2K has unveiled exciting new upgrades for NBA 2K24 players, promising an enhanced gaming experience for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Xbox Series X|S users. In the world of MyCAREER, players can look forward to the introduction of the “key games” feature, allowing them to participate in crucial matchups, rival battles, and milestone achievements.
“MyCAREER in NBA 2K24 is streamlined to give greater focus on what matters most – proving yourself on the court,” said Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA Development at Visual Concepts. “Meanwhile, players will find themselves transported to a brand-new beachfront location in The City providing an opportunity to immerse themselves in a vibrant basketball culture and carve out their own unique legacy.”
The game’s storyline is thrilling as players step into the limelight as the most anticipated prospect in the last two decades, striving to achieve on-court greatness, including Rookie of the Year honors. NBA 2K24 also introduces interactions with real-life basketball figures like NBPA Player President CJ McCollum and Executive Director Tamika Tremaglio.
Meanwhile, in The City for New Gen, gamers can explore vibrant beachfront locations, with day and night atmospheres offering unique experiences. Streetball enthusiasts will be delighted with the addition of streetball side quests, challenging bosses and teams in energetic environments.
Additionally, the return of Seasons will bring fresh rewards every six weeks, and two rival Affiliations, RISE and ELITE, will compete for supremacy, adding a competitive edge to the game. Refer to the latest Courtside Report for further details on these exciting updates. Get ready to dominate the court and experience the next level of NBA 2K24 gaming.
2K has announced the arrival of NBA 2K23 Season 8, bringing new content and rewards to MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and The W* on June 30. This season introduces exciting collaborations with renowned brands like OVO, Crocs, Gallery Department, Marathon, Eastside Golf, Daily Paper x Dreamville, Palm Angels, NASA, and more, offering players fresh apparel drops and exclusive partnerships.
In Season 8 of NBA 2K23, gamers can unleash their skills alongside one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, Kevin Durant. Durant’s presence on the Phoenix Suns, alongside cover athlete Devin Booker, suggests a potential golden age for the Suns’ basketball team. Get ready to dominate the courts and experience the thrill of this new season packed with exciting features and opportunities. Additional updates include:
MyCAREER additions include exciting new rewards for players to unlock, including a pair of Overalls at Level 20, New Era Hat at Level 25, an NBA Mascot at Level 30, an animating Helmet at Level 37 and a pet tiger at Level 40 (Xbox One & PS4). Players can also earn an Extra Badge Point at Level 39 and the final Core Badge Pattern as a Level 40 reward (Xbox Series X|S & PS5) in Season 8.
MyTEAM will continue to feature more End Game cards and bring new Invincibles this Season. End Game cards are fully maxed out, 99 rated, with all their badges at the Hall of Fame level – the most powerful cards in MyTEAM. Players will start off the Season with Level 1 End Game Steph Curry and can progress through the rewards ladder to Level 40 to earn an End Game MVP Joel Embiid, while earning a bunch of reward cards along the way. Players who also complete the All-Time Spotlight Challenges will earn an End Game Bill Russell card.
The W* features some electrifying rewards, including a Stewie 1 Shoe Card and awesome weekly and seasonal rewards like Jonquel Jones Heroine Edition Jersey, Team Resilience Boosts, Skylar Diggins-Smith Jersey, new Clothing Bundles and more.
For all the details for Season 8 of NBA 2K23, check out the latest Courtside Report.
Earlier this week, 2K Games announced West Coast artist Blxst curated the soundtrack for season 7 of NBA 2K23. In a Zoom interview with Blxst, Uproxx got some insight into the creative process behind the soundtrack and the impact that a 2K placement can have on artists’ careers.
Blxst, who first exploded into stardom with his 2020 EP No Love Lost, has risen in stature ever since. He’s become one of the LA rap scene’s premier hook singers while building a thrilling catalog as a genre-bending rapper with releases like Before You Go and his Sixtape series with Bino Rideaux, which will see its third iteration in the near future. He’s also been a regular at Uproxx Studios, dropping off potent performances for UPROXX Sessions.
