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Joel Embiid Fined $35K For “Obscene” Celebration

November 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The NBA has fined Joel Embiid $35K for “repeatedly making an obscene gesture on the playing court”. The gesture in question was the “DX Crotch Chop”, something first seen in the WWE by the D-Generation X stable. Embiid broke out the move after scoring off a foul in the third quarter in the Sixers’ home opener against the Blazers. Earlier this year, in January, Embiid was fined $25K for making the same gesture in a similar situation against the Nets.

Despite being out $35K, Embiid has gotten an invaluable invitation out of the moment. After news of the fine broke, Triple H, one of the best down DX wrestlers, hit Embiid up on Twitter. Hey @JoelEmbiid – I know a place where you can do that all day, and everyone will love it. WrestleMania 40 is right there in Philly…,” the wrestler wrote. The milestone wrestling touches down in the City of Brotherly Love next April. Furthermore, it’s clear that H wants Embiid front and center.

Embiid, Sixers Adjust To Life After Harden

Hey @JoelEmbiid – I know a place where you can do that all day, and everyone will love it. @WrestleMania 40 is right there in Philly… https://t.co/2Ab1w781qU pic.twitter.com/swVCzt5N8E

— Triple H (@TripleH) October 31, 2023

The Sixers are 2-1, avenging an opening loss to the Bucks with big wins over the Raptors and Blazers. However. Embiid and the team are now working to figure out life after James Harden. The veteran was finally traded to the Clippers earlier this week. The move possibly marks the last big deal before the trade deadline rolls around. It remains to be seen whether removing Harden’s presence from the locker room will help or hinder the team moving forward. While the team also said goodbye to PJ Tucker, they now have a wealth of draft capital and some solid rotational pieces.

Within the Sixers camp, there appears to be an attempt to be business as usual. “I did [get a call] and I slept through it. But I did get up a couple hours later and came into the office,” head coach Nick Nurse said of learning about the trade. Meanwhile, the players weren’t surprised that Harden was finally moved. “I think our group has been prepared. I think we’ve done a good job of keeping the main thing the main thing, and I think that’s what’s gotten us all to a solid start. We have some really good guys that are focused, that are determined to go out there and play and show what we can do, and [a] coach that’s keeping our mind in the right place,” starter Tyrese Maxey said. Additionally, the Sixers host the Raptors in their next game.

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Deandre Jordan Dresses As Taylor Swift For Nuggets Halloween Costume Contest

November 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Deandre Jordan went all-in for the Nuggets’ team Halloween costume contest. The veteran center rocked up to Ball Arena blasting “Bad Blood” and dressed as Taylor Swift. Jordan’s costume was simple – a Chiefs letter jacket and a blonde wing. However, the visuals were absolutely fantastic. Several other members of the team also dressed up ahead of their flight to Minnesota. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was Michael Myers, Aaron Gordon was a pirate (guessing Robin Hood would be too on the nose), and Reggie Jackson came in one of those inflatable dinosaur suits. Even coach Mike Malone got on board, showing up to the flight as a championship-winning gorilla. The most notable costume absence was of course Nikola Jokić, who refused to dress up and told reporters he had no plans on getting into costume.

The Nuggets have begun their title defense 4-0, dispatching the Lakers, Grizzlies, Thunder, and Jazz. This week they look to extend their start to 7-0 with games against the Timberwolves, Mavericks, and Bulls. Jokić is already averaging a double-double, with 26.5 points and 12.8 rebounds a game. Meanwhile, Jamal Murray is nearing a double-double of his own, with 20 points and 8.5 assists a game. It remains to be seen who in the West is going to be able to hold a candle to Denver this season.

Shaq Goes As Jimmy Butler

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However, it wasn’t just players who were dressing up. Shaq was without a doubt the winner of Inside The NBA‘s costume contest. Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson both played it safe, going the pop culture route as Top Gun‘s Iceman and The Godfather‘s Vito Corleone respectively. Meanwhile, Charles Barkley threw it back to an iconic Kevin Durant insult leveled at him, coming into work as a bus driver. However, Shaq took the cake as he rolled up to set as “Emo Jimmy Butler”, a reference to one of the offseason’s more viral moments. Everything about the costume was perfect, from the painfully 2000s wig to the fake nose and lip rings.

Butler wasn’t playing on Tuesday night, with the Heat having lost to the Bucks on Monday night. However, it was definitely one of the standout costumes of the evening. Of course, Giannis had set the tone after that Bucks victory, showing up to his post-game press conference dressed as the Hulk. However, perhaps the closest contender to Shaq’s meme reference was Victor Wembanyama. The 7″4 Spurs rookie perfectly embodied Slenderman as he rolled up to the team’s game against the Suns. In fact, Wemby’s outfit was referenced on Inside The NBA, with Barkley roasting Shaq for not knowing who Slenderman was.

