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Drake Gifts “NBA Today” Crew with Special OVO Jackets To Commemorate The NBA Finals

June 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In honor of the 2024 NBA Finals, Drake and the worldwide leader have linked up. Drake’s October’s Very Own brand and ESPN have collaborated to create a special varsity jacket. The robust OVO x ESPN jackets, which fuse the worlds of sports, music, and fashion, are certain to become collector’s items. Furthermore, only 175 were made, and the retail price was $698. Drake gifted the cast of ESPN’s NBA Today with their own personal letterman to kick off the network’s NBA Finals coverage.

With a golden outline, the October’s Very Own and 2024 NBA Finals insignia stand out on the sleek breastplates of the jacket. Also of note, the rear of the stylish sleeves. They are made of superior leather and have the NBA On ESPN logo on them. Additionally, the style combines the ESPN trademark badge with the iconic OVO owl. Additionally, the model number out of the 175 produced is imprinted inside the coats. Malika Andrews, Kendrick Perkins, Richard Jefferson, and the rest of the crew got their hands on special jackets from Drake himself.

Drake Gifts “NBA Today” Cast with OVO Jackets

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Kendrick Perkins and Richard Jefferson had a good time laughing at Perk’s jacket size. The jackets will be extremely hard to get for Drake super fans, and the reselling market is probably a wild palace right now. Through his collaboration with Stake, Drizzy was able to post two $500,000 gambling slips. “Dallas cause I’m a Texan Oilers are self explanatory Picks are in @stake,” he captioned the post featuring the six-figure betting slips. He wagered $500,000. Furthermore, with the Dallas Mavericks, he will win $875,000. It will be a total payout of $1.375 million if they beat the Boston Celtics for Kyrie Irving’s second Larry O’Brien Trophy.

Drizzy is rooting for Canada on the ice. He is hoping that Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers may win the Stanley Cup. Drake is betting $500,000 to win $525,000, making them a small underdog with a combined payout of $1.025 million. Additionally, the OVO CEO’s luck with his bets hasn’t been as good lately. Furthermore, he bet $565,000 on boxer Tyson Fury in May, but the Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk prevailed. Overall, Drake is making bets and brand deals with all the postseason sports going on right now.

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Nate Diaz And Jorge Masvidal Get In Massive Brawl At Press Conference Ahead Of Big Fight

June 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Although there won’t be a fight between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal for another month, the action was intense during their press conference on Thursday, with Masvidal getting caught up in a rough altercation. Soon after Diaz rushed off the stage without engaging in a ceremonial face-off with his opponent, it all happened in Anaheim. Although it’s unclear what triggered it all, we’re going to assume it’s trash talk. A video of the altercation shows Masvidal smacking a man’s hand down before the fistfight broke out.

With one guy falling into the chairs and tipping the entire row over, it looks like the crews of the two fighters were inflicting the most damage on each other. Masvidal is being ordered to be secured by security, although the mayhem looked to last for at least a minute. A member of Diaz’s group was once quite loudly chirping at Masvidal, calling him a “b*tch.” After the fight, cooler heads eventually won out. At least that’s what we believed, but not before Nate and Jorge saw each other inside and began yelling at one another across a hallway.

Nate Diaz And Jorge Masvidal Brawl At Press Conference

The purpose of the press conference was to announce the revised time and venue for the impending Diaz-Masvidal bout. The presser was held in Anaheim, California. The boxing battle was moved from the Kia Forum in Inglewood to the Honda Center in Anaheim on July 6. The fight was initially set for June 1. The last time the two fighters faced off in the UFC for the first-ever BMF title in 2019, tensions were already quite high. The much-awaited meeting came to an abrupt end when Diaz’s eye cut caused a doctor to break up the fight.

Although Masvidal was declared the winner and became the inaugural BMF champion, the two fighters have since harbored unresolved grudges that they attempted to resolve in a boxing arena. However, Diaz didn’t seem at all interested in taking part in the press conference on Thursday. Overall, the bad blood between the pair will be on display in the octagon. If the fight doesn’t somehow get canceled beforehand.

