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LeBron James has always been protective of his kids, especially Bronny who is currently navigating the high school basketball world. Ever since finishing his season with Sierra Canyon, Bronny has been playing summer ball and over the weekend, he got to play a game at LeBron’s old high school gym at St Vincent-St Mary’s. A video of LeBron coaching Bronny ended up going viral, although now, another clip has surfaced, this time of LeBron confronting the PA announcer.

In the clip below, you can hear the PA announcer say that Bronny only got a foul called against him because he was playing in his father’s old gym. As you can imagine, LeBron didn’t like this and began to yell at the announcer from across the gym. Eventually, he made his way over to the scorer’s table to voice his displeasure with the comment.

After all, a PA announcer’s job is to simply reiterate what just happened, although very seldom do they ever offer their own commentary. With this in mind, he should have never made the snide comment in the first place. In the end, LeBron just wants the game to be about Bronny, and not himself, which is certainly admirable.

Perhaps next time, the PA announcer will think twice before getting a little too comfortable.

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When it comes to the art of consistency in hip-hop, it must be acknowledged that not every emcee is created equal. In that regard, few have managed to hold it down as thoroughly as Styles P, who has been actively dropping music since the mid-nineties.

Boasting thirteen studio albums, four collaborative albums, a prolific mixtape catalog, and several LOX releases, it’s easy to comfortably name Styles P among the game’s most consistent emcees. Now, he’s about ready to build on his discography with yet another release, confirming that his new album Ghosting is set to arrive this coming Friday, July 9th.

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Though Pinero didn’t opt to provide many details about the album to come, his good buddies over at ItsTheReal revealed that they would be contributing a skit. “Don’t miss it !!!” adds P, sharing an amusing animation on his Twitter page. As for the music itself, P opts to play it close to the chest, though fans already know what to expect from the grimy lyricist.

Perhaps we can assume that his son Noah Styles will contribute production in some capacity; a few years back, the pair connected for the Generational Excellence EP, making a strong case as the best father-son duo in hip-hop. Only a few weeks ago, they returned with a vengeance with “Scattered,” which may very well appear on the upcoming album. It would also be exciting to see a few LOX appearances on Ghosting, as Jada, Sheek, and Styles always deliver when united on wax.

Look for Styles’ Ghosting to land this coming Friday — will you be tuning in?  

DJ Akademiks has been reporting on Lul Tim’s upcoming music career, informing his millions of followers about King Von’s suspected killer’s new music video this weekend. On Twitch, the hip-hop media personality spoke at length about Lul Tim’s new music and many have accused Ak of hyping up retaliatory beef in Chicago, including New York City OG rapper Mysonne. 

Reacting to Akademiks’ recent Twitch stream, where he repeatedly spoke about how Lul Tim is “unbothered” and “happy” in his music, Mysonne accused the blogger of being a “cancer” to hip-hop and perpetuating violence in Chicago and other cities.

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“So listen, this is why I say that this man is a cancer,” said Mysonne about DJ Akademiks, reacting to the Lul Tim-referencing stream. “This is why I say this man is dangerous to hip-hop. I’ve never met this man, I’ve never personally seen him and it’s not like me to speak about somebody I never personally met. I don’t have no personal issues with [Akademiks.] It’s never been anything personal. It’s shit like this. It’s understanding that this man that’s not even from the streets, don’t have a street bone in his body, never been in the streets, but this man is responsible for continuing to hype real beef when people are getting murdered. People are facing murder charges, people are dying. This man is literally trying to gaslight somebody to retaliate against [Lul Tim.]”

Lul Tim gained infamy and notoriety for allegedly fatally shooting rapper King Von. Tim, whose real name is Timothy Leeks, spent some time in jail before being released and now, he appears to be starting up a music career.

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“He’s sitting there trying to gas the man like, ‘He look too comfortable, he just chilling, he look like he gaining weight.’ Like somebody else is now supposed to retaliate and kill this man because he’s so comfortable,” added Mysonne. “This is the shit I’m talking about. Akademiks is a clown, he’s an all-the-way clown. His only claim to fame is hyping up beef in Chicago and being responsible for gassing and hyping up beef in Chicago. This is the type of people that y’all allow to have a motherfucking say in this culture.”

