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Lionel Messi And Bad Bunny’s New Adidas Collab Features Sneakers And Cleats

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There aren’t many names in the world of music that are bigger than Bad Bunny. There aren’t many names in the world of sports that are bigger than Lionel Messi. Now, the two are coming together as part of a new collection from adidas that sits directly at the intersection of sport and culture.

The aptly named ‘Bad Bunny & Messi’ Collection features special silhouettes of two shoes. One, the adidas Gazelle, is a favorite of Bad Bunny, while the other is the adidas F50 cleat, which Messi has worn throughout his decorated career. To celebrate two of the biggest stars on the planet linking up, adidas dropped a campaign film on Instagram on Monday afternoon.

Both releases will share a number of details, which adidas laid out in a release.

Each model in the collection pays tribute to individual trophies honoring Messi’s status as the best male footballer in the world, with gold hues inspired by the prestigious trophy and design elements like the ‘X’ stripe heel that reference Messi’s number 10 jersey number. The blue accents connect the designs to adidas’ heritage, blending tradition with excellence. Both the Gazelle and F50 models feature the signatures of Bad Bunny and Messi on their famous stripes, symbolizing their mutual respect and enduring legacy. The shoes also sport the Trefoil and Badge of Sport logos, along with the inscription ‘Bad Bunny Para Messi’ on the tongue. These designs transcend their original athletic purpose, fostering a new community that merges sport, music, fashion, and creative expression.

The F50s will be a worldwide release, while the Gazelles will only be available in North and South America. Both Messi and Bad Bunny expressed their admiration for one another in an interview with ESPN, with the latter saying a collaboration with Messi is “a dream come true” and Messi praising Bad Bunny’s music as being “part of the mix that always plays.”

Bronny James Breaks Silence On Cardiac Arrest Ahead Of First NBA Season

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Bronny James has finally spoken out about suffering cardiac arrest during his time at the University of Southern California at just 18 years old. Speaking with Men’s Health for a new interview ahead of the start of his first NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny explained how the incident went down as well as the emotions he was battling.

He began by explaining that he was just drinking a smoothie after doing running drills at the University of Southern California when he blacked out and doesn’t remember anything else about the moment. “There were a whole bunch of categories that what had happened could fall under, so yeah. There were a whole lot of emotions,” he said.

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Bronny & LeBron Warm Up During Preseason

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: LeBron James (L) #23 and Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers warm up before a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena at T-Mobile Arena on October 15, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

“I got real on top of my routines to get back to where I was. I had to do breathing exercises and stuff. It was a total reset.” All-in-all, Bronny says he’s keeping his health at the forefront of his focus. “I have to stay on top of my heart medications, and — I got my heart pillow,” he said. As for that pillow, he explained: “When I coughed, it used to hurt a little bit, but you get this pillow, and when you cough you just hold it so it doesn’t hurt. My days aren’t normal anymore. I still feel like I’m getting back, I’m getting back to where I was.”

Bronny Shares The Court With LeBron For The First Time

Bronny’s comments on his health come as the Lakers prepare for the start of the regular season against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, October 22nd. Bronny already made his debut on the court with his father during one of the team’s preseason games, earlier this month. Be on the lookout for further updates on Bronny James on HotNewHipHop.

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Jay-Z And The NFL Have Reportedly Extended Their Partnership, So There Are More Jay-Curated Halftime Shows To Come

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Jay-Z has become a major figure in the NFL in recent years, ever since he took the reigns on deciding who performs at the Super Bowl Halftime Shows. The NFL is apparently pleased with how this professional relationship has worked out, as Jay and the league have reportedly agreed to extend their deal. This is according to a new Bloomberg report (as XXL notes).

The the NFL owners meeting in Atlanta on October 15, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said, “It’s been a mutually positive relationship. I’m not sure either one of us really spend much time talking about contracts. Jay is happy. [Roc Nation CEO] Desiree Perez is happy. I’m happy, so we’re all good.”