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Conor McGregor Teases UFC 303 Fight With Michael Chandler May Still Be On

June 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It appears that Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor is still very much on. The Notorious just unveiled a highlight reel from his intense training sessions, confirming that the highly anticipated UFC 303 match will take place on time. Naturally, there had been some concern that the major event scheduled for June 29 would be postponed after a press conference that was scheduled for Monday in Ireland was abruptly canceled with little to no notice. UFC fans will be over the moon as the upcoming event will look lackluster without Conor’s big fight.

Following the unexpected cancellation, McGregor released a statement in which he apologized for the incident. However, the brief nature of his apology made many wonder if his comeback attempt had been shelved. However, it seems that McGregor put all of those doubts to rest late on Thursday night when he uploaded several videos of himself in the Octagon, appearing to be fully prepared for a fight. The videos show McGregor playing around with his sparring partners before delivering some really strong hits. He included some praying hands and the GOAT emoji in the caption for everything.

Conor McGregor Makes It Seem Like Chandler Fight Will Still Happen

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The 35-year-old Irishman last competed in the UFC in July 2021, but that was before he horrifyingly fractured his leg against Dustin Poirier. He had officially consented to fight Chandler again in the spring. Since taking the UFC two-weight title in 2016, Conor has only engaged in four fights, winning only one. While Chandler, 38, has 23 victories in 31 fights, McGregor has 22 victories in 28 fights. McGregor also uploaded a photo of himself on Thursday, this time grinning in what looks to be a doctor’s office. Chandler appears to still be getting ready for the fight based on his posts from his Florida training camp.

UFC fans will be hyped if the fight is still on. The card for the UFC event started looking pretty light with the subtraction of Conor McGregor’s significant return. McGregor has recently been seen partying in Dublin, Ireland, celebrating at his own nightlife establishment. He also recently starred in the Road House remake with Jake Gyllenhaal. Overall, there’s a big chance the fight still goes down.

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Deontay Wilder’s Fiancee Hits Him With Restraining Order, Alleges Domestic Violence

June 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Telli Swift, the fiancée of boxer Deontay Wilder, recently obtained a temporary restraining order against the famous athlete after she alleged that he had mistreated her several times during the previous six years. Swift, who started dating Wilder in 2015, submitted an application for the TRO in Los Angeles late last week. On Monday, the judge approved it, two days after Wilder was eliminated in a well-publicized match with Zhilei Zhang.

Swift said in her order request that Wilder had choked her “at least five times” since 2018. She added that the 38-year-old heavyweight had spit on her numerous other times and that, in a fit of rage, he had forced her face into a pillow for so long that she “nearly suffocated.” Additionally, Swift said that in mid-April, Wilder obtained unauthorized access to her laptop and sent unsettling texts to both her personal and professional connections. Swift said in the TRO application that the abuse continued, claiming that Wilder would not stop disparaging her, threatening to destroy her possessions, and expecting her to have sex with him “three times a day.”

Deontay Wilder Fiance Hits Him With Restraining Order

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MAY 23: Telli Swift, Deontay Wilder and Robbi Lew attend Telli Talks Podcast Season Release Party at The Classic Cat on May 23, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Graves/Getty Images for Telli Swift)

She most recently claimed on April 15 that Deonty Wilder threw her out of their Atlanta home, even though she was in critical condition following an invasive operation. After becoming engaged to the fighter in 2018, Swift said she had been living in their LA area house with their 6-year-old daughter, but she also claimed that Wilder had been spying on her through the home’s surveillance system. When Wilder eventually returned home after his altercation with Zhang in Saudi Arabia, she continued to be concerned that he might become aggressive against her.

Wilder has not yet responded to the accusations in writing. Until both parties appear before a judge on June 25, the TRO—which mandates that Wilder keep at least 100 yards away from Swift and their daughter—will be in force. Overall, these are serious allegations against Wilder. The former boxing champ was just recently knocked out by Zhilei Zhang in an embarrassing fashion. His fiance has gone through the necessary steps to protect herself against the abusive behavior that she alleges has been going on for quite a while.

