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What Did Serena Williams Say About Drake At The 2024 ESPYs?

July 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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The 2024 ESPY Awards went down last night (July 11), and even there, at a sports event he didn’t attend, Drake was not safe. He’s had a target on his back ever since the Kendrick Lamar feud and success of the “Not Like Us” diss track, and ESPYs host Serena Williams took her shot.

What Did Serena Williams Say About Drake At The 2024 ESPYs?

During her monologue, Williams said, “If I’ve learned anything this year, it’s that none of us, not even me, should ever pick a fight with Kendrick Lamar.” A brief clip of “Not Like Us” then played over the PA and Williams did a bit of dancing. She continued, “He will make your hometown not like you. The next time Drake sits courtside at a [Toronto] Raptors game, they’re going to Forest Gump him: ‘Seat’s taken.’”

Serena Williams crip waking to ‘Not Like Us’ and clowning Drake on stage at the ESPYs pic.twitter.com/y3CUZGmYWO

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This comes shortly after Williams spoke at an Essence Festival panel and said of “Not Like Us,”, “I love that song. It’s like the hit of the summer. When they play that jam, I’m jamming.”

Meanwhile, Eminem just addressed Lamar and some other rappers on his new album The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce), saying on “Renaissance,” “Now just travel inside the mind of a hater / ‘Cause I don’t see no fans, all I see’s a bunch of complainers / ‘Kendrick’s album was cool but it didn’t have any bangers’ / ‘Wayne’s album or Ye’s, couldn’t tell you which one was lamer’ / ‘Joyner’s album was corny, Shady’s new sh*t is way worse’ / ‘Everything is either too tame or there’s too much anger’ / ‘I didn’t like the beef so I hated Might Delete Later‘ / You nerdy pricks would find something wrong with 36 Chambers.”

Jaylen Brown & Kysre Gondrezick Get Closer Than Ever On The ESPYs Red Carpet

July 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jaylen Brown has been having an incredible 2024. Overall, his NBA season culminated with a championship for the Boston Celtics. Furthermore, he was able to win Finals MVP which is a massive honor. He was able to help the Celtics in every series and his performances showed that he can be the number one option on a stacked roster. For some fans, it is clear that he is winning in more ways than one, and you are about to see why.

During the Boston Celtics championship parade, Jaylen Brown was seen with none other than Kysre Gondrezick. Gondrezick is a WNBA player who fans have been obsessing over as of late. Well, it sparked dating rumors and last night, they were pretty well confirmed. Below, you can see that Brown and Gondrezick were together on the red carpet at the ESPYs. The two were quite close on the red carpet and they were having a great time.

Jaylen Brown And Kysre Gondrezick Are Official

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As you can imagine, some of the male fans out there are a bit jealous of Brown. Although things haven’t been perfect for the NBA star. For instance, he was left off of the US Olympic team, much to his chagrin. Either way, the NBA title and the Finals MVP will likely soften that blow for the time being. Heading into next season, the Celtics appear as though they are ready for a repeat.

Let us know what you think about this relationship, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Jaylen Brown is one of the best players in the NBA? Why do you think he was snubbed from playing for USA Basketball? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes.

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Drake Collaborator BNYX Calls Out Serena Williams’ “Not Like Us” Dance And Deems Song “Old & Corny”

July 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake has been haunted by Kendrick Lamar’s smash hit “Not Like Us.” Overall, this was the biggest song in their beef, and it remains one of the biggest songs in the entire world. Moreover, Kendrick just dropped a music video for the track. If anything, this song still has legs, once and the marching bands get a hold of it during college football season, it will only become that much more popular. Having said all of that, some people are starting to get tired of the song.

Some of this discourse took place last night during the televising of the ESPY Awards. Serena Williams was hosting the show, and at one point, she made a joke about “Not Like Us” and why you should never beef with Kendrick Lamar. She also danced to the song and it was seen as a troll in Drake’s direction. Not everyone was a fan of this bit, including one of the artist’s recent collaborators. Below, you can see that producer BNYX tweeted about Williams, saying “this shit is getting old and corny.”