He’s expanded his impressive portfolio by launching his Evgle record label, supporting artists such as Jay Millian, who also makes an appearance on the 2K23 soundtrack with his song “Baby,” which exclusively launched through the game. The soundtrack also includes Blxst staples such as “Passionate” with Roddy Ricch, “Keep Calling” with Larry June, and “Spend It” with Babyface Ray and Nija.
As Blxst says during our interview, “Whenever a play comes to me of this magnitude, I think of how can I get my team involved? How can we make it a teamwork type of thing?” I compare this to the point guards as whom he loves to play in NBA 2K23 like Ja Morant and Kyrie Irving. Yes, he can score, but he also wants to put his teammates in the best position to win, which is the defining characteristic of an all-time great.
Let’s talk about the process of getting you involved in doing the soundtrack for season seven of NBA 2K23.
The process was kind of simple. 2K had reached out and it was natural. They just wanted us to curate a playlist and I was excited for it from the jump because I had linked up with Ronnie 2K randomly just going to a San Francisco 49ers game. I seen them up there and we chopped it up. I don’t know if he threw the alley-oop, but I’m definitely connected with the 2K family.
A lot of people, when they hear artists on 2K, that’s like the first time they might be hearing you. How do you decide on which songs of yours are the ones that are absolutely 100% 2K worthy?
A lot of the artists that are on the playlist I’m a fan of myself, and it’s certain songs that I pick from they projects that just inspired me to get up and do something. I feel like that’s one thing athletes can relate to, just wanting to be motivated from the music to be your best, to be the best version of yourself. That’s how I implemented the playlist.
It was really important to you to get the Evgle guys involved. What does that mean to an artist that is on your label? This might be the first time that they’re getting really that level of exposure.
I think it’s fire, especially for Jay Millian. We got to exclusively release a record in 2K. If you go to my career, you see different [Billboard achievements] and that’s a big deal. I think it’s just important to be able to give my artists and my producers them types of platforms. Whenever a play comes to me of this magnitude, I think of how can I get my team involved. How can we make it a teamwork type of thing? Even Vic and Carl — which is my manager and my attorney — … I like to look at them as tastemakers outside of the positions that they typically play. We just put our brains together, we the visionaries.
I guess the closest sports metaphor would be being a point guard, right? You’re always looking for the open shot for another member of the team. Do you have any specific songs or artists that you have memories connected with, “Oh, I discovered this person through 2K“?
I couldn’t give you a specific song, but I will say it’s certain moments that I connected with, like seeing Pharrell curate a playlist, seeing J. Cole as well, and Pharrell, somebody I’m a big fan of from the skateboard world to the fashion industry and how everything cross brands with the music. I feel like I’m following his footsteps in a sense, being here.
Speaking of J. Cole, he was actually included in the game as a playable character. Is that something we can look forward to: getting some hoops in with Blxst on the game?
I might have to get my jump shot up first, but yeah, I’m definitely down for the 3D scan. Put me in the game.
When you actually do play the game, who’s your team? Who’s your go-to?
I’m a player fan more than a team fan. I like to play with Ja Morant. I like to play with Trae Young, Kyrie Irving. I like to play the point.
What’s next for the future?
It’s summer 2023. I’m locked back in with Bino Rideaux for Sixtape part three. We slowly but surely getting that up, but outside of that, I’m also working on my album, which I’m excited for my fans to hear. It’s like an elevator version of Blxst. I’m a throw them off guard with new sounds. Been working with different producers and just staying inspired and motivated, keeping that fire under me, bro. I’m really in a positive space right now.
The NBA Finals start soon. Who you got?
Basketball don’t really matter to me ever since the Lakers got kicked out, got swept [laughing]. Being from LA, that broke my heart. I’m going to have to go with maybe the Joker. Maybe he can close it out.
I know that as an artist, you do a lot of interviews, so you get a lot of the same questions. I have to ask a lot of the same questions, too. If you were me interviewing you, what would you want to know? What would you want people to know about Blxst that you’ve never gotten to talk about?