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Dana White Believes Tyson Vs Paul Should Be Called Off, Calls Match “Ridiculous”

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The rescheduled battle, Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, is still scheduled to debut on Netflix on June 7, 2024, despite the delay. Numerous people have expressed their opinions over the impending bout. Dana White of the UFC has weighed in during an appearance on Andrew Schulz’s Flagrant podcast. When Schulz confronted Dana about the fight during the program, the UFC President immediately referred to it as “ridiculous.” He is one of many figures to through out concern over the fight due to the age disparity.

“When this fight happens Tyson will be 58 f**kin years old. Under any circumstances an almost 60-year-old man shouldn’t be fighting a 27-year-old guy under any circumstances… it’s just f**kin ridiculous,” he said. White continued by saying that he is opposed to the fight because he is concerned about Tyson’s health at almost sixty years of age. “Jake Paul’s 27, he’s in his f**kin prime… and I love Mike. No one wants to see Mike get beat by this f**kin j**koff,” Dana White said.

Dana White Thinks Mike Tyson And Jake Paul Fighting Is Ridiculous

Dana White has commented on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight previously as well. White clarified in March that the age difference was the reason the fight wasn’t “serious.” There are certain benefits to facing a famous fighter like Mike Tyson, though. White said, “He doesn’t [want to be taken seriously]. What Jake wants is Jake wants to make money. The people that follow Jake Paul don’t buy Jake Paul’s fights so Jake Paul has to fight people who can actually sell pay-per-views.”

Many others tried to claim Tyson’s slot when the Paul vs. Tyson bout was rescheduled because of the famed boxer’s health problems. This includes Roy Jones Jr., a past opponent of Tyson. He stated he will make sure to be ready for a battle if the chance to do so arises. Tyson could be in serious danger simply because of his age. Whatever you think about these YouTube/content creator boxing matches, they still are combat. Overall, Dana White might be on to something. We hope, if the fight goes through, that nothing happens to Iron Mike, whose health has been up in the air.

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Austin Rivers Fires Back At Stephen Jackson: “Poor Dude Starving For Attention”

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In recent days, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson both criticized Austin Rivers. “I just don’t wanna be in no conversation when Austin Rivers’ name is involved,” Jackson said on the “Gojo and Golic” podcast. “Why is his name even involved? I don’t even want to answer a question when his name is phrased in it. Austin Rivers is somebody not relevant nowhere.” Jackson was questioned by host Mike Golic over a statement that Rivers had made on X, claiming that more NBA players than NFL players could play in both leagues. Rivers shot back at Jackson’s jab on X.

“This is so ironic considering he stays having my name in his mouth,” Rivers posted. “(I have never met this guy btw lol) The comments say it all. He’s at it again lmao!! Pour dude starving for attention. Sad sight tbh. I honestly wish him nothing but the best fr. Good God bro… grow up.” In addition to ripping Rivers, Barnes, who Jackson co-hosts the podcast “All The Smoke,” was on the “Gojo and Golic” podcast with Jackson and previously ripped Rivers’ father Doc Rivers.

Austin Rivers Claps Back At Stephen Jackson

Barnes recently responded to an Instagram comment claiming the “Utah Jazz broke that sh–t up” regarding the Lob City Clippers that featured Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan. Austin and Barnes were teammates on the 2014–15 team, during which Doc served as both head coach and president of basketball operations. Barnes believes the Rivers are to blame for the club’s lackluster performance. “nah Doc broke that sh–t up when he paid his son that money,” Barnes wrote in the comment.” He lost the team after that.”

