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Fat Joe Fires Back At Chris Broussard After Catching A Stray Over Jalen Brunson

May 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Fat Joe has responded to Chris Broussard using his popularity to prove a point about Jalen Brunson during a segment about the New York Knicks on FS1’s First Things First. The long-time sports pundit remarked that Joe clearly isn’t a top 5 rapper, just as Brunson isn’t a top 5 player.

“I’m not falling for this because he does it in New York versus Sacramento, that he’s going to be a superstar,” he began. “That’s like saying Fat Joe is a top 5 rapper of all time. Fat Joe is dope. Fat Joe has some anthems and classics, but he’s not Top 5. Jalen Brunson is dope, but he’s not a superstar yet.” In response to the clip, Joe wrote: “I think i caught a stray.”

Fat Joe Cheers On The Knicks

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 02: Director Spike Lee and artist Fat Joe celebrate during game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on May 02, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 111-105. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The back and forth comes after Joe made headlines for suggesting that Jalen Brunson has the opportunity to go down as the greatest player in franchise history, last week. Following the team’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Joe put him in a category with Carmelo Anthony, Walt Clyde Frazier, and Patrick Ewing during an interview with TMZ. “[Jalen’s] so close to being the greatest Knick ever,” he said. “So close, and in such short time.” Following Tuesday night’s win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of their second-round matchup, Joe reiterated the take on Twitter. He wrote: “I told y’all Jalen Brunson might be the greatest Knick of all time”

Fat Joe Responds To Chris Broussard

Is Jalen Brunson a Superstar if NYK win the series?

“I have the Knicks in 6. But no, no, 1000 times NO. He’s dope, but he’s not a Superstar yet.” — @Chris_Broussard pic.twitter.com/tz6QHjnxo8

— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) May 6, 2024

Check out Joe’s response to Chris Broussard above. Brunson and the Knicks will take on the Pacers in Game 2 on Wednesday night. Be on the lookout for further updates on Fat Joe and the NBA Playoffs on HotNewHipHop.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Timberwolves Put Clamps on Nuggets, Take 2-0 Series Lead

May 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In a remarkable feat, the Minnesota Timberwolves achieved what eluded all of Denver’s opponents in last year’s championship run: they beat the Nuggets in Denver twice. With a dominant 106-80 victory on Monday, the Timberwolves now hold a commanding 2-0 series lead.

The win was fueled by a suffocating defense that limited Denver to its lowest-scoring game since September 1, 2020. Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards led the offensive charge with a combined 54 points, while the entire team worked cohesively to stifle Denver defensively.

Despite the absence of Kia DPOY finalist Rudy Gobert, who missed the game for the birth of his child, the Timberwolves forced Denver into a staggering 16 turnovers, converting them into 19 points.

“Rudy’s driven the defensive culture here,” Wolves coach Chris Finch said. “I think it’s a testament to his impact, his presence and what he’s infused into the team of how important defense is and how great it can be when we play it.”

With the series shifting to Minnesota for the next two games, the Timberwolves are in a commanding position. Through two games, they have showcased their defensive prowess with 15 steals, 18 blocks, and 31 forced turnovers, while holding the Nuggets to just 40.5% shooting. As the series progresses, Minnesota looks poised to maintain their momentum and continue their quest for playoff success.

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TNT Plays Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” During NBA Playoffs Halftime

May 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Los Angeles has more eyes on it than usual, which is saying something. The Lakers were just eliminated by the Denver Nuggets, the Clippers are fighting to stay alive against the Dallas Mavs, and the Compton savior, Kendrick Lamar, is duking it out with Canada’s favorite son. Some Angelinos theorized that Lamar dropped “Euphoria” at 8:24 am as a tribute to Laker Kobe Bryant, but the Drake diss was unexpectedly tied to the L.A. Clippers on May 1, when the song played during the TNT halftime show.

The halftime panel featured the usual suspects: Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson. Each of them weighed in on who they thought was going to take game 5 (spoilers, but Dallas prevailed) in predictable fashion. The curveball in the broadcast came when the show cut back from a commercial break and Lamar’s ferocious diss track was blaring over the speakers.

