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Aaron Rodgers Cleared For Practice With The Jets

November 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Aaron Rodgers will begin practicing with the Jets this week, just 11 weeks after undergoing Achilles surgery. The decision means that the Jets now have 21 days to active Rodgers from injured reserve. If they don’t, he will have to remain on injured reserve for the rest of the season. That deadline has been set as December 20. Four days later, the Jets play the Commanders in a game that Rodgers has publicly earmarked as his preferred return.

However, Rodgers also told The Pat McAfee Show this week that his return is not set in stone. Playing with the Jets again this season will depend on the continued progress of his recovery and the Jets’ standing in the playoff race. The Jets are currently 4-7 and have lost their last four games. The team, currently holding the second-worst record in the AFC, will need a miracle to make the place. However, their games before Rodgers’ preferred return include matchups against the surging Texans and division-leading Dolphins. A loss to Atlanta this weekend could see the Jets on the doorstep of elimination as early as next week.

Jets Mull QB Issue As Rodgers Recovers

Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles 79 days ago. Today, Jets’ HC Robert Saleh said Rodgers has been cleared for “functional football activity”. pic.twitter.com/hN7hkyB6mt

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 29, 2023

A key piece to keeping the Jets in playoff contention will be their play at quarterback. Zach Wilson remains benched behind Tim Boyle and Trevor Siemian. Furthermore, the Jets have scored just two touchdowns in their last five games – one in their win over the Giants on October 29 and one in their loss to Miami this past weekend. For the time being, Boyle will remain the Jets’ starter. Rodgers’ former Green Bay backup threw for 179 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions against Miami.

“Yeah, we’re giving Timmy another shot to roll next week. Obviously, there are things that he could’ve done better. There are things he had no control over, and I know he battled out there, and we were able to get to certain calls that we were hoping to do. We were able to execute a lot of the different things that we wanted to execute. It just didn’t come to full fruition,” head coach Robert Saleh told reporters.

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Antonio Brown’s Keke Palmer Name Drop Was Just Lyrical Brainstorming, Ex-NFLer Claims

November 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Antonio Brown has asked people not to “spin his words” after namedropping Keke Palmer in a series of raunchy tweets. “These all are rap lyrics. Please do not spin my words. Spin your money . Ima Rappa,” Brown wrote a few hours after a collection of tweets went viral. The posts in question referred to running a woman “like the Olympics”, referring to the colloquial group sex of “running a train”. The one that got people in arms concerning Palmer read “I don’t drink Arnold PALMERS I sip Keke Palmer Ya dig”.

However, the former wide receiver did double down on his lust for Palmer. “I love @KekePalmer. This is me creatively thinking of rap bars by the way is she Keke Single$.” Brown has been very active of late, seemingly trying to bait his former QB, Tom Brady. “I just f-ck Tom bihhhhh,” Antonio Brown wrote the day after Thanksgiving. It was part of a bizarre string of tweets in which Brown quoted Kanye and also claimed to have Alzheimer’s. Brady was reportedly instrumental in bringing Brown to the Buccaneers in 2020. However, Brown’s tenure only lasted a season and a half before his explosive exit from the team.

Antonio Brown Compares Himself To Draymond Green

Elsewhere, Brown recently compared himself to Draymond Green. “Draymond Green in Antonio Brown” was the simple post that Brown made on X, formerly Twitter. Brown is likely alluding to the notion that both men are/were “unfairly targeted” or demonized by their respective leagues. Brown, due to his position on the offense, was never given the label of being a dirty player. However, he does believe himself to have been essentially run out of the league for his on- and off-field antics. Meanwhile, Green has long carried the dirty player label with him. Furthermore, that notoriety has been helped by incidents such as punching Jordan Poole and stamping on Domantas Sabonis.

In this latest incident, Green, Klay Thompson, and Jaden McDaniels were all ejected less than two minutes into a recent in-season tournament matchup between the Warriors and Timberwolves. The brawl broke out after Thompson and McDaniels clashed in transition. McDaniels pulled on Thompson’s jersey while the latter contested for a long rebound and the pair remained tangled up amid the ensuing breakaway. The two proceeded to start fighting, leading to a game-stopping brawl. Amid the chaos, Green was seen putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock.

