Damian Lillard Reveals Why Steph Curry Shouldn’t Be MVP

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Steph Curry had a great season with the Golden State Warriors and while the team still has to get into the playoffs, many are debating whether or not Curry should be the MVP. He had to carry the Warriors on his back this season especially with the team dealing with so many injuries to key players. The only reason why the Warriors are in eighth right now is because of Curry’s performances, and many believe that this is good enough to get him the coveted MVP award.

While speaking to The Athletic, fellow star and point guard Damian Lillard actually made a case against Curry. While Lillard acknowledges just how well Curry played, he also noted that Nikola Jokic was better and that you’ve got to give the award to the guy who is in a better playoff position. Dame even likened the debate to last season, when no one wanted to give him MVP because the Blazers were in eighth.

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“I think Steph has had a great season. Obviously, there has to be a conversation about him being in the conversation. But I don’t think he wins it. At the eight seed, I just don’t see how that works,” Dame explained. “Last year, it was people like (ESPN’s) Stephen A. (Smith saying) ‘Man, I love what Dame is doing but he can’t be the MVP because they’re the eighth seed.’ You know what I’m saying? But last year, I averaged 30 points and eight assists on 46 (percent) from the field, 40 from the three-point line and 90 from free throw (it was actually 88.8). But last year, they’re like, ‘Man, we can’t consider him an MVP because they’re the eighth seed.’ And now it’s like it’s ok. For me, that’s the way that I’m looking at it”

As of right now, it is looking more and more likely that the MVP will go to Jokic although a lot can change between now and the vote. Regardless, Curry played phenomenally well this season and no one is going to dispute that.

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Nicki Minaj Reflects On Her Relationships With Drake And Lil Wayne In A New ‘Seeing Green’ Video

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Nicki Minaj has worked with so many artists over the years, but she may share the closest bond with two of them: Lil Wayne and Drake. The trio has been through a lot together, as Minaj and Drake both launched their careers and first found major commercial success while working with Wayne and his Young Money Entertainment label. The trio reunited recently on “Seeing Green,” a new song shared as part of a reissue of Minaj’s early-career mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty. Now Minaj has shared a new behind-the-scenes video for the song, which doubles as a look back on her relationships with Wayne and Drake.

Aside from recent clips of Minaj showing off various looks, the video also features images and videos, both recent and from various other points in her career, of herself with Drake and/or Wayne. The video isn’t really much of a behind-the-scenes look at how “Seeing Green” was made, but it does serve as a touching display of how much Minaj values what she has been through with Wayne and Drake.

After the song was released, Minaj admitted that both Drake and Wayne bested her on the song, writing, “All I know is that they washed me on #SeeingGreen I’m a woman enough to admit when I’ve been washed on a track by the Greats [laughing emoji]. and it’s ok #Barbz I’ve washed them b4. We’ll live through this one. I was still a lil rusty. I washed them in my head on #Fractions.”

Check out the “Seeing Green” behind-the-scenes video above.

Fousheé Transforms Depeche Mode’s ‘Enjoy The Silence’ Into A Sultry R&B Tune

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Fousheé’s music has been turning heads ever since a sample of her song, which later became “Deep End,” blew up on TikTok. In the months following, Fousheé remained hyper-focused on her artistry, releasing more tunes and even teaming up with Lil Wayne for a track. Now, the singer has another exciting project on the horizon — a campaign video for H&M’s summer clothing line.

Fousheé’s music is the soundtrack for a video to the clothing company’s new campaign, Find The Strength In Silence. It’s a cover of Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy The Silence,” which she transformed from a synth-heavy anthem into a more sultry R&B tune. In press materials for the campaign’s accompanying film, which was shot in LA, it’s described as standing “for the women who face public opinions daily.”

The project follows an exciting accomplishment for the singer. After “Deep End” went viral on TikTok, the song began racking up streams. Thanks to its viral success, the song achieved a peak at No. 10 on Billboard‘s Alternative Airplay chart after hovering on the chart for sixteen weeks. The new spot marked the first time a Black woman occupied the chart’s top ten in 32 years. The last person to achieve the feat was Tracy Chapman for the song “Crossroads,” which hit the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart’s top ten in 1989.