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A couple of decades ago, songs would last for months on end. In the streaming era, songs die off extremely fast now. Having said that, it is easy to see why someone might be growing tired of “Not Like Us.” After all, most songs don’t get consistent play for two months straight anymore. However, it’s clear that “Not Like Us” is a bonafide hit and it would have been regardless of the shots at Drake. Good music will always be just that.

Let us know what you think of these comments from BNYX, in the comments section down below. Do you agree that the popularity of the song has gotten out of hand? Do you believe what Serena Williams did at the ESPYs was corny? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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ESPN Announces Presenters for ESPYs Hosted by Serena Williams

July 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

This Thursday, ESPN will host The 2024 ESPYS, presented by Capital One, to celebrate the past year in sports. The event, hosted by Serena Williams, will recognize major athletic achievements, relive unforgettable moments, honor leading athletes, and feature exciting musical performances. The ceremony will air live on July 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

This year’s presenters include Quinta Brunson, Nikki Glaser, Rob Lowe, Paige Bueckers, Drew Brees, Draymond Green, Bryce Young, Lindsey Vonn, Mark Ingram II, Flau’jae Johnson, Colman Domingo, GloRilla, Daisy Ridley, Allyson Felix, Damar Hamlin, Candace Parker, Brian Tyree Henry, Ryan Blaney, and more.

Top athletes and celebrities attending include Allen Iverson, Nick Saban, Venus Williams, Andy Reid, Jayden Daniels, Chloe Kim, Livvy Dunne, J.J. McCarthy, Isiah Pacheco, Sugar Ray Leonard, Cooper Flagg, Lisa Leslie, Nyjah Huston, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, CJ McCollum, John Owen Lowe, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Toni Breidinger, Samm Levine, Angel McCoughtry, Jacques Slade, Arielle Chambers, Danny Seraphine, the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Team, Louisiana State University Gymnastics Team, University of Oklahoma Softball Team, and more.

ESPN has announced special honors for the evening: former NFL safety Steve Gleason will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, University of South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley will be honored with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, will be awarded the Pat Tillman Award for Service. The Sports Humanitarian Awards will also be part of the show, highlighting the recipients of the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award and the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award.

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Lil Wayne Remixed ‘A Milli’ With A Slew Of Sports Lines In A Performance At The ESPY Awards

July 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lil Wayne has successfully straddled the line between rap and sports for decades. The 2023 ESPYs were last night, July 12, and some athletic figures walked away with a higher honor than a trophy: An improvised name-check from Lil Wayne during his performance of “A Milli” to open the broadcast.

Lil Wayne seamlessly altered the song’s famous bars to include nods toward LSU women’s basketball standout Angel Reese, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, San Antonio Spurs 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama, and NFL Hall Of Famer-turned-Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders.

The mad dash ended with Wayne spitting, “I want my NIL so I’m goin’ back to college / Tattoos on my face, you can call me Dennis Rodman.” Wayne thanked the crowd before leaving the stage and welcomed everyone to the 2023 ESPYs.

If such a category existed, Wayne would have been the frontrunner for Best Sports Analyst In Rap. The New Orleans icon recently ranked LeBron James as the best basketball player of all time while visiting Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson’s All The Smoke and weighed in with empathy on Ja Morant’s public slip-ups. Perhaps most stunningly, Lil Wayne praised Eli Manning’s rapping during an appearance on ManningCast last December.

Watch Lil Wayne’s custom-made “A Milli” performance for the 2023 ESPYs above.

