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SOURCE SPORTS: Stephen A. Smith, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, Jennifer Hudson and More Set for 2024 Ruffles® NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

February 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

ESPN and the NBA have disclosed the rosters and coaching teams for the upcoming 2024 Ruffles® NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, slated to occur at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Friday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. ET. The event promises a diverse cast of celebrities from music, sports, film, and beyond, with exclusive coverage on ESPN and the ESPN App.

Hosted by ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth, the broadcast will feature play-by-play commentary by Ryan Ruocco, alongside analysts Richard Jefferson and Monica McNutt, with a special appearance by Pat McAfee. Notable players include Jennifer Hudson, Metta World Peace, Micah Parsons, CJ Stroud, Kai Cenat, and Grammy-nominated artists AJ McLean and SiR.

Returning stars like Olympic High Jump Champion Gianmarco Tamberi and Latin American Music Award-winning artist Anuel AA add to the excitement. Each team will include a WNBA star, with Jewell Loyd and Natasha Cloud among the lineup.

New additions this year include an innovative LED court and fan-favorite challenges like the Ruffles® 4-Point Ridgeline and Ruffles® Crunch Time. Coached by sports icons like Peyton Manning and A’ja Wilson, the game promises thrilling entertainment for fans of all ages. Fans can visit the NBA’s All-Star Celebrity Game site for further details.

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Stephen A Smith Asks Why Killer Mike Was Arrested And Not Will Smith

February 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Stephen A Smith was one of the millions of people watching the Grammys last night. Overall, the awards ceremony was a mixed bag. There were some great performances and some questionable winners. Furthermore, there was a powerful speech from Jay-Z that has certainly brought about some unique storylines. However, for many, the biggest story was the arrest of Killer Mike. After he won his Grammy for best rap album, he was arrested for a misdemeanor. Allegedly, he had an altercation with a security guard, which is what led to the arrest.

Following the Grammys, Stephen A Smith took to Twitter where he posed a question about the arrest. Below, you can see that he brought up none other than Will Smith who assaulted Chris Rock on stage, and subsequently won an Oscar and gave a speech. Smith clarified that he didn’t want Will to be arrested. Although he did find the double standard to be quite odd. “Riddle me this: How in the Hell does Killer Mike get taken from the Grammy’s in HANDCUFFS for an “alleged Crime” but Will Smith gets to accept his speech AND party — with no arrest — after committing one on Nat’l TV???” Smith wrote.

Stephen A Smith Talks Grammys

Yea, I’m looking forward to @FirstTake in the AM, but that ain’t on my mind right now. Riddle me this: How in the Hell does Killer Mike get taken from the Grammy’s in HANDCUFFS for an “alleged Crime” but Will Smith gets to accept his speech AND party — with no arrest — after…

— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) February 5, 2024

To be clear, I am not advocating that Will should’ve gotten arrested. But that happened in LA, too. So if Will could be left alone, how come they couldn’t wait until AFTER the Grammy’s to deal with Killer Mike? Why ruin his evening over an alleged misdemeanor but leave Will alone…

— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) February 5, 2024

“To be clear, I am not advocating that Will should’ve gotten arrested,” Stephen A clarified. “But that happened in LA, too. So if Will could be left alone, how come they couldn’t wait until AFTER the Grammy’s to deal with Killer Mike? Why ruin his evening over an alleged misdemeanor but leave Will alone over a flagrant assault??? What’s different?” Ultimately, it is an interesting question. However, we may never know the answer. Instead, Killer Mike’s moment was ruined for what looked like a PR stunt by the LAPD.

Let us know what you thought of the Killer Mike situation, down below. Did you watch the Grammys? What did you think of the ceremony? 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 all of your favorite artists.

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Stephen A. Smith Wants The Knicks To Trade For LeBron James, Fans Completely Disagree

February 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Stephen A. Smith has caused a stir after using a segment on First Take to pitch a deadline trade between his Knicks and the Lakers to acquire LeBron James. Smith’s pitch is more based on the vibes of “LeBron at MSG” rather than how LeBron would actually make the Knicks a better team. You can watch Smith’s full, and very loud, pitch below.