Mysonne concludes that he would understand better if Akademiks was actually from the streets, but because he’s not, this situation has been bothering him. Watch the video below and let us know if you agree.

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Quai 54 is one of the most celebrated basketball events in the world as it brings streetball stars from around the world to Paris, France, where there is a massive tournament and celebration of the game. This event is put on by Jordan Brand and to help bring the event to life, they also release an entire capsule that contains both sneakers and apparel. In 2021, we will be getting a new Air Jordan 5, as well as an Air Jordan 1 Low which was recently revealed.

As you can see in the official images below, this new sneaker has a white base on the tongue and side panels. From there, we have black overlays and a black Nike swoosh, that is complemented by a nice pattern on the cuff of the shoe. Overall, these elements work in tandem with one another to create a unique look that is in line with the other Quai 54 models we have seen over the years.

In terms of the release date, you will be able to grab these on Saturday, July 10th as they will hit the market for a still to be determined price. Let us know whether or not you plan on copping a pair, in the comments section below.

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Yungeen Ace has lived through so much trauma in his twenty-three years. Three years ago, the Jacksonville-based rapper was involved in a drive-by shooting, which left him in critical condition. His journey wasn’t meant to end there though — Ace has since recovered from his shooting wounds to become one of the marquee rappers coming out of his city. With the outrageous “Who I Smoke” song and video, Ace kicked off a massive social media wave, rapping violent lyrics over a rather infamous Vanessa Carlton sample, which the pop star actually cleared for the Florida rapper. 

As the title of his debut album Life Of Betrayal 2x suggests, Yungeen Ace has experienced a lot of betrayal in his young life. Because of his ongoing feud with several other prominent Jacksonville rappers — specifically Foolio, who has exchanged diss records with Ace — the rapper can’t move around as he wishes. Ace says that he hasn’t been able to perform in his home state because of possible violence, being shut down by promoters and police authorities every time he tries to book a show. Regardless, Ace is thriving right now, shining on his debut album, which features G Herbo, King Von, YFN Lucci, and more.

With his ATK movement becoming more popular by the day, Yungeen Ace is one of the bubbling rappers that you need to pay attention to from Florida. You can learn more about the rapper through his latest feature with HotNewHipHop’s Rise & Grind, answering ten basic questions before jumping into a more personalized Q&A session, which you can check out below.

Stay tuned for a new installment of Rise & Grind every Monday.

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Stomping Grounds:

I was born in East Chicago and moved when I was like two or three. Everyone thinks I grew up in Chicago, but I really grew up in Jacksonville. 

It was real fun growing up in Jacksonville, but real dangerous looking back at it now. It was so fun then. Right now, I can’t really move how I wanna move. It was real hard, but real fun. I had to grow up kind of early though. I was real young and had to help my mom pay the bills. I have seven brothers on my mama’s side, all of my family were back up north. All of the friends I made down here were my family. 

My favorite thing was just being around everybody in the hood, everybody going crazy. We used to run around just doing some wild, fun shit. We had our own little hood where everyone used to pull up and we did whatever.

Hell nah, there weren’t any other rappers coming up from my area. The first person I saw go crazy was Tokyo [Jetz]. She started going crazy, then it was me and [YK] Osiris. Now, I see everybody coming up and I fuck with that. Jacksonville is starting to get the recognition that it needs.

Zodiac Sign:

I was born in February, I’m an Aquarius. We big on leadership, we got our own minds and we can make everybody do what we want. We independent and we big on loyalty. Our hearts are bigger than ourselves sometimes. It’s hard to get our heart, but once you got it, you better keep it. Aquarius is the best sign, I ain’t tryna rub it in but you feel me?  

They say we crybabies but I don’t know. I don’t think we are. I ain’t really too big on it. All I know is that loyalty, love, and leadership is straight Aquarius. Bosses are Aquarius.

Top 5 DOA:

I ain’t really got no favorite rappers.

