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Carmelo Anthony Calls Out Drake For Feuding With DeMar DeRozan

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Carmelo Anthony has called out Drake for his behavior during the Toronto Raptors game against the Sacramento Kings, during which he dissed DeMar DeRozan on the broadcast. “If you ever put up a DeRozan banner, I’ll go up there and take it down myself,” Drake said during the game. Anthony discussed the comments on the latest episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, alongside Rudy Gay.

“I think Drake was hurt a little bit because of the relationship he built with DeMar in Toronto,” Melo said, as caught by Billboard. “Representing the 6, Raptors — you know that was a lot of connection with those two. He’s a Raptor for life from a basketball standpoint. Yes, that jersey should be going up.” Gay then chimed in to label the move from Drake “wack.”

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TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 2: Drake claps at the end of the game between the Sacramento Kings and the Toronto Raptors during the second half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on November 2, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

“Drake did a lot when he said I’ma go up there and take it down. That part is a lot,” Anthony continued, while also admitting that he understood why Drake was upset. “Those are shots. You my man, we in the crib, we hanging, we building the 6 up. From that standpoint, that would f–k me up too.” Melo and Gay both agreed that Drake and DeRozan should’ve handled the beef privately.

Carmelo Anthony & Rudy Gay Weigh In

Drake has been upset with DeRozan since the former Raptors star appeared at Kendrick Lamar’s The Pop Out in Los Angeles, earlier this year. He also made a cameo in the music video for “Not Like Us,” on which Lamar dissed Drake amid their ongoing feud. At the Kings-Raptors game, Drake labeled DeRozan a “goof.” Check out Carmelo Anthony and Rudy Gay’s full discussion about Drake and DeMar DeRozan below.

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Six Of The Greatest NBA Player Cameos In Music Videos Of All Time

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NBA players and musical artists have always been close with one another. One frequent way that we’ve seen that over the years is music videos, as NBA players have frequently made cameos in them, whether they’re just showing their face for a moment or they’re a main character in the story that an artist is trying to tell.

Today, we wanted to highlight some of our favorite appearances that NBA players have made in music videos over the years. Players from a number of different eras — and songs from a number of different genres — made it on the list, but all of them feature artists making it a point to get some of the biggest names in basketball into their videos.

Kobe Bryant: “Bug-a-Boo” by Destiny’s Child

This wasn’t the only time Kobe linked up with Destiny’s Child — he recorded a verse on a remix of their track “Say My Name.” He does have a cameo in the video for “Bug-a-Boo,” though, as Destiny’s Child — which is trying to get away from a group that is bugging them — dips into a locker room. While going through there, they come across Bryant, who is sitting there and getting ready to play basketball.

Michael Jordan: “Jam” by Michael Jackson

MJ and MJ just had to appear in a music video together at some point, no? The two appear on a basketball court and shoot hoops with one another, and at one point, Michael (Jackson) teaches Michael (Jordan) some dance moves. These might have been the two most famous people in the world when this video came out in 1992, and it’s a pretty remarkable cultural artifact.

DeMar DeRozan: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar

The newest release on this list, DeRozan was one of the many celebrities who made a cameo in Lamar’s summer anthem that doubled as the high point of his feud with Drake from earlier this year. It turns out DeRozan has known Lamar for quite some time, and while he said he still has love for Drake despite appearing in this video, well, it sure seems like there might be some tension here.

Shaquille O’Neal: “Make ‘Em Say Uhh!” by Master P featuring Fiend, Silkk the Shocker, Mia X & Mystikal

Shaq, as we’ve laid out before, has been in a ton of music videos over the years. His first was the iconic “Make ‘Em Say Uhh!” video, where he sits courtside and looks like he’s having the time of his life as Master P and co. put on a show on the hardwood.

Isiah Thomas, Chris Mullin, and David Robinson: “2 Legit 2 Quit” by MC Hammer

One of the biggest music videos of all time — it’s a little more than 14 and a half minutes long, and is absolutely jam packed with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment at that time. Names like Deion Sanders, Rickey Henderson, and Wayne Gretzky make cameos, while the NBA is well-represented with two members of the Dream Team and, uh, a third player who was almost on the Dream Team.

Jimmy Butler: “So Much (for) Stardust” by Fall Out Boy

Easily the most … unique video on this list. It features Jimmy Butler dressed up in what I can only describe as an emo cowboy costume and really committing fully to the bit. (The bit, of course, is “Jimmy Butler dressing like this in a Fall Out Boy video.”) There is no one in the NBA quite like Jimmy, and this video is a pretty good example of why that is the case.