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Deion Sanders Demands NCAA Compensate Colorado Players For UCLA Robbery

November 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Deion Sanders publicly demanded that the NCAA or UCLA directly compensate his players after the Colorado Buffaloes were reportedly the victims of a robbery during a recent road game. “Our kids got robbed during the game last week. I think that’s a travesty. I would expect the NCAA to do something about that. This is the Rose Bowl. They said the granddaddy of ’em all, right? I’m sure granddaddy had some money. Grandpa should have some money to give these kids,” Sanders told reporters during a press conference this week. “I’m going to have a list made out from these young men, and I know they’re going to be truthful about what they lost, so we can try and get it back for them. They may not be able to get the items back, but they should be able to reimburse them. That was unbelievable,” he continued.

Furthermore, Sanders squarely put the burden of responsibility on the NCAA. “It don’t make no sense when you’re out there ballin’ and playing your heart out and you get robbed at the same [time]. I hope we can do something about that, NCAA. You do something about everything else. Do something about that,” Sanders noted. UCLA officials confirmed that a police report had been filed with the Pasadena PD. The Rose Bowl, which serves as the Bruins’ home stadium, is about 26 miles from the main UCLA campus. The robbery reportedly occurred during UCLA’s 28-16 win over the Buffs this past weekend.

Losses All Round For Sanders & Colorado

It appears that nothing can go right for Sanders and his ailing Colorado team. The UCLA loss was their fourth loss in the last five games, bringing them to 4-4 on the season after a 3-0 start. Furthermore, starting quarterback Shedeur Sanders is potentially a scratch for their game against #16 Oregon State this weekend. Sanders took another seven sacks and reportedly needed an injection at halftime to keep playing. Sanders made the decision to sit his son during early week practices. “I think I’m going to give him another day or so off, so he can heal properly and he can be at his best. We want his best. He’s doing well, though, mentally, physically, as well as psychologically,” Sanders explained. If Sanders needs to miss the game, the ball will be turned over to freshman Ryan Staub or junior Gavin Kudd.

There are four games left on Colorado’s schedule, with the Buffs needing at least two wins to be bowl-eligible. They have two home games next up, facing #16 Oregon State (6-2) and Arizona (5-3). After that, they hit the road to close out the regular season. That road trip begins at Washington State (4-4) and the season is closed out at #18 Utah (6-2).

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Joe Smith’s Wife Breaks Silence On Husband Discovering Her OnlyFans

November 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The wife of ex-NBA player Joe Smith has broken her silence on the viral video of Smith confronting her after learning that she runs an OnlyFans account. “It was a decision that I made. I made an executive decision when my man wasn’t taking the lead. I really love Joe,” Kisha Chavis told TMZ. Elaborating, Chavis said that Smith’s mental health had taken a major blow after he left the NBA in 2011. According to Chavis, Smith struggled to come to terms with going from #1 pick to unwanted by any team in the league. Furthermore, she said that while Smith did very little to try and alleviate their financial burdens, she had set up a number of money-making side hustles. However, as the pandemic shut down several of their revenue streams, she explained that she had eventually turned to OnlyFans.

Additionally, Chavis explained that she had been running an account for over a year before a house guest of Smith’s revealed it to her husband. Chavis also confirmed that Smith was currently staying away from the house. However, she also expressed hope that they would be able to work through the issue. “I don’t want to be alone, but you know, if that’s what it has to be, that’s what it has to be. But, I don’t think we’ll have a divorce, I don’t think so. I think he’ll come around,” Chavis explained.

Who Is Joe Smith?

Younger NBA fans might not be familiar with Smith, a 2000s journeyman who played for 12 NBA teams. Smith, a 20-ppg forward at Maryland, was something of a surprise first-overall pick. The rest of the top five that year were Antonio McDyess, Jerry Stackhouse, Rasheed Wallace, and Kevin Garnett. Smith never really lived up to the #1 pick status, being traded from the Warriors to the Sixers two and half years after being drafted. He proceeded to bounce around the league, never spending more than three years at any one team. Unlike the rest of the top of that ’95 draft class, Smith never made an All-Star Game or All-NBA team. He would retire in 2011 after being waived by the Lakers and not being able to find a team that wanted to sign him.

Smith finished his career with a 10.9 points average. He also, like a number of NBA players, dabbled with a musical career. Released under the name “Joe Beast”, Smith dropped an album in 2008 while playing with the Thunder. Tracks included “Murda Kapital” and “I Does This” but the album did not do well. However, the drama with his wife remains a developing story and we’ll have any updates as and when they emerge.