I fuck with Drake, ain’t got no top five though. Drake’s a goat, his old shit I really love. There’s a lot of talent, I’m just not really fuckin’ with anybody like that right now. I don’t really listen to other people’s music, I’m trying to perfect my craft. Everybody’s talented though. Rod Wave is dope, for real for real.

Biggest Accomplishment:

Making it out the hood is my biggest accomplishment, for sure. Getting to this spot today is a big accomplishment. Coming from my city, there’s really no inspiration. There was nobody getting big. But now, making a way for anyone else from my city is a big accomplishment. I just wanna see everybody win and eat. I want the whole world to know who Jacksonville is.

Studio Habits & Essentials:

When I go in the studio, I be in my head. I go with my mood. I can’t make music if I’m not in the mood. It’s like a season for me. If March, April, and May I’m feeling pain, then that’s all of the music I’m making.

“Who I Smoke”:

It was really [Spinabenz’s] idea. He had the beat and we were in the studio. He was like to the crew, “Okay you go, you go, you go, and you go next.” That beat is crazy, I just knew from the tempo. Off top, all four of us knew it was gonna be a hit. Then when it went viral on TikTok, that’s when we shot the video. There was supposed to be more to the video. It was gonna be dope, but we only got that one scene in. But, that one scene is all it really took. All of those artists are from Jacksonville too. Spina been putting in that work.

Everybody’s been at the golf course lately too! When I be at Top Golf, people be telling me that they saw the “Who I Smoke” video. I feel like we started [that trend] for today, because everyone is doing it now.

[All of my lyrics] came from the top of my head. Man, I’m telling you this was the funniest video in my life. Just imagine everyone casually golfing. People are enjoying life and it’s sunny outside. Then, you see all of us in the golf cart, bouncing that shit with the music and looking crazy. Some people at the course were feeling it. Some of the workers were chasing us, telling us we can’t be doing this and stuff like that. Shit was fun. If I could, I would do it again.

I’ve been sitting here and watching all of the fan reaction videos and the shit be so funny. When they listen to the song and the sample comes on, the people be looking crazy before the rest of the beat comes in. Seeing some of the fans’ reactions means a lot though.

 

First Bars: 

It was a song called “Stop Stalking Me.” I was rapping into the phone in one hand while recording with one phone in the other. My first time getting into a studio was what really changed my life.

First Show:

I’ll tell you something no one else probably knows. I had a small show in Jacksonville on 12th Street. My first real show was in Tallahassee, it was after I got shot.

Clocking Out:

I play the game a lot, I play Warzone. I’m a real COD type of person too. Not gonna lie, I watch like every movie too. Me and my girlfriend go to the movies every day just to watch everything. That’s something else I really wanna do is get into acting and the film industry. 

I just seen A Quiet Place 2. Man, that shit is crazy. I loved that movie, I’m tryna see it in 4D tonight.

Up Next:

I’m about to drop my debut album “Life Of Betrayal 2x.” Me and my team put in a lot of work. I put my team through hell with this album. I kept changing the album and single covers. A lot of changing up, we got frustrated. Even through all of the bullshit, they take the time because they really believe in me. I had to add and remove some little features I had. I really love my team, it’s gonna be a dope project.

The song with [King] Von is the last one we recorded together before he passed. We have others, but the one I’m putting on the album was the last one. He was a real friend to me. Me putting him on this album means a lot. [YFN] Lucci, that’s my boy. I sent the track over to G Herbo, he knocked it out, he sent it back. It was dope.

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HNHH: Some people have criticized “Who I Smoke” and feel it’s disrespectful because of the name dropping. Do you have any response to that? 

Yungeen Ace: People just need to enjoy the song. There’s always something. I’ll tell you something, people don’t really see just music. If it’s bad music, they’ll talk about it more. If it’s good music, it’s just good music.

Does it take ever a toll mentally?

It’s fucked up how the world is today. I just stay in my own lane. It’s like we only see the bad in people. The internet’s weird. 

Vanessa Carlton cleared the sample for the record. Did she know about the song prior to the release?