The Clippers had five straight seasons with 50 wins and two Pacific Division championships during the “Lob City” era, which ran from 2011 to 2017. The club did not, however, make it past the conference semifinals. In four seasons with the Clippers, Austin Rivers averaged 11.1 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.1 rebounds. Although the Lob City Clippers enjoyed a strong off-court rapport in 2022, Barnes claimed that this did not convert to on-court success. Overall, this is not the last time we will hear from Autin Rives, Jackson, or Matt Barnes

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Joe Budden Hates The Casting On The New Clippers Drama “Clipped”

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Clipped, the new FX drama series that follows the NBA’s Donald Sterling Saga, premiered this week. The series comes after a taped conversation between Clippers owner Donald Sterling (Ed O’Neill) and his arm candy, mistress, assistant, and “silly rabbit,” V. Stiviano (Cleopatra Coleman) was released in 2014. The shocking racism on the tape caused a huge uproar, which ultimately resulted in Sterling’s dismissal. When the first look at the series dropped, fans were quick to roast the casting of the real-life players and figures. Joe Budden says he can’t get into the show because he can’t get over the casting.

The casting of iconic actor Laurence Fishburne as Doc Rivers, the then coach of the Clippers, was a point of comedy for NBA fans. Now that the first episode is out, NBA fans are roasting the casting of players like Chris Paul, balke Griffin, and Steph Curry. It is hard to get a one-to-one casting, but it is pretty funny that these well-known figures have these accurate doppelgangers. Joe Budden and some viewers just can’t get past the casting choices, and it’s hard not to blame them.

Joe Budden Hates The Casting But Clipped Is Pretty Good

A decade after the scandal broke and on the eve of the NBA Finals, the series, which is an adaptation of Gina Welch’s ESPN podcast The Sterling Affairs, explores the challenges the league faces. Up to the NBA’s 2014 ban and forced sale of the team by new commissioner Adam Silver, Sterling is shown brushing the entire situation off as “A big nothing.” Joe Budden and viewers of the first two episodes had some takes on the casting choices. Fans roasted the actors who played Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. Fishburne’s Doc Rivers has also been the subject of many jokes on social media.

The casting may be a turnoff for Joe Budden and many fans who know these real-life individuals intimately, but the show is pretty good. It’s a trashy and entertaining drama that explores a period in time that isn’t that long ago. The casting does add a layer of comedy that makes it fun to watch if you are an NBA diehard. People like Joe Budden may have been expecting a very serious retelling of a time of upheaval in the NBA’s ownership due to racism. But the series is having fun telling a juicy story with a lot of moving parts. Overall, what do you think about the Clipped casting?

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TNT Is Reportedly In Talks With The NBA To Save “Inside The NBA”

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The NBA is close to signing a new media rights agreement. In this agreement, ESPN, NBC, and Amazon may contribute $76 billion to the league’s books over the following few years. Warner Bros. Discovery, which has partnered with the NBA since 198. Despite that, they have been left out of the conversation surrounding the league’s new media partnerships for weeks. This is a huge issue because Turner Sports, the parent company of Warner, is what runs the NBA on TNT and the popular Inside the NBA, which stars Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny “The Jet” Smith.

Though much discussion has focused on Inside the NBA’s termination due to the NBA’s Warner collaboration disintegrating in the wake of the new media rights agreement, it seems like things might be heading in a different direction. According to Front Office Sports, Warner Bros. Discovery is still pursuing a new agreement with the NBA. Now, they are negotiating a potential fourth media rights package with commissioner Adam Silver and the organization.

TNT Is Fighting To Save “Inside The NBA”

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The NBA may be interested in a fourth package, given the money involved. Despite the fact that the league has concentrated on the three deals it has negotiated with ESPN, NBC, and Amazon. This fourth, smaller media package may include the regular season and a few postseason games. With all the talk about Inside the NBA, the NBA might be on to something, creating a smaller media package right now. Globally, Barkley, Smith, O’Neal, and Johnson are revered by hoops fans. Many people consider their show to be the greatest sports program on television since it has been so successful over the years.

Salvaging Inside the NBA will be at the top of both parties’ lists during these talks since Silver and the league acknowledge the success Warner Bros. Discovery has had building the NBA brand. It is also important to note that TNT runs NBA TV and NBA.com, which may cause issues if the league were to sever ties with the business. Overall, all hope is not lost for Inside the NBA fans.

