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WATCH: Kyrie Irving Blames Mayor Adams for His Nets Performance in Return to Brooklyn

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Kyrie Irving returned to the Brooklyn Nets as a member of the Dallas Mavericks for the first time. And to a chorus of boos, he let the Nets fans have it.

Irving dropped off 36 points, adding to Luka Doncic’s 35 and 18 rebounds, as the Mavs beat the Nets 119-107.

Trending online is a moment where a Nets fan asked Irving why he didn’t hoop like that in a Nets jersey. His answer was simple: “Thank Mayor Adams for that, bro.”

Before Kyrie Irving was moved to the Dallas Mavericks, Spectrum News NY1’s Pat Kiernan asked the NYC mayor Eric Adams what he would do about the then-current Brooklyn Nets’ situation, which was complicated with Irving.

“I will find the team that beats us the most and send him to that team, because then we’ll start beating that team,” Adams said. “It’s about synergy in energy. No matter how much talent you have, your ability to interact with your colleagues is more important.”

He added, “One player can bring down the synergy of the team. And so I would send him to the team that beats us the most so we can start winning better.”

Days after requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, Kyrie Irving officially became a member of the Dallas Mavericks.

According to The Athletic, Irving was offered a contract extension with stipulations, but that was declined. “Principle differences” emerged after Irving declined the deal. Irving inked a new deal with the Mavericks in the offseason.

In return for Irving, the Nets received Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a first-round and multiple second-round picks.

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Eric Adams Responds To 50 Cent: “Maybe He’ll Write A Song About Me”

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Eric Adams has responded to 50 Cent’s recent criticism of New York City’s new $53 million pilot program aimed at aiding migrant families. Speaking at a City Hall press conference, Adams told the rapper to hit him up and he’d be down to explain the program.

“First to Fitty, I have not had one birthday that I have not played his music,” Adams said. “So I told 50 Cent to hit me up. I would love to explain it to him so that he can go out and do another tweet of saying, ‘you know what, Eric is just a smart manager, and now we understand why he was elected by the people of the city of New York.’” He further joked: “Maybe he’ll write a song about me.”

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Eric Adams Presents Diddy With Key To The City

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 15: SEPTEMBER 15: Sean “Diddy” Combs (L) is seen receiving the Key to the City from Mayor Eric Adams in Times Square on September September 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images )

As for the pilot program, it will provide 500 families with pre-paid credit cards that work at bodegas, grocery stores, supermarkets, and convenience stores. The amount on the card varies by size, but the New York Post reports a family of four would get $35 per day for food. 50 shared the report on Instagram, last week, suggesting that Donald Trump could be the “answer” in 2024. “WTF mayor Adams call my phone, I don’t understand how this works somebody explain,” the rapper wrote. “Can’t explain this I’m stuck maybe TRUMP is the answer.”

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It’s not the first time 50 has been critical of a Democratic politician on social media as of late. He previously condemned Joe Biden back in October. Be on the lookout for further updates on Eric Adams and 50 Cent on HotNewHipHop.

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Eric Adams Invites 50 Cent for Explanation Over $53 Million Migrant Credit-Card Plan

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is engaging in a public back-n-forth with rapper 50 Cent over the city’s new $53 million pilot program aimed at aiding migrant families. The clash began after 50 Cent, born Curtis James Jackson III, took to Instagram to express confusion and criticism over the program, prompting Adams to extend an invitation for a personal explanation.

50 took to his Instagram stories Saturday to express his confusion by revealing details of the mayor’s latest migrant crisis plan.

“WTF mayor Adams call my phone, I don’t understand how this works somebody explain,” the rapper wrote. “Can’t explain this I’m stuck maybe TRUMP is the answer.”

“We need to dispel the rumor that we gave American Express cards to everyone you know, that is just not true,” Adams said Monday.

First to Fitty, I have not had one birthday that I have not played his music,” Adams told reporters at a City Hall press conference after The Post asked him whether he’d reached out to the 48-year-old rap star since the post.

“I would love to explain it to him so that he can go out and do another tweet of saying, ‘you know what, Eric is just a smart manager, and now we understand why he was elected by the people of the city of New York,’ ” Adams said.

Adams, addressing reporters at City Hall, revealed his admiration for the rapper’s music and expressed a desire to clarify the program’s objectives to him. Despite Adams’ invitation, it’s uncertain whether any communication has transpired between the mayor and the rapper.

The initiative, named the Immediate Response Card, involves providing pre-loaded credit cards to migrant families for food purchases at local businesses. Adams defended the program, emphasizing its cost-saving potential and the need to address food wastage in city-run migrant shelters.