However, fans are absolutely not in agreement with the ESPN host. “Who’s gonna tell him that move by itself would almost singlehandedly destroy everything the Knicks have built Last thing I want on the Knicks is a 39 year-old player GM who is clearly holding his own team back in noticeable ways,” one fan noted. “WE DONT WANT LEBRON. NOT TRADING ASSETS FOR A 39 YEAR OLD PLAYER WHO WILL DIP IN THE SUMMER TO PLAY WITH BRONNY. He’s not as good as Randle in the year 2024. Where are the Lakes this season and where are the Knicks? I’m soooo good on this. He had his chance in 2010,” concurred another.

Is LeBron James Leaving LA?

Stephen A. Smith is now campaigning for the Knicks to trade for LeBron James. pic.twitter.com/LcdfXVNpzw

— KnicksMuse (@KnicksMuse) February 2, 2024

Smith’s pitch comes as LeBron’s frustration with the Lakers becomes more and more apparent. Earlier this week, LeBron James posted a cryptic message to social media amid a period of vocal frustration with the Lakers. LeBron posted a tweet with a single hourglass emoji shortly after the Lakers lost on the road to Atlanta. Could this mean that “time is running out” for LeBron’s tenure in LA? After all, LeBron’s contract with the team, which runs through the end of next season, was signed on the notion of the Lakers being a championship contender.

Furthermore, as mentioned, LeBron has been open about his frustrations with the team over the past few weeks. “We could on any given night beat any team in the NBA. And then on any given night we could get our ass kicked,” LeBron said after the Lakers fell to the Hawks and dropped to 24-25 on the season. The Lakers have plummeted in the standings after winning the inaugural In-Season Tournament in mid-December. They have won just 11 games since that December 9 win over Indiana.

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Stephen A. Smith Incensed By Viewer Who Slept With His Friend’s Girl

February 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Stephen A. Smith went on a rabid rant on The Stephen A. Smith Show after a viewer asked if he should come clean to his friend about sleeping with his girl while they were together. “Why don’t you go into the mirror and smash your own damn forehead into the mirror. Actually not the mirror, a brick wall. How bout you find a way to lift up your own arm and slap the living sh-t out of yourself.” However, Smith wasn’t finished eviscerating the viewer. “You say that’s your friend and you’re doing his girl? Really? Should you tell him? If she wants you that damn much why isn’t she leaving him,” Smith said.

Of course, Smith has previously expressed some pretty fundamental views on relationships. In September 2023, Smith said he was happy to be single. “I’m 55 years old. I’ve never been married and I’m happy about it. Now, one could easily surmise that a past rife with some degree of promiscuity might, dare I say, contribute to my desire to be single. But that’s not the reason.” Furthermore, Smith used then-recent drama to further explain his case. “I am not upset about being single. Jeezy, how he filed for divorce from his wife, Jeannie Mai, after only two years, former friends are saying she’s after his money,” Smith ranted.

Stephen A. Smith Has No Time For Rest Rule Complaints

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— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) January 29, 2024

Meanwhile, Smith also went on an impassioned rant this week about NBA players complaining about the league’s “rest rule”. “If you’re unhappy with this rule, blame some of your contemporaries. What do you expect the National Basketball Association to do when there are some players sitting out games to avoid getting injured? They’re not injured, they are avoiding getting injured!” Smith ranted on First Take.

In particular, Smith was responded to comments from Tyrese Haliburton, who recently sounded off about the rule. “I think it’s a stupid rule, like plenty of the guys in the league, but this is what the owners want. So as players, we gotta do our job and play in 65 games if we’re able to. So, that’s what I gotta do, take care of my body to be able to play in those games, and I think you’re seeing other players in the league kind of face the same thing. As long as the owners are happy,” Haliburton told The Athletic. Haliburton could lose out on up to $40 million if he is deemed ineligible for the All-NBA Team nod is likely heading for.

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Stephen A. Smith Wants To Be In “GTA 6”

January 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Stephen A. Smith has co-signed a fan request to appear in GTA 6. After a fan said that the game needed a radio station featuring Smith, the ESPN personality replied, saying “I do love me some Vice City” and tagging GTA developer Rockstar Games. Smith’s bombastic style would be perfect for the spoken interstitials between the tracks of licensed music played on the in-game radio stations. Hell, maybe Rockstar could add a side quest where you have to help the in-game Smith deal with his rival, the in-game version of Skip Bayless.

