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Ryan Garcia Gives Emotional Plea For Support From Fans After Being Arrested For Felony Vandalism

June 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ryan Garcia was reportedly taken into custody by Beverly Hills Police Department officers on Saturday, June 8, on charges of felony vandalism. Ryan Garcia allegedly destroyed his room and the hallway of the Waldorf Astoria hotel, according to local law enforcement officials. The fighter from Golden Boy Promotions, 25, is accused of causing damages totaling $15,000. Last week, his family called the police to perform a welfare check on the boxer due to concerns. Garcia reportedly complained about a health problem after being taken into custody. He was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by the BHPD for assessment and care. Now, Garcia has finally spoken out after the arrest.

A statement attributed to the athlete came from representatives for Ryan Garcia. Garcia mentioned his mother’s recent breast cancer diagnosis while expressing gratitude to his fans. “It’s always love. Thanks to my fans for always supporting me. [Y’all] know I’ve been dealing with incredible stress, pressure and now the devastating news of my mom’s health. Love and compassion wins. Always,” Garcia stated. Furthermore, Ryan Garcia shared a number of posts on social media regarding his ongoing legal issues in Beverly Hills. He cited Jesus Christ, begged for prayers, and seemed to draw a comparison between his circumstances and Donald Trump’s 34 criminal convictions in the tweets.

Ryan Garcia Responds After Concerning Arrest

“I’m worried [sad face emoticon]. I have to be at this weird hospital and they are trying to give me medicine and they have me on a hold for who knows how long, they will determine. Pray for me, God help me,” Garcia tweeted on Sunday. He later tweeted, “Kinda funny both Trump and I are in jail [man shrugging emoji]. I don’t know if he is in jail but I know he got convicted. This sucks, but I love Jesus, I will be okay.”

Garcia was checked out by police at the same hotel earlier this week, and that’s when the arrest happened. Despite the hotel allegedly cutting him off from booze, he was apparently well at the time, and the authorities left him alone. Earlier this year, Garcia stunned many by defeating Devin Haney, a notable victory. That victory was quickly tainted after the Boxer received positive drug tests for PED’s. Overall, Ryan Garcia has been going through a lot these past couple of months.

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Stephen A. Smith Says Fans Aren’t Ready To Support Will Smith After Chris Rock Slap Despite “Bad Boys: Ride Or Die” Making $100 Million

June 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Bad Boys: Ride Or Die has brought the box office back to life, raking in over $100 million dollars this weekend. Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawerence returned to their iconic roles for the fourth time, and fans showed up in support, making it one of the most successful movies of the summer so far. If there is any proof that everyone is over Will Smith’s Oscar slap on Chris Rock, it will be the box office return for Will’s new movie. Stephen A. Smith, who clearly did not see how much money Bad Boys 4 made, thinks people are not ready to watch Will Smith at the movies because he needs to apologize to the black community.

Stephen A. initially said to the audience that he “will never stop being a Will Smith fan” and that he “in all likelihood” will be attending the premiere of the upcoming Bad Boys movie. However, Smith takes a more critical stance for most of his rant, which starts with the host highlighting a picture he and Will took together back when the actor was promoting his Concussion film. In short, Stephen A. Smith says he wants to see “an actual sit-down interview” focused on the Oscar-winning actor’s Chris Rock slap. According to Smith, Rock “will never get over that, ever” and is “damaged,” because of the incident. He added that the actor’s decision to slap the comedian “tarnished” the evening in question in 2022.

Stephen A. Smith Goes On Rant About Will Smith And Chris Rock

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“We know you wouldn’t have smacked Ricky Gervais, Bill Maher, Bill Burr or a host of others,” Stephen A. Smith said. The ESPN personality argued that the Fresh Prince alum should “sit down and talk to the Black community.” He continued, “We know you wouldn’t have done that. No apology is necessary. I’m just saying a lot of folks ain’t get over that. A lot of folks find it hard to just go to the movies to watch you. I’m one of those people.” He clearly did not see how happy fans were to see the new Bad Boys movie.