It wasn’t even the soft, melodic intro, either. The TNT halftime show was playing the third beat switch. The one where K. Dot cuts loose and calls Drake a bad father (among other things). It was the last things fan expected to hear, and the same goes for the panelists.

Kendrick Lamar’s Hardest Bars Made The Broadcast

Shaq and Kenny Smith began laughing when they heard the song. “C’mon man,” Smith noted. “Y’all putting us in the middle of the rap beef. [Now] we in the middle.” The Jet then joked that the network needed to play Drake’s “Push Ups” in order to stay neutral. The rest of Inside the broadcast went over without any beef talk, but one of the panel members actually weighed in on the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle previously.

Shaq voiced concern for both artists during an episode of his podcast The Big Podcast With Shaq. “I like competition,” he admitted. “I love it, you know, because we all have egos. We all say we’re the best and the fans want you to prove it.” The NBA legend asserted that things between Drake and Kendrick Lamar would be fine as long as they kept their conflict to the music. “I just hope it don’t go into all that other stuff,” he added. “You know, ‘My crew see your crew and we start fighting and shooting and all that.’”

Given Drake and Dot’s track record, it doesn’t seem like Shaq has anything to worry about. The same goes for the rest of the TNT panel.

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Shaq And Kenny Got A Laugh Out Of TNT Playing Kendrick Lamar’s Drake Diss ‘Euphoria’ At Halftime

May 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Wednesday night was a big one in the Mavs-Clippers series, as the two teams met in Los Angeles for a pivotal Game 5 (I’m legally obligated as a sportswriter to call it that) with the series tied 2-2. The first half was a back-and-forth battle until the Mavs went on a late second quarter run to pull ahead by 10 at the halftime break on TNT. Once the halftime buzzer sounded, it was time for Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson to break down that half of basketball in the studio.

However, before they could get to that, TNT’s production team decided to tap into the dominant story of the day in the world of pop culture, playing Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss that he released earlier in the day, “Euphoria”, in the transition from the booth in L.A. to the studio in Atlanta. Only half of the desk realized what was being played in the background as Ernie did his lead-in, with Shaq and Kenny both chuckling about how they were suddenly in the middle of the rap beef.

The least surprising thing ever is that Shaq (literally a DJ) and Kenny (a man who still listens to new music) would recognize the Drake diss playing while Ernie (old, white) and Chuck (listens to country) would be oblivious. Shaq and Kenny got a kick out of it, with Jet joking that they were inserting themselves in the middle of the rap beef and they needed to play Drake’s “Push Ups” to stay neutral in the battle between the Los Angeles and Toronto artists.

Cardi B & Offset Take In Knicks Game Despite Previous Breakup Claims

May 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B and Offset are a couple that have been together for a very long time. However, the state of their relationship has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride. They have broken up and gotten back together on numerous occasions. Overall, fans don’t really know what to make of this. The relationship is so turbulent that it can be a bit hard to keep track. In fact, it seemed like things were over last December. That said, the two were seen together on New Year’s and since that time, fans have just assumed that they are still a couple.

Well, it seems like there is more confirmation that Cardi and Offset are together. Last night, the New York Knicks took on the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden. Overall, it was a big game that saw the Sixers take it in overtime. That said, a TikTok made the rounds in which Cardi B and Offset could be seen on the jumbotron. They certainly were not the only celebrities at the game. However, the two going out in public with one another is definitely news to a lot of people who haven’t been keeping up with their timeline.

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Cardi B & Offset Taking The NBA Playoffs

At this point, it remains to be seen whether or not the two will stay together. Hopefully, they are able to do just that. After all, the two have made a great power couple and they also make great music together. They clearly do love each other a lot, and you always want to see two people do their best to make it all work in the end.

Let us know what you think of Cardi B and Offset, in the comments section down below. Are you constantly confused by the state of their relationship? Do you believe that they will stay together for real this time around? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to bring you the latest news and updates on all of your favorite artists.