However, the program has drawn criticism from various quarters, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who labeled it “reprehensible” and criticized the Biden administration’s immigration policies. Despite the backlash, Adams remains steadfast in his support for the initiative, highlighting its potential benefits for local communities and businesses.

The clash between Adams and 50 Cent highlights the nature of the program and its implications for migrant assistance in New York City.

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50 Cent Calls Out Eric Adams, Suggests Donald Trump Could Be “The Answer”

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50 Cent is sick of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and thinks electing Donald Trump in 2024 could be “the answer.” He made the remark while sharing a story from the New York Post covering the city’s $53 million program, run by Mobility Capital Finance, to help migrant families with short-term hotel stays and food purchases. The program will provide 500 families with credit cards that they can only use at bodegas, grocery stores, supermarkets, and convenience stores. The amount on the card varies by size, but the Post reports a family of four would get $35 per day for food.

“WTF mayor Adams call my phone, I don’t understand how this works somebody explain,” 50 wrote in response. “@arimelber can’t explain this I’m stuck maybe TRUMP is the answer.” Fans had mixed reactions to the post. One user wrote: “How u a millionaire hating on people getting crumbs,” while another suggested: “Trump been the answer.”

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Eric Adams Speaks At The Brooklyn Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Mayor of New York City Eric Adams speaks on stage during 38th Annual Brooklyn Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at BAM Howard Gilman Opera House on January 15, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images for (BAM) Brooklyn Academy of Music )

Ari Melber ended up commenting on the post while referencing Benny The Butcher: “We did do a lot of calls, so sure swap in the Mayor — it can be his turn! Maybe you’re becoming a single-issue voter – some people are – but I’d say there’s more on the line for 2024 than local immigration subsidies. That said, yes immigration policy has tradeoffs; and the US has long struggled with how to welcome many incredible people to enrich the nation – that’s kind of our thing! – while requiring a legal, orderly and fair system when there aren’t enough spots for all… or, ‘Everybody can’t go.’” Check out 50 Cent’s full post below.

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A spokesperson for Adams, Kayla Mamelak, told the Post: “Not only will this provide families with the ability to purchase fresh food for their culturally relevant diets and the baby supplies of their choosing, but the pilot program is expected to save New York City more than $600,000 per month, or more than $7.2 million annually.” 50 Cent isn’t the only rapper to voice their support for Donald Trump as of late. Sexyy Red also says she wants the former President back in office. Be on the lookout for further updates on 50 Cent and Donald Trump on HotNewHipHop.

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New York Mayor Eric Adams Accused Of Sexual Assault: What We Know

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In the last few weeks, multiple sexual assault lawsuits have been filed against several men in politics and entertainment. As the final wave of accusations rolled in, New York Mayor Eric Adams was caught in the overwhelming wave. Significantly, these lawsuits have been filed under the Adult Survivors Act (ASA), a legislation that had a one-year look-back period. Within that period, the statute of limitations for adult sexual assault cases in New York was suspended. As a result, victims of sexual assault would be able to file lawsuits against their former abusers. 

It also didn’t matter how long ago the incident happened. Explicitly, as long as the victim was 18 years or older at the time they were abused, they would be able to file a lawsuit under the ASA. The ASA was enacted on November 24, 2023, and expired exactly a year later, on November 24, 2024. However, before the deadline was reached, many women spoke up and sued their alleged abusers. After that, within a week, prominent figures, including Jamie Foxx, Andrew Cuomo, and Jimmy Iovine, were all hit with lawsuits. Mayor Eric Adams has since denied the allegations against him.

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On November 22, 2023, court filings accusing Eric Adams of sexual misconduct were submitted at the New York County Supreme Court. The accusations against the mayor were made by an unnamed woman who allegedly worked with him 30 years ago. The court filing explicitly states: “Plaintiff was sexually assaulted by Defendant Eric Adams in New York, New York in 1993 while they both worked for the City of New York.” Furthermore, NBC News reports that the court summons states that the woman “experienced sexual assault, battery, employment gender discrimination, retaliation, a hostile work environment and intentional infliction of emotional distress.” 

Per USA Today, The New York City Police Department’s transit bureau and the Guardians Association of the NYPD are also listed as defendants in the legal filings. Additionally, three other unidentified entities are also listed as defendants. As a matter of fact, the ASA allows institutions that harbored abusers to be listed as defendants. Before becoming mayor, Eric Adams worked as an officer in the NYPD for 22 years.

Therefore, the plaintiff is within her rights to list the aforementioned NYPD institutions as defendants. Adams began serving as a transit officer in the department but eventually rose in the ranks and became a captain. Subsequently, he also became the head of the aforementioned Guardians Association. 