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Shaq Dresses As Emo Jimmy Butler For Halloween Episode Of “Inside The NBA”

November 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Shaq was without a doubt the winner of Inside The NBA‘s costume contest. Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson both played it safe, going the pop culture route as Top Gun‘s Iceman and The Godfather‘s Vito Corleone respectively. Meanwhile, Charles Barkley threw it back to an iconic Kevin Durant insult leveled at him, coming into work as a bus driver. However, Shaq took the cake as he rolled up to set as “Emo Jimmy Butler”, a reference to one of the offseason’s more viral moments. Everything about the costume was perfect, from the painfully 2000s wig to the fake nose and lip rings.

Wembanyama & Spurs Stun The Suns

However, Wemby’s costume wasn’t the only scary thing about Spurs-Suns. Phoenix, widely considered one of the major contenders in the West, found themselves left holding nothing but candy corn and an apple. Up as many as 20 in the third quarter, and up 10 with about 5 to go in the fourth, the Suns clearly thought they had the game in the bag. Despite this, the Spurs kept pushing and with 6.1 seconds left, Wembanyama slammed down a putback dunk to close the gap to one. The ball found itself in the hands of Kevin Durant, only for Keldon Johnson to execute a nasty steal and drive to the basket for the one-point win.

“I seen Tre had him in the corner, and I was just like, sh-t, let’s make a play. The worst that could happen was they call the foul and they shoot free throws. But we had to make something happen. Time was running down. So my mindset was just make a play on the ball and, after that, just try to finish it,” Johnson said of the game-winning moment. While the Suns lamented bad officiating on their failed foul pull, even Durant admitted that it was just one of those things. The win was huge for the Spurs, especially after the 40-point blowout they suffered over the weekend. They have another game against the Suns tomorrow.

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Marcus Jordan & Larsa Pippen Already Planning Wedding, Marcus Wants Father MJ To Be His Best Man

October 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen are a couple that doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. Overall, we say this due to the fact that there is a large age gap here. Furthermore, Larsa used to be married to Scottie Pippen. Pippen used to be teammates with Michael Jordan, who is Marcus’ father. Needless to say, there are some very bizarre things happening here. Moreover, with Scottie beefing with Mike, there is no doubt that something is amiss. However, they truly seem to be in love.

In fact, over the last month or so, the couple has been talking about marriage. Although they haven’t even been together for more than a year, they are already looking at spending the rest of their lives together. Clearly, they see a lot in each other and are content. While Marcus has yet to propose, the two are very much planning for the future. During an interview with Pablo Torre on Pablo Torre Finds Out, Marcus explained some of the plans that have been set in motion.

Marcus Jordan Has It All Figured Out

At one point, Marcus even reveals that he wants his father to be his best man. In the clip, Larsa doesn’t look all that pleased with this. However, that may just be a misinterpretation of her facial expressions. Jordan goes on to explain that he was the best man at his father’s wedding as well as his brother’s. Consequently, having his dad do it would prove to be a full-circle moment. That said, with the Scottie Pippen element coming into play, there is no doubt that this is all very weird.

Only time will tell whether or not they actually get married. Let us know what you think of this relationship, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on the biggest athletes, entertainers, and artists in the world.

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Chris Broussard Uses Ableist Slur While Discussing James Harden Trade

October 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Chris Broussard is a controversial figure in the world of sports talk television. Although he may not be akin to the likes of Skip Bayless, he is someone who has been called out by athletes. For instance, back in 2019, he was embroiled in a massive beef with the likes of Kevin Durant. It was one of those feuds that had some questioning just how credentialed Broussard truly was. Furthermore, it was another instance in which KD was using his “trigger fingers.”

Since that time, Broussard has made a nice living for himself on First Things First. Overall, this is a show that also features Kevin Wildes and Nick Wright. The three are considered to be the best trio in sports talk television right now. Unfortunately, the trio is now at risk of being broken up thanks to a faux pas by Broussard today. In the clip down below, you can see the three discussing the James Harden trade. After Wright makes a point, Broussard asks if he thinks James Harden is “r*******.”

Chris Broussard Made A Huge Error

Of course, this is an ableist slur that can’t really be used anymore. As soon as you say it, you know you will have to apologize. Broussard was told not to say that and instead, he said, “developmentally disabled.” Later in the segment, he claimed that his first cousin who recently passed away was developmentally disabled and that he meant no harm. It was all a very strange sequence of events, and he is currently being dragged on social media because of it. Only time will tell whether or not FS1 fires him.