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Kendrick Lamar’s Drake Diss ‘Euphoria’ Is The New Best Way To Tell Someone You Hate Them, According To New York’s Post About Joel Embiid

April 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

New York Knicks v Philadelphia 76ers - Game Four — Getty Image

With the New York Knicks looking to close out the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers tonight, Sixers all-star Joel Embiid has been declared the “Most Hated Man in NY,” as declared by no less an authority than The New York Post’s front page. This hatred was confirmed by New York’s State Twitter page (I will NEVER call it “X”), which not only reposted the cover from a Knickerbockers fan page, but added some spice of its own courtesy of Kendrick Lamar’s new Drake diss, “Euphoria.”

Good morning to the most hated man in New York pic.twitter.com/Ch3grbJicp

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) April 30, 2024

The new song has no shortage of salt for the Compton rapper’s Canadian foe, but at one point, he dispenses with the fancy wordplay and heady metaphors to distill his argument down to its bare bones: “Now let me say I’m the biggest hater / I hate the way that you walk, the way that you talk / I hate the way that you dress / I hate the way that you sneak diss, if I catch flight, it’s gon’ be direct,” he snarls in the snippet posted by @NYGov. If the Sixers win, Embiid might need the National Guard to provide security (maybe they can take a break from beating up 20-year-olds at Columbia for exercising their First Amendment rights). Which just goes to show how serious it is — do you know how bad it has to be for the GOVERNMENT of the state of New York to quote a Los Angeles-bred rapper’s diss track?

https://t.co/M1P17bSiee pic.twitter.com/eC61IEHHWm

— State of New York (@NYGov) April 30, 2024

Sports rivalries aside, it looks like Kendrick Lamar has given the world the best new way to tell somebody you dislike them: just send them a “Euphoria” snippet, and they’ll get the message, guaranteed.

Meek Mill Defends Joel Embiid, Threatens To Attend Knicks Game After N.Y. Fans Travel To Philly

April 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Meek Mill spoke out on Joel Embiid and Philadelphia fans after the 76ers lost in Game 4 of their playoff series against the New York Knicks on Sunday. Embiid had admitted he was disappointed when away fans made more noise at the Wells Fargo Center than home fans during the loss. In turn, hometown rapper Meek Mill threatened to come to New York for Game 5 to show Knicks fans the same treatment.

“How people acting like they turning on Joel,” Meek wrote in his post. “Trust the process wins and losses. I’m coming to next knicks game we gotta rep like they did that whole arena was half knicks fans … let’s play our part no blame game get you to a chip!”

Joel Embiid Reacts During Game 4 Of Knicks-76ers

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 28: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks during game four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 28, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

During Game 4, Knicks fans erupted in MVP chants whenever Jalen Brunson made a shot, especially towards the end of the game. During the fourth quarter, Embiid scored just 1 point on 0-for-5 shooting. “I love our fans,” he said after the game. “I think it’s unfortunate. I’m not calling them out, but it is disappointing. Obviously, you got a lot of Knicks fans. They’re down the road. But I’ve never seen it (like that), and I’ve been here for 10 years. It kind of pisses me off, especially because Philly is considered a sports town. I don’t think that should happen.” Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey also noticed how loud the Knicks fans were, but clarified, “our crowd did a great job.”

Meek Mill Speaks Out

Game 5 between the Knicks and 76ers will tip-off on Tuesday. Be on the lookout for further updates on Meek Mill and the NBA Playoffs on HotNewHipHop.

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Charles Barkley Apologizes To Tina Knowles For “Galveston” Jokes

April 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Charles Barkley apologized to Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles, for his comments on Galveston, Texas from Saturday night’s Inside the NBA broadcast. During the show, he joked that the New Orleans Pelicans have played so badly that they don’t deserve to travel to Cancun in the offseason and instead should head to Galveston. Knowles, who hails from the city, took issue with the comments in a post on Instagram the following day. In doing so, she revealed that JAY-Z sent her the clip.

Barkley apologized to her for the remarks on Sunday’s episode of the show. “Mrs. Knowles, I don’t want that smoke,” he began. “I don’t want the Beyhive and Jay after Chuck, I apologize. I do not want the Beyhive and Jay after me.”