Listen to Fousheé cover “Enjoy The Silence” above.

Nas, LL Cool J + Fat Joe Hail To The Bronx Birthing Hip-Hop

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Some of the biggest names in the rap game pulled through in the Bronx today. New York heavyweights Nas, Fat Joe, LL Cool J and Grandmaster Flash appeared at a groundbreaking ceremony with developers, founders, fellow artists, politicians and community in support of the Universal Hip Hop Museum. Nas, LL Cool J + Fat Joe […]

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Coi Leray Wreaks Havoc In Pressa’s “Attachments” Video

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Coi Leray is having an insane year so far, finding a lane for herself and making millions off of TikTok. The rising superstar has had a couple of breakout records this year, including “No More Parties” and the song’s remix with Lil Durk, but she continues to hustle on the path to her debut studio album release.

Alongside her, Toronto rapper Pressa has been impressing with his recent releases. He has equally been rising the ranks with his single “Attachments,” which Coi Leray jumped on for the remix. The track is smooth and it showcases their strong hitmaking talent. The official music video has been released, featuring Pressa in a beautiful mansion, which Coi seemingly haunts through her supernatural powers. Causing Pressa to get wrapped up in vines and casting spells to make the chandelier fall to the floor, Coi unites with Pressa for the video’s closing moments, dancing to the single outside the mess.

Watch the new video up above and let us know what you think.

Foushée Covers Depeche Mode’s 1990 Track “Enjoy The Silence”

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Over the past year, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Foushée has been steadily proving that she is one of the most important rising artists to watch. Following the release of her 2020 single “Deep End,” the New Jersey-born artist has collaborated with Lil Wayne on multiple records, including Weezy’s introspective single “Ain’t Got Time” and her recent single “gold fronts.” 

Now, in honor of H&M’s new summer campaign, Foushée has shared a contemporary take on Depeche Mode’s classic 1990 song “enjoy the silence.” Titled Find The Strength In Silence, H&M’s campaign is accompanied by a film that represents women who face public opinions every day, and to coincide help convey themes of “canceling out the noise” and “finding strength in silence,” Foushée’s reimagined version of “enjoy the silence” will serve as the film’s soundtrack.   

Ironically, Foushée’s new blast from the past arrives weeks ahead of her highly anticipated project Time Machine, which the talented multihyphenate describes as “a time travel through memories, thoughts, emotions, [and] experiences.” Set to release on June 4th, Time Machine will feature her previously heard single “Deep End.” 

Give Foushée’s “enjoy the silence” a listen and let us know how her cover stacks up against Depeche Mode‘s original version. 

Quotable Lyrics

Words like violence break the silence
Come crashing in into my little world
Painful to me, pierce right through me
Don’t you understand? Oh, my little girl

Danny Masterson’s Ex-Girlfriend Testifies That She Woke Up To Him Raping Her

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Day one of Danny Masterson’s preliminary trial revolving around his sexual assault charges revealed some explicit details from accuser Jen B. Day two involved the testimony of another accuser, who the Los Angeles Superior Court have identified as Christine B. Christine B. is an ex-girlfriend of Masterson.

While on the stand, Christine B. recalled an incident that took place in 2001. At the house she shared with Masterson at the time, Christine B. was woken out of her sleep to find her then boyfriend, Masterson, sexually assaulting her. She made attempts to stop him from raping her, but he overpowered her. 

Christine B. explained to the court, “He wouldn’t stop. So I did something that I knew would make him angry and likely to get off me. I pulled his hair.” During Jen B.’s testimony on day one of the preliminary trials, she had told Los Angeles Superior Court that she tried to end Masterson’s assault by punching him. 

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This tactic did not work for Christine B. When she tried pulling his hair, Masterson reportedly struck her and spat on her. Christine B. told the court, “He had this thing about his hair, so I knew if I pulled it really, really hard, he would get off me. But what he did was hit me.” A month later, Masterson raped her again while she was unconscious. 

Similarly to accuser Jen B, Christine B. belonged to the Church of Scientology. Christine B. reported Masterson’s repeated assaults on her to the ethics officials of the church, although the church denies the allegations. The Church of Scientology also denied all of Jen B.’s claims. 