It’s not currently clear how much the new deal is worth. Per ESPN, though, the original deal was worth $25 million over five years.

Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the 2024 halftime show, and Jay said of that pick, “Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer. His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come.”

Fat Joe recently gave Jay flowers for his work on the halftime shows, saying, “If he wasn’t doing shows, it’d be no hip-hop.”

Angel Reese Claims WNBA Salary Is Not Enough To Pay Her Rent

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It goes without saying that Angel Reese has managed to make a name for herself with her successful basketball career. According to her, however, her WNBA salary is simply not enough to cover her living expenses. During a recent chat with fans, she revealed that she pays a whopping $8K for rent. She said her salary is roughly $74K, meaning that she’s spending $22K more than she earns from the WNBA on rent alone.

“I’m living above my means,” Reese joked. “Hating pays them bills, baby. I just hope you know the WNBA don’t pay my bills at all. I don’t even think that pays one of my bills. Literally, I’m trying to think of my rent for where I stay at [in Chicago]. I’m gonna do the math real quick. I don’t even know my [WNBA] salary… Babe, if y’all thought… I wouldn’t even be able to eat a sandwich with [the WNBA salary]. I wouldn’t even be able to live.”

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Angel Reese Gets Candid About Her Living Expenses

While Reese has multiple other streams of income, her remarks have still earned her a great deal of backlash in DJ Akademiks’ comments section. Many Instagram users argue that she should find a less expensive place to rent, or cut back her spending in some other way. “First off why do you live somewhere that’s $8000 a month rent,” one commenter wonders. “No reason you should pay 8,000 for rent,” someone else claims. Others are coming to Reese’s defense, and noting how she’s free to spend her money however she chooses.

What do you think of Angel Reese revealing that her WNBA salary is not enough to cover her living expenses? Does this surprise you or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Jay-Z’s NFL Partnership Will Continue Despite Super Bowl 2025 Backlash

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Despite all of the controversy currently surrounding Jay-Z and the Super Bowl, the Roc Nation owner will continue to produce the Halftime Show, according to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Bloomberg reports that Goodell discussed the partnership during the NFL annual owners meeting, which was hosted in Atlanta earlier this week.

Reportedly, he described his relationship with Jay-Z, Roc Nation, and its Chief Executive Officer Desiree Perez as “mutually positive.” He added that everyone involved is content. “I’m not sure either one of us really spend much time talking about contracts,” Goodell also explained. “Jay is happy. Desiree Perez is happy. I’m happy, so we’re all good.”

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Calls Jay-Z Relationship “Mutually Positive”

Jay-Z’s NFL Partnership Will Continue Despite Super Bowl 2025 Backlash
American Rapper Jay-Z reacts before Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

The terms of the new contract are unknown at the time of writing. Their previous five-year deal that was signed in 2019, however, was reportedly worth $25 million. It’s resulted in a dramatic increase in viewership, with historic performances from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige in 2022 and Rihanna the following year. Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show was one of the most-watched in history, with a staggering 118.7 million viewers.

Next year, Kendrick Lamar is scheduled to take the stage, which sparked serious backlash after it was announced last month. Many argue that the opportunity should have gone to Lil Wayne, as the show will take place in his hometown. Lil Wayne even issued a response to the apparent snub, revealing that it “hurt a lot.” What do you think of Jay-Z and the NFL extending their partnership despite the ongoing debate about the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show? Are you surprised or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Donte DiVincenzo Calls Out Tom Thibodeau During Fiery Return To New York

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Donte DiVincenzo appeared to call out his former head coach, Tom Thibodeau, during his return to Madison Square Garden after the Knicks traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves as a part of a blockbuster trade. After the preseason game on Sunday, he also needed to be separated from Knicks assistant Rick Brunson during a tense exchange of words.