Charles Barkley Covers The NBA Awards With Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson Jr., & Kenny Smith

SANTA MONICA, CA – JUNE 25: (L-R) Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson Jr., Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley speak onstage at the 2018 NBA Awards at Barkar Hangar on June 25, 2018, in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Turner Sports)

As for his original comments on Galveston, Barkley described the beaches as having “dirty a** water.” “That dirty a** water,” he said of the city. “We’re not even going to send them to Cancun. We’re gonna send them to Galveston, where that dirty a** water be washed up on the shore. You people think they’re at the beach. We’re not gonna send you to Cancun. Y’all drive your a** down to Galveston. They didn’t even try man. We’re not giving them no plane ticket to the beach. We send their a** to Galveston, Texas, right where that dirty washed up on the beach. They can’t even get in the water.”

Charles Barkley’s Responds To Tina Knowles

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Charles Barkley Apologized To Beyonce’s Mom For His Galveston Jokes (But Still Won’t Go There)

April 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Saturday night’s edition of Inside the NBA featured an all-time Charles Barkley roast, as the Hall of Famer had Shaq keeled over laughing as he torched the New Orleans Pelicans and the city of Galveston, Texas.

Chuck called out the Pelicans for quitting in Game 3 against the Thunder, and said they didn’t deserve a flight to Cancun and should instead drive down to Galveston to see “that dirty ass water.”

It really is some of Barkley’s funniest work in some time, and naturally it went viral and went far beyond just basketball fans. Among those who saw it was Beyonce’s mom, Tina Knowles, who was born in Galveston and got the clip sent to her by Jay-Z, issuing a funny response to Chuck on Instagram.

Barkley, being a wise man, issued an apology to Ms. Tina and asked for forgiveness from the Beyhive.

Chuck: “I don’t want that smoke. I don’t want the Beyhive and Jay after me.”

Chuck apologizes to Beyonce’s mom for talking about Galveston pic.twitter.com/yJicorY0dG

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 28, 2024

However, there was only so far he’s willing to go with an apology, and a trip to Galveston is not in the cards. He almost killed Shaq by saying he’d rather take a vacation to “San Antonio with them big ol’ women” than go to Galveston.

Charles Barkley apologizes to Beyonce’s mom for trashing Galveston

Immediately mocks Galveston again

“That water is so dirty I’d rather go to San Antonio with those big ole’ women” pic.twitter.com/IbpAn7BMXl

— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) April 28, 2024

There is nothing guaranteed to get Shaq to lose it than a surprise joke about the women of San Antonio, and Chuck couldn’t resist dragging them into this with Galveston. The state of Texas, in general, seems to not be Barkley’s favorite and I doubt he’ll be taking any trips there any time soon on his own personal accord.

Charles Barkley Goes Off On Pelicans, Says They Deserve Galveston Instead Of Cancun

April 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Charles Barkley went on a scathing rant about the New Orleans Pelicans following the team’s third-straight NBA Playoff loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Appearing on the Inside the NBA broadcast, the Hall of Famer joked that they don’t deserve a trip to Cancun in the offseason and instead, they should head to Galveston, Texas. The viral jokes left Shaquille O’Neal unable to control his laughter.

“That dirty a** water,” Barkley said of the city. “We’re not even going to send them to Cancun. We’re gonna send them to Galveston, where that dirty a** water be washed up on the shore. You people think they’re at the beach. We’re not gonna send you to Cancun. Y’all drive your a** down to Galveston. They didn’t even try man. We’re not giving them no plane ticket to the beach. We send their a** to Galveston, Texas, right where that dirty washed up on the beach. They can’t even get in the water.”

Brandon Ingram Reacts To A Call During Pelicans’ 3rd Loss

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – APRIL 27: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts to a no-call during the third quarter in Game Three of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Smoothie King Center on April 27, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

The Pelicans have been struggling to overcome the Thunder after losing their star player, Zion Williamson, to injury during their play-in-game loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. On Saturday, they fell 106-85 to OKC, dropping them to 0-3 in the series. Game 4 will be played on Monday night. If the Pelicans can’t grind out a win, their playoff run will end that night.