While it’s now apparent where Adams worked in 1993, it remains unknown in what capacity the woman worked for New York. She may have been a colleague of Adams’s in the department. However, unless she eventually confirms that, we will remain in the dark about how exactly she worked with the mayor. In the meantime, we know that the plaintiff seeks at least $5 million in damages, according to CNN’s report.

The Response

Since the accusations were made against him, Mayor Eric Adams has strongly denied the claims. “That is not who I am, and that is not who I’ve ever been in my professional life. It’s just something that never took place,” he said in a video posted by a Fox 5 New York reporter on X.

Additionally, a City Hall spokesperson also promptly addressed the allegations against the mayor. On November 23, 2023, they told CNN, “The mayor does not know who this person is. If they ever met, he doesn’t recall it. But he would never do anything to physically harm another person and vigorously denies any such claim.”

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Cardi B Called Out Joe Biden As She Slammed New York City’s Proposed Budget Cuts Affecting Public Libraries, Local Schools, And More

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Cardi B’s online rants have made her a viral sensation. Although the “Bongos” rapper promised to take a break from social media, she came to Will Smith’s aid last week after some online gossip. She returned today, Sunday, November 19, because she had something else to get off her chest.

As a Bronx, New York native, Cardi was furious to learn about New York City’s recent proposed budget cuts. In an Instagram livestream, Cardi expressed anger about the pullbacks from the area’s public libraries, local schools, and more. She wasn’t afraid to tie President Joe Biden and New York City’s mayor Eric Adams into the fold.

“I’m an angry b*tch right now… I need y’all to spread this video, and if something happens to me, it’s because I’m speaking the truth,” said Cardi. “In New York, there is a $120 million budget cut that’s going to affect schools, public libraries, and the police department. And a $5 million budget cut in sanitation. B*tch, we are gonna be drowning in f**king rats.

“I’m lucky. I’m blessed,” she added. “I’m whatever the f*ck, but what’s going to happen to my nieces? What’s going to happen to nephews? What’s going to happen to my cousins, aunts, and my friends.”

Cardi has spoken out on several social issues, including inflation’s impact on the cost of groceries. She even lent her likeness to President Biden for his election campaign, but apparently, that is something we will no longer do moving forward.

“I don’t give a f*ck, I’m not endorsing any presidents no more,” Cardi said. “How is that $120 million budget cut in New York City for schools, libraries, police safety, and sanitation, yet Joe Biden is talking about, ‘Yeah, we can fund two wars.”

Watch Cardi B’s full live stream below.

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N.Y.C. Declares “Wu-Tang Clan Day” On November 9th

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New York City mayor Eric Adams has declared November 9th as “Wu-Tang Clan Day,” celebrating the legacy of the iconic rap group. In honor of the occasion, the Empire State Building will be lit black and yellow. Additionally, RZA, along with the rest of the Wu-Tang Clan, is also announcing a new partnership with Rock The Bells and SiriusXM.

As for why the city selected November 9th, the date marks the day RZA, GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killa, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa all teamed up to release Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). The project laid a new blueprint for hip-hop for decades to come and helped usher in a new era of New York hip-hop that would inspire Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Mobb Deep, and Jay-Z, among countless others.

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Wu-Tang Clan Poses In N.Y.C. In 1997

NEW YORK – APRIL 1997: (L-R) RZA, U-God, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Masta Killa, and GZA as well as Method Man of the American rap group Wu-Tang Clan pose for a portrait circa April, 1997 in New York, New York. (Photo by Bob Berg/Getty Images)

For the day, N.Y.C. will be putting on several Wu-Tang-related events. RZA will be putting on The 36 Chambers 30th Anniversary Celebration at New York’s Gramercy Theatre November 7-9. His 36 Chambers company will also be hosting a pop-up shop in the East Village. There, signed copies of RZA’s graphic novel “Bobby Digital and The Pit Of Snakes”, in addition to other apparel, records, toys/collectibles will all be for sale. Further, The Hip-Hop Education Center (HHEC), Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and 36 Chambers ALC, will be hosting a screening of A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00 PM.

As for RZA’s SiriusXM partnership, he will present #WuWednesdays, a new weekly show on LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells on SiriusXM channel 43. In doing so, he’ll be playing new and classic tracks from all Wu-Tang Clan members, as well as showcasing exclusive DJ mixes, interviews, and more. With the first episode, RZA will reflect on Wu-Tang’s recent show in Queens, New York for SiriusXM’s Hip-Hop 50 celebration. Be on the lookout for further updates on Wu-Tang Clan on HotNewHipHop.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Honors Daymond John at Apollo Theater, Proclaims “Black Entrepreneurs Day”

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Honors Daymond John at Apollo Theater

In a heartwarming surprise, New York City Mayor Eric Adams took to the Apollo Theater stage to honor Daymond John in a special ceremony. The event, attended by notable figures such as Cedric the Entertainer, Shaq, Anthony Anderson, Whoopi Goldberg, and Rick Ross, celebrated Daymond’s entrepreneurial success and his commitment to supporting Black businesses.