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The Game Once Tried To Use An NBA Star To Jump 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg Credited With Preventing Violence

November 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Former NBA journeyman Tim Thomas recently recalled the time that The Game tried to us him to jump 50 Cent. “We were at Justin’s eating and Game comes in and said, ‘Yo, I need to talk to you.’ I’m like, ‘What’s going on?’ At that time, I don’t really know the ins and outs of 50’s business. He’s like, ‘Yo, you talk to Five?’ I’m like, ‘Nah, I haven’t talked to him in a minute.’ At this particular moment, the guys were out of the country. Snoop was in town, he coming to the party and we were playing the Lakers. There was just so much going on. I just wanted to have a good game, which I did — I think I had like 35 that night. Then I just wanted to get to the party and enjoy myself,” Thomas said on the Weekend Work podcast.

However, according to Thomas, things escalated from there. “But there was so much tension going on because at that moment, Game was following me around the city to see if I was gonna link up with Fif […] It was so much tension because everybody wanted to make a move. They didn’t know if they should make a move or whatever, and I was like, ‘Yo, it can’t go down, right?’ What eased all the tension was when Snoop came. When Snoop came, that kinda deaded everything. When the O.G. came in, I knew then and there, ‘Alright, things gonna be aight. Everybody gonna get to where they need to get to,’” he continued.

Thomas Reflects On Ripple Effect Of 50 Cent-Fat Joe Beef

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Furthermore, Thomas also outlined how another of Fif’s beef, his long-standing feud with Fat Joe, affected his relationship with Knicks teammate Stephon Marbury. “Me and Steph grew up together, we went to Five Star Basketball camp. I knew his brothers, his mom, his pops. We actually played for Fat Joe with Terror Squad at the Rucker. It was really no issues between us at all until 50 and Fat Joe got into it,” Thomas explained. Thomas spent three total seasons across two stints with the Knicks.

“That’s when me and Steph kinda separated. We was actually teammates at this particular time. It was a lot of different things that transpired between those three years of them beefing. I remember Fat Joe being courtside and Steph showing him love. And I’m looking at them like, ‘Damn, I can’t go over there and say what’s up to him?’,” Thomas recalled.

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NBA Players Feel “Weird” About In-Season Tournament Tiebreakers Forcing Them To Run Up Scores

November 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Numerous NBA players have expressed their dislike of the consequences of the in-season tournament tiebreaker rules. With point differential being a major tiebreaker, several teams had to run up the score in their final games of the group stage to ensure they qualified for the quarterfinals. The Celtics kept their starters in throughout the fourth quarter despite starting the frame up 29. Similarly, the Knicks scored 35 in the fourth quarter against the five-win Hornets to ensure they secured the Eastern Conference wildcard spot on point differential.

“It was interesting. I don’t really like it. We were focused, at first, just about winning. The last couple of minutes it feels weird. At a certain point, you just start chasing points, doing all that. So it kind of messes with the integrity of the game a little bit,” the Knicks’ Josh Hart said. “To be honest, it was a little weird, but the ultimate goal was to come out and get a win tonight, and that’s what we did. It’s tough because that’s just not how the game is supposed to be played. You’ve got to respect your opponents,” the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown added.

In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals Set

Josh Hart finished his postgame availability with the following request: “Just so you know, I’m not a disgruntled player. Make sure y’all tweet that shit. Josh Hart said he’s not disgruntled.”

— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) November 29, 2023

“Weird” feelings aside, Tuesday night marked the conclusion of the in-season tournament’s group stage. The quarterfinals will take place next Monday and Tuesday. In the West, the Lakers take on the Suns while the Kings face the Pelicans. Meanwhile, in the East, the Bucks take on the Knicks while the Pacers play the Celtics. The respective winners will play in a regional semifinal on December 7 before the East v West final on December 9.

However, results aside, the tournament format has been proving to be a big hit with fans. ESPN reported a 20% increase in viewership for in-season tournament games when compared with comparable games last year. Over 1.5 million watched ESPN‘s eight-game Friday night slate, compared with 1.2 million over the same period in 2022. Furthermore, tiebreakers aside, players and coaches have expressed their appreciation for the added incentive, especially early in the season, that the in-season tournament provides.

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Livvy Cook Reportedly Refusing To Cooperate With Police In Josh Giddey Investigation

November 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Livvy Cook, the alleged minor who reportedly slept with NBA star Josh Giddey, is refusing to cooperate with police over the matter, according to TMZ. The outlet previously revealed that police in Newport Beach, California had opened an inquiry into the allegations surrounding Giddey. However, Cook, who some reports have as being as young as 15 at the time of the alleged encounter, is reportedly refusing to speak with police. That has significantly stymied the investigation, which aims to ascertain the validity of the rumors about Giddey and establish if a crime took place.