With this latest segment in mind, let us know what you think should happen to Broussard, in the comments below. Does he deserve to be fired? Should he be suspended? Or should he be free to come back seeing as it was all a mistake? Let us know your take on this, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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Flavor Flav Rakes In National Anthem Offers Following Outstanding Performance

October 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Flavor Flav found himself going viral over the weekend. On Sunday night, he got to perform the National Anthem at the Milwaukee Bucks game. Overall, it was a spirited performance. While some didn’t like what he pulled off, others found it to be refreshing. He tried to hit some hard notes, and he got there. Although there are detractors, there are way more people who have a positive outlook on all of it. After all, it is not like he pulled a Roseanne Barr or something. He was respectful and sang his heart out.

Following the performance, Flavor Flav was interviewed by TMZ about his rendition. As he explains, he did it for his family members who served in the armed forces. “When I sang that national anthem, I was singing it for them because they’re not here to sing it for themselves,” he revealed. “I did that in honor of my family and also for a lot of other people’s families, too, that fought for this country.” Needless to say, his intentions were very pure, and it is very much appreciated.

Flavor Flav Enjoyed His Performance

Furthermore, Flavor Flav unveiled that two other teams have actually reached out to him in regards to his talents. He hasn’t yet said whether or not he will do it, however, they are offers that are very much on the table. This just goes to show that other teams understand how valuable his talents can be. If he does another similar performance, then there is a chance to go viral. This subsequently leads to more social value for the teams while Flav gets to continue getting praise.

Needless to say, this whole saga has worked out for everyone that is involved. Hopefully, we get to see and hear more from Flav, in the not-so-distant future. Let us know what you think of his recent performance, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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Cam’ron Does Hilarious OJ Simpson Impression While Dressed As Him For Halloween

October 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Cam’ron and Mase have been experiencing a whirlwind of success thanks to their new show, It Is What It Is. The show has been active for months at this point, and it has proven to be a massive success. Although some people have criticized them for their lack of statistical analysis, others prefer it that way. Overall, they approach it from a fan perspective. Furthermore, they are completely independent which means they do not have to censor themselves. Instead, they can do as they please.

For instance, they have been able to get away with having OJ Simpson on the show, every single Monday. OJ is a very controversial figure and for good reason. However, Cam and Mase have welcomed him onto the show with open arms. He is a mainstay whenever they discuss football, and that won’t change anytime soon. The guys are grateful for OG, and it seems like Cam decided to pay it forward by going as the former NFL star for Halloween.

Cam’ron Reveals His Costume

In the clip above, you can see that Cam does a very good impersonation of Simpson. Furthermore, he had on a vintage Buffalo Bills jersey and even had a vintage helmet. As Cam’ron explains in the clip, the jersey was gifted to him by OJ himself. Even the helmet was a gift and it is all authentic retro gear. So much so that the Bills logo was peeling off of the side of the helmet. It made for a pretty cool costume, and the It Is What It Is fans thought it was pretty cool, as well.

We’re sure there are going to be a few people going as OJ Simpson for Halloween. However, we doubt those costumes will be as flattering as Cam’s. Let us know what you think of this costume, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on your favorites artists.

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LeBron James Shows Off He And Savannah’s Incredible “Beetlejuice” Halloween Costumes

October 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James is currently in the midst of his 21st season in the NBA. Overall, he is trying to win his fifth title, as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. It would be huge for him to get that fifth title as it would put him on a winning level with Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant. However, it is not going to be easy for him to do this. There are a plethora of teams right now that have a shot at the title. The Lakers may be on the cusp, but they would have a lot of work to do if they want to get there.

When the season starts, it is usually right around Halloween. If you pay attention, you know that LeBron always goes hard for Halloween. He usually comes through with very elaborate and realistic costumes. Furthermore, he pairs these costumes with his wife Savannah, who has certainly had some amazing costumes as well. This year, LeBron and Savannah certainly went all out. In the video below, you can see that James chose to go as Beetlejuice, while she was Ms. Argentina.

LeBron James Does It Again

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“ITS SHOWTIME!!!!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN YOU CRAZIES! But C’Mon man! Just Say my name 3 times!!” LeBron wrote. He and Savannah’s costumes looked absolutely amazing and pretty spot on. However, Savannah did include her own message on the sache which was a bit more close to heart. Regardless, it made for a very cool look that is certainly up there with some of the James family’s other Halloween efforts. At this point, one has to wonder what else LeBron could do to top himself in the future.

Let us know what you think of his costume, in the comments section below. What do you think he will do next year? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world. We will always keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes.

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