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Michael Strahan is a legendary player in the history of the New York Giants and his Super Bowl with the team is further proof of what he meant to the franchise and the NFL. Since his time in the league, Strahan has become a National star in the world of broadcasting as he can be found hosting numerous morning shows while also lending his time to analyzing football. 

In terms of Strahan’s looks, many know him for the gap in his two front teeth which has been a staple of his appearance. Despite this, Strahan surprised his fans on Wednesday by showing off his new smile. In the clip below, you can see that Strahan had the gap closed, and many were shocked by the whole thing.

Today, however, Strahan dropped a two-minute video on his Instagram account where he spoke about the responses he had received in light of his dental work. At the end of the clip, Strahan revealed that it was all just a big April Fools’ joke and he even flashed his smile to reveal that the gap was still very much there.

Needless to say, the crisis has been averted here as Strahan will continue to work with the look that has stuck with him throughout his entire career.

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Following reports that they had filed for a marriage license in Fulton County, Georgia, Jeezy and Jeannie Mai have officially gotten married. Thanks to an Instagram post from Vogue, details have surfaced about the wedding for one of the entertainment industry’s most beloved couples. According to Vogue, the veteran rapper and television host tied the knot during an intimate wedding ceremony in Atlanta on March 27th, one year following their engagement. 

After enduring a rough start to 2021 with the loss of his mother, Jeezy and Jeannie Mai’s wedding has undoubtedly been one of the best things to happen for the legendary Atlanta rapper all year. According to Vogue, the passing of Jeezy’s mother actually uprooted the couple’s previous marriage plans and led to the secretive nature of their romantic ceremony.

“We were really looking forward to having all of our friends and family there to celebrate,” Jeannie tells the outlet. “But we had to change all of our wedding plans due to COVID. After Jeezy’s mother unexpectedly passed, we quickly learned that life is too short. And at the end of the day, Jeezy and I really just wanted to become husband and wife. So we decided to turn our original wedding into a mini-mony, where we exchanged our vows in front of our immediate family and a few close friends.”

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Congratulations, Jeezy and Jeannie Mai!

Damian Lillard is one of the most respected players in the entire NBA and it mostly has to do with the fact that he isn’t interested in joining a super team. He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers and for the entirety of his career, he has remained in Oregon. Lillard has stated numerous times that he hates the superteam era and finds these sorts of squads to be a cheapening of the sport. It’s made it hard for small markets to thrive, and Lillard wants to change that.

After a win against the Detroit Pistons, Lillard lamented about this loyalty and how it has played out for him over his career. Clearly, Lillard still loves it in Portland although he fully understands how his eagerness to remain in Portland has led to a diminished return in terms of opportunities.

“My loyalty is my biggest flaw…I’m too solid for this weird-ass era,” he said matter-of-factly. It’s hard to disagree with Lillard here as he has consistently been a top-three point guard who is almost impossible to defend against. If the season were to end today, many would agree that Lillard deserves the MVP award.

With all of this being said, the Trail Blazers look good this season and if they stay healthy, there is a chance they could make some real noise in the postseason.

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Although the leaked elevator footage that featured a disturbing altercation between Saweetie and Quavo has been one of the biggest stories as of late, Saweetie still has plenty of reasons to celebrate. According to The Shade Room, Warner Chappell Music, the global publishing division of Warner Music Group, has officially decided to extend its worldwide publishing deal with the Icy Girl. 

“We’ve been lucky enough to be on this incredible journey with Saweetie since the very beginning,” announces Ryan Press, the U.S. Warner Chappell Music President of A&R. “We’re in the business of taking early bets on artists and helping develop them into global sensations, and that’s exactly the trajectory Saweetie is on. She’s well on her way to becoming the next big female breakout star, and we’re so proud to be able to continue to support her.”

Saweetie also touched on her excitement regarding the extension of her publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, saying, “Ryan and the whole Warner Chappell team have become family over the years. It’s amazing to look back at everything we’ve accomplished together, and I’m excited for this next chapter.”

This announcement marks the latest career advancement for Saweetie, following her recent magazine cover for Cosmopolitan. Despite her public breakup with Quavo, the Icy Girl is still making major moves. Congratulations, Saweetie!

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Andre Drummond was the big pick up for the Los Angeles Lakers over the weekend as they acquired the player following a buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis out with injuries, the Lakers were in desperate need of some help and Drummond was going to be the player to provide it. Last night, Drummond got to make his debut with the team, and in the end, it turned out to be a colossal disappointment as the Lakers lost, all while Drummond got injured.