Fred VanVleet Addresses Drake’s DeMar DeRozan’s Diss

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Houston Rocket’s Fred VanVleet commented on new Texan Drake‘s caution regarding the Toronto Raptors hanging Demar DeRozan‘s jersey in their rafters when he retires on Draymond Green’s podcast. Drake’s actions and comments toward DeRozan at Sacramento Kings against the Toronto Raptors last week went viral, with the Raptor’s ambassador claiming he would pull down Demar’s jersey should the team retire it with the organization. “If you put up a banner and, I’ll personally pull it down,” said Drizzy when asked about DeRozan by commentators. 

A trending topic, Draymond asked VanVleet, a former Raptors player before signing a massive deal with the Rockets, if DeMar DeRozan, now playing for the Kings, can have his jersey retired with the Raptors. When asked about DeRozan’s retirement, Fred VanVleet said: “Yeah, I think it should. I think it should. I think that when you look at what he did, you know, especially when you want to give the history of the franchise and what Vince and all of those guys meant at the beginning and what that meant for Canadian basketball.”

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Drake May Not Think So, But Fred Vanvleet Thinks DeRozan Can Be Retired In Toronto

Drake and Demar’s issues stem from the Compton-bred basketball star’s appearance in the music video for the Drizzy diss track “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar. In previous interviews, Demar shared that he appeared in the video because of his West Coast roots but did not have an issue with Drake. Many believe that Drake lost the iconic clash against Kendrick Lamar with “Not Like Us,” which spawned an Amazon-presented concert that united Los Angeles hip-hop. Demar responded to Drake’s comment about retirement after the game by saying, “He going to have a long way to climb to take it down.”  

VanVleet played for the Raptors from 2016 to 2023. Traded to the Rockets in 2023, Drizzy made headlines trolling Fred during a regular-season game against the Raptors. Drake refers to Fred as his “look-alike.” Hip-hop shared mixed reviews of Drake’s antics towards the basketball stars. Do you think Demar will retire in Toronto? Will the 6 God seriously rip down the jersey if Toronto hangs it in their rafters? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Vivek Ranadive Jumped In The DeMar DeRozan-Drake Beef With A ‘They Not Like Us’ Shirt For Raptors-Kings

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The Toronto Raptors traveled to Sacramento to take on the Kings on Wednesday night in a game that has suddenly given us a little spiciness off the court. Sacramento went to Toronto on the night of Vince Carter’s jersey retirement ceremony last week, which was the first time that DeMar DeRozan played in front of Drake since he appeared in the music video for Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”

While DeRozan, in the immediate aftermath, said he has tons of love for Drake despite his cameo in the video, Drake expressed that he doesn’t want to see DeRozan get his number retired in Toronto when his career comes to an end, and DeRozan seemed to have a lot of fun responding. And on Wednesday with Drake’s beloved Raptors in town, Kings owner Vivek Ranadive decided to show some support to his star forward by wearing a shirt with the words “THEY NOT LIKE US” on it.

The Kings picked up a 122-107 win on Wednesday to move and 5-3 on the season. All five starters scored in double-figures for Sacramento, with DeRozan leading the way with 27 points on 11-for-21 shooting. It is unclear if he was motivated by the fact that the team’s owner showed up and wore a shirt that trolled Drake, but I’m sure at least part of him appreciated it.

Joe Budden Calls Drake A “B*tch” For His Beef With DeMar DeRozan

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Drake is in the middle of another beef as of last weekend. This time it’s with NBA all-star forward DeMar DeRozan. The Boy was partially at the Raptors game on November 2 for Vince Carter’s jersey retirement ceremony. Coincidentally, the Sacramento Kings were in town, which is the team that the former Raptor currently plays for. So, after hearing clips of Drake labeling DeMar a “goof,” threatening to rip down the player’s jersey from the rafters if it gets enshrined, and saying derogatory things under his breath, it’s clear he was there to make his presence felt.

DeMar has since responded, both in a post-game press conference and with a cryptic IG Story post. Overall, it seems that these two are really at odds with one another after being around each other for almost 10 years. It might be why Drake is feeling some type of way, especially since they both became stars together. That is the angle that Joe Budden’s panel took and most of them could understand why the rapper is upset.

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The Joe Budden Podcast Gets Into It Over Drake Versus DeMar DeRozan

However, and to no one’s surprise, Joe Budden himself completely disagreed. He mentions the “Not Like Us” cameo and essentially said that if he’s had a friend who had a problem with him doing a similar thing and didn’t want to discuss it and move on, then he wants no parts of that friendship anymore. The Joe Budden Podcast argued that it was the way DeMar emphasized Kendrick Lamar’s point in the video that had them seeing Drake’s side. Joe did admit that Drizzy is allowed to feel how he wants to. But it’s the “ability to navigate the conflict” or lack thereof he has an issue with. That’s when the crescendo of his argument came as Joe labeled Drake a “b****” for his actions during the broadcast and on the sidelines.