I love that question. I would say that I’m just a goofy person, man. I think people take me serious. I’m not so vocal all the time, but if you know me, if you’re in my inner circle, I’m pretty goofy. I’m probably dancing in the studio on a random day. I think the world is going to see a different side of Blxst as things reveal.
NBA 2K23 Season 7 will launch on Friday, May 19, with new content and rewards for MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and The W*, according to a 2K announcement. A new song from emerging musician Jay Millian makes its unique in-game premiere in Season 7, along with music selected by Grammy-nominated Platinum artist Blxst and his label EVGLE.
With Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who is on the rise, players in NBA 2K23 Season 7 will quiet the clamor and reach their full potential. In a season when few predicted the success the upstart Thunder would have, Giddey nearly guided them to the playoffs. As our featured athlete in Season 7, he hopes to maintain his supremacy. Additional game updates include:
MyCAREER additions include new apparel brands and rewards for players to unlock, including a Level 30 Affiliation Mascot, Level 37 NASA Race Suit, Level 39 Badge Point, and Level 40 NBA Mascot outfit. Players can gear up for the launch of LEGO® 2K Drive with the Level 1 LEGO Drive Bundle reward and various apparel. Look out for special events taking place in The City during the Conference and NBA Finals, to earn 2XP for all games played while wearing NBA apparel, allowing players to surge up the rewards ladder and rep their favorite squad.
MyTEAM will feature a Galaxy Opal Josh Giddey as the Level 1 reward and Invincible Zion Williamson as the Level 40 reward. Tracy McGrady was the first Invincible card to be introduced in NBA 2K23, look out for more coming to Season 7. Playoff cards will feature new evolutions based on real-life performances.
The W* features all-new content and rewards with the WNBA regular season kicks off today, including a Kelsey Mitchell Jersey, a Sue Bird Heroine Jersey, a Lisa Leslie Coach Card, T-shirts and more.
2K Beats includes new songs from some of 2K’s favorite artists at the moment, selected especially for 2K Beats. Featured artists include Action Bronson, Jay Park, and Larry June. This season also features a curated soundtrack from leading hip-hop tastemaker Blxst and his label EVGLE, including the new single, “Baby” from West Coast upstart Jay Millian. For 72 hours, “Baby” will be exclusively featured in NBA 2K23 before making its way to Spotify and Apple Music. Listen to the official NBA 2K23 Soundtrack here.
“I’m excited to have EVGLE included on the NBA 2K23 soundtrack simply because it’s a childhood dream,” said EVGLE record label founder Blxst. “I can speak for most of us in saying that we grew up playing this game. So, to be a part of this is mind-blowing and it’s crazy how music bridges the gap. These songs were hand-picked by me and the EVGLE team because this is what we like to listen to get inspired. I like to look at myself as a tastemaker and each artist on this playlist is a different ingredient to the soundtrack of my lifestyle right now.”
For all the details for Season 7 of NBA 2K23, check out the latest Courtside Report.
Along with its annual updates, expansive play modes, and increasingly realistic graphics, the NBA 2K franchise is best known for its soundtracks, which highlight both rising stars and top talent with its in-game menus and gameplay background tunes. The newest update for the current edition, NBA 2K23, has taken things a step further, bringing in talented West Coast artist Blxst and his label, Evgle, to curate the season 7 soundtrack.
In addition to a pair of tracks from Blxst’s March EP Just For Clarity 2 — “Passionate” featuring Roddy Ricch and “Keep Calling” featuring Larry June — the new soundtrack also includes a number of tracks featuring Blxst, such as Babyface Ray’s 2022 single “Spend It,” and showcases label member Jay Millian with his new single “Baby.”
“IDC” by Jordan Ward and “Progress” by Westside Webb put the spotlight on more rising artists, while the last two tracks are big-name standouts: Benny the Butcher‘s 2020 track “Trade It All” and “Stop Breathing” from Roddy Ricch’s latest project, Feed The Streets III.