As many fans on social media have pointed out, Stephen A. Smith is often disconnected from the culture in which he believes he is an authority. His rant is detached from reality because Will Smith’s movie is one of the highest-grossing of the summer. People of all races, but especially black people, arrived in droves to see the new Bad Boys. Not to mention, Will Smith has been getting love everywhere he goes during his promotional tour with Martin Lawrence. Overall, Stephen A. Smith has missed the mark again with his attempt at cultural criticism.

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Jayson Tatum Roasted For Weak NBA Finals Performance Despite Celtics Domination

June 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Boston Celtics have taken a commanding 2-0 lead on the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Despite the two straight wins for the Celts, their star player, Jayson Tatum, has had an underwhelming Finals, as many fans have pointed out. Last night, the Celtics won a close game in convincing fashion, beating the Mavs 105-98. Jayson Tatum finished the game with 18 points, most of his scoring happening in the second half. NBA fans were roasting him all night after he missed several layups and generally wasn’t effective scoring the ball.

The Celtics victory was led by Jrue Holiday, who had one of the most efficient 26 points in NBA finals history. Kristaps Porzingis had another great game coming off the bench after being out for almost 40 days. Jaylen Brown had strong moments, especially on the defensive end against Luka Doncicn and Kyrie Irving. For Much of the game, Jayson Tatum wasn’t the dynamite scorer that everyone knows he can be. Many fans recognize that the Celtics are so good that Tatum doesn’t have to score the ball at an elite level for his team to win. However, his potential to dominate the game is undeniable, and this is a point of discussion among fans and media, who often view the team sport as an individual game, and they are insinuating Jayson Tatum is coasting during the Finals when he should be dominating.

Jayson Tatum Roasted For Weak NBA Finals Performance

“Is Playoff Jayson Tatum a thing?”

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— Mink Flow (@currypistonn) June 10, 2024

Fans were frustrated with Jayson Tatum during game 2, especially in the first half, where he only scored 5 points and had a lot of missed shots. The good news for Boston is twofold. They are up 2-0 on the Dallas Mavericks despite their best player not having a great series Additiioanklly, Jayson Tatum will eventually have a great scoring game. His all-around game has not been bad at all. He is playing good defense and mixing it up with the Dallas big men’s rotation, grabbing boards at a high rate. He is also passing the ball extremely well, given all the attention he draws when he is aggressive. Overall, Tatum doesn’t need to play like Luka Doncic for the Celtics to win, and that’s probably a good thing for Boston.

The Mavs will look to get their first win of the series in Dallas on Wednesday. Kyrie Irving has been hounded by the entire Celtics roster. He has not played well, and it’s because of the dogged defense the Celtics are playing. Luka isnt 100% healthy but is still putting up serious scoring numbers despite the losses. Boston’s Kristaps Porzingis may have tweaked the injury that kept him out the entire playoffs, so that is something to monitor for both teams. Overall, I would bet that Jayson Tatum will have a great game sooner or later.

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Shaquille O’Neal Makes Candid Kobe Bryant Admission To Give Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown Finals Advice

June 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Shaquille O’Neal shared some advice for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown during NBATV’s pregame coverage of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. In doing so, he reflected on his relationship as a teammate with Kobe Bryant during their Los Angeles Lakers’ title runs. He admitted that he was never the best player on the team and had to accept being the second option for them to succeed.

“In my Laker runs, I wasn’t the best player on the team,” O’Neal admitted. “I knew that, but I knew I was the most dominant. So, I knew my role. I knew what I had to do. I wasn’t worried about these useless titles. So if those two young gentlemen are worried about useless titles … it will definitely affect them tonight. … Not only affect this game, but they will lose the series.”

Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O’Neal Celebrate NBA Championship Victory

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Kobe Bryant (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the Larry O’Brian trophy as teammate Shaquille O’Neal (L) hold the MVP trophy after winning the NBA Championship against Indiana Pacers 19 June, 2000, after game six of the NBA Finals at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The Lakers won the game 116-111 to take the NBA title 4-2 in the best-of-seven series. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP via Getty Images)

O’Neal’s advice comes after Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd labeled Brown the Boston Celtics’ best player, last week. “Jaylen’s their best player,” he said after the Game 1 loss. “He did everything, and that’s what your best player does. Just understanding how to play both sides — defense and offense at a high rate — he’s been doing that the whole playoffs.”

Shaq Shares Advice For The Celtics

“In my Lakers’ runs, I wasn’t the best player on the team, I knew that… If these two young gentleman are worried about useless titles…not only will it effect this game, but they will lose the series.” @SHAQ on Jason Kidd’s recent comments about the The Jays pic.twitter.com/uKZEuV52eG

— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 9, 2024

Despite their success together, O’Neal and Bryant’s relationship on the court eventually deteriorated and the iconic big man left for the Miami Heat. Years later they mended their relationship before Bryant’s tragic passing in 2020. Be on the lookout for further updates on the NBA Playoffs on HotNewHipHop.

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Caitlin Clark Breaks Silence On Olympics Snub: “It Gives Me Something To Work For”

June 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Caitlin Clark has finally addressed being left off the roster for the U.S. women’s basketball team in the upcoming Paris Olympics. Speaking with reporters on Sunday, she explained why she’s not disappointed by the news. The roster leaked with CNN sports analyst Christine Brennan explaining that the decision was the result of “concern over how Clark’s millions of fans would react to what would likely be limited playing time on a stacked roster.”

“I’m excited for the girls that are on the team,” Clark told reporters Sunday. “I know it’s the most competitive team in the world and I know it could have gone either way — me being on the team or me not being on the team. I’m going to be rooting them on to win gold. I was a kid that grew up watching the Olympics, so it will be fun to watch them.” As for whether not receiving a spot on the team is a disappointment, she added: “Honestly, no disappointment. It just gives me something to work for; it’s a dream. Hopefully one day I can be there. I think it’s just a little more motivation. You remember that. Hopefully when four years comes back around, I can be there.”

Caitlin Clark Speaks With The Media

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 07: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever talks to the media before the game against the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena on June 07, 2024, in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

The 22-year-old joined the Indiana Fever as a rookie, earlier this year, after a historic college campaign at Iowa. She’s currently averaging 16.8 points, 6.3 assists, and 5.3 rebounds for the 3-9 team. She would’ve been the only player under 26 on the Olympic roster. Check out her full comments on the decision below.

Caitlin Clark Discusses The Olympic Team

When it comes to not making the Olympic team, Caitlin Clark has nothing but praise for the 12 who made it: “it’s the toughest team to make.”

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— Chloe Peterson (@chloepeterson67) June 9, 2024

Fans’ next opportunity to watch Clark and the Fever play will come on Monday night when the team takes on the Connecticut Sun. Be on the lookout for further updates on Caitlin Clark on HotNewHipHop.

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Ryan Garcia Arrested For Alleged Vandalism: Report

June 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ryan Garcia has been arrested for felony vandalism, according to TMZ Sports. The outlet reports the alleged incident went down at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills on Saturday afternoon. Authorities claim the fighter damaged property inside the hotel, mainly in his room and the outside hallway. It’s unclear how much damage he allegedly caused, as in California, anything over $400 can constitute a felony.

In addition to reporting the arrest, TMZ Sports also obtained footage of police escorting Garcia into custody. In the clip, he covers his head with a helmet while making his way into a squad car. He appears shirtless, however, making him identifiable by his back tattoos. While he went peacefully, witnesses told TMZ he appeared under the influence.