We are sure that quote is going to ruffle some feathers. What are your thoughts on Joe Budden calling Drake a “b****” for how he’s handling the DeMar DeRozan situation? Do you think he’s strictly hating, or do you agree that the rapper is going about this the wrong way? Are you on The Boy’s side or the NBA star’s side? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Joe Budden, Drake, and DeMar DeRozan. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Cam’ron & Mase Stick Up For Drake Amid Trolling Over His DeMar DeRozan Feud

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Cam’ron and Mase discussed the feud between Drake and DeMar DeRozan during the latest episode of their show, It Is What It Is. In doing so, they explained that Drake is justified in feeling offended by the Sacramento Kings star appearing in Kendrick Lamar’s music video for “Not Like Us.” The discussion comes after Drake trolled DeRozan during his return to Toronto, earlier this month, which received mixed responses on social media

Mase began by admitting that DeRozan’s appearance in the “Not Like Us” music video clearly hurt Drake “more than any other person that was there because this is a person that he shares a lot of history with.” He ended by praying that the feud stays “harmless” and that “everyone stays safe.” As for Cam’ron, he made similar comments but admitted DeRozan is from Compton at the end of the day. He also brought up the excited energy at Lamar’s The Pop Out concert. Fans have been having mixed responses to the discussion on X (formerly Twitter), with one user labeling the takes “bland.” Another wrote: “If this was anybody else other than Drake Cam & Mase would’ve been clowning them. Treating him like he’s a toddler lol.”

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DeMar DeRozan Goes Up For A Shot During Kings-Raptors Game

Nov 2, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo (2) tries to block a shot by Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) during overtime at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images © John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

When DeRozan took on the Toronto Raptors, last Saturday night, Drake hopped on the team’s broadcast to throw some shade his way. Describing DeRozan as a “goof,” he added: “If you ever put up a DeRozan banner, I’ll go up there and pull it down myself.” After the game, DeRozan appeared unbothered by the comment, telling reporters: “He’s going to have a long way to climb to take it down, so tell him good luck.”

Cam’ron & Mase Speak On Drake & DeMar DeRozan

Check out Cam and Mase’s full comments on Drake and DeRozan below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Cam’ron and Mase as well as Drake and DeMar DeRozan on HotNewHipHop.

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Lou Williams Called Drake’s Comments About DeMar DeRozan ‘Selfish’

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The Toronto Raptors retired Vince Carter’s jersey last week, the highest honor the team can give to one of the most iconic players in franchise history. The game happened against the Sacramento Kings, which are the current team of someone else who will probably get his jersey retired by the Raptors some day, DeMar DeRozan.

While the night was all about Carter, there was some tension between DeRozan and noted Raptors fan Drake, which presumably all revolves around DeRozan appearing in the music video for Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” The whole ordeal rubbed former Toronto player Lou Williams the wrong way, which he expressed on FanDuel’s “Run It Back.”

“If I’m gonna speak candidly, I thought that was selfish of Drake,” Williams said. “Drake, as well as the country of Canada, the city of Toronto, they know what DeMar DeRozan has contributed to the culture up there, and what he’s contributed to the Toronto Raptors, and to that community. It goes way bigger than his personal relationship with Drake, it goes way bigger than his personal relationship with Kendrick Lamar. So for Drake to say, ‘If you put up a banner and I’ll personally pull it down,’ it’s like, is it just about you or is it about the Toronto Raptors?”

Drake expressed during the game that if the Raptors put up a DeRozan banner, “I’ll go up there and pull it down myself.” DeRozan was asked to respond to this after the game and told the press that “He gonna have a long way to climb to take it down. So, tell him good luck.” The following day, DeRozan posted a clip from Friday to his Instagram Story, and it’s not hard to read between the lines that he was talking about Drake.

Wack 100 Has Some Advice For Drake Amid His Back-And-Forth With DeMar DeRozan

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It seems that any sort of respect between Drake and now-Sacramento Kings wing DeMar DeRozan is gone. The two developed a strong relationship during the latter’s time with the Toronto Raptors. But after appearing at The Pop Out and making a cameo in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” video, he chose a side in the eyes of many (including Drake’s), even if though he may have meant nothing by it. The all-star spoke pretty confidently that he’s got no ill will toward him despite his moves in supporting K.Dot. But Drake has clearly been feeling some type of way since the rap battle and he let his true emotions get out about it.