It’s been nearly a week since users of X, formerly Twitter, accused Giddey of sexual misconduct. One of the widely-cited pieces of alleged evidence was a Snapchat post showing Giddey and Cook in a post-coital state of undress with the in-picture text caption “Just f-cked Josh Giddey”. There has been much debate about how old Cook actually is. The age of consent in California is 18, compared to 16 in Oklahoma, where Giddey plays.

Giddey Still Playing Despite Allegations

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 16: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks to drive to the basket on Dario Saric #20 of the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Chase Center on November 16, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Despite the allegations, Giddey has continued to play for the Thunder. He has put up 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists in the two games since the allegations came to light. Furthermore, team officials have refused to comment on the situation. Head coach Mark Daigneault simply called it a “league matter” and only added that Giddey remains active with the team for the time being. The Thunder are next in action on Thursday (November 30), hosting the Lakers in OKC.

However, while he has been active on the court, pressure has been mounting against Giddey. Fans at a Lil Uzi Vert concert in Boston were heard chanting “f-ck Josh Giddey” during the show. Meanwhile, cereal brand Weet-Bix, popular in Giddey’s home nation of Australia, is potentially considering ending their $40 million endorsement with the athlete. This remains a developing story and we’ll have any updates as and when they emerge.

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Is Angel Reese Playing Against Virginia Tech?

November 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

LSU has continued its policy of silence about Angel Reese’s absence as one of the team’s biggest games of the season looms. The No. 7 Tigers (7-1) are scheduled to host No. 9 Virginia Tech (5-1) on Thursday. However, the team has not revealed if Reese will be returning to the team for this top-ten matchup. Reese has not played since being benched at half-time against Kent State on November 14. Reese has subsequently missed the team’s next four games, including a Thanksgiving Week tournament in the Cayman Islands. The Tigers are 4-0 without Reese, although the NET ranking of their opponents in those games sat at an average of 202nd. However, the Tigers barely survived Virginia (53rd in NET ranking), beating the Cavaliers 76-73.

Furthermore, Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey has consistently shut down any line of questioning about Reese’s absence. When asked if Reese would appear in LSU’s first game after her Kent State benching, Mulkey told reporters to “buy a ticket and find out”. Since then, Mulkey has only doubled down on her rhetoric. Mulkey said that her silence is about “protecting her players” while also alluding to “locker room issues”. But the reality of the situation is that LSU has made sure to bunker down against any rumors or leaks. It’s unknown if Reese is even training with the team right now.

Drama Swirls Around Reese And LSU

The lack of communication from LSU has led to a deluge of rumors about what is going on. Reese’s parents beefed with the parents of her teammate, Flau’jae Johnson. In those exchanges, Johnson’s parents appeared to imply that Reese had been suspended for poor grades. Reese herself seemingly responded to this, telling her social media followers to not “believe everything you read“. Meanwhile, recently graduated LSU alums chimed in, implying that they had insider knowledge about dysfunction on the team.

However, Reese appears largely unbothered by the speculation. On November 22, Reese posted a video to her TikTok account, showing her walking around her apartment in a fluffy pink bathrobe. The audio of the video was a speech by Deion Sanders talking about how little he thinks about his haters. Furthermore, Reese posted a video of the same speech to her Instagram last weekend. She has since posted other videos to her account, none of which appear to directly reference the drama within the team. This remains a developing story and we’ll have any updates as and when they emerge.

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Josh Giddey & Livv Cook Scandal: What We Know

November 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Australian basketball sensation Josh Giddey, a rising star in the NBA, has found himself at the center of a swirling controversy. The recent scandal involving allegations of an inappropriate relationship with an underage woman named Livv Cook has sent shockwaves through the basketball community and beyond. Below, we’ve broken down what we know so far about the OKC player’s recent scandal.

Who Is Josh Giddey?

josh giddey livv cook — PHOENIX, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 12: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on November 12, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Thunder defeated the Suns 111-99. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)

A talented player for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Josh Giddey had been making a name for himself with impressive performances on the court. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, the shooting guard already made history as the youngest player to record a triple-double in the NBA at just 19 years old. While he’s already established himself as a force to be reckoned with, his recent scandal could lead to some serious hurdles moving forward.