Damar Hamlin Awards ESPY To Team Who Saved His Life

July 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills player who collapsed during a game in January 2023, made an appearance at the ESPYs on July 12. Hamlin was there to present the Pat Tillman Award for Service. The recipient was the Buffalo Bills athletic training staff that saved his life. The Bills staffers’ response to Hamlin’s acute cardiac arrest, through the use of an AED, saved Hamlin’s life. It gave external medical staff time to arrive at the scene. The Tillman Award goes to a group or an individual with a strong connection to sports that has served others. It is named for, and in memory of, Pat Tillman. Tillman was an NFL player who joined the Army Rangers after 9/11. However, Tillman was later killed in a friendly fire incident. His family has long argued that Tillman was murdered due to his increasingly anti-war beliefs.

“Damar, first and foremost, thank you for staying alive, brother,” said Nate Breske, head trainer for the Bills. “We’re not used to having the spotlight on us,” he said. “We were just doing our job, but the idea of service is definitely something that is ingrained in our profession and that we take great pride in. Learn CPR and how to use an AED because they save lives.”

Hamlin, Bills Continue AED Awareness Campaign

Since that shocking incident in January, Hamlin has become a vocal advocate for the wider acceptance of AED in schools and athletic spaces. He even visited Congress and met President Biden to discuss the issue. However, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. A number of insidious conspiracies sprung up after the incident. These namely centered on the idea that Hamlin being vaccinated was the cause of his sudden cardiac arrest. This anti-vax conspiracy, which is completely fictitious and not based on any objective science, was also spouted after the death of former NFL QB Ryan Mallett. The other conspiracy, which is tangentially linked to the anti-vax one, is that Hamlin actually died on the field and was replaced by a clone. This conspiracy purports this occurred to cover up Hamlin’s vaccine-induced death.

As Hamlin himself, he continues to prepare to return to the NFL. According to Batavia Daily‘s Alex Brasky, Hamlin participated in “stretches, agility and conditioning work, along with individual drills” while “wearing a jersey, without pads” in late May. He is expected to be ready to start Week 1 against the Jets. However, the team are keeping their expectations tempered. “We’re taking it one day at a time and just support Damar in every way possible,” head coach Sean McDermott told reporters in May.

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LeBron James Confirms Return To NBA

July 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James will not retire this offseason. The 38-year-old Laker confirmed this while accepting an award at the ESPYs on July 12. Comments made after the Lakers’ Western Conference Finals exit led many to believe that LeBron was at least considering retirement. “I don’t care how many more points I score or what I can or cannot do on the floor,” James said. “The real question for me is: Can I play without cheating this game? The day I can’t give everything on the floor is the day I’ll be done. Lucky for you guys, that day is not today.”

“Tonight, I want to use this moment to just say something that I’ve said a million times and I will never get sick of talking about it: I love this game. I love the game of basketball,” James said. “There’s a video going around right now on the internet of me coaching Bryce’s team last weekend, and it’s actually pretty funny. I saw a lot of posts with people talking about, ‘LeBron brings the energy to a high school AAU game the same way he would do to a Finals game.’ And to me, that’s the ultimate compliment. In my 20 years playing this game and all the years before, I’ve never, ever cheated the game, and I will never take it for granted.”

LeBron Back, But Lakers Future Uncertain

The confirmation of LeBron’s return will be a sigh of relief to the LA Lakers. Darvin Ham‘s team has invested a lot of resources into a “championship or bust” roster led by LeBron and Anthony Davis. The team has signed Gabe Vincent, Jaxson Heyes, Taurean Prince, and Cam Reddish this offseason. Furthermore, they retained Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura. However, 2024 might be their last chance to win with LeBron.

The consensus opinion among pundits is that LeBron will likely push for a trade next offseason to join his son Bronny on whatever team drafts him. It’s unlikely that the Lakers will have the chance to grab him. If they pick too high in the first round, the Pelicans will likely use their option to take the pick for themselves. However, too low a pick in the first and it’s unlikely that Bronny would still be on the board. Essentially, the Lakers would have to aim for a first-round playoff exit or low lottery finish to acquire Bronny. The eldest James child is preparing to play at least one season of college basketball for the USC Trojans.

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