“I can’t finish, right Thibs,” DiVincenzo allegedly yelled at head coach Tom Thibodeau making a contested layup. While at the foul line, he added: “That’s what happens when they let you run the show.”

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Donte DiVincenzo Celebrates As A Member Of The Knicks

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 22: Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the New York Knicks reacts after a three-point shot during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 22, 2024, in New York City. The Knicks won 104-101. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

DiVincenzo addressed his feelings about the trade while speaking with The New York Daily News at his locker before the game. “The timing is obviously not the most ideal, so figuring out the living situation, getting the family comfortable. That’s like the first thing you try to do. Because the basketball kind of takes care of itself,” DiVincenzo said. “You think about anything when you’re on the court. When you’re off the court, you just have to figure out logistics of life. I think that’s the biggest adjustment.”

Donte DiVincenzo Trolls Tom Thibodeau

In exchange for DiVincenzo and Julius Randle, the Knicks acquired Karl-Anthony Towns. DiVincenzo had been coming off of the best season of his career as he reunited with several college teammates from Villanova. Check out the most viral moments from Sunday’s matchup between the Timberwolves and Knicks below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Donte DiVincenzo and the NBA on HotNewHipHop.

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Anthony Edwards Allegedly Petitions Lil Baby’s Ex, Ayesha Howard, For A Paternity Test

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Anthony Edwards has allegedly filed a petition for paternity and child support against Ayesha Howard, who shares a child with Lil Baby. The NBA star hopes genetic testing will help determine whether he shares a child with her as well, according to a new report from Page Six. “If genetic testing shows that the petitioner is the father, the petitioner requests an order establishing the minor child’s paternity,” the documents filed in Georgia, last month, state.

Fans were highly critical of both parties when The Neighborhood Talk posted the rumors on Instagram. “Why he keep having babies on his gf ???? This why everybody think men hate the women they have at home,” one user wrote. Another added: “This the same woman that gets on the internet talking about side chicks. Whole time you one! Saddddd.”

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Anthony Edwards Celebrates During The Western Conference Semi-Finals

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – MAY 16: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round Playoffs at Target Center on May 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Edwards is currently starring in Netflix’s Starting 5 as he prepares for the start of his fifth season in the NBA. One episode of the show documents the 23-year-old’s reaction as his girlfriend, Shannon, went into labor during one of his games. He ended up leaving the game at halftime to be by her side. The Atlanta Black Star also reported, earlier this year, that another woman by the name of “Ally D” on social media alleged to have welcomed a son with Edwards. “Our son 8 months… Kids were not born the same time just a few months apart. One little girl in September then our son October then he just had one,” she alleged on Instagram at the time.

Anthony Edwards Stars In Netflix’s “Starting 5”

Check out the clip of Edwards reacting to the moment he became a dad below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Anthony Edwards on HotNewHipHop.

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RJ Hampton Caught On Video Allegedly Verbally Abusing The Mother Of His Child

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NBA G League guard for the Delaware Blue Coats RJ Hampton may be making his path back to a roster even more difficult. According to The Neighborhood Talk and The Sports Rush, the 2020 first-round draft pick has been caught on camera allegedly verbally abusing the mother of his child, Tiffany Jeffcoat. In watching the video, it seems that this nasty argument stems from an apparent trip that she took to Miami. According to the former Washington Wizard, she was being a “thot.” Jeffcoat was coming from there to meet Hampton and based on the caption over her TikTok, it was a 11-hour flight. One tweet says the parents had this confrontation at an Oklahoma airport, but that isn’t totally confirmed.

Making this matter even worse is the fact that this intense back-and-forth was going on in front of their baby, Halo. Things only spiraled as Hampton audibly tells her to “shut the f*** up” and calls her a “b****” multiple times. He also is completely unfazed about all of it being recorded by Jeffcoat, “I don’t care if you have me on recording, I couldn’t care less.”