In a press release, Blxst said, “I’m excited to have Evgle included on the NBA 2K23 soundtrack simply because it’s a childhood dream. I can speak for most of us in saying that we grew up playing this game. So, to be a part of this is mind-blowing and it’s crazy how music bridges the gap. These songs were hand-picked by me and the Evgle team because this is what we like to listen to get inspired. I like to look at myself as a tastemaker and each artist on this playlist is a different ingredient to the soundtrack of my lifestyle right now.”
After premiering in the game this Friday, May 19, and remaining game exclusive through the weekend, the soundtrack will hit DSPs on Tuesday, May 23 along with Millian’s single.
Lil Yachty is having a lot of success right now. His most recent album Let’s Start Here featured him going in a brand-new psychedelic rock direction. Overall, this was a huge risk for the artist. However, it ultimately paid off as many fans have called this his best work yet. Now, Yachty is going to be taking to the main stage of various festivals this year. He is expected to perform this new album, and the live show is likely going to be a whole lot of fun. Needless to say, Yachty is winning at life.
Now, he is going to be getting a new honor that many rappers before him have received. Yes, that is right, Lil Yachty is going to be a playable character in NBA 2K23. This is something that has certainly been done before. The likes of Lil Durk and J. Cole have also gotten their own characters. Furthermore, Lil Wayne was even bestowed this honor. That is not to say this is not a special thing to have happened to the artist. Overall, it is a testament to Yachty’s fame.
In the images above, you can see Yachty’s character model through MyTeam. If you want to play as him, you will have to beat his Spotlight Challenge which will subsequently earn you his card. As for the look of his character, he has his signature beads in his braids. Moreover, it seems as though he wearing a pair of Air Jordan 1s. He even has the number 21 for good measure. Whether or not people will gravitate toward his character model, remains to be seen. After all, there are a ton of rappers to choose from within the game at this point.
Hopefully, we continue to see artists like Lil Yachty in the game. In a few months’ time, NBA 2K24 will be dropping, and we can only imagine what some of the plans are for that release. Let us know if you will be playing as Yachty in the game, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.
Polo G is the latest rapper to appear in one of the NBA games from 2K, but his reaction shows that he’s partly at a loss for words and partly prone to laughing at his inclusion. Moreover, he recently posted a video to his Instagram story reacting to his in-game model. While it’s certainly up for debate, a lot of people think that the playable character doesn’t look too much like him in real life. Still, the Chicago MC had some fun with it, and couldn’t hold his laughter when talking about his inclusion. “Folks just blast me into that s**t,” he stated while also hinting at him not even knowing he would be in the game in the first place.
With this achievement, the 24-year-old certainly belongs to more than one Hall of Fame. For those unaware of the video game series bringing rappers over, previous inclusions saw rappers like Lil Durk, Jack Harlow, and Lil Wayne appear in virtual form. What’s more is that J. Cole even appears on the game’s box art for NBA 2K23‘s DREAMER Edition, marking the first time a rapper graced the cover art in the franchise’s history.
“NBA 2K has long been a place to discover new musical talent through their game and continues to be a gold standard for showcasing all things basketball culture,” the Dreamville boss stated. “It’s been an amazing journey to not only appear on a cover of this year’s game, but to be part of the MyCAREER storyline, soundtrack and bring the DREAMER brand into NBA 2K.” However, Polo G did laugh along, but mostly sounded appreciative of the opportunity much like Cole is.
Meanwhile, the “Neva Cared” rapper recently revealed that he stopped taking Percocet after Juice WRLD’s tragic passing. ““It made me look at a lot of s**t differently,” Polo G expressed on his episode of the series RapCaviar Presents. “That made me stop popping Percocets altogether, though. ‘Cause I know he wouldn’t want me on that s**t.” In fact, that move even led his father to do the same, which he spoke about during the episode as well. “Being able to see that and say, ‘Damn, my son can get it together’- I need to [as well].” For more updates on Polo G and the latest news on his life and career, come back to HNHH.
