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Ice Cube’s BIG3 League has secured a major deal following a recent snub from Caitlin Clark.
Cube is taking his professional 3-on-3 basketball league local, starting with Los Angeles, per Clutch Points. The long-awaited transition, sealed with a $10 million deal, is in collaboration with DCB Sports.
“This is a historic day for the BIG3,” Ice Cube said in a press release, the outlet reports. “We could not be happier to entrust part of our league to Gary and this seasoned group of sports investors ahead of our most important season yet. We have all-star basketball talent, millions of loyal fans a ..read more
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The Wrap Up shares the week of storylines, viral moments, and conversation for the week! This week is hosted by Mike Medium.
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Jim Jones Cleared In Airport Brawl
A video surfaced recently, showing rapper Jim Jones involved in an altercation at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Jones claimed the incident began when retrieving his belongings from the overhead compartment mid-landing. He alleged being confronted by a passenger named James Dos Santos, escalating when another passenger, Alexander Lekht, joined in. Despite the altercation esc ..read more
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Coi Leray has announced her follow-up to the Mike WiLL Made-It-produced hit song “Wanna Come Thru,” upping the ante with a entire EP.
On Thursday (May 9), Coi took to social media where she unveiled the cover art for her upcoming project titled Lemon Cars.
Gracing the cover, the “Players” rapper/singer flaunts a pair of ruffled bottoms, flawlessly matched with a coordinating bra top and fur-trimmed boots, while striking a pose in front of a yellow sports car.
In the caption, Coi reveals that the project will be released in a matter of weeks, on May 24th. “Lemon Cars EP prod. by @eardrummers @m ..read more
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Stevie Wonder weighs in on Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud, citing it as a distraction from real-world conflicts.
In a chat with TMZ, the “Superstition” singer appeared to highlight the recent violence in Israel-Gaza and Eastern Europe, particularly between Ukraine and Russia. He implied that focusing on trivial disputes like the one between Drizzy and Kenny pales in comparison to the gravity of real-world conflicts.
“Any kind of war is bad for the world. Any kind of war,” he said when asked for his thoughts regarding the duo’s drama.
Pressed to clarify whether he harbors any “bad feelings” rega ..read more
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Kid Cudi took to Instagram to share his post-Coachella ordeal with his followers, offering an intimate look into his journey of recovery. In the accompanying caption, he not only unveiled his customized boot but also provided insight into the severity of his injury, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. By showcasing his X-rays with the embedded screws, he aimed to underscore the tangible reality of his condition, allowing fans to empathize with his predicament on a visceral level.
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Freddie Gibbs is facing serious accusations of physical assault from his ex-girlfriend, Jasmine Grenaway. This comes amid their tumultuous relationship and ongoing pregnancy complications. Grenaway took to social media, notably X, formerly known as Twitter, to voice her distressing claims. She began by sharing a photo of a positive pregnancy test, expressing her anticipation of motherhood. This is in a now-deleted tweet. In subsequent posts, Grenaway hinted at warnings she had received about Gibbs from others, acknowledging her own shortcomings in heeding them.
The situation escalated when Gre ..read more
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Travis Scott has sparked speculation about a potential collaboration with Kanye West, teasing the project in characteristic fashion. On Thursday, May 9th, Scott shared a 50-second video on his social media platforms, captioned “Ye x The Jack, [directed by] GABREIL MOSES.” The visuals predominantly feature close-up shots of Kanye’s face accompanied by a subtle melody. Towards the end, the camera zooms in on West’s profile in silence, leaving fans intrigued. As of now, no further details about the collab have emerged.
YE X THE JACK
by GABREIL MOSES pic.twitter.com/uTEmCQuIMT
— TRAVIS SCOTT ..read more
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Rick Ross laughs off The Game’s diss track aimed at him.
We previously reported that The Game dropped a track aimed at Rick Ross. The diss is titled “Freeway’s Revenge.”
On the track- The Los Angeles rapper rapped, “the real Rick Ross know every bird gotta leave the nest,” he raps. “You stole your name, I pulled your file (facts) / You looked at B.I.G. and stole his style (facts) / I smell pussy, that odor fat (fat) / You ain’t sold no birds, you trolled the owl.”
He continued: “He gon’ tell us he just bought another crib, he livin’ well / But he won’t tell us about his health condition, he si ..read more
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Shaquille O’Neal’s ex-wife, Shaunie Henderson, opened up about her past relationship with the NBA legend.
While promoting her new book “Undefeated“, Shaunie admitted that she may have never truly been in love with her ex. “Looking back, I don’t know that I was ever really in love with the man, but I was in love with the idea of being married to the man I had a family with.”
O’Neal and Henderson share four children: sons Shareef and Shaqir and daughters Amirah and Me’arah. Their romance began in the late’90s and ended in 2009.
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Kimora Lee Simmons breaks her silence on her daughter, Aoki, briefly dating 65-year-old restaurateur Vittorio Assaf.
The model caught up with TMZ and she was asked about the relationship she explains, “I don’t think she had an anything,” Kimora said to TMZ. “She’s a young pretty girl, and I think, we don’t think the toads we may kiss is going to be broadcasted. And I personally feel a little bit like she was set up, which is why I try to teach the girls. There’s definitely an age dynamic there.”
She did- however- say she seen the viral pictures online. “I probably was a little bit em ..read more