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Later into the interaction, Hampton seems to admit to times in which he allegedly physically abused the mother of his child. Jeffcoat says that she has photo evidence of these alleged bruises on her arms, but once again, Hampton doesn’t seem affected, nor does he think anyone else will. “But they [bruises] came from your hand,” Jeffcoat said. “Of course they did… Who the f*** is gonna care about that?” he replied. Overall, there is a lot here and there’s really nothing that has been confirmed up until this point. The NBA has yet to comment on the situation, but when they do, we should have more concrete evidence.

What are your thoughts on this heated interaction with NBA player RJ Hampton and the mother of his child? Do you think this could affect the guard’s future in the league? Will this eventually go to court? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding this developing story. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the sports world.

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LeBron James And Bronny James Make History By Sharing The Court For The First Time: Watch

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LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, made NBA history on Sunday night by taking the court at the same time in the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. During the second quarter of the matchup, Bronny checked into the game to join his father on the court. The day coincided with the celebration of his 20th birthday.

“It’s surreal,” Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick said before the game, as caught by ESPN. “It’ll be fun when they’re on the court together. I’m excited about it. I’m very honored that I get to be part of history.” He also promised that the moment would occur “in the flow of the game” and wouldn’t be “gimmicky.” The Lakers ended up dropping the game 118-114, as LeBron contributed 19 points, 4 assists, and 5 rebounds. Bronny chimed in with just 2 rebounds in his 13 minutes of action.

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LeBron James & Bronny James Share The Court

PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 06: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers sets a screen for Bronny James #9 against Tyus Jones #21 of the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter at Acrisure Arena on October 06, 2024, in Palm Springs, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

When the NBA shared the moment on social media, fans had mixed responses. Many celebrated the wholesome situation, such as one user on X (formerly Twitter) who wrote: “That’s a historic moment for both LeBron and Bronny! Seeing them share the court is a dream come true for many basketball fans. It’s not often you get to witness a father-son duo at such a high level of competition.” Others joked about Bronny being a nepotism hire for the Lakers. One annoyed fan wrote: “Wow so amazing this guy forced his team to waste a draft pick and a spot on their bench for his own kids who isn’t remotely a NBA caliber player just so he could add that little bit to his resume.”

Bronny James Checks Into The Game

Check out the moment that Bronny joined LeBron on the court below. Be on the lookout for further updates on LeBron and Bronny James as well as the Los Angeles Lakers on HotNewHipHop.

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LA Dodgers Use Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” As Anthem For Postseason

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The L.A. Dodgers are using Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” as the anthem for their 2024 postseason. The organization featured the song in a hype video with Anthony Anderson that they titled, “They Not Like Us – Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 Postseason.”

When the video made its way to X (formerly Twitter), hip-hop fans had plenty to say about the move. “This year just gets longer and longer for the Canadian,” one fan wrote. Another posted: “Drake still getting cooked I love to see it.” Others joked about Anthony Anderson starring in the hype video: “Anthony Anderson pulled one of the greatest covers, for years I thought dude was from Chicago, come to find out he From Compton.” One user brought up JAY-Z selecting Lamar to perform at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. “And this is why Jay-Z picked him for the Super Bowl!! Not a dodgers fan, but this is dope!!” they wrote.

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Kendrick Lamar Signs Autographs During Dodgers Game

LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 27: Kendrick Lamar signs autographs before a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 27, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/GC Images)

JAY-Z announced that Kendrick Lamar will be performing at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, last month, causing a stir on social media. Many hip-hop fans had hoped that he’d give the platform to Lil Wayne, considering his hometown of New Orleans is hosting the game. In confirming Lamar as the headliner, JAY-Z described the rapper as “a once-in-a-generation artist and performer,” in a statement. “His deep love for Hip-Hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come,” he added.

Dodgers Prepare For The Playoffs

Check out the Dodgers’ full hype video for the 2024 Playoffs on YouTube below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kendrick Lamar as well as the LA Dodgers and the MLB playoffs on HotNewHipHop.

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