GTA 6 is due to be released next year. Rockstar finally teased the game at the end of 2023. Fittingly for Smith’s musing, the game is due to return to Vice City, the in-universe version of Miami. However, fans are still waiting for more substantial news about the game following Rockstar’s initial vibes-based trailer. What is known currently is that GTA 5‘s multi-protagonist mechanic is returning and that one of the playable characters will be a woman for the first time in the history of the series.

Elon Musk Says He Doesn’t Play GTA

I do love me some Vice City @RockstarGames… https://t.co/lDY0diPwc6

— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) January 28, 2024

However, one person who won’t be playing GTA 6, Stephen A. Smith feature or not, is Elon Musk. As the trailer for GTA 6 dropped, Musk revealed that it’s not a game series that he plays. “Tried, but didn’t like doing crime. GTA5 required shooting police officers in the opening scene. Just couldn’t do it,” Musk tweeted in reply to another user saying they didn’t play the games. The response was widely mocked on the platform, with many people saying that Elon Musk was “a Drake type”.

However, Musk’s indifference to the series didn’t stop his beloved X from debasing themselves at the feet of the game’s developer, Rockstar. Rockstar was forced to release their trailer a day earlier due to an internal leak. However, X CEO Linda Yaccarino quickly made a post suggesting that Rockstar should directly upload the trailer to X to increase visibility. Rockstar would later do this, albeit with a boilerplate caption added.

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Stephen A Smith Picks His Starter Pokemon Based On This Hilarious Reason

January 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Stephen A Smith continues to be a massive draw over at ESPN. Quite frankly, he is keeping the lights on over there. Although there have been some missteps along the way, Smith has continued to show that he is a fantastic addition to the team. Overall, First Take is a show that continues to get huge ratings. Even in an era where TV ratings are flatlining, Smith has somehow figured it out. It is truly impressive to watch, and ESPN better pay the man what he is worth next year when the contract is up for renewal.

Aside from ESPN, Smith has his own podcast where he fields questions from the audience. Overall, these segments are usually incredibly funny. He has asked about topics you wouldn’t expect him to know about. One just has to look at his ramblings on Lightneen McQueen to understand what we mean. Recently, however, Stephen A was asked about his thoughts on one other than Pokemon. Amid the Palworld controversy, many are talking about the infamous game. Well, one person wanted to know who Smith would choose as his starter Pokemon.

Stephen A Smith Makes His Pick

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— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) January 26, 2024

In the video up above, you can watch the First Take host give his official answer. However, it is an answer that definitely comes with some humor. In the end, Smith said that he would prefer to take Charmander. This is a fire Pokemon that is a favorite for many. Smith ultimately chose the cute little Pokemon because it reminds him of his own forehead. Overall, it is a pretty hilarious answer. Although it is definitely an honest one. Another clip with the potential for Smith to go viral.

Let us know what you think of Stephen A and his choice, in the comments section below. Do you think he picked the right Pokemon? Which one would you pick? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and personalities, as well as their upcoming projects.

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Stephen A. Smith & Howard Stern Clash About Whether Travis Kelce “Needs” Taylor Swift

January 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Stephen A. Smith butted heads with Howard Stern on the topic of Travis Kelce. Stern had been dismissive of Kelce, saying that the tight end would “have to marry Taylor Swift” in order to earn “a movie career to rival that of The Rock”. However, Smith vehemently disagreed. “He is a two-time Super Bowl champion, he’s on the verge of potentially being a three-time Super Bowl champion. Universally recognized as one of the greatest tight ends in the history of football. Good looking dude, got style, got flair, got skills. He’s got a future in this business. He’s the total package. He’s a really, really good dude,” the ESPN personality argued.

It’s not the first time that such an argument has been made. The hosts of The View also discussed a similar issue in late 2023. They debated what they believed Travis Kelce was “hiding” about his relationship. “Some of the things he said raised some red flags for me. He said, ‘The biggest thing to me: Make sure I don’t say anything that would push Taylor away.’ What is he hiding then? For me, I want to know the good, the bad and the ugly up-front,” Sunny Hostin said of Kelce’s recent interview with the Wall Street Journal. Meanwhile, Sara Haines said she was concerned that Kelce admitting to “thinking constantly about retirement”. However, Joy Behar came to Kelce’s defense. She dismissed any notion that Kelce was looking to leave football to “live off” Swift.

