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SOURCE SPORTS: 5 Ways Hip Hop Took Over TX For 2024 MLB All Star Week

July 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Even though the coveted MLB All Star break, which is a vacation of sorts for the players, took place in the heart of Dixie down in Arlington, Texas, a few city slickers came int town from around the country and left an unprecedented mark on All Star weekend that undoubtedly will continue to be the part of the festivities for years to come.

1. MLB’s 2024 All Star Preview Feat. Gunna’s “Wun of Wun”

We hear Hip Hop at the stadiums when we go to the games, whether it’s the players’ walk ups or in between innings, the music is heard, but as the feature track for Major League Baseball to preview the most important game besides the World Series? If this was the first time, it certainly won’t be the last.

2. Vlad Jr. Gives Teoscar Hernández Home Run Derby Chain

You can’t get much more Hip Hop than this. Vladdy Jr. is shown putting the ostentatious Derby Chain around the neck of the 2024 Home Run Derby winner Toronto Blue Jays star Teoscar Hernandez. The crowning, or “chaining” if you will, looked very similar to the viral moment when Jay-Z put the Universal Flag chain around the neck of Jay Electronica at the 2013 Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. And the bling? With all due respect, nobody is putting a chain around the neck of the winner of NBA’s Slam Dunk contest.

3. The Dunks/Slabs Seen At The Players Alliance “Game Changers” Celebration

Dunks were popularized and have been a large part of Texas culture for decades, especially in the inner cities such as Houston, where there are “slab clubs” or car clubs that are home to these exquisitely built vehicles. For The Players Alliance, the organization of former Black professional baseball and softball players who use their platform to create opportunities for their community in baseball, to have the slabs on display at their “Game Changers” party shows the unapologetic, cultural inclusion of Black and Brown people in Major League Baseball. With ATL legend Lil Jon as the DJ of the night and Hip Hop/radio personality Ed Lover pulling up to show love, the culture was definitely in the building.

4. Kid Mero, Eladio Carrion, Deion Sanders And More In The 2024 Celebrity Softball Game

Participants such as TV host Kid Mero from the famed Desus and Mero series, Mr. Primetime himself Deion Sanders. former NFL star turned reality star Terrell Owens, Latin rap celeb Eladio Carrion all added to the Hip Hop element of Saturday’s Celebrity Softball Game.

5. Adolís Garcia’s “El Bombi” Medallion

Sports figures and celebrities of all kinds are known for rocking gaudy jewelry, especially at special events and what’s more special to baseball players than the All Star Game? Well, “El Bombi made sure that he had the biggest piece in the stadium when the Rangers OF donned an iced out “El Bombi” piece, complete with rubies and diamonds to accentuate the baseball on a two-toned Gucci link. So Icey.

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LeBron’s Agent Rich Paul Responds to Jaylen Brown’s Remarks About Bronny James

July 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s fair to say Jaylen Brown, who has been vocal about his exclusion from the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, is perturbed these days. We get it. He’s the 2024 Finals MVP and not being on that team is kind of crazy. Notwithstanding the Nike factor.

Get this, recently seen making what some consider controversial comments about Bronny James. Perhaps, he was just stating what a lot of people are thinking.

ICYMI during a courtside convo with his girlfriend Ksyre Gondrezick and WNBA star Angel Reese in Vegas, Brown seemingly suggested that the new Lakers rookie might not even become a legitimate NBA player. Yikes. Harsh or spot on? Ya’ll decide.

So now Rich Paul, has entered the chat. The super agent for both LeBron and Bronny James, responded to Brown’s remarks on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday.

Paul downplayed it, saying, “I saw some of the stuff that came out about Jaylen Brown. You can’t take everybody’s opinion and try to turn it against them or think he’s a bad person. No, they have opinions. They can say what they want to say. At least he’s someone who’s actually in the league. There are a lot of experts with no expertise. He’s actually an expert with expertise. So if he has an opinion, he can have that opinion. But I know Jaylen and I know he doesn’t mean that with any malice. He was just having a conversation. It’s just the world we live in today. Why would he think somebody would be videoing him saying anything?”