She ain’t know about it. I fucks with Vanessa! We text and call each other, I really appreciate her clearing the sample. That was really dope of her. I really want to put something together where she plays the piano while we rap to “Who I Smoke.” I had a whole conversation with her and she gave me her whole aspect on everything. She’s a real genuine person and really dope.

What’s your favorite memory of King Von?

That n***a is funny as hell. He just goofy. I knew how close we were from one of my birthdays. I had a little get-together of only people that I fuck with, no one really made it. Von made it though, and from right there I knew that was my dawg for sure. We like real brothers. Everything with him was fun, it was lit every time. Only reason I went to Atlanta was because he was over there. Shit be funny in the studio.  

Jacksonville’s rap scene has a reputation for being pretty violent dangerous. Do you feel that or is it only on the outside looking in?

The police won’t even let me perform there, they stop me every time. I asked them if I could go and do a charity performance and the cops wouldn’t allow it. It is real violent there. 

What’s going on with the police in Florida? Polo G just got arrested in Miami too.

That shit made me so mad, and I really fuck with Polo G. Him coming up trying to do right, the fact that his arrest happened is lame. They hate rappers. It sounds crazy, but when we do good, they fuck with us and when we do bad, they fuck with us. We really try to move in the right direction. Maybe they just want to see everyone in jail. It’s an abuse of power. 

Being in your position where you’re involved in a few beefs, are you fearful at all?

I don’t fear nothing at all. My motto is ‘live today, die tomorrow.’ I feel like I experienced death already. I don’t be out there like that anymore, but I just want what’s best for my city.

Let’s talk about the ATK movement you got going on.

I been doing this shit for a little moment and I’m starting to get real raw with it. I got a record label too.

What’s going on with the record label?

Right now, I’m in the process of getting the building. It’s a studio with a business area and a merch display area.

Congratulations on all of that! It was a pleasure speaking with you today, Ace. Enjoy your movie night later!

For sure, for sure!

READ LAST WEEK’S INTERVIEW WITH YOUNG ROG HERE. 

Though Post Malone has certainly integrated himself into the hip-hop game, having collaborated with the likes of 21 Savage, Quavo, and DaBaby, it’s clear that the multitalented melodist will always hold rock and roll close to his heart. His latest album Hollywood’s Bleeding finds him embracing his roots more than ever before, and some have speculated that Posty’s next product(s) will find him shifting further away from the “White Iverson” of yore.

Based on what we’ve recently heard from his upcoming single, that does not appear to be the case. Perhaps surprisingly, it seems as if Post is actually doubling back and returning to a more hip-hop-focused sound. Upcoming single “Motley Crew,” finds Posty professing his undying love of partying over a blend of up-tempo percussion and atmospheric synthesizers; once the track reaches its apex, Post proceeds to channel Young Thug with a slick and explosive flow.

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Should you have been among those hoping to see Post Malone picking up where “Circles” left off and exploring with live instrumentation even further, perhaps “Motley Crew” will fall somewhat flat. On the other hand, the many fans who appreciate Post’s dominant role in the commercial rap space will likely find much enjoyment in this new single, one that appears destined for some serious success on the charts.

“I’m excited to finally announce new single ‘Motley Crew’ dropping Friday!” captions Post’s longtime manager Dre London, sharing a teaser of the track on his Instagram page. “Full project with Concert Doc coming real soon!” 

Check out the snippet for yourself now, and check back this coming Friday for “Motley Crew” in its entirety. Do you think Post made the right decision in returning to this sound? 

Donovan Mitchell has quickly become one of the best young talents in the entire NBA and as a result, he has been able to secure his own signature sneaker line with Adidas. Each shoe has an Issue number just like you would find with a comic book. Throughout the playoffs, Mitchell got to wear the Adidas D.O.N. Issue #3 and throughout this time, fans were curious as to when it would finally release.

Now, we have official images of the new Utah Jazz-inspired colorway which features a bright purple upper, as well as some yellow and light blue highlights throughout. In a way, this shoe carries forth a unique and nostalgia-inducing 90s aesthetic thanks to some unique patterns and color layouts. If you are a Jazz fan, these are most likely a must-cop especially when you consider just bright this team’s future. is.

