Kobe Bryant and Rob Pelinka shared a tight bond for years prior to Kobe’s untimely passing. Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna tragically passed away in a helicopter accident, alongside seven other people, on January 26th. The whole basketball community has been in a state of shock since their deaths and numerous tributes have poured in since. Yesterday, the city of Los Angeles got to pay respects to Kobe and Gigi as a public memorial was held at the Staples Center. Numerous people spoke at the event, including those who Kobe knew best. One of those people was none other...
Tommie Lee was clearly feeling something toward Youngboy Never Broke Again while watching his live-stream last night. It’s been increasingly difficult to keep up with Youngboy Never Broke Again‘s romantic suitors as there are just too many to keep track of. Perhaps we can now add Tommie Lee, star of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, to the list. Youngboy Never Broke Again’s followers received a notification last night that the Baton Rouge rapper was going live and, anticipating some song snippets, people were quick to tune in. After all, YB is one of the most popular artists on the...
A$AP Rocky hasn’t released new music in a minute but fans of the Harlem rapper found some highly-anticipated leaks hiding on the internet. Ever since his run-in with Swedish police last year, A$AP Rocky has been taking it easy. The New York rapper released “Babushka Boi” and appeared as part of a few featured appearances, but that was basically it for his 2019 output. His fans had anticipated an album to complement his Injured Generation tour, but he ended up performing select choices from his experimental Testing project instead. Without releasing any new material in half a year, people have...
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are about to drop millions renovating their Wyoming ranch. Earlier this month, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian gave Architectural Digest a peak inside their Los Angeles mansion. Many mocked the minimalist, neutral-toned design of their home, wondering why people with so much money would opt for such an austere and seemingly uncomfy setup. Well, there are a lot of things we will never understand about Kanye West. Another mystery to add to the list could be why he would decide to renovate his recently-purchased Wyoming ranch in the same style as his LA residence, rather than reflecting...
Pop Smoke’s “Dior” single posthumously climbs up the Hot 100 charts, marking his second placement and first as a solo artist. Pop Smoke‘s death has left a void in the Brooklyn drill scene, and songs like “Dior,” and “Christopher Walken” serve as reminders of what he was bringing to the game. While he had yet to reach the pinnacle of his potential, Smoke was quickly solidifying himself as a fan-favorite, with his contribution to Travis Scott and the JACKBOYS’ “Gatti” marking his first song to hit the Hot 100 charts. Now, Smoke has done it again — though this...
Paul George should be thanking his lucky stars after that one. Paul George is easily one of the best players in the NBA when he is at the top of his game. The Los Angeles Clippers have been thriving with him in their lineup and as the playoffs approach, it’s clear the team is a contender to win it all. Having said that, players like George are able to get away with a lot. When you’re a star, the officials give you the benefit of the doubt, especially if you’ve been kind to the referees over the years. On...
Joel Embiid offers apology after flipping off Hawks guard Kevin Huerter for stealing the ball in the final seconds. Philadelphia 76ers All Star center Joel Embiid had himself a night at the Wells Fargo Center on Monday, as he racked up a career-high 49 points with 14 rebounds, three assists and three steals in a 129-112 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Embiid capped off his career night with a highlight reel-worthy step back three in the closing minute, followed by a celebratory dance that surely got under the skin of Hawks guard Kevin Huerter. As seen in the footage embedded below,...
Cam Newton and the Panthers have been on rocky ground as of late. Cam Newton came into the NFL with a ton of promise and for the most part, he was able to live up to the hype. In 2015, he led the Carolina Panthers to a 15-1 season although they ended up losing in the Super Bowl to the Denver Broncos. Since then, Newton has struggled with injuries which have ultimately put the team in a bad position. Over the past few months, there have been rumors about Newton’s standing within the Panthers organization and whether or not...
The Game goes on passionate Twitter rant imploring artists to avoid major labels at all cost, reiterating the importance of ownership. The Game has been around for nearly twenty years, having spent time at his fair share of record labels: Aftermath, E1, Geffen, Interscope, and many smaller subsidiaries. With nine studio albums under his belt, Game has earned the right to drop gems and lead by example. It’s no secret that the music industry landscape has shifted to a drastic degree, with the arrival of streaming having a major impact on record deals. Not to mention the rise of...
Kobe Bryant’s memorial was attended by thousands of people including Snoop Dogg, who sent prayers to Kobe’s family. Kobe and Gianna Bryant tragically past away on January 26th in a helicopter accident in California. The crash claimed the lives of seven other people and the entire world is still in shock about it. Even now, it still feels odd to say Kobe is no longer with us. Tributes have been rolling in over the last month and yesterday, it felt like the whole city of Los Angeles was at the Staples Center to say one final goodbye to Kobe and...