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Mayor Adams presented Daymond John with a Proclamation, officially designating the day as “Black Entrepreneurs Day.” He expressed gratitude to Daymond for his tireless efforts in empowering Black entrepreneurs through the annual event and the NAACP grants it provides yearly.

The emotional tribute was even more poignant because Daymond and Mayor Adams share a personal history, having grown up together and maintained a lasting friendship. Daymond’s dedication to uplifting Black entrepreneurs continues to leave a lasting impact on the community, and his efforts have now been recognized on an official scale with “Black Entrepreneurs Day.”

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French Montana Documentary Has Star-Studded Premiere

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French Montana was born Karim Kharbouch. Growing up in Morocco in the late 1980s, he idolized soccer and rap music. Then, out of nowhere, he found himself in the South Bronx. He would not find his breakout until the mid-2000s, with “Choppa Choppa Down” and Excuse My French. His journey from undocumented immigrant to worldwide star is one of hardship and grit. Recently, Montana announced that he would be partnering with a charity that helps provide information about pursuing citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Today, Montana is one of the best-known rappers and the highest-streamed African-born artist of all time. He is also a two-time platinum recording artist. However, he is also best known for his encounters with law enforcement and criminal involvements. Montana’s story was turned into a tell-all documentary, executive produced by Drake and Diddy. Furthermore, it was revealed that the documentary would be premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, thanks to Roberto De Niro.

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For Khadija premiered on June 16. In attendance was a whole host of celebrities from the music and film world. Aside from premiere host Robert De Niro, actor Chazz Palminteri was also in attendance. Like Montana, Paminteri grew up in the Bronx. Also representing New York was Major Eric Adams, who posed for photos with Montana and others. Adams was elected in 2021 and has had a contentious relationship with the music scene. Last year, Adams announced plans to attempt to ban drill music. Fast & Furious star Vin Diesel was also in attendance.

From the music world, there were many major names in the audience. Diddy, who helped executive produce the documentary, was in attendance. His co-executive producer, Drake, was also in the audience. Furthermore, Swae Lee, Busta Rhymes, and Jim Jones also attended. It’s unknown when For Khadija will be getting a wider release. However, we’ll have any updates on its release. Follow HotNewHipHop for all the latest music and entertainment news.

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Jim Jones Meets With NYC Mayor Eric Adams

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Jim Jones met up with New York City Mayor Eric Adams, earlier this week, at his own mother’s house. Afterward, he shared a photo of the interaction on Instagram. The two previously met for the first time at Drake’s Apollo Theater show back in January.

“Mayor E popped up at my mamma crib,” Jones wrote. “You know how I feel bout u if u the eat food out my mamma fridge. My love for my city is deep.” Fans of Jones weren’t entirely happy with the post. “Hey Jim, do us all a favor and tell Playboy Eric Adams to do some damn work. Please and thank u,” one person wrote. Another added: “Doing everything but his damn job!”

Eric Adams At A Get Out The Vote Rally

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 22: Democratic NYC Mayoral candidate Eric Adams raises hands with Jumaane Williams, New York City Public Advocate, and NYC Comptroller candidate Brad Lander during a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) rallyin front of Brooklyn Borough Hall on October 22, 2021 in Downtown Brooklyn in New York City. Democratic NYC Mayoral candidate Eric Adams attended a GOTV event with Jumaane Williams, New York City Public Advocate, and NYC Comptroller candidate Brad Lander on the eve of early voting in NYC. The event comes two days after Adams faced off in the first mayoral debate with Republican Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

After Jim Jones first bumped into Eric Adams during Drake’s Apollo Theater show, the Dipset rapper revealed that the Mayor texted him to plan a meeting within days. He wanted to discuss humanitarian efforts across Harlem with the legendary rapper. “A man of his word woke up to a text from @nycmayor askin if I can meet him in Harlem this afternoon Which was a surprise because our schedule meeting was for next month,” Jones wrote on Instagram at the time. “Thts wht I alway say stay ready so u do have to get ready. Harlem ur always on my mind n in my heart this is goin to b fun @gohardboyznyc @goharddance_harlemnyc.”

Eric Adams became the Mayor of New York City after defeating Republican Curtis Sliwa in the 2021 general election in a landslide victory. During his administration, he’s been a controversial figure for his tough-on-crime approach to policing. He’s reintroduced a plain-clothed unit of police officers and been strict about unhoused people sleeping on subway cars.

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