In a freak play, Drummond had his toe stepped on by Brook Lopez. According to Ryan Ward of Clutch Points, Drummond said that the injury was gruesome as he actually lost a complete toenail. Drummond notes he’s had it happen before but this was the most painful one yet.

Drummond didn’t say when he would be back although this is an injury that players have missed time for, in the past. Needless to say, this is the worst possible way for Drummond’s Lakers career to begin, especially since they need him more than ever.

With the playoffs on the horizon, the Lakers are losing ground in the Western Conference, and they’re going to need to pick it up sooner rather than later.

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NBA Twitter was set ablaze this past week as Brian Windhorst floated around a rumor that LeBron James was trying to recruit Steph Curry during the All-Star Game. Bringing Curry to the Los Angeles Lakers would be the biggest story in all of sports and it would certainly be a huge betrayal to the Bay Area. Regardless, this gave fans a whole lot to talk about in the midst of an NBA season that in all honesty, has been very lackluster in comparison to other seasons.

While speaking to The Athletic, Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers commented on the Curry rumors and whether or not he was worried about them. As you can imagine, Myers has heard it all and he’s fully prepared for Curry to be with the Warriors for life.

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“We’re never going to stop hearing it,” Myers said. “It doesn’t matter if a guy signs an extension anymore, whether it’s one of our guys or any guy. The drumbeat never stops. … I think rumors like that or any rumor about a great player, they’ll always be there as long as the player’s great. But all we can do is make our place of work somewhere people show up and feel like they can compete. I think Steph’s felt like we’ve given him a really good chance in his time and career to compete individually and team-wise. And that’s what we’re going to keep trying to do. … What I would say: I think Steph’s happy. I think he’s in a good place. I think things are going to be fine with him.”

The Warriors have been on the decline over the last couple of seasons and with Curry injured, the rumors have only gotten worse. Regardless, Warriors fans shouldn’t panic just yet, as we all know Windhorst typically comes through with the LeBron agenda.

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YBN Nahmir hasn’t had it easy since dropping his debut album VISIONLAND. In addition to being ripped apart by fans for reportedly selling just 4,000 copies in the first week since VISIONLAND‘s release, YBN Nahmir was also recently the butt of Lil Yachty’s April Fool’s joke, in which he claimed to like Nahmir’s heavily criticized and experimental album cut “Soul Train.” Still, the “Opp Stoppa” remains positive about his career’s trajectory, despite his past plans on retiring.  

In a surprisingly humble series of Instagram story posts, YBN Nahmir recently claimed that he’s focused on getting “back onnat old YBN sh*t.” Now, it appears that the Birmingham, Alabama-born rapper was serious about rechanneling the early YBN days because he has reached out to his once close collaborator YBN Almighty Jay over social media. In a sentimental Instagram post, YBN Nahmir writes, “We was turnt everyday kid. i miss rapping wit you. can we drop some shit? @ybnalmightyjay”

YBN Almighty Jay recently dropped a debut project of his own on Atlantic, titled Battling My Spirit. Similar to the tepid reception that YBN Nahmir has been getting for VISIONLAND, YBN Almighty Jay’s project failed to chart on the Billboard 200 following its release at the beginning of February, so perhaps he’ll accept Nahmir’s offer and return to YBN’s roots.

Are you excited for a potential reunion featuring two of the three original members of YBN?

21 Savage is easily one of the new generation’s most acclaimed rappers, having built a considerable fanbase since he first arrived onto the scene with the Metro Boomin-produced Savage Mode. Of course, his artistry has evolved since that fateful first release, having delivered several additional projects in Issa Album, the Offset-assisted Without Warning, I Am > I Was, and most recently Savage Mode 2. And with a sizable role on the upcoming Spiral soundtrack, 21 Savage’s catalog is already looking to grow.

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Today, 21’s enduring catalog has paid off, with the rapper officially expanding his collection of gold and platinum plaques. A quick gander at the RIAA website indicates that Savage has secured eight new certifications, with five of which being of the platinum variety. For the most part, the songs in question stem from a wide number of his albums. “Bank Account” (6x platinum) is from Issa. “A Lot” (5x platinum) and “Out For The Night” (gold) are from I Am > I Was. “Runnin” (platinum), “Rich N***a Shit (gold), “Glock In My Lap” (gold), “Mr. Right Now” (platinum) are from Savage Mode 2, produced by Metro Boomin. Lastly, “Rap Saved Me” (platinum) is from Without Warning.

In total, 21 is now boasting a sizable tally of forty-one plaques, making him one of hip-hop’s most commercially viable artists by a decent margin. Not too shabby for a rapper who first emerged onto the scene with a hazy, vaguely horror-inspired project — and look at him now. Congratulations to 21 Savage for this latest haul, and may there be many more to come.