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Kobe Bryant will be inducted into the Basketball Hall Of Fame on Saturday and it is going to be a very emotional moment. After passing away back in January of 2020, it was announced that Kobe would be inducted alongside two of his biggest rivals in Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. It was only fitting that it would be this way, and fans can’t wait to see the speeches that will be given by Vanessa Bryant and Michael Jordan.

Last night, the Hall Of Fame had a small banquet where they gave out the rings and Hall Of Fame jackets to the recipients. Vanessa and Natalia Bryant accepted the items and in an emotional moment, Kobe’s oldest daughter Natalia put on the jacket while the crowd chanted “Kobe.”

Vanessa looked incredibly proud of her daughter and it was a moment that left a lot of people with tears in their eyes. Kobe’s death is still incredibly difficult to process and it’s hard to believe he won’t get to see his Hall of Fame induction. While this may be the case, his family is committed to honoring his legacy, and Saturday is set to be a celebratory day. We’re sure Kobe would be incredibly proud if he was here to witness it.

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J. Cole just dropped off his brand new project The Off-Season and so far, it has received a ton of great reviews from fans. With his latest record, Cole shows people exactly why he is one of the most highly-regarded rappers in the world, and we can only imagine the work that went into the project. As for his personal life, J. Cole is ready to fulfill a life-long dream, as this weekend, he will be making his pro basketball debut.

Last week, it was revealed that Cole had signed a three to six-game contract with the Rwanda Patriots of the Basketball Africa League, which is a venture created by FIBA and the NBA. His first game will take place on Sunday as his team takes on the Nigeria River Hoopers.

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If you are interested in watching the game in the United States, you will be able to do so on the ESPNEWS channel which will be carrying the game at 7 AM EST on Sunday morning. The Basketball Africa League is set to be a massive phenomenon in the continent of Africa and J. Cole’s inclusion in the league will certainly be something to watch for over the course of the season.

Give us your predictions on Cole’s statline, in the comments section below.

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Travis Scott is one of the biggest artists in the world at this point and his various endorsement deals are proof of this. He is a recognizable name that pretty well every music fan has heard of, and it’s all very well deserved. He has always been an innovator when it comes to his sound and as a result, fans are always looking forward to what he will drop next. In fact, this innovation has also brought some awards his way and in June, he will be receiving yet another big honor.

According to a press release, the Parsons Benefit will be giving Travis a special honor for his contributions to fashion and the arts. The Parsons Benefit is held every single year and they always look to honor people who are visionaries in their field. In a statement, Travis explained just how excited he is to receive this award.

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“I’m very excited to be receiving this honor from The New School and grateful to be a part of this group of innovators,” Scott said. “I’ve always tried to fuse fashion, technology and the arts into everything I do. These are all linked and a natural extension of my work. It has never been about specific brands or labels for me. It’s about the vision. It’s about making your own things, seeing what’s out there, and never compromising.”

The award ceremony will take place on June 15th at The Rooftop at Pier 17 which is located in New York City. We’re sure Scott is already counting down the days.

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