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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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There have been concerns about Famous Dex for years. The rapper has appeared on Livestreams seemingly intoxicated and photos of Dex have been shared causing people to question his sobriety. There was a time when he was boastful about being clean but soon, reports about the rapper possibly abusing drugs surfaced. Rich The Kid even stepped in to make sure Dex was admitted to a rehab center, and after months away from the hustle and bustle of the industry, Dex returned home.

However, as rumors continue to circulate, rapper-comedian Boskoe100 sat down with VladTV to briefly discuss his run-ins with Dex. “He’s a strange dude to me,” said Boskoe, who claimed he knows one of Dex’s ex-girlfriends.

“She was so fly to me. We real cool and I talk to her and I look at him and I watch his antics and I’m just…bro. This dude is like a lost soul,” he continued. “He like…you know what, shout out to Famous Dex. I hope he really get himself together. I hope he get his life together.”

Vlad added that Dex “seemed like he has deep-seated problems,” to which Boskoe replied, “He a dope head. He’s a dope fiend… It was like, you had so much potential. Like damn, you had a girl like this, and you f*cked this [up]. She’s beautiful… He just a dope head.” Boskoe100 went on to say that after witnessing several artists pass away from overdoses, rappers need to “get help with these drug addictions.”

Dex is also facing a slew of legal issues stemming from accusations of theft, gun possession, and domestic violence. Watch Boskoe100 express his concerns below.