The Canadian rapper, Nav, got his chance to scan his body type into NBA 2K23. The NBA video game dropped on September 8, 2022. Nav isn’t the first artist to scan in on the video game. Both J. Cole and Jack Harlow are basketball fans, and now, the rappers have taken their liking a step further by becoming playable characters in the NBA 2K23 video game.
Even though Nav got his big moment with the 2K23 scan, the rapper said some people aren’t the biggest fan of the way he looks. “The way I look, bro that’s gotta be it,” Nav said when asked why people hate him. “They’re just tight. Yo bro, If I was some light-skinned dude with tattoos, the whole look, NBA 2K player looking type of dude bro, and I saw me, getting more money and having more fun, and getting more females, and clout, and whatever I’d hate me too.”
Nav admits that when he was first making his way into the music industry a lot of people didn’t know what he looked like, according to HiphopDx. “When Cash met me, I had like 4,000 followers and then he was like, ‘Are you attached to anything on your history?’ I was like, ‘Nah,’ then he just started deleting all the pictures, like archiving them or whatever. Then right after that, I blew up and no one knew what I looked like. Some people thought I was Black, they didn’t know. That was when the hate started coming in.”
Nav is coming to terms with fame and how to deal with it all. “Fame is something I want, it’s a good problem to have,” Nav said. “I’m still not there because when I walk out of the f******* Delilah in L.A. and TMZ will be standing out there with cameras and not even take a picture of me, I get sick.” The Canadian rapper’s first big claim to fame was when he was working behind the scenes in 2015. He was one of four songwriters on Drake’s Grammy-nominated Meek Mill’s diss track, “Back to Back.” Let us know what you think of the new scan, in the comments down below.
NBA® 2K23 Season 5 will be arriving to MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and The W* on February 24 with new content and rewards, according to a recent announcement from 2K. NBA 2K23‘s NBA 2K Producer Series will also continue in Season 5, with a brand-new tracklist that is accessible in-game and a call for international artists to submit their greatest verses.
Players will be welcomed to Miami in NBA 2K23 Season 5, the city of immaculate, white-hot beaches, tropical art deco, and Tyler Herro, the Heat’s current Sixth Man of the Year. The 23-year-old playmaker brings the fire to every game with his colorful array of abilities, and now, as the featured hero of Season 5, he is showcasing them. Additional updates include:
MyCAREER additions offer tropical rewards for players to unlock, including a Hawaiian shirt, a Ja Morant shoe and an all-new Pocket Bike to cruise through The City (New Gen) and The G.O.A.T. Boat (Current Gen) as you climb your way to Level 40.
MyTEAM in Season 5 will feature the first ever 99-rated card for reaching Level 40 in NBA 2K23, a Dark Matter Tyler Herro, and to start you on your journey to Level 40, players will receive a Free Agent Miami Heat LeBron James card. This Season’s MyTEAM rewards are jam-packed as ever so look out for rewards throughout the Season as well as a brand new Domination tier. Plus, over 400 new cards being added including ‘23 NBA: Series 2 cards with 30 new Pink Diamond Collection Complete Rewards available to earn.
The W* updates feature content surrounding the reigning champ Las Vegas Aces, including a Becky Hammon Head Coach card, T-Shirt and more. Additional updates include Clothing Bundles, Player Boosts and more.
2K Beats continues its inaugural NBA 2K Producer Series with an entire season of all-new beats from top producers BoogzDaBeast, JohnG, Kosine, Big Duke, Bizness Boi and WondaGurl. Players can record their own verses over these beats and share it on social media using #NBA2KProducerSeries to show off their own talent to the world.
You can learn more about the updates in the latest Courtside Report.
2K Sports has released the ninth NBA 2K23 player ratings update, which includes enhancements for Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard, De’Aaron Fox, and others.
Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers: 92 OVR (+2) has improved his play recently, scoring 26 points per game over his last ten games. Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers: 93 OVR (+1) has earned his sixth All-Star selection by scoring 36.1 points per game over his last ten games.
Additional significant increases include Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox’s 88 OVR (+1), Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porziis’s 87 OVR (+1), Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson’s 86 OVR (+1), Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic’s 85 OVR (+1), and others.
