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This year is a special one for the WNBA as they are celebrating their 25th anniversary. Over the past year, the league has seen an uptick in support, especially when it comes to social media highlight accounts and even TV deals. This has allowed women’s basketball to grow at an exponential pace, and while there is still room to grow, there is no denying that the WNBA is in the best place it has ever been. 

To kick off the festivities, there were four games last night and they were all extremely entertaining. The best game of the night was between the New York Liberty and the Indiana Fever, with the Liberty winning thanks to a last-second shot from phenom Sabrina Ionescu. It was the perfect way to kick off the league’s opening night and fans immediately took notice.

Prior to the first games of the evening, the WNBA also received a ton of support from various NBA teams. Players like Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook all had special messages for the players and even Chris Paul could be seen rocking some WNBA gear. All in all, it is obvious that the NBA has a ton of respect for what the WNBA is doing and the partnership continues to look fruitful.

Over the course of this season, the WNBA is promising to deliver a ton of great moments and if the opening night is any indication of what’s to come, fans are in for a treat.

The surprise release that Nicki Minaj had fans anticipating all week was actually what fans have been demanding all along — the release of Beam Me Up Scotty to DSPs. The iconic mixtape arrived in its entirety along with a few fan favorites that have also never made it to streaming services. Of course, it’s her collaboration alongside Lil Wayne and Drake that has made many feel nostalgic. However, fans have also been appreciating the fact that they can also listen to “Chiraq” with Lil Herb on DSPs. 

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As the drill scene was breaking into mainstream consciousness, Nicki’s co-sign of G Herbo undoubtedly helped propel his career. The rapper acknowledged this on Twitter upon the release of Nicki’s Beam Me Up Scotty re-release. “Nicki Minaj gave me my first big shot put me on that stage with her & I ain’t looked back since! Love you 4 ever ever,” he wrote on Twitter. He also shared a throwback photo with Nicki, writing, “IYKYK.”

Nicki’s Beam Me Up Scotty re-release included the release of three new songs including the aforementioned collab with Drake and Wayne, “Seeing Green.” Additionally, Nicki also released “Fractions” and a remix of Skillibeng’s single, “Crocodile Teeth.” Hopefully, this is a sign that Nicki has a new album on the way before the end of the year. As Drake said, the game is missing Nicki’s presence.

Peep Herbo’s tweets below. 

Joe Exotic became a household name last year thanks to the immensely popular Tiger King documentary which was released on Netflix. At the end of the doc, we all learned that Exotic was actually in prison thanks to the hit he placed on the life of Carole Baskin, who was his archnemesis. Since the release of the documentary, Exotic has been desperately trying to get out of prison and he even reached out to former President Donald Trump for a pardon.

Now, Exotic is claiming that he recently underwent PSA tests that showed his levels were high. This tends to suggest he could be at risk for prostate cancer. According to TMZ, Exotic is adamant that he has the disease and that he should be released from prison as a result.

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“I have lost a tremendous amount of weight, the mouth sores are out of control, I throw up more than I eat. I don’t want anyone’s pity, what I need is when John Phillips gets the evidence he is working on, I need the world to help him get President Biden, VP Harris and the Attorney General to listen to the evidence,” Exotic said per his lawyer John Phillips.

Phillips is seeking a new trial for Exotic although considering the public nature of the case, it remains to be seen whether or not that will happen. For now, however, it’s clear that Exotic is facing serious health problems and he is desperate to be released.

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Bobby Shmurda is up to some big things but it still feels like we’ll be waiting a little bit longer for his return to the rap game. Earlier this year, the Brooklyn rapper emerged from prison to a warm welcome from his peers. Friends and family gathered together as the rapper prepared for his return to the limelight. Appearances at All-Star Weekend, a handful of interviews, and a whole lot of flexing have been happening on his end. It’s hard not to appreciate his return to the limelight.

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While he might be on parole, Bobby Shmurda is still enjoying himself responsibly. It seems that every moment he steps out, it’s a celebratory occasion and last night was no different. Bobby popped out in the club with Drake and Chris Brown hanging around nearby, soaking in the energy of the moment. Shmurda, masked up with a Marathon hat on, was with Rowdy Rebel and Chris Brown before a dance-off of sorts began to take place. Given the outcome of Drake’s dance battle with Chris Brown in the “No Guidance” video, it looks like he decided to opt-out from gracing the dancefloor. 

No word on if there were any discussions surrounding a collaboration but it would not be shocking if Bobby’s voice pops up somewhere on Certified Lover Boy.

Check out the clip of Bobby, Drake and Breezy below. 

Kash Doll was hit with some bad news this weekend after her car was robbed. Per TMZ, the Detroit rapper reported a car looting that found her losing upwards of $500K. The rapper reported the robbery to police, revealing that someone broke into her car and swiped cash and jewels.

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Police said that Kash Doll was on the set of a music video in the San Fernando Valley when someone broke into her car. Police added that the robbery occurred between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. and was only able to access her vehicle because the doors were unlocked. At this point, it’s unclear what will be able to be covered under her insurance plan.

Police said among the items the robbers left with were a slew of jewelry, as well as a Louis Vuitton box that’s worth $50K. No arrests have been made so far.

Kash Doll isn’t the only rapper to have their car broken into in recent times. Last week, Lil Pump went on a tirade on Instagram where he revealed that someone busted the windows on his luxury whip. The Miami rapper threatened to retaliate against the perpetrators but there’s no sign that he managed to identify those responsible for the act.

Hopefully, both Kash Doll and Lil Pump are able to resolve their vehicle-related issues in the near future. 

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