. He explained that they’ll always be “family.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Benny The Butcher on HotNewHipHop.

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Taylor Swift Rocks Custom Travis Kelce Jacket For Chiefs-Dolphins’ Playoff Game

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Taylor Swift wore a custom Kansas City Chiefs jacket featuring her boyfriend, Travis Kelce’s number on Sunday night. The wife of 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, Kristin, made the piece. Swift attended the wild card game at Arrowhead Stadium with Donna Kelce amid freezing temperatures.

With Taylor’s support, the Chiefs defeated the Miami Dolphins with ease by a score of 26-7. Despite his girlfriend being in attendance, Kelce had mixed results on the field individually. He finished with seven catches for 71 yards but dropped several passes throughout the game.

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Taylor Swift Celebrates At Arrowhead Stadium

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 13: Taylor Swift celebrates with fans during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

The game made history as one of the coldest of all time with temperatures hovering around -4 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of kickoff. Additionally, there are wind chills of -22 degrees. The decision to play in the frigid temperatures comes after New York Governor Kathy Hogul stepped in to push the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers game back from Sunday to Monday. She explained in a statement on Twitter: “I’ve been in communication with @NFL commissioner Roger Goodell regarding the dangerous conditions in Buffalo this weekend. In consultation with our emergency response teams, @BuffaloBills leadership, and the NFL, the Bills game will be postponed to 4:30 pm Monday.”

Taylor Swift’s Custom Chiefs Jacket

The Chiefs’ next opponent for the divisional round of the playoffs has yet to be determined. Four games remain in the wild card round, including Bills-Steelers, Lions-Rams, Packers-Cowboys, and Eagles-Buccaneers. Be on the lookout for further updates on Taylor Swift and the NFL playoffs on HotNewHipHop.

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Katt Williams Recalls Getting Arrested With Suge Knight In 2014

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Katt Williams recently reflected on his 2014 arrest with Suge Knight during an interview with Willie D for his podcast, earlier this week. Williams faced robbery charges at the time for allegedly stealing the camera of an independent photographer in Beverly Hills. Williams says that wasn’t the whole story.

“I’ll tell you the story, and then, you tell me if that changes how you frame this,” he said. “So, we have a meeting with a hologram company which is going to into a licensing deal on some holograms. This is in Beverly Hills. So now, there’s Rodeo [Drive]. And behind that, there’s an alleyway where you park your vehicles. Suge has brought his son with him, who is 5 years old at the time. And before we go into this meeting, Suge’s son runs behind the dumpster and urinates. And a lady films his penis out peeing behind the dumpster.”

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Katt Williams In Court For Arraignment

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 27: Katt Williams and his attorney in Los Angeles Superior Court for his arraignment on October 27, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Williams and Marion ‘Suge’ Knight are charged with robbery and criminal threats after allegedly stealing a photographer’s camera during an incident September 5, 2014 in Beverly Hills. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

From there, Williams complains about the media coverage of the event from the time. He reportedly faced seven years while Knight faced 30 to life in state prison. The comedian eventually pled no contest and was ordered to three years’ probation and had to attend a year of anger management classes. Check out his full comments on the arrest below.

Katt Williams Sits Down With Willie D

Elsewhere in Katt Williams’ interview with Willie D, he discussed growing up in the city of Dayton, Ohio, making it in stand-up comedy, and much more. It arrives after his explosive sit-down with Shannon Sharpe, earlier this month. Be on the lookout for further updates on Katt Williams on HotNewHipHop.

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Kyle Juszczyk Was Very Proud Taylor Swift Wore A Custom Jacket Made By His Wife, Kristin, To Dolphins-Chiefs

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With temperatures below zero and a wind chill of -30 degrees, going to the Dolphins-Chiefs Wild Card game in Kansas City was no small task for fans of both teams. The most famous of those is Taylor Swift, and despite the frigid temperatures she made her way to Arrowhead to cheer on Travis Kelce and the Chiefs — of course, with the perks of a climate-controlled suite.

As is always the case, her arrival drew plenty of attention and this time she had many fans talking about the incredible custom Kelce jersey jacket she was wearing.

That jacket was made by Kristin Juszczyk, the wife of 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk. Kyle, who was on a bye week for Wild Card weekend, saw the attention the jacket was getting and made sure he let everyone know it was his wife’s handiwork that crafted the jacket so many were talking about, in a very strong effort in online husbanding.

It’s very cool how proud Kyle is of Kristin’s jacket getting so much attention and making sure he did his part to get her the publicity she deserved for her work. Deebo Samuel wore a custom vest made by Kristin recently to a Niners game, but it’s a whole different level when you get the biggest pop star on the planet in your jacket, and she should get recognition for the creation.