This brand new “Jazz” colorway is slated to release on Saturday, July 10th for a price of $110 USD. If you’re in need of new basketball shoes, these could prove to be a solid choice especially as the summer continues to rage on. Let us know what you think of them, in the comments below.

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Erica Mena gave birth to her newborn baby with Safaree Samuels a few days ago but according to the Love & Hip Hop star, her partner hasn’t been there for her. Currently facing rumors that he fathered a lovechild during his marriage to Erica Mena, Safaree is now being accused of allegedly cheating on Mena with Kaylin Garcia, Joe Budden’s ex-girlfriend. The two were recently spotted at the all-white party in the Hamptons, which Lil Uzi Vert, JAY-Z, Beyoncé, and others were at.

Erica called out Safaree on Monday morning, claiming that she’s cutting off her entire family from her allegedly unfaithful ex.

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“@Kaylin_Garcia real talk I bean in the shoes of dealing with a man who lived a double life and I had no clue he was married. But you! Know Safaree is married. Who don’t know that. Not to mention he real friends with Joe Budden your ex,” alleged Erica. “Safaree just had a baby who he hasn’t seen in 4 days that’s in the NICU. That’s also no secret. I’m blasting both of you since he told you to lay low tonight – clearly who both know I found out y’all been fucking all weekend. My son not even a week old yet and he dicking you down. I hope this is something you proud of shorty. This man lost his whole family officially. I wish you both the best.”

Kaylin Garcia responded by claiming that she’s just friends with Safaree, saying, “For years I have been to myself. No blogs. No drama. I am a women who is about accountability and morals. The fact that I have been called out for absolutely nothing, to me is insane. Me and Safaree are friends and nothing more. Thanks! Everyone stay blessed. And let’s continue to spread love and light!”

What do you think about all this? Is Safaree guilty?

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After months of NBA action, the NBA Finals have finally arrived. Yes, that’s right, the Larry O’Brien trophy will be rewarded within the next two weeks and fans can’t wait to see who will take it all. In the Finals, we have the Milwaukee Bucks who are still unsure about whether or not they will have Giannis Antetokounmpo back in time for Game 1. Meanwhile, we also have the Phoenix Suns who have been uplifted out of poverty thanks to the efforts of Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton.

This is a series that is hard to predict, although the oddsmakers are saying the Suns are the favorites at -170. On the other side of the odds, we have the Bucks at +135 although if Giannis was healthy, there is a good chance it would actually be Milwaukee listed as the favorites to take it all.

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As for Game 1, it will be played on Tuesday night in Phoenix. The game starts at 9 PM EST and it will be broadcasted on ABC as well as ESPN 3. This is going to be an amazing series and if you are a fan of either of these teams, this is going to be a very special time, indeed.

Let us know who you think is going to win, in the comments below.

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Logic’s return from retirement — easily one of the most short-lived sideline stints hip-hop has ever seen — is officially underway. The rapper recently delivered a new single in “Intro,” presumably signaling the imminent arrival of a new album. As fans await further development on that particular front, many have been keeping some of his older cuts in steady rotation. 

A few days ago, Logic’s loyal following came through to represent one of his Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind standouts, the Eminem (and Chris D’Elia) assisted “Homicide.” Originally released in May of 2019, the lyrically charged duet between two of the game’s dexterous spitters has been proven to hold ample replay value. Case in point, the single was recently certified double platinum by the RIAA, an upgrade that followed the track’s first platinum certification in August of 2019.

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It’s not entirely surprising to see Logic and Em’s first official collaboration retaining momentum, as both parties have proven to be consistently formidable commercial entities. The track’s official video, which finds Chris D’Elia standing in as Eminem, currently holds over seventy-eight million views. Not too shabby for a song driven entirely by bars, with nary a catchy chorus in sight.

One has to wonder if Logic and Eminem will reunite in the future, given the success that “Homicide” continues to achieve. With a new project from Bobby on the horizon, it’s entirely possible that we’ll see a “Double Homicide” in the near future — would you like to see Logic and Em reunite on wax once more?

WATCH: Logic ft. Eminem – Homicide