Now Brown addressed the clip. He didn’t backpedal but the Boston super star did express his interest in Bronny’s development as a player, saying he was “looking forward” to seeing how James Jr., progress.

Anyway, right or wrong it seems only time will settle the debate about Bronny and who he eventually will be in the NBA.

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SOURCE SPORTS: [WATCH] Country Singer Ingrid Andress Slammed For Her National Anthem At MLB HR Derby, Says She Was Drunk

July 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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MLB All Star week will forever hold a lot of memorable moments, but none were quite like the botching of the Star Spangled Banner by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Ingrid Andress, but she has the perfect excuse.

With so many star-studded celebs and recording artists who were present at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas last night(July 15), no one expected Andress’ rendition of the National Anthem to sound the way it did, but the entire innanet was on her neck before she banner could yet wave. Even in the video below, the look on ALec Bohm’s face pretty much summed up what everyone else who was present or even witnessed it remotely was thinking.

The performance has since been widely met with criticism online, viewers commenting on footage of the night’s flop with things like “When your Mom lied to you and said you were a great singer…”, “Legend has it, she’s still searching for the right key” and saying she sang the “Star Strangled Banner” instead.

Andress was quick to suspend comments on all of her socials following the display, but that hasn’t stopped the continuous jabs at Andress’ talent, going as far as calling her performance the “worst ever’ of any National Anthem performance in the history of Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby. Less than 24 hours after the embarrassing bomb, Andress claims that she was drunk during her performance and vowed to enter into rehab.

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50 Cent Trolls His Own Fans With Maple Leafs Cap While Performing at Boston Concert Home of Rival Bruins

July 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

You have to be a top tier troll to be on the level of 50 Cent’s pettiness.

On Saturday night, 50 Cent performed in Boston. No big deal, right? Here’s what caught his fans attention. The Queens rapper took the stage wearing a Toronto Maple Leafs hat. What’s the big deal? Well, he’s in Boston, home of the Bruins and it’s safe to say they do not like the Maple Leafs.

How does 50 even have the motivation to make such a move. At his own concert at that. Who knew Curtis even liked hockey!

The rivalry between the Leafs and Bruins goes way back, so his choice in hats is nothing short of blasphemy in sports rivalry culture.

After his trolling spread across socials, Leafs fans found the stunt amusing, as expected. Call it turning the tables since their infamous Game 7 collapse in the 2013 playoffs at TD Garden, the Maple Leafs have been eliminated by the Bruins in the first round in 2013, 2018, 2019, and 2024.

Now get this, 50 Cent has an upcoming show in Toronto on July 20 at Cabana Pool Bar, Fans are already buzzing wondering if h will rock a Bruins hat? If he does, that’s neutral trolling for the sake of being a troll. One thing is for certain, you have to respect his dedication to his craft.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Blue Jays Slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Speaks About The Negro Leagues, BodyArmor At All Star 2024

July 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Even with the suggestions of Vladdy potentially being the centerpiece of a four-way swap to the Mariners just in time for the MLB deadline in a couple of weeks, the son of the reputed Hall Of Famer is still just as excited about this year’s All Star Game as he was last night when his former teammate Teoscar Hernandez took home the Home Run Derby title.

At just 25 years old, Guerrero Jr. is well on his way to matching his father’s All Star fly, with already four All Star Game appearances, including his first in 2021 where he made history as the youngest to be voted as the All Star MVP. Ironically, the then 22-year-old also landed second in votes as the American League MVP as well. The former top Minor League prospect who earned $3.8 million to sign with Toronto at only 16 years oldis now half-way up the ladder to reaching his dad, Guerrero Sr’s nine-time All Star game appearances.

In an exclusive interview with TheSource.com, Guerrero Jr. sits down to delve into the impact that the Latin and Caribbean Leagues had on his dream to play baseball, who he’s looking forward to playing with and against on the diamond during the All Star Game and even his health regimen, which he gives substantial credit to his new sponsor, BodyArmor Sports Drink.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Blue Jays Slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Speaks About The Negro Leagues, Body Armour At All Star 2024

July 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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KSI Amping Potential Fight with Floyd Mayweather; Wants to ‘kill him’

July 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Gotta love these YouTubers. KSI, who has been involved in celebrity boxing for several years, now thinks he can run the fade with Floyd Mayweather. The YouTuber apparently has his crosshairs set on a high-profile match against the undefeated boxing legend.

