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SOURCE SPORTS: Kobe Bryant’s Staples Center Locker Could Yield $1M In Auction

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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The Black Mamba’s locker from the Lakers’ home court could be a piece of someone’s Kobe Bryant collection as the locker will go up for auction and is anticipated to be sold for over $1 million.

TMZ has reported thart the locker, which was set to be destroyed during renovations at the Staples Center in 2018, was saved by a maintenance worker who realized it belonged to Number 24. The worker kept it in storage for years until an memoribilia collector, who had the locker nameplate, purchased it to reunite the two pieces.

The famous locker will be auctioned off by Sotheby’s, is expected to sell up to $1.2 million and some of the final bid will go to charity.

“In keeping with Kobe Bryant’s legacy of philanthropy and community impact, a portion of the proceeds from the sale will directly benefit The Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation,” Sotheby’s told TMZ.

The online bidding goes live today(July 22) and ends on August 2.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Jake from State Farm and Caitlin Clark Surprise Fans Ahead of WNBA All-Star Game

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jake from State Farm joined forces with basketball star Caitlin Clark to surprise fans in Phoenix ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game — the unexpected meet-and-greet thrilled fans, who were excited to see Caitlin in person.

This event is part of State Farm’s ongoing commitment to supporting women’s sports and the WNBA. The WNBA All-Star weekend it provided a perfect opportunity for the insurance company to showcase its dedication to empowering female athletes and engaging with the basketball community. Fans left with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation for State Farm’s support of women’s sports.

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WATCH: Saweetie Details the Yachty Day That Inspired Her Single “Richtivities”

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Saweetie is revealing what inspired her anthem, “Richtivities.” Speaking with Jen for an Audacy Check-In at the Hard Rock Hotel New York, Sawettie revealed that the release came from a yacht fun day.

“‘Richtivities’ came from [being] on a yacht with my home girls. We drank champagne, rode jet skis [and] ordered food to the boat. It was a crazy experience, and I was like, ‘this is a richtivity’ like a rich activity,” she said. “That’s what inspired that song. The underlying message is that if you work hard, this is what you reach. You reap the rewards of working hard. It’s a song to celebrate your wins or listen to when trying to reach certain goals.”

Listen to the Audacy Check-In below to hear Saweetie detail the story, her soundtrack to life, and more.

Saweetie unveiled “Richtivities” track under ICY/Warner Records. The song adds another dimension to the Northern California artist’s musical catalog with its infectious beat, confident lyrics, and undeniable swagger.

In “Richtivities,” Saweetie celebrates the empowerment of “pretty bitches” acronymized as B.I.T.C.H. (Boss, Intelligent, Tough, CEO, Hyphy), encouraging listeners to embrace their success and live boldly.

The release coincided with Saweetie’s exciting announcement of her role in the third season of Starz’s acclaimed series ‘BMF,’ alongside Ne-Yo and 2 Chainz. Saweetie portrays Keeya, a former college athlete with ties to the streets of St. Louis. The show, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson for G-Unit Film and Television in collaboration with Lionsgate Television, promises riveting drama and stellar performances.

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President Joe Biden Draws J. Cole Comparisons After Dropping Out Of Presidential Race

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It didn’t take long after President Biden announced that he was dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race that comparisons were made by Hip Hop fans to J. Cole and his dropping out of the “Big 3” battle between him, Drake and Kendrick Lamar.

Biden declined the Presidential nomination for the Democratic party in a statement on Sunday afternoon. X users shared an edited photo of Biden and Cole’s face next to one another across the platform, with one fan writing, “Biden watched what backing out of a battle did for J. Cole and said y’all go have fun.” Another tweeted, “I hate the internet, Joe Biden folded, now J Cole trending.”

Biden’s decision comes amid reports that many politicians within the Democratic party have been losing faith in his ability to properly govern in recent weeks. “While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden wrote in his statement on X (formerly Twitter). “I will speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about my decision.”

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Kamala Harris & Montel Williams’ Previous Relationship Resurfaces Online, Yet Again

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kamala Harris is in the news right now for very good reasons. Overall, it all has to do with the fact that she is most likely to be the Democratic nominee for President. This is all because Joe Biden decided to step down from the race, on Sunday. Although people had been begging for this, Biden was refusing to do it. However, with each misstep, his withdrawal was starting to become a bigger and bigger inevitability. Now, the Democrats can regroup with many looking to rally behind Kamala.

Of course, Kamala was trending on social media yesterday, which led to a whole bunch of posts about her past. Many sought to bring up her past as a prosecutor and how she sent many people to jail. However, others were more interested in her past love life. For instance, Kamala used to date Montel Williams, about 20 years ago. This is a fact that pops up on social media every few months. However, it happened yet again as people are doing everything they can to understand her psyche.