While making an appearance during the Raptors home matchup against the Kings this past Saturday, Drizzy joined the broadcast team. It all went down after the local announcers asked about the potential of retiring DeRozan’s jersey as a result of Vince Carter’s now being up in the rafters. Overall, let’s just say the team’s global ambassador is not a fan of the idea. “If you ever put up a DeRozan banner, I’ll go up there and pull it down myself.” DeRozan clapped back later on with a Friday reference on his IG Story. This whole back-and-forth has drawn a lot of reactions from the internet, with people mostly taking both sides.

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Wack 100 Tells Drake To “Chill Out” Over DeMar DeRozan

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Wack 100 is one of those folks who’s also offering up his take, but he’s playing the role of mediator instead. In a recent clip, the talent manager had a word to the wise for Drake, essentially warning him to “chill out.” He brought up multiple times that Compton is the “land of gangbanging,” and that DeRozan was right to side with his city instead of Drake up in Canada. His debaters argued against that latter point, citing that they were boys for years. But Wack continued to urge to them that DeRozan’s going to pick his hometown every time. Furthermore, he believes that the NBA veteran is pretty numb (despite his love for Lamar) to this rap feud and that’s why Drake is the only one pressed as a result.

What are your thoughts on Wack 100’s reaction to Drake and DeMar DeRozan’s ongoing feud? Does the manager make solid points, why or why not? Do you think Drizzy is coming across hurt or does DeRozan? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Wack 100, Drake, and DeMar DeRozan. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the worlds of music and sports.

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DeMar DeRozan Trolls Drake After The Rapper And His OVO Crew’s Suspenseful Courtside Stare Down

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You may have moved past Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping Drake diss, “Not Like Like Us.” But Drake surely hasn’t. After Akademiks dispelled rumors of a reconciliation between Drake and Future, the “First Person Shooter” rapper attempted to flex his star power against another foe.

Yesterday (November 2), Drake attended the Toronto Raptors and the Sacramento Kings game at Scotiabank Arena. Instead of focusing on the friendly matchup, Drake and his longtime friend Nessel “Chubbs” Beezer decided to laser in on former Raptors star DeMar DeRozan (now the the Kings). Throughout the game, Drake could be heard hurling remarks at DeRozan (supposedly including “p*ssy” and “goof“), and it doesn’t seem to be sports related tension.

At one point, Drake and Chubbs (both courtside) can be seen standing up and staring down DeRozan (viewable here). Well, just as viewers at home caught the suspenseful moment, so did DeRozan. Over on Instagram, DeMar DeRozan decided to troll Drake back by posting a video clip from Friday (viewable here).

In the scene, starring Ice Cube (playing Craig) and Chris Tucker (playing Smokey), Tucker’s character attempts to regain tough points after being punked by the neighborhood bully, Deebo (played by the late Tommy Lister). “I got mind control over Deebo,” says Tucker. “He be like shut the f*ck up. I be quiet. But when he leaves I be talking again.”

This comes after Drake vowed to “pull down” DeRozan’s number should the Raptors ever decide to retire it after Vincent Carter’s number retirement celebration.

DeRozan claimed that he and Drake were “still family” even after he appeared in the “Not Like Us” music video. However, it appears Drake doesn’t feel that same.

DeMar DeRozan Had A Perfect Response To Drake Saying He’d Pull Down DeRozan’s Banner If They Retired It

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It was a night for celebration in Toronto, as the Raptors retired the iconic number 15 worn by Vince Carter. And to put a cherry on top of what was a joyous evening in the 6, the Raptors were able to pick up a thrilling, 131-128 win over the Sacramento Kings in overtime, thanks to a 31-point outing by RJ Barrett.

Playing the Kings meant that another Toronto legend, DeMar DeRozan, was back in town. Drake, unsurprisingly, was also there, which set up a pretty funny back-and-forth. While sitting in the broadcast booth, Drake expressed that he does not want DeRozan to get a banner, saying “If you ever put a DeRozan banner up, I’ll go up there and pull it down myself.”

Now, it’s unclear if this is serious or a joke, but it’s worth remembering that DeRozan was in the music video for Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” and appeared on stage at The Pop Out while Lamar performed the song at the height of his feud with Drake earlier this year. And after the game, DeRozan got asked about Drake’s comments and had a simple response before getting up and walking away.

“He gonna have a long way to climb to take it down,” DeRozan said. “So, tell him good luck.”

It’s worth mentioning that when DeRozan was asked about the Drake-Kendrick feud, he said that “Drake’s still my man, still my man, none of it changed.” We’ll be sure to let you know if all of this tonight was in good fun or if things have changed between these two.