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Anthony Davis Trolled For Being A 30-Year-old Kai Cenat Viewer

February 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Anthony Davis is someone who is constantly facing the wrath of Los Angeles Lakers fans. Overall, this is because he is injured a lot of the time. Furthermore, there are people out there who believe he hasn’t been worthy of his contract. His performances are a bit inconsistent, and the Lakers have not been what fans would have hoped. Sure, AD has helped the team get an NBA title and even an in-season tournament win. However, there are still plenty of ungrateful stans out there, ready to denigrate his every move.

For instance, in a win against the New York Knicks the other night, AD only had 12 points. Although he was superb defensively, fans got after him for his performance. On Sunday night, AD seemed to be relaxing ahead of his game against the Charlotte Hornets tonight. He was watching Kai Cenat, and some fans noticed that he gifted subs to those in the chat. However, LeBron fans began roasting AD for his choice of entertainment.

Anthony Davis Donates

In the various tweets down below, you can see that Davis caught a lot of heat for enjoying what some believe is juvenile content. For instance, the main criticism was that 30-year-old men should not be watching Kai Cenat. Cenat himself is 22 years old, and his content is mostly consumed by teenagers. Consequently, some feel as though Davis is not a “serious individual” by watching this kind of stuff. Of course, these are criticisms made, ironically enough, by teenagers hiding behind NBA player profile pictures. Needless to say, Davis and other Lakers players can’t do much without being criticized.

LeBron Fans Are Distraught

What do you think of AD watching Kai Cenat? Are the fans right about him being too old for this content, or is that just ridiculous? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming releases.

We was not watching “Kai cenat” stream after a stinker pic.twitter.com/t8tvLYiTlD https://t.co/19FlpOlwjC

— ✮ (@HardenUTD) February 5, 2024

AD is deadass in his thirties watching Kai cenat https://t.co/i3X0Kxee3f pic.twitter.com/wbFkwrQLk4

— rockRockedRock (@rocked_rock) February 5, 2024

There used to be real men in the NBA. https://t.co/IZvl5TFSYu

— javidXO (@javiddjokic) February 5, 2024

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Ice Cube Flexes His Basketball Hall Of Fame Award

January 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

There are not many rappers that have a legacy as big as Ice Cube. The 54-year-old legend has made contributions to several industries outside of music. You can find him in movies, commercials, and within the expansive circles of basketball. Cube did an incredible thing by creating the BIG 3 league which features NBA stars of the past who still have a passion for playing in an organized fashion. Because of this, the California MC received an award from the NBA and its storied Hall Of Fame.

According to HipHopDX, this award was in the works for a couple of months. Now, Cube was finally rewarded for his “extraordinary contributions to the world of basketball [and] his unparalleled passion for the game.” Ice Cube posted to Instagram to acknowledge this pivotal moment. “Had a remarkable time at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame today. So honored to see the trophy and exhibit for The Ice Cube Impact Award.”

Ice Cube’s Legend Grows Larger

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He continued, “Can’t wait to reward people in the future who positively impact us through the game of basketball. Thank you⁦‪ @hoophall.” Furthermore, the President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, John L. Doleva, thanked Cube for everything. “Ice Cube’s unquestionable passion for the game and his desire to see it utilized as a catalyst for positive impact on communities is unwavering. His sphere of influence in both the entertainment industry and in the professional sports arena brings remarkable authenticity and value to this award.”

What are your thoughts on the Ice Cube Impact Award? Does this do anything for the rapper’s legacy? Who could you see winning this award in the future and why? Where do you rank Ice Cube all time? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Ice Cube and the NBA. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music and sports world.

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Draymond Green Hits Up LeBron James’ Birthday Party Amid NBA Suspension

January 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Draymond Green and LeBron James are the best of friends. Overall, whenever it comes to LeBron, Green is quick to defend the man’s legacy. If you want a good friend, you need to find yourself someone like Green. He will always be there for you when you need him, and he will defend you as though his livelihood depends on it. While Green has caught a lot of flack for his association with LeBron over the years, he is still a friend. So much so that he was in Los Angeles last night to celebrate the man.