Taylor Swift Becomes Target Of NSFW AI Art

Meanwhile, Taylor Swift has become the victim of NSFW AI deepfakes. Many of the images showed Swift in sexual situations with Travis Kelce, other Chiefs players, and even faceless masses of Chiefs fans. As a result, the singer’s fans got #PROTECTTAYLORSWIFT trending on social media in an attempted fight back against the images. Swifties began posting images of their notifications, full of messages about post reports that they had made. Swift herself has not commented on the incident. However, it is likely she was made aware of the disturbing images.

Furthermore, the incident sparked a wider conversation about the role of AI in pornography. Additionally, Swifties were able to identify the person they claimed was the primary perpetrator behind the wave of AI images. However, this also quickly became a meme as people began tagging random accounts and claiming they were the perpetrators of the trend. However, the viral nature of the images highlights a disturbing trend within the use of AI art, especially when weaponized against celebrities.

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Stephen A Smith Claims He Could Destroy Donald Trump In A Debate

January 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Stephen A Smith is easily one of the biggest personalities in the world when it comes to sports media. Although he might have his fair share of haters, there are just as many people out there who adore him. Overall, he is a very entertaining person who is constantly coming out with some wild hot takes. Not to mention, he has been carrying ESPN over these past few years. This has allowed him to enjoy quite a bit of success, and some say he could even demand upwards of $20 million per year in his next contract.

That said, Stephen A has aspirations that go well beyond just the sports world. He has stated in the past that he would love to try a go with a late-night show. Furthermore, there have been times in which he has claimed that politics could be a great avenue for him. Well, while talking to Howard Stern recently, Smith explained how he would be interested in debating Donald Trump. Trump is running for office again, and Smith believes he could easily disarm the former president.

Stephen A Smith Speaks

Stephen A. Smith told Howard Stern he wants to debate Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/dQUdMvQzP5

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 23, 2024

“I would love to be in a presidential debate,” Smith said. “I’d eat him alive. I wouldn’t run for the presidency, but I’d debate Trump any day of the week. Any day of the week. Name the time and place and I’d show up.” Trump would probably never agree to this, but one can only hope. If these two ever debated, it would do huge ratings and the fans would love it. One can only hope at this point.

Let us know what you think of this declaration from Stephen A Smith, in the comments section down below. Do you agree with his assertion that he could beat Donald Trump in a debate? If not, why? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will be sure to keep you informed on all of your athletes and their moves. The same can be said of your favorite musicians and entertainers.

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Stephen A Smith Expertly Trolls The Cowboys, Rips Dak Prescott & Mike McCarthy

January 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Stephen A Smith is known for having some massive hot takes when it comes to the wide world of sports. Furthermore, he is known for showing no mercy to athletes and teams alike. One such team that he has always gone hard on is the Dallas Cowboys. Overall, the Cowboys are a team that always finds themselves falling short. Every year, Cowboys fans say they are going to be the Super Bowl champs. However, they always find a way to blow it, even when they have a phenomenal season.

Heading into this year’s playoffs, the Cowboys were seen as a team with a legitimate shot to go all the way. After all, they finished 12-5 and were given the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round. This should have been an easy win. Instead, they got pummeled by a score of 48-24. It was one of the worst playoff losses in the history of the Cowboys, and this morning, they are the laughingstock of the league. As you can imagine, Stephen A. made sure to take advantage.

Stephen A Smith Does What He Does Best

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— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) January 15, 2024

In the video above, Stephen A. was quick to call the Cowboys frauds. He was laughing hysterically from his living room, and it is what you come to expect from the First Take host. However, during this morning’s episode of his infamous show, Smith took a more serious approach. As you can see below, he had some strong words for Mike McCarthy and Dak Prescott, who are not living up to expectations. In fact, he believes they are well below what the standard should be for such a legendary franchise.

Today On First Take

The Cowboys are out and the Packers are going to go up against the 49ers. Now, Dallas has to figure out whether or not they want to bring in Bill Belichick and truly shake things up. Let us know what you think they should do, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

On Mike McCarthy and Dak Prescott pic.twitter.com/MKdDwtzonL

— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) January 15, 2024

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