NBA YoungBoy Has Snowball Fight With Fans During Video Shoot

He’s come a long way from fighting a federal case and NBA YoungBoy is enjoying the good life. The Lousiana hitmaker is preparing the release of his first 2023 effort, and he’s doing so with his fans by his side.

YoungBoy recently shared that tomorrow (January 6), he’ll drop his album I Rest My Case. It looks as if he’s been working on visuals for the record because, according to reports, he invited several of his fans to his home to shoot a music video.

DALLAS, TEXAS – MAY 03: Rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again performs onstage during JMBLYA at Fair Park on May 03, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/WireImage)
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Social media outlets have shared snow-filled videos of YoungBoy surrounded by dozens of his admirers. In one clip, the rapper showed off the excited crowd as they battled the cold weather.

No one seemed to mind because they were having a once-in-a-lifetime experience with their favorite artist.

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In another video, a more playful side of YoungBoy is seen. He was embroiled in a snowball fight with his fans while his music played loudly in the background.

I Rest My Case will add its name to the growing list of back-to-back releases from NBA. He’s dropped eight records within the last 12 months alone—a feat that isn’t for the faint of heart. It has proven successful for the top-selling artist, and it’s clear he isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

DALLAS, TX – MAY 03: YoungBoy Never Broke Again performs during JMBLYA at Fair Park on May 3, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Check out more from YoungBoy’s snowball video shoot below.

Lil Baby Thanks Fan Who Helped Him After Car Accident

Lil Baby rewarded a fan who helped him following a car accident by throwing a stack of cash his way. The wholesome moment was shared in a post on TikTok, earlier this week.

“I ain’t seen her over there,” Baby explained in the clip as he stands on the side of the road. “I was in that truck!”

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 17: Lil Baby performs onstage during Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash 25 at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium at Georgia State University on July 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

The woman who posted the clip’s husband apparently helped Baby move the car and change its tire. Another clip shows Baby on the ground holding a car jack and assessing the damage. According to the TikTok, Baby then “blessed” the poster’s husband with a stack of cash. He also posed for pictures with family as they flexed the money.

Baby certainly has money to spare with him finishing up one of the most successful years of his career. He ends 2022 having had 40 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. The number leaves him in a tie with Drake for the most among all artists.

He shared his latest album, It’s Only Me, back in October. The project features appearances from Nardo Wick, Young Thug, Fridayy, Future, Rylo Rodriguez, Jeremih, EST Gee, and Pooh Shiesty.

All 23 songs from the album debuted on the Hot 100. In doing so, Baby became just the third artist ever to have their entire album land on the chart after release. He also became the youngest solo artist to do so.

Additionally, Baby helmed his own song for the 2022 Qatar World Cup titled “The World Is Yours To Take.”

Check out the TikTok featuring Lil Baby below.

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Daddy Yankee Reflects On Retirement At End Of “Legendaddy World Tour”

Daddy Yankee has retired now that his “Legendaddy World Tour” has wrapped up. The Iconic Puerto Rican singer reflected on his storied career during the final stop of his tour.

“To all my fans worldwide, I want to thank you very much for your support and for opening the doors not only to me but to a whole movement from scratch,” Daddy Yankee said during his final show in Miami. “I remember when I was 13 or 14 years old, I was a kid with a vision, many dreams and aspirations. And as time went by, I saw beautiful audiences worldwide. Looking back, I can say it was worth the effort and sacrifice.”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 22: In this image released on September 22, Daddy Yankee attends Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 presented by Amazon Prime Video at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Los Angeles, California; and broadcast on September 24, 2021. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 Presented by Amazon Prime Video)

Daddy Yankee originally announced his retirement back in March. He began his final tour in July, playing sold-out shows across North America.

In a post on Instagram after his final show, Daddy Yankee thanked his fans for their support over the years.

“It was you who gave me the keys to open the doors to make this genre the biggest in the world,” Daddy Yankee told his followers. “I finally see the goal. I retire with the greatest of thanks to my fans, my colleagues, all the producers, radio, press, television, digital platforms and to you, especially you, who have been with me from the underground.”

Daddy Yankee broke into the mainstream with his 2004 hit, “Gasolina.” Check out his recent Instagram post below.

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Ja Morant FaceTimes Fans Courtside After Being Ejected

Ja Morant FaceTimed fans sitting courtside during the Grizzlies’ game against the Thunder on Saturday night. Referee Ray Acosta ejected the star guard earlier in the night.

“I got my first tech for saying I got hit in my fucking face. Didn’t curse at him,” Morant said after the game. “Another situation where he’s in my conversation and I get another tech for talking with a fan. I feel like when these fans came here, went online to buy these tickets, they didn’t say Ray [Acosta’s] name to come watch.”

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 30: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts to a call on the floor in the second quarter of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center on November 30, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Crew chief John Goble said that a first technical was issued for “use of profanity directed at an official.” The second was “for making a comment questioning the integrity of an official.”

As for FaceTiming the fans, Morant explained: “They came to support us. They came to watch us play. I don’t care about getting fined.

The fan Morant called was named Lisa and wore a Morant-themed sweatshirt to the game.

Morant finished the game with just six points while hitting 3-of-10 attempts. The Grizzlies went on to lose 115-109, snapping their seven-game win streak.

When asked whether he feels he’s been singled out by officiating crews, Morant said, “I don’t know. Probably so. Probably don’t like me.”

Refs also tossed him from a game on December 1 for making similar comments about officiating. Additionally, the league fined him $35,000 for the incident.

Check out the moment the referees ejected Morant below.

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