Over the weekend, LeBron officially turned 39 years old. It is hard to imagine the king of basketball being that old. However, he is still playing at a very high level despite his age. Last night, James decided to head to Hyde Sunset in Los Angeles for his party. According to TMZ, there was a stacked guest list. This is a guest list that included Jay-Z, Beyonce, Anthony Davis, and even Green. There was even a theme to the event and in some photos obtained by the outlet, Green and others had on some flashy attire.

Draymond Green In LA

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 18: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a no call against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter in Game One of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals at Chase Center on May 18, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The timing of this is interesting as Green was suspended indefinitely by the NBA recently. This all took place after he swung his arm and hit Jusuf Nurkic in the face. Now, Green has to go through counseling and he can only return once he goes through a few steps. Whether or not that return will happen soon, remains to be seen.

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LeBron James Demands Ja Morant To “Go Be GREAT Again,” He Responds By Dropping 34 And Hitting Game Winner

December 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Ja Morant might have cost his team a chance of making some actual noise in the postseason. Of course, it is due to his 25-game suspension he was handed down for multiple gun-flashing incidents on social media. Without him, they have severely struggled. Until last night, the Memphis Grizzlies were 6-19, good enough for 13th in the Western Conference. If they want a shot to make some sort of postseason play, they certainly have their work cut out for them. If they want to shoot for the 10th seed, the last Play-In spot, Memphis needs to get past Phoenix, and maybe Golden State.

Right now, Ja’s team is 6.5 games out of that spot, even after the Murray State product’s heroics. He made his return to the hardwood last night on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was a sold-out crowd and they certainly got their money’s worth. It went down to the wire and with the game tied, Ja had the ball in his hands. He got into the lane and had the perfect touch on a floater. It bounced off the rim and dropped to seal the deal.

LeBron Roots For Ja Morant

But it was not just the game-winner that was impressive. Ja went off for 34 points, six rebounds, and eight assists. While he certainly had a lot to prove to himself, the fans, his teammates, and the league, he had someone in his corner. Before and throughout the game, LeBron James was pulling for him the entire way, according to Vlad TV. The tweet above is just one of a handful that he sent out. The last one he shared was the chef emoji and number emojis that wrote out 12.

What are your initial thoughts on LeBron James rooting for Ja Morant? Do you think he is pulling a LeGM to secretly recruit him to the Lakers? Was he wrong to support him, especially after the gun flashing? With Number 12 back, do the Grizzlies have a chance to sneak into the Play-In Tournament? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around LeBron James and Ja Morant. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the sports world.

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Ja Morant Attends Rod Wave Concert: Watch

November 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Florida rapper and singer Rod Wave is currently on tour for his successful studio album for 2023, Nostalgia. Over the past few months and changes, the artist’s shows have had some pretty controversial moments go down during them. One of which was when Rod jumped off a balcony onstage. A lot of people have made some crude jokes about him always wanting to commit suicide in his music. Many felt he was alluding to that message in his music. Additionally, fans have been running on stage and being chased, while other guests were victims of car break-ins. However, this new story is more lighthearted as Ja Morant was at a recent show.

According to AllHipHop, a fan took video footage of him jamming out and having a blast. The Memphis Grizzlies star guard is still in the midst of serving his 25-game suspension. That was handed down before the 2023-2024 campaign and it has really taken a toll on the franchise so far. His loss is certainly being felt on the court as well. Currently, the team is second last in the Western Conference.

Ja Morant Was Having A Time At Rod’s Concert

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They sit at 3-13 and are also second last in the Southwest division. When you are already down your main star player, the season is going to be difficult. But, they have also dealt with other injuries as well. Newly-acquired Marcus Smart is out for a lengthy period of time with a left foot sprain. It appears that this will be a lost season for them this year, and hopefully Ja can learn something from his actions.

What are your initial thoughts on Ja Morant going to the Rod Wave concert? Does this make the NBA look bad that one of their stars is suspended for this long? Or, is it more so on the player and they are making themselves look bad? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Ja Morant. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on around the sports world.

