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LeBron James, Bradley Beal And Many More NBA Players Paid Tribute To DMX After His Passing

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The music world suffered a gigantic loss on Friday morning. After spending several days in the hospital in critical condition, Earl Simmons, known to millions as DMX, died at age 50. DMX suffered a heart attack as a result of an apparent drug overdose on April 2, and a few days later, his manager said that he was in a comatose state and on life support, with his team of doctors performing a series of tests in an attempt to determine what would be best.

As is oftentimes the case when someone as revered as DMX passes away, the news led to plenty of people on social media — including many from the world of music — issuing up prayers and tributes. This also included a number of NBA players, including LeBron James and Bradley Beal, some of whom made it a point to look back on his life and legacy.

Eric Paschall of the Golden State Warriors posted a famous video of DMX at Woodstock ’99, where he performed “Ruff Ryders Anthem” in front of a packed, energetic crowd.

Charlotte Hornets youngster Miles Bridges made it a point to say that “this one hurt” and proclaimed that DMX is one of his favorite rappers.

Doja Cat ‘Cried Like A Baby’ After Her 2021 Grammys Performance

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Doja Cat provided one of the highlights of this year’s Grammys ceremony with her futuristic performance of “Say So.” It turns out that was a special moment for her, since she “cried like a baby” (in a good way) after she left the stage.

She spoke about it with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, describing the post-performance scene:

“So I performed, it was the first time that I’d ever performed and then cried like a baby after. And I don’t do that, I don’t cry. I just get off stage and I’m like, ‘Yeah, we did it, yeah.’ But for this, literally the director for the whole thing, he came up to me and I was walking off stage and he was like, ‘Thank you so much. You were amazing.’ And I’m like, ‘[sobbing] Thank you.’ And we were rushing out and I couldn’t talk to him. And I was just dying. […] [It was] ugly, ugly. Everybody was holding each other’s shoulders and looking at each other. It was really, really corny, but it was the sweetest, greatest, most intimate moment I’ve ever had.”

She also talked about preparing for the performance, saying:

“I feel like when you think of a Grammy performance, it’s like, three months of rehearsal and like it’s a huge deal, blah, blah, blah. And it is, but we had two weeks to put this together. So we had the two weeks of rehearsal for choreography, but I think that the concept was definitely something that we had for two months, three months. So visually, all that was kind of locked in by the time we started dancing. So I rehearsed for two weeks and then it was really, really difficult at first. Look: we tried different prototypes. I did the boots at the end, but we were trying to do heels. Heels were like… it was scary, but I really wanted to try. It looked so good, it had such a good silhouette.”

Watch Doja speak about her Grammys performance (and her new song with SZA) above.

Saweetie + Gwen Stefani’s ‘Slow Clap’ Mercilessly Dragged

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Saweetie + Gwen Stefani's 'Slow Clap' Gets Dragged Mercilessly

West Coast rapper Saweetie and pop star Gwen Stefani are getting dragged. The pair’s new “Slow Clap” remix music video has social media in a frenzy. Saweetie + Gwen Stefani’s ‘Slow Clap’ Gets Dragged The diva duo has been getting hilariously roasted over their new visual. Twitter users have lit them up in light of […]

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Kevin Durant Offers Clarity On Nets Chemistry

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Kevin Durant is easily one of the best players in the NBA right now and he has been having himself an incredible comeback season. While he may have been injured for a solid month, he is finally back in the lineup and he is already making the Nets look like the championship team we all knew they could be.

Considering the team’s big three hasn’t been able to play a lot of games together, there have been concerns that the Nets wouldn’t have a lot of chemistry. While in an IG chat with Bansky, Durant spoke about these chemistry questions, noting that everyone on the team is extremely talented and smart when it comes to basketball, which makes the process that much easier.

“When you’ve got high IQ players it’s not hard to figure s—t out,” Durant said. KD isn’t kidding as Kyrie Irving and James Harden are all guys who make their teams better. Now that they get to play with each other, the Nets are looking unstoppable, and even when one of them is out of the lineup, the squad still gets things done.

Once Harden returns from his injury, the Nets will be at full strength and the entire league will have to deal with a juggernaut.

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Swizz Beatz, Eve + The Ruff Ryders React To DMX’s Death

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Hip-hop legend DMX put the Ruff Ryders on the map. The management company turned record label was one of the biggest brands in the music industry during the late-1990s and early-2000s, and DMX was the dog at the head of the pack. Upon the news of Earl Simmons’ death on Thursday, his former labelmates went […]

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Hip-Hop Remembers DMX

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Hip-hop stands united in their appreciation for the late DMX, who passed away earlier today at the age of 50. The sheer volume of tributes from his friends and collaborators speaks to the impact of his legacy, not only as an artist but as a man. A highly spiritual lyricist unafraid to honestly assess the complexities of life, the work of Earl Simmons will forever stand the test of time.

Look no further than the voices of his fellow artists, many of whom took to social media to pay respects. For some of them, DMX was a collaborator, a constant threat on wax to those with a competitive mindset. For others, he was a formative influence, the mind behind brilliant albums like It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot, Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood, …And Then There Was X, The Great Depression, and Grand Champ. 

On the day of his death, many in the hip-hop community have come forward to pay homage to DMX’s memory. In his honor, a collection has been assembled below. Included are many kind messages, images, and tributes penned by dozens of rappers, several of whom had the chance of working directly with X during his lifetime. We at HNHH would like to offer our sincere condolences to DMX’s family in this difficult time, and echo the sentiment that is so strongly being reinforced by rap fans everywhere: DMX is forever. 