Mayweather, known for his perfect professional record, has been picking up bags in exhibition fights since his retirement, earning substantial sums in the process.

A potential bout between KSI and Mayweather would undoubtedly garner significant attention. Would ya’ll watch that or nah?

Get this, according to KSI’s trainer, Alexis Demetriades, there is a personal vendetta fueling KSI’s desire to fight Mayweather. This stems from an incident involving KSI’s brother, Deji, during a 2022 exhibition match in Dubai against Mayweather. What was intended to be a light-hearted exhibition turned into a more serious contest, with Mayweather disregarding warnings about his intensity.

Here’s what Demetriades said in an interview with The Sun:

”There’s a personal thing there with Deji. JJ’s upset with Mayweather. There’s a personal thing. They changed the gloves from 14s to 10s on the night, they gave him danger money, they paid him to do it. And one of Mayweather’s camp came up to Deji and said, ‘If it gets a little bit hot and you’re in the clinch just tell Floyd to calm down a little bit because it’s an exhibition and he’ll be with you.’ At one point, Deji was like, ‘S***, it’s getting a little bit hot.’ And Mayweather was like, ‘F*** you. I’m Floyd Mayweather,’ and tried to kill him. That’s JJ’s little brother. So there’s animosity there, there’s an appetite for that fight for JJ, he thinks he’s a p***k. He’s going to try and kill him. There’s animosity there. It’s on sight. Like JJ wants to kill him. That’s a fight he wants. It’s nuts, it’s crazy to say though, isn’t it? You’ve got a YouTuber that wants to fight Floyd Mayweather.”

Now what’s interesting is Demetriades said that during the fight, Mayweather forced Deji to use 10oz gloves instead of the agreed-upon 14oz, adding to the already heated situation.

For the record, Money Mayweather has yet to respond to KSI’s challenge. Let’s see what happens. Our money, no pun intended is a lot of talk just to keep everyone’s brand relevant but what do we know.

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Dwayne Wade Responds to Cam’Ron Storming Off ‘It Is What It Is’ Podcast Set After Learning NBA Star Has Nailcare Line

July 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Okay so apparently NBA icon Dwyane Wade is launching a nail care line. During a segment on CBS Morning, D-Wade discussed his plans. When the interviewer went in on Wade’s decision to paint his nails, the former Heat star explained, “Expression… I’m creative; I’m expressive. And there are so many ways to do that. I’m actually thinking about jumping into the nail-line… world.”

Wade further added, “I’ve been in it so long. And I’m like, you know what, it could be a good time, but I got some cool ideas, and I’m exploring.”

Wade also shared that polishing his nails is a bonding activity with his daughter.

“One of my favorite things to do when it comes to this is actually sitting down with my daughter and getting my nails painted and painting hers. That’s the time that we get to connect. Me doing something that she loves and also that I love.”

Full stop. Cam’Ron has entered the chat …

‘On the It Is What It Is’ podcast, Killa Cam, was not subtle in his reaction to Wade’s ventures and how he partakes in activities with his daughter. Cam stormed off his own set when the hot topic was brought up by his co-hosts.

But Wade felt the need to keep it light after learning about the rapper turned Podcast host’s reaction. He commented:

“It’s the oh my goodness for me .”

Here’s how fans weighed in.

One said, “Love the connection @dwyanewade has with his daughter and the true confidence he has to not let societal norms block that relationship nor his expression. It ain’t for everybody. Just let ppl live.”

Another made a joke, “Him getting mad then slinging that purse around his shoulder the next moment is priceless.”

Get this, in a previous interview, Wade let the world know his interest in nail grooming and all that jazz was actually inspired by the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan.

“At first, I thought I was like, I can’t get no polish on my nails; I just got to do (a) buff because I come from a community where if you do anything outside of the masculine norm, you’re gay.”

Go figure.

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LeBron James and Canyon Bicycles Unveil ‘Find Your Freedom’ Campaign

July 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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LeBron James is a cyclist? Ya’ll knew that? Well guess so because the NBA star turned mogul and Canyon Bicycles just launched their “Find Your Freedom” campaign. The launch features a visual showcasing LeBron alongside several Canyon athletes.