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Draymond Green Believes The NBA Needs To Go Easy On Him

November 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Draymond Green is a player who habitually steps over the line. Although he believes he is never wrong, it turns out that he is wrong a lot, actually. Overall, he has been suspended for numerous offenses throughout his time in the league. However, he very rarely takes responsibility for his own actions. Instead, he will blame the league for being soft. Or, he will just say that he was well within his rights to put a guy in a chokehold. His latest victim of that was Rudy Gobert.

After choking Rudy Gobert during a game, Green got about five games. It was a fairly harsh sentence, however, he is a repeat offender. When you have already done this kind of thing before, the consequences can follow you. When the league gives you a punishment, they look at your track record. If the track record is poor, well, you can expect a punishment that reflects that. While speaking to reporter Shayna Rubin, Green completely rejected that premise.

Draymond Green Speaks

Draymond Green on the league holding him to a special standard for punishment: “To continue saying, ‘oh, what he did in the past..’ I paid for those. I got suspended for Game 5 of the Finals. So you can’t keep suspending me for those actions.”

— Shayna Rubin (@ShaynaRubin) November 26, 2023

“To continue saying, ‘oh, what he did in the past..’ I paid for those. I got suspended for Game 5 of the Finals. So you can’t keep suspending me for those actions,” Green said. “They’ve made it clear that they are going to hold everything against me that I’ve done before. That’s OK. I need to adjust where I see fit. Where my teammates see fit, where my coaches see fit, front office sees fit.” Once again, Green believes he deserves some kind of pass. It speaks to the Warriors and the mentality they have had during their run. There is a sense of entitlement that just doesn’t work when you’re out there kicking people in the nuts and laying hands on guys.

Let us know what you think of Draymond’s statement, in the comments section below. Do you agree with him here? Or is he way off base on saying he should have been given a lighter sentence? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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Kevin Durant Takes Aim At Sports Bettors After Messing Up Their Parlays

November 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kevin Durant is one of the best players in the entire NBA. Overall, he is someone who does not shy away from giving his opinion on a whole host of topics related to the game. However, not everyone has appreciated that. Some say he is chronically online. Others want him to focus more on basketball. Regardless, KD is very passionate about what he does, and that will never change. In fact, at this point, he will likely go down as one of the top 15 players to ever step on the court.

Unfortunately, this season especially, KD has had to deal with the increased presence of sports betting. There are millions of fans making parlays related to each NBA game. When these parlays don’t hit, the athletes become the scapegoats. The issue here is that it is not the athletes’ job to make other people money. Furthermore, some people are spending more money than they actually have. Recently, KD took aim at these bettors, and let them know he is not their employee.

Kevin Durant Speaks

When I get ya paid, u don’t DM me and send a small percentage to my cashapp but when them parlays don’t hit, I’m every name in the book. Yall ain’t real

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) November 20, 2023

“When I get ya paid, u don’t DM me and send a small percentage to my cashapp but when them parlays don’t hit, I’m every name in the book. Yall ain’t real,” Durant said. The NBA superstar makes a good point here. It is also wild to see fans become this bold. However, they are doing this out of desperation. They feel entitled to some cash, even when the losses are entirely their own fault. It is a sad reality but that is the one we live in now.

Be sure to let us know what you think of this philosophy from KD, in the comments section below. Is he right or should the sports bettors get a bit more grace? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes.

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LeBron James Had The Perfect Response To Stephen A. Smith’s Tweet About Him

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are still seeming to find their footing to start the 2023-2024 NBA campaign. They are only 1-6 on the road this season, but they are 8-0 at home. Right now, they are a slightly above-average basketball team right now. Your record is a pretty good indicator of how well they are functioning together on the floor. Last night, on November 19, LeBron led the charge against an up-and-coming Houston Rockets team. Their first matchup was a blowout, with the Rockets thoroughly handling the visitors, 128-94. If you have been keeping up with the NBA, you know that Dillon Brooks, one of LeBron’s latest pests is on Houston. Any time he can get a win over James, you know he will relish in it.