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METHOD MAN

KXNG CROOKED

CONWAY THE MACHINE

DAZ DILLINGER

XZIBIT

GHOSTFACE KIILLAH

EVE

ICE-T

REDMAN

TECH N9NE

NAS

E-40

DAVE EAST

2 CHAINZ

DJ KHALED

FAT JOE

CAM’RON

RAPSODY

RUSS

RAEKWON

TIMBALAND

SWIZZ BEATZ

LUDACRIS

IRV GOTTI

BUSTA RHYMES

NECRO

SHEEK LOUCH

J.I.D.

STYLES P

RZA

GUAPDAD 4000

DUMBFOUNDEAD

SKYZOO

TIERRA WHACK

ISSA GOLD

EL-P

STATIK SELEKTAH

LeBron James, Trae Young, Adrian Peterson & More Pay Tribute To DMX

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Today has been a very difficult day for many throughout the hip-hop community as rap legend DMX has passed away at the age of 50. Last Friday, it was reported that DMX suffered an overdose which triggered a heart attack. While the paramedics were able to revive him, he ended up sustaining brain damage, and this morning, he suffered organ failure. Not long after this report surfaced, DMX’s family put out a statement saying that he had passed on.

Since that time, many throughout the hip-hop world have sent their condolences to the star who was able to touch a whole generation of rap fans. His music will forever be iconic and there is no doubt that his fans will be blasting some of his greatest works today.

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Now, the sports world is also offering their prayers for X, who was heavily influential on a lot of the world’s best athletes. When the news broke, LeBron James shared his condolences, saying “X 4L!! Rest In Paradise LEGEND!!” Stephen Jackson also shared an image of one of his tattoos, saying how DMX inspired him to get it. “[DMX] inspired me to get this tat 17 yrs ago. Words that stuck with me. Rest Easy Big Dog. Gone but never forgotten. Prayers and condolences to DMX and his family,” he said.

Trae Young, Adrian Peterson, Torrey Smith, and Miles Bridges were among various other athletes who paid homage to X. It’s clear he inspired millions of people, and he will never be forgotten.

Rest In Peace X.

Jake Paul’s Nate Robinson KO Becomes $10 Million NFT

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Back in November, Jake Paul went out and absolutely destroyed former NBA player Nate Robinson in a boxing match. The fight was the precursor to Mike Tyson’s big comeback and in many ways, Paul was able to upstage Tyson with his dominant victory. Since that time, Robinson’s loss has become a huge meme all over the internet and Triller has been hoping for the hype of that fight to be continued with Paul’s next battle against Ben Askren.

In fact, Triller is now capitalizing on the NFT space as they have turned Paul’s knockout into an NFT that is being auctioned for $10 million, according to TMZ. This NFT will also come with the final 30 seconds of the Paul vs. Askren fight which could prove to be a massive win for whoever is able to cop this new NFT.

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Over the last couple of months, NFTs have absolutely dominated the cryptocurrency space although, in many respects, the hype seems to be manufactured. Realistically, anyone can go on YouTube and download the Robinson knockout for free. Meanwhile, some are willing to pay eight figures just to own a glorified MP4 file. Perhaps the most revolutionary part of NFTs isn’t the tech behind it, but the fact that you can make money off of them.

Either way, we’re sure some rich tech-bro out there will shell out the money for this, much to the delight of Triller.

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The Music World Reacts To DMX’s Death

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For the past few days, there have been reports about the status of DMX’s health, and none of them were promising. Now, sadly, the tragic day that fans were hoping to avoid has arrived: It was announced today that the legendary rapper has died at 50 years old. The news was confirmed in a statement from DMX’s family, which noted that he died while surrounded by loved ones in the hospital.

People in the music world had been sharing some tributes to DMX recently as news about his health was revealed, and now that his death is official, more tributes to the rapper are pouring in.

Biz Markie wrote, “RIP DMX. No one radiated more agony, pain, and atomic energy. The Cerberus from Yonkers, who suffered for all of our sins and his own. Maybe the rawest rapper of all-time, no pretense or frills, just pure adrenaline, lawless genius, and reckless abandon. The struggle incarnate.”

Missy Elliott also wrote, “Even though you had battles you TOUCHED so many through your MUSIC and when you would PRAY so many people FELT THAT! This is heavy for the HipHop family but your LEGACY LIVES ON & your SPIRIT. Continued Prayers for X family & friends for STRENGTH/HEALING.”

Check out some more reactions below.

Nike SB Dunk High “Hawaii” Officially Unveiled: Release Info

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Over these past couple of years, the Nike SB Dunk Low and High have been receiving a ton of great new colorways. This is primarily because the shoe has undergone a massive resurrection after a few years of low popularity. Celebrities continue to wear SBs and now, the younger generation is being exposed to one of the most classic lines in Nike’s storied past. With the Spring in full swing and the summer almost here, Nike is taking the opportunity to get colorful with an all-new “Hawaii” offering.

As you can see in the images below, the shoe has two shades of blue that are swirled throughout. From there, we have some extremely nice pink flowers that are placed along the silhouette, leading to a classic aesthetic that will make you think of GTA Vice City, and of course, the great State of Hawaii. The laces and Nike swoosh are beige which leads to a nice final piece of contrast.

In terms of the release date, these will be coming out on April 9th for $120 USD. Let us know what you think of this new model, in the comments below.

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