The Allegations & Response

The controversy erupted when videos and photos surfaced on social media showing Giddey in the company of a young woman. Claims emerged that the girl, Livv Cook, was only 15 years old, implying an inappropriate relationship. However, former NBA player Andrew Bogut revealed that there might have been a misrepresentation of Livv Cook’s age when she gained entry to a California club in Newport Beach. The leaked content sparked a storm on social media, with accusations and harsh criticisms directed towards Giddey. Per TMZ, The NBA launched an investigation into the matter, and the Newport Beach Police Department also initiated their own inquiry to determine if any laws were violated.

Legal Ramifications & Uncertain Future

The gravity of the situation became apparent as law enforcement officials probed whether Giddey engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a minor. The age of consent in California stands at 18, while in Oklahoma, where Giddey plays, it is 16. This legal discrepancy could significantly impact the investigation’s outcome and potential legal consequences for those involved. Giddey’s future in the NBA remains uncertain amidst these troubling allegations. While the girl’s parents reportedly expressed reluctance to press charges, the involvement of authorities could complicate matters further. Witness testimonies may become pivotal, potentially altering the trajectory of Giddey’s career.

Current Status & NBA Response

Shortly after the controversy went viral, Giddey faced questions from news reporters on the matter. In brief, he stated, “I understand the question obviously, but no, there’s no further comment right now.” Despite the ongoing scandal, Giddey has continued to play for the Oklahoma City Thunder, being cleared to participate in games. The NBA, while investigating the allegations, has refrained from commenting further on the issue.

Conclusion

As the investigation unfolds, the NBA world and fans await further developments in the case. The involvement of law enforcement and the sensitivity of the allegations cast a shadow of uncertainty over Josh Giddey’s promising career. While the player remains active on the court, the outcome of the investigation will likely determine the trajectory of his future in basketball.

In the midst of this turmoil, the situation remains fluid, and only time will reveal the full extent of the truth behind the allegations surrounding Josh Giddey and Livv Cook.

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Dwyane Wade Lives Large In Dubai In New Instagram Post

November 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Dwyane Wade posted up in Dubai, flaunting a lavish new look. Wade rocked an open black button-up, and aviator sunglasses with a custom chain. “The confidence makes others uncomfortable,” Wade wrote on his story posts as he drank champagne and vibed to music. Wade, who was spotted at a Marquette game in Hawaii last week, was in Dubai after attending the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Despite this, people still took the opportunity to roast his fit online. “Him living his zesty life,” one person wrote. “He’s so cringe, but go off sis,” added another. “He look like a hit dam auntie,” noted a third. Wade’s flamboyant style has often led people to speculate that he is secretly queer. These unsubstantiated rumors have only been furthered in recent years by Wade’s unconditional support of his daughter Zaya, who is trans.

Meek Mill Posts Up With Mystery Woman In Dubai

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However, Wade is not the only celebrity who has recently spent time in the luxury Middle Eastern city. Meek Mill was also recently spotted in Dubai. Rocking braids, Meek posted up with an unknown female companion in the city, posting a collection of photos of the two of them. These photos got mildly raunchy, including one in which Meek stands behind the woman while she is bent over in front of a window. However, both individuals are fully clothed.

The trip comes just a few weeks after Meek took the internet by storm. Fans lost it as Meek got horny on main on social media. On the evening of November 10, Meek told social media about one of his deepest fantasies. “I want an older rich freaky bad cougar…it’s my fantasy,” the 36-year-old rapper wrote. While X users were initially stunned, they quickly rallied to turn the post into one of the weekend’s biggest talking points. Several people took it as an opportunity to shoot their shot. “I’m 58 [heart eyes emoji],” one user replied.

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Josh Giddey Allegations Now Being Investigated By Police

November 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Police in Newport Beach, California have announced that they have opened an investigation into Oklahoma City Thunder star, Josh Giddey. The police will investigate the validity of claims that Giddey had a sexual relationship with an alleged minor named Livvy Cook. Furthermore, the investigation will ascertain if any laws were broken. The age of consent in California is 18, compared to Oklahoma, where it is 16. Additionally, the news of a police investigation follows the announcement of an NBA investigation last Friday.

It’s been nearly a week since users of X, formerly Twitter, accused Giddey of sexual misconduct. One of the widely-cited pieces of alleged evidence was a Snapchat post showing Giddey and Cook in a post-coital state of undress with the in-picture text caption “Just f-cked Josh Giddey”. There has been much debate about how old Cook actually is. While some of her TikTok posts imply she is at least 21, some reports suggest that she was as young as 15 at the time of her alleged encounter with Giddey. Cook has not publicly spoke since the allegations were made public.

Giddey Continues To Play Despite Allegations

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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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