Kamala Harris x Montel Williams

i always forget that kamala dated montel williams lmao pic.twitter.com/qzrtTdqccl

— wyatt dunkin (@WyattDuncan) July 22, 2024

There aren’t too many details available about this past relationship. All we know is that they were spotted in public together and that is mostly it. However, Williams has been adamant that he doesn’t appreciate pundits bringing it up. For instance, he previously went after Tucker Carlson for mentioning it on his show. Either way, over the coming months, more and more details about Harris’ life will be put under the microscope. It seems bizarre, but this always happens when someone runs for President. There is no one better at a background check than sleuths on social media.

Let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Kamala Harris can defeat Donald Trump in the election? Do you believe that any other Democrats will ultimately challenge her for the nomination? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the world. We will continue to keep you informed on current events.

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Cardi B Jokingly Takes Credit For Joe Biden’s Decision, Reveals Thoughts On Kamala Harris

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B says Joe Biden’s decision to drop out and the Democratic party likely switching to having Kamala Harris run against Donald Trump is the correct one. She reacted to the shocking update in the 2024 Presidential Election on social media, Sunday.

“STOP PLAYING WIT ME!!!!” Cardi B captioned a video on Instagram. “Check the date.. said this on JUNE 30TH! Been told y’all Kamala should’ve been the 2024 candidate. Y’all be trying to play the Bronx education, baby this what I do!!! Been my passion.. don’t let my accent fool y’all.” Despite the prediction, on X (formerly Twitter) she decided against immediately endorsing Harris. “I need a second honey this hit me too quick …it happened to abruptly I’m actually kinda scared now. Like I got not words,” she responded to one fan asking whether she’s backing the Vice President.

Joe Biden Drops Out Of 2024 Presidential Race

ANKARA, TURKIYE – JULY 21: The letter in which U.S. President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from candidacy on a mobile phone screen in front of a computer screen displaying a photo of President Biden and US Vice President Kamala Harris, on July 21, 2024 in Ankara, Turkiye. (Photo by Muhammed Abdullah Kurtar/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Before Biden’s decision to drop out, Cardi stated that she wouldn’t be voting for either candidate in the upcoming election. “I don’t f**k with both of y’all n***as,” she told Rolling Stone during an interview back in May. She explained: “It’s just like, damn, y’all not caring about nobody. Then, it really gets me upset that there is solutions to it. There is a solution. I know there’s a solution because you’re spending billions of dollars on any f***ing thing.”

Cardi B Reacts To Joe Biden’s Decision

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I need a second honey this hit me too quick …it happened to abruptly I’m actually kinda scared now .Like I got not words

— Cardi B (@iamcardib) July 21, 2024

Biden’s decision comes after weeks of reports that many politicians within the party have been losing faith that he can defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming election. “While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden wrote in his statement on X. “I will speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about my decision.” He also endorsed Harris to take his place. Be on the lookout for further updates on Cardi B and the 2024 Presidential Election on HotNewHipHop.

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Big Sean Addresses Claim Kanye West Was Behind His Album Leak

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Big Sean has responded to claims that Kanye West was responsible for leaking his album, not believing his former label boss would betray him like that.

Stephen A Smith Reacts To Joe Biden Dropping Out Of The Presidential Race

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Stephen A Smith has been quite vocal about politics as of late. Although he has a strong distaste for Donald Trump, he has also had his own issues with President Joe Biden. Overall, he has felt as though Biden is not of a strong or sound mind and therefore, should not be running. This analysis was especially common after Biden’s horrific debate performance against Trump about a month ago. On Sunday, Joe Biden announced that he would be stopping his Presidential campaign. Moreover, he even endorsed Kamala Harris to take his place.

Following this news, Stephen A Smith was spotted out and about at a park by reporter Joshua Needelman. Smith was subsequently asked to give his thoughts on all of this. “It was long overdue. … On the Democratic side, it’s time for everyone to get behind Kamala Harris,” Smith stated. Needless to say, his thoughts on the topic are pretty clear. Having said that, Kamala Harris may have some issues getting all of the support necessary. As you can imagine, some Democrats see the nomination as for the taking, especially with the polls not being extremely favorable towards Harris.

Stephen A Smith Gives His Take

You never know who you’re going to meet while out reporting.

Just ran into @stephenasmith at a park. His thoughts on Biden’s decision to step down:

“It was long overdue. … On the Democratic side, it’s time for everyone to get behind Kamala Harris.” pic.twitter.com/rnCGmhxYFg

— Joshua Needelman (@JoshNeedelman) July 21, 2024

No matter what, this is going to be a divisive issue. Harris was part of the Biden administration and will have to defend some of the administration’s decisions if she is the nominee. Overall, it is going to be a tough task ahead for the former California senator. Only time will tell whether or not she can secure the nomination and subsequently defeat Donald Trump.

Let us know what you think of this take from Stephen A., in the comments section down below. Did you expect the President to step out of the race? Do you believe that Kamala Harris can defeat Donald Trump, or will another candidate need to step in? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of the latest current events.

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