Ryan Garcia Celebrates Beating Devin Haney

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 20: Ryan Garcia celebrates after defeating Devin Haney in a fight at Barclays Center on April 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images)

The arrest comes after police performed a wellness check on Garcia, earlier this week, at the same hotel. He was reportedly okay at the time and officers let him be, although the hotel reportedly cut him off from alcohol. Garcia famously defeated Devin Haney in what many considered a major upset, earlier this year. “I don’t give a f*ck what people say about me,” Garcia said following the fight. “… I drank every single night. Went out on the first Monday and Tuesday (of fight week), and drank, drank, drank. What happened? I won. I’m not necessarily proud of it, but I’m just saying. It was a statement to say you guys can’t really f*ck with me. I can do whatever I want. … I drank every day and did whatever I wanted. I’m not proud of it at all. I just pray for my kids, and hopefully, they are OK. I hope I made them proud.”

Afterward, he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug on the banned substance list. It appears that Garcia is still in police custody. Be on the lookout for further updates on Ryan Garcia and his recent arrest on HotNewHipHop.

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Flau’jae Is Dropping An Album, Shows Off Artwork And Announces Release Date

June 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The talented player Flau’jae Johnson, who assisted LSU in defending its NCAA basketball championship the previous season, is gaining attention in the music business. She recently worked with Lil Wayne and signed a distribution agreement with Roc Nation. Johnson, who juggles her two careers in basketball and music, has stated publicly that she is unable to decide between the two. Johnson discussed the release of new music and a podcast in an interview with Overtime WBB. “Yeah, I got a podcast coming out real soon,” Johnson said. “And I got my project, ‘Best of Both Worlds,’ it dropped in June. Super soon [podcast will come].”

Regarding any fresh features on her next album, Johnson responded, “Yeah, it’s a lot of different kinds of music, but I’m excited for it. It’s a lot of features. It’s just different. It’s like a new four.” March saw the premiere of her “Love Is Blind” music video. Johnson has given rap performances within 24 hours of team training despite her hectic schedule. The New York Times claims that Johnson uses her residence as her recording studio. In her spare time, she records music and writes lyrics while traveling to games. Now, she has announced the release date of her new project.

Flau’jae Shows Off Artwork And Release Date For New Album

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Flau’jae wrote in her instagram post, “I am so excited to let y’all into my world, juggling music and basketball hasn’t been the easiest journey for me, but it has definitely been the most rewarding . I love you all. This Project is gonna Change My Life and I can’t wait to experience this journey with you y’all on June 28th.” She continued, “But for now I dropped “Pop It” which is on the project so y’all can have something to listen to until it drops!! it’s out on ALL platforms and you might see a little surprise on the project when you go stream pop it”

Overall, Flau’jae is excited about her new project, and fans seem to be clamoring for her music. Flau’jae Johnson, the star guard for LSU and wearer of jersey number four, had a spectacular sophomore campaign. Her play earned her positions on the 2024 Albany 2 All-Region Team and the 2024 Second Team All-SEC. All in all, we are excited to hear her new album and see her hooping next season.

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Delonte West Arrested After Trying To Evade Police: What We Know

June 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Former NBA guard Delonte West was arrested and jailed in Virginia early Thursday morning on misdemeanor charges of violating the conditions of his release and resisting arrest, according ESPN. This incident adds another chapter to the troubled post-NBA life of West, who has publicly struggled with mental health and substance abuse issues. West, 40, is being held at the Fairfax County Detention Center on a $2,000 bond. He was scheduled for arraignment at 8:30 a.m. EST Friday morning. The arrest occurred after a pursuit in Groveton, Virginia, where police found West unresponsive and had to administer Narcan twice to revive him. Despite the challenges he has faced, West’s story remains one of resilience and the continuing efforts by friends and former colleagues to support him.

