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Tekashi 6ix9ine has announced that he will be postponing a couple of scheduled performances, pushing back dates in North Carolina and Virginia for “personal” reasons and “court matters.”

The controversial Brooklyn rapper made the announcement on Instagram on Monday night, apologizing to his fans for the postponement. 

“I must postpone my North Carolina show & Virginia show due to personal family & court matters,” he wrote on Stories. “Update soon.”

The rainbow-haired recording artist didn’t explain why he was forced to postpone the dates, leaving it at that. However, there has been a lot of news surrounding his entourage, including reports that five of his team members, including an ex-cop, were indicted this week for criminal impersonations. It’s unclear if the two are connected, but the “court matters” that he needs to attend to could very well have to do with that case.

Ever since his release from prison last year, 6ix9ine has kept his aggressive approach on his fellow rappers, antagonizing Lil Durk and dozens of other peers about their sales figures and trauma in their personal lives. Last week, 6ix9ine laughed at Durk and his girlfriend India Royale after they were involved in a reported shoot-out at their home in Atlanta. 

Hopefully, 6ix9ine can still perform in the near future in Virginia and North Carolina. We’ll keep you posted as updates roll in.

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Damian Lillard is one of the best point guards in the NBA right now and he is also a very hot commodity, even if the Blazers have no intentions of trading him. Over the past few months, there have been conflicting reports about Lillard’s status with the Portland Trail Blazers and whether or not he wants out of the franchise. For years, Lillard has been carrying the team on his back and the front office has yet to give him a championship roster. As a result, there were rumors that Lillard was fed up and was demanding to leave.

These days, Lillard is gearing up to travel to Tokyo where he will compete for Team USA at the Olympic Games. During the pre-tournament games, Lillard was asked about the rumors and as you can imagine, he quickly shut them down. For now, all talks of a Lillard trade have been put to bed, however, there are still some teams out there who remain hopeful that they can secure his services.

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In a new report from Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, there are five teams that are taking a close look at Lillard, and a couple of these teams may surprise you. Of course, the usual suspects such as the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and New York Knicks remain in play, however, the Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets are also reportedly interested.

If Lillard were to be dealt elsewhere, there is a good chance he would get to choose where he goes. Having said that, it seems unlikely that the Kings or Rockets will end up with the superstar once all is said and done.

Let us know which team you want to see Lillard end up with, in the poll below.

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Kobe Bryant’s legacy is one that is defined by his hard work, determination, and ability to score on a dime. For numerous players in the NBA right now, Kobe was an influential figure, and ever since his passing, those players have worked hard to make sure his legacy gets kept alive. The mamba mentality has been seen in various players and whenever someone speaks up about Kobe, it is always with a semblance of pride and admiration for what he did for basketball.

Recently, Kevin Durant got to host a Twitter Spaces live broadcast and at one point, the Nets superstar was asked to speak about Kobe and his impact on the game. That’s when Durant started to explain how Kobe had a very commanding presence and that whenever they played with or against each other, he had a god-like aura around him. Needless to say, Durant had a lot of good things to say about the legend.

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“Being in the same locker room with him, like I competed against him like that same playoffs, and the way he won the championship too. So we had a different connection compared to a lot of other guys. You know, I played against him on that journey,” Durant explained. “His aura was just like a god-like figure. Like you see someone in the flesh who scored 81 points in an NBA game. It is hard to even speak around him. But he’s open and he was always trying to teach and help the younger generation out.”

These days, Durant is one of if not the best player in the NBA and will be a first-ballot hall-of-famer when all is said and done. With this in mind, there is no one better than KD to speak on Kobe’s legacy and what he meant to the game’s current crop of players. 

You can listen to the spaces conversation, below.

One of China’s biggest stars is watching his career crumble after allegations of sexual abuse were released. Kris Wu, 30, is a Chinese-Canadian entertainer who has gained popularity as both a rapper and actor, and his successes have caught attention from brands like Porsche and Louis Vuitton. Wu’s scandal began to unravel after a 19-year-old fan named Du Meizhu alleged that he invited her to his home when she was 17 with claims that she would be attending an audition.

The Hollywood Reporter states that Meizhu accused Wu of giving her alcohol and after she blacked out, had sex with her. The teen reportedly gave an interview stating that she is aware of several other women, eight in total with two being minors, who have similar allegations against the star. It is important to note that in China, the age of consent is 14.

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The backlash has been heavy for Kris Wu and the tabloids have been sharing interviews and stories round the clock. The Global Times reported that Meizhu was paid approximately $77K to keep quiet, but she allegedly said she will give the money back because she wants to take the singer-rapper to court. Her tell-all interview has also reportedly been viewed 1.6 billion times, helping to keep Wu’s name at the top of China’s social media searches.

“I only met this woman once on Dec. 5, 2020 while with a group of friends… I declare I have never done anything like ‘selecting concubines,’ coercing women into sex, drugging people to rape them, or engaging with underage girls!” Wu reportedly said. “If there really had been this behavior, I would certainly willingly go to jail.”

The public scrutiny has been harsh, with many reportedly calling for Wu to be kicked out of China. He has lost several sponsorship and endorsement deals, as well. Bvlgari, Kiehl’s, Lancome, Vatti, and Porsche, have all reportedly hidden or removed posts that involve Wu and it’s reported and many others have dropped him in the last few days.

Wu continues to adamantly deny the accusations and reportedly stated that he planned on filing a defamation lawsuit against his accusers.

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Someone believes that Cardi B’s team has been eyeballing his lyrics and he took to social media to draw a few comparisons. Veteran emcee Montana of 300 is a respected artist in the Rap game, and recently, he suggested that the Bronx rapper’s bars are eerily similar to his rhymes. Cardi was recently featured on Normani’s latest release “Wild Side,” and people once again have been picking apart her verse.

Over the weekend, Montana of 300 hopped on Twitter with a message. “Whoever writing for @iamcardib be listening to me real closely,” he said.

From the ‘blood on my shoes…that’s red bottoms’ to my ‘You a p*ssy and a b*tch n*gga, Cat Dog’,” Montana continued. “N I jus heard her say ‘You P*ssy and a Rat, Tom and Jerry’. At least that writer is executing the sh*t. [fire emoji] Salute #RapGod.” Responses to the tweet have been a mixed bag as some fans have praised him for his talents while others pointed out that Cardi’s lyrics he mentioned were written years ago, allegedly before he released his.

Additionally, fans accused other artists like Eminem, 21 Savage, and Lil Durk of being influenced by Montana of 300’s bars, as well. Check out the rapper’s tweet and a few responses below.