Well, the season series is now split with the Lakers defending their home floor in a narrow 105-104 win. It took a season-high for LeBron to keep the team humming at Crypto.com Arena. He dropped 37 points with six rebounds and eight assists. While this game does mean a ton right now to either ball club, there was a funny moment that came out of it.

LeBron James Was Quick With It

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During the second quarter, James and teammate Christian Wood met up to celebrate. He supposedly “passed a blunt” to him making a joke about Christian’s last name. Stephen A. Smith, the world-renowned sports analyst, saw the video on X and he tweeted at LeBron suggesting he was smoking something he should not be. “Don’t even make me say it… @KingJames.” The Lakers superstar, responded with Stephen A.’s signature punchline, “Stay off the weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedddddd! with tons of laughing emojis.” Smith has been using that iconic line for years on national television and it is a treat anytime he gets to make a reference to it.

What are your initial thoughts on LeBron James’ response to Stephen A. Smith’s tweet? Is this the funniest running joke in the sports world? How are the Los Angeles Lakers looking right now? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on around the sports world.

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Lakers Fan Injures Himself During Halfcourt Shot Promotion: Watch

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Overall, the Lakers have had a decent start to the season at 8-6. If you are a Lakers fan, you can’t be too upset with how the season has begun. Last year, their start to the season was atrocious, however, they still managed to get to the Western Conference Finals. This season, the roster is a bit more fleshed out. Moreover, they have a healthy Anthony Davis and a LeBron James who is determined to win an in-season tournament. At this point, it must be nice being a supporter for the team

Unfortunately, there is one Lakers fan who is not having a good time right now. Last night, the Lakers hosted their usual halfcourt shot promo at the Crypto.com Arena. This is where a fan can win $50K or more by hitting a shot from halfcourt. If you remember, a whole bunch of fans won it last year. The fan below, however, suffered a horrible fate. As you will see, he went up to take the shot, however, he immediately clutched his ankle and calf in pain upon landing.

A Lakers Fan Tragedy

man just wrecked his ankle on the halfcourt shot at the Lakers game pic.twitter.com/Y3DVRfO4LH

— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) November 20, 2023

The fan was eventually helped off of the court, however, the embarrassment here probably still lingers. After all, this happened on live television, which makes it pretty brutal. At the end of the day, fans are going to have to stretch before they do this stuff, in the future. Otherwise, they may just find themselves in a similar position. Hopefully, this fan will be okay and the injury won’t be all that serious. Otherwise, this could be a long road to recovery, especially if it is an Achilles as some have stated.

Perhaps the Lakers can help this fan out if things go left. Let us know what you think of all of this, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes.

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LeBron James Reacts To Skilla Baby Explaining His Hatred For Him

November 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James is someone who has dealt with a decent amount of hate throughout his career. Overall, he is not liked by everyone. Even though he is one of the greatest players ever, there are those who aren’t super thrilled about his career arc. From his move to Miami to his exploits in Los Angeles, there are those who believe he is a fickle guy. Moreover, some just don’t see how he could be put above a guy like Michael Jordan. That said, there is no denying he is a top-three player to ever grace the floor.

One person who doesn’t seem to like LeBron is none other than rapper Skilla Baby. In an old interview from last year, Skilla Baby revealed that while he knows LeBron is good, he just simply does not like him. He hates some of his moves and does not care for the way he has gone about his career. Overall, it was quite a bit of hate, and LeBron ended up seeing it. Sure, the interview happened a year ago, however, it has resurfaced which led to LeBron seeing it.

LeBron James Gets Some Hate

According to VladTV, James had a pretty humorous response on his Instagram story. “Crazy thing is I HATE ME TOO!!” LeBron wrote. Ultimately, LeBron knows that he isn’t going to win everyone over. Even 21 years into his career, there are still a whole lot of people who don’t care for him and never will. Regardless, he has accomplished a whole lot, and that is all that really matters. Whether or not Skilla Baby comes around eventually, is a whole different story.

Let us know what you think of Skilla Baby and his opinion of LeBron, in the comments section below. Do you think he gave a fair assessment? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes and personalities.

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