The Arrest Incident

Ex-NBA player Delonte West has been arrested again in Virginia today. West, 40, was let out of the hospital after collapsing while hiding from police and taken to jail, per Fairfax County PD. He’s charged w/ violating conditions of release & resisting arrest and is held on bond. https://t.co/H2MZQQV5tx pic.twitter.com/skJelmE3B5

— DMV News Live (@DCNewsLive) June 6, 2024

Fairfax County police spotted West around 1 a.m. in Groveton, Virginia, and sought to serve a warrant for his arrest. When the officers approached, a pursuit ensued, and they temporarily lost sight of West during the chase. Eventually, officers found him unresponsive. They administered Narcan, a medication used to counteract narcotic overdoses, but the initial dose did not revive him. West was then transported to a local hospital, where a second dose of Narcan was successfully administered. After his condition stabilized, he was released from the hospital and transported to the Fairfax County Detention Center.

West’s Legal Troubles

Delonte West faces misdemeanor charges of violating the conditions of his release and resisting arrest. The specifics of what conditions West violated have not been detailed, but these charges add to his history of legal and personal troubles. His arraignment is set for 8:30 a.m. EST on Friday, where further details are expected to be disclosed. West’s bail has been set at $2,000, and it remains to be seen how this latest incident will impact his ongoing struggles and legal standing.

Struggles With Mental Health & Substance Abuse

West has been open about his diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which he discussed during his NBA career. This diagnosis, combined with his well-documented battles with substance abuse, has complicated his life post-basketball. In 2021, West received treatment at a drug rehabilitation therapy center in Florida and later worked at the facility. This was part of an effort by several individuals in the NBA community, including former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, to help West regain stability in his life. Cuban’s intervention in 2020, where he personally picked West up from a gas station after photos of him panhandling in Dallas went viral, highlighted the ongoing support West has received.

NBA Career & Public Support

Delonte West had a respectable NBA career, averaging 9.7 points and 3.6 assists per game over eight seasons. He played for notable teams, including the Boston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Dallas Mavericks. His last NBA season was with the Mavericks in 2011-12. Despite his professional success, West’s post-NBA life has been marred by personal challenges. The support from the basketball community, especially figures like Mark Cuban, underscores the efforts to help him navigate these difficulties. Cuban’s involvement has been particularly significant, as he has made multiple attempts to provide West with the resources needed to overcome his struggles.

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OJ Simpson FBI File Has Been Released, Agents Went To Italy To Study Shoes For His Infamous Case

June 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Agents went to great pains to examine the shoeprint found at the murder scene, according to O.J. Simpson’s FBI file, which was just made public. Numerous documents, most of which deal with O.J.’s acquittal in the notorious 1994 murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, are among the thousands of records that the feds dumped on the late football player on Friday. FBI agents testified at the time on a shoeprint found in the ground. The shoe was matched to a Bruno Magli shoe. However, the process of looking into it is now available in full through this file, and it is evident that they dug deep.

The federal authorities traveled to Italy to examine fake footwear, and from the images included in the case, it is evident that they thoroughly studied dimensions and forensics. FBI agents were closely examining the bottoms of two different versions of the BM shoe that were available for purchase in the United States at the time since it was found that the murderer had worn those shoes on that tragic night, which was quite uncommon. You can see that the FBI examined shoeprints to compare them with those discovered at the murder scene by looking through a complete list of all of Bruno Magli’s stores in the United States. O.J. Simpson’s files released some wild facts

O.J. Simpson FBI File Gives More Information on Infamous Case

You can see that the FBI examined shoeprints to compare them with those discovered at the murder scene by looking through a complete list of all of Bruno Magli’s stores in the United States. Additionally, it’s noteworthy that the federal government is deleting his information as the 30-year milestone draws near. O.J. Simpson passed away from prostate cancer earlier this year.

A few months prior to his death, O.J. Simpson received a prostate cancer diagnosis, and he was currently undergoing chemotherapy. Nevertheless, he passed away from the disease. The family said they were all around him when he passed away in a message posted on his Twitter account. Just a few moments ago, this declaration was made. There are currently limited details available regarding the course of his illness or the point at which things became worse. Furthermore, Simpson had largely kept his battle quiet for months. Overall, more information about Simpson is sure to come out of the files being released.

Read More: OJ Simpson Passes Away At 76

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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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