This collab between Canyon and James is not new, guess we been out the loop, although it appears to be the first time folks are hearing about it.

Get this, back in 2022, LeBron James made a significant investment in Canyon Bicycles, totaling €30 million ($30.5 million), no small sum, through his investment firm LRMR Ventures. What’s interesting is that move wasn’t James’s first penetration into the cycling industry, as he was part of a smaller investment deal with Cannondale in 2008. Let us find out King James is about to be on the Tour de France – kidding. But if it happens, we predicted the idea first, ha!

Diving into the partnership/investment, James’s investments in cycling align with the spirit of the “Find Your Freedom” campaign.

Of course LeBron being LeBron the philanthropist via his LeBron James Family Foundation, he has donated hundreds of bikes and helmets to children in his hometown of Akron, Ohio.

That makes sense because cycling played a crucial role in James’s childhood, growing up when his family didn’t even own a car, and riding his bike was a primary way he got around town. But let’s not forget he did have a Hummer in like 11th grade so things turned around from there, Just sayin …

But obviously, his personal connection is a genuine reason why bicycles are a key part of his charitable efforts.

So the “Find Your Freedom” campaign, places an emphasis on the joy of cycling, and the visual was filmed in James’s adopted city of Los Angeles.

Business is business with James and his connection to Canyon far exceeds charitable gifts. As mentioned he has a financial stake. Canyon employs a consumer-direct approach providing competitive pricing, allowing their bikes to be more accessible to a broader global audience. Now with James being a face associated with the brand, his influence will likely inspire more people to consider cycling as a healthy lifestyle or hobby.

Check out the visual.

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Former NFL Star Jacoby Jones Passes Away at 40

July 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jacoby Jones, former NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion, has passed away at the age of 40. The news of his death was announced on Sunday, July 14, but the cause of death has not been disclosed.

Jones was drafted in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft and played for the Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, and Pittsburgh Steelers. He also competed in season 16 of Dancing With the Stars, where he finished third.

Jones’ career reached its pinnacle during his time with the Baltimore Ravens. He was known for his standout performances in the 2012 playoffs, particularly for a remarkable 70-yard game-tying touchdown pass. He made history in Super Bowl XLVII with a record-breaking 108-yard kick return touchdown, the longest in Super Bowl history, which played a crucial role in the Ravens’ 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. This game marked the 49ers’ first-ever Super Bowl defeat.

After retiring in 2017, Jones returned to his alma mater, Lane College, as a wide receiver coach. He also coached at Morgan State before joining the staff at Alabama State in 2022.

Following the news of his passing, NFL players and fans took to social media to pay tribute to Jones. The Baltimore Ravens released a heartfelt statement expressing their sorrow:

“We are completely heartbroken to learn about the passing of Jacoby Jones. Jacoby had the unique ability to connect with everyone he encountered. His charisma, joy, and love created a one-of-a-kind presence that could light up any room or brighten any dark day. Jacoby will long be remembered not just for his success on the football field, but for the lasting personal connections he made with countless people in the Ravens organization, Baltimore community, and every area he called home. We share our deepest condolences with Jacoby’s family as we all begin to process this devastating loss.”

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh also shared a touching message:

“I loved Jacoby Jones. We all did. His spirit, enthusiasm, and love for people were powerful. He was a light. He was the cherished son of his loving mom, Ms. Emily. They were so close. He was a man of faith. My favorite football play was when Jacoby was talking to his mom in the end zone, just before a late-game kickoff return against the Vikings in a snowstorm shootout. Jacoby then raced to catch the ball and run it back for a touchdown. My favorite Jacoby personal moment was every time I saw his smiling face full of joy. Rest in peace, Jacoby, in the arms of Jesus.”

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin also expressed his condolences on social media:

“My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Jacoby Jones during this difficult time. I enjoyed coaching him during his time with the Steelers.”

Jacoby Jones’ legacy extends beyond his football achievements, leaving an indelible mark on those who knew him and the communities he touched. He will be remembered for his remarkable talent, infectious personality, and the joy he brought to many lives.

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