After day two, Masterson faces one more day of preliminary hearings. After the hearings, Los Angeles Superior Court will make a decision whether or not the sexual assault charges against Masterson will go to trial. The That 70’s Show actor faces charges from allegations that were made against him from 2017, for incidents of rape that took place between the years 2001 and 2003.

If you or anyone you know has experienced sexual assault, help is available. Please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.

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Freeway Rick Ross Explains Why He Enjoyed His 20 Years In Jail

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Life is what you make of it. Freeway Rick Ross has had a truly legendary life, making over a few million dollars per day at one point. He’s been active in the streets and he’s put in work in the music and cannabis industries. After being sentenced to life in prison for establishing a major drug empire, Ross’ sentence was reduced following an appeal. He ended up spending just under twenty years in prison and according to his latest interview with Shirley Ju for Shirley’s Temple, he actually enjoyed his time behind bars.

When asked if he ever got a chance to enjoy all of the money coming in while he was locked up, Freeway said that he did. “I pretty much enjoyed a moment,” said the 61-year-old. “Even when I was in jail, I enjoyed being in jail. I enjoyed my time in jail. I mean, not every day, you got good days and bad days no matter where you at. You could be living in the biggest house on the hill and have everything you want. We all gonna have bad days but I learned that bad days are a part of life and that’s something that we’re gonna go through and it’s best just to deal with it and figure out how to get through it.”


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The street legend says that every time he was having a bad day behind bars, he would reach for a good book. “[I read] over 300 books,” he said. “And I don’t know how many magazines and newspapers.”

During the same interview, Freeway Rick Ross said that Snowfall stole his life story, also accusing rapper Rick Ross of avoiding him. 

Watch the full interview below and skip ahead to the 3:19 mark for his comments about enjoying his time in jail.

Lil Nas X And Demi Lovato Will Lead iHeartRadio’s Second Annual ‘Can’t Cancel Pride’ Virtual Event

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Pride Month is just a couple weeks away now and iHeartRadio has announced how they’ll kick off June: They (along with Procter & Gamble) will be hosting their second annual “Can’t Cancel Pride” virtual event on June 4.

Bebe Rexha is set to co-host alongside Elvis Duran and will also perform her single “Sacrifice.” Meanwhile, also taking part are Lil Nas X, Demi Lovato, Hayley Kiyoko, Pink Brothers Osborne, Marshmello, Busy Phillips, Gus Kenworthy, Jennifer Hudson, JoJo Siwa, MJ Rodriguez, Nina West, and more.

Gayle Troberman, Chief Marketing Officer for iHeartMedia, said in a statement, “As the country is returning back to normal and we are slowly starting to gather again, LGBTQ+ communities around the world are still feeling the devastating effects of COVID-19. “We look forward to once again celebrating the incredible voices and allies of the LGBTQ+ community with an amazing night of music that will honor Pride and the communities’ fight for equal rights, all while benefitting six remarkable nonprofits that make an everyday positive impact.”

This news comes a few days after Lil Nas X declared, “i wanna do something special for homosexual month in a few weeks.” It also quickly follows Lovato revealing she now identifies non-binary and changing their pronouns to they/them.

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Julian Edelman Dashes All Hopes For A Tom Brady Reunion

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Just a few weeks ago, Julian Edelman announced that he would be retiring from football after a successful career that saw him win three Super Bowls with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Immediately after his announcement, rumors began to circulate that he might come back to football and play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he would be reunited with the likes of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.

During a recent appearance on Michael Irvin’s podcast, Edelman said that such a return is simply not in the cards right now. At this point, Edelman feels as though his body has completely broken down on him and that he would much rather do other things. It’s been a tough few years and he doesn’t want to do more harm to his body.

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“My knee’s breaking down,” Edelman explained. “I’m not going to sit here, you know, I got everything I want. I got three rings. Played in a magical dynasty with an unbelievable franchise, coach, best quarterback of all time, like, yo, I’m not a greedy guy. I’m not going to sit out there and look like some old dude in an old BIKE knee brace and ankle braces — you know the old guy? I don’t want to look like that, man. I can’t do that.”

This is definitely an admirable stance to take and at 32 years old, there are plenty of other avenues that Edelman can explore. Needless to say, we hope he has a great retirement.

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