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Jay-Z And Steve Ballmer Tour The Clippers New State Of The Art Arena

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Los Angeles Clippers have operated under the Los Angeles Lakers’ shadow for all of their existence. The Clippers have always come in second. Now, owner Steve Ballmer is ready to change that idea with a new arena that they won’t have to share with the Lakers. Although the two teams have always used the same stadium, the Clippers have never felt at home there. There is always a pro-Lakers crowd present when the Lakers and Clippers play. The Clippers have had to hide the Lakers’ title banners during home games. The Billionaire gave Jay Z a tour of the almost finished state-of-the-art arena.

The Clippers will have a new arena to play in in the coming season—finally, one the squad can claim as its own. The Clippers will play in the Intuit Dome starting in the upcoming season. Steve Ballmer has been aiming for this arena for a long time. Finally, the public will be able to access it. Jay-Z, who has sat courtside with Ballmer on many occasions, got a personal tour of the arena this week, and it looks incredible even though it’s not yet finished.

Jay-Z Spotted In Clippers New Arena

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Jay-Z toured the Arena, which is estimated to cost almost $1.2 billion. As previously reported by CNBC, the building’s name rights agreement was for somewhat more than $500 billion. According to Urbanize LA, the arena will be situated on a 28-acre mixed-use development tract in Inglewood. It has space for 18,000 people. It will be situated immediately to the south of the Rams’ SoFi stadium campus. The Clippers’ new campus will feature a 25,000-square-foot sports medicine center, 71,000 square feet of club office space, and an 85,000-square-foot practice facility. A concert stage and a retail area with plenty of activity are also planned.

Jay-Z will surely be treated to some upscale treatment whenever he visits his buddy Ballmer’s new arena. Probably the most awesome feature of the arena itself is this. The Clippers will feature “The Wall,” a section of seats reserved for supporters. There will be 51 rows of seats reserved exclusively for Clippers supporters. If supporters choose to sit in this section, they must abide by certain conditions. Steve Ballmer and the Clippers are trying to strike out on their own and stop being the little brother to the Lakers. Overall, expect to see Jay-Z courtside or in one of the luxurious suites during a Clippers home game next season.

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Metro Boomin Partners With The NBA For New 2024 Finals Campaign

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Metro Boomin revealed his collaboration with the NBA for their 2024 NBA Finals run. Metro’s music is included in a new TV spot for the partnership that will air tonight before the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks play Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Metro’s viral smash song “Runnin Outta Time,” featuring Future from their number-one album We Don’t Trust You is included in the commercial. Throughout the season, this campaign will be featured on ESPN’s social media channels and run across partners for ESPN/ABC.

Metro Boomin will also perform at the GQ x ESPN Watch Party and Concert to commemorate Game 1 of the NBA Finals in addition to the commercial debut. The kickoff for this private, invite-only event is set for 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The goal of the performance is to infuse the finals with fresh energy, raising viewers’ and sports fans’ enthusiasm as they watch the Celtics and Mavericks battle for the title. Drake, the recipient of the Metro and future diss record “Like That,” coincidentally also has a deal with the NBA finals to produce special OVO jackets to commemorate the event.

Metro Boomin Gets NBA Finals Commercial

“Shot a cool commercial for the @NBA finals on @ABC! game 1 tomorrow,” the “BBL Drizzy” producer wrote to X when announcing the ad. It doesn’t appear like Metro Boomin and Drake are especially fond of one another. To put it mildly, that is. In conclusion, a rap beef between Drake and Lamar began with Metro and Future’s We Don’t Trust You track “Like That,” which included Kendrick Lamar. The battle included other diss tracks between the two artists, as well as Metro’s “BBL Drizzy.” Thus, in addition to pitting the Boston Celtics against the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals of 2024, it has also turned into a makeshift arena for Drake and Metro Boomin to go back and forth.

The NBA Finals begin in Boston on Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. ET. Jayson Tatum and the Celtics will play Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks in a best-of-seven series to determine who will be holding the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Metro Boomin is making moves with his new commercial spot. Overall, the NBA Finals will be must see TV for hoops fans. All in all, it should be fun.

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