KD is looking great out there. Kevin Durant hasn’t played basketball since Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors. Durant ended up suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon which is going to keep him out for an entire year. The Brooklyn Nets will not be forcing him to play this year which means he will get to focus on his Achilles recovery. When Durant is healthy, he is arguably the best scorer in the entire league and the Nets will be looking forward to receiving his services. Fans should be excited, however, because...
This latest Top 50 list seems destined to spark conversation. List-a-mania has returned, sort of. This morning, Shade Room shared an interesting list detailing “The Top 50 Greatest Female Rappers Of All Time.” Given the inherent certainty of such rankings, Top 50s are bound to stir debate. Questions of misplaced order and omissions run rampant, sometimes from artists scorned. Here, we have what looks to be a relatively well-rounded one, at least insofar as inclusion goes. As to the order, well, is perfection ever really achievable? Mike Coppola/Getty Images Off the bat, the list makes a grand statement with Nicki...
Newton has battled numerous injuries over the years. Cam Newton was considered to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, just a few years ago. Unfortunately, injuries have hurt Newton’s career and his team has been struggling to reach the postseason. It’s clear Newton is working hard to get back in the league although unfortunately, his efforts are met with even more injuries. This offseason, newton is trying to get back into the best shape imaginable and he has been making strides in the gym. In his latest Instagram post, Newton quoted J. Cole while talking about...
We kick off a brand new week with a new batch of songs to act as your gym motivation for the next seven days. Here’s to the second weekly edition of the Fit Or Die Workout Playlist. Last week we kicked off the inaugural edition of the playlist, with music from Lil Uzi, Lil Wayne and more. This week, we’ve completely re-vamped so your gym workouts will not get tiresome. While Lil Wayne and Uzi still make an appearance or two, we start with “Mannequin,” a new track from Pop Smoke and Lil Tjay. This duo works very well together,...
This collab would be a game-changer. If you’re a fan of Jordan Brand, then you’re probably aware of Fragment Designs and Hiroshi Fujiwara who is the head of the brand. Back in 2014, Fragment and Jumpman linked up for a white, black, and blue colorway of the Air Jordan 1 High OG that remains one of the brand’s best collabs ever. The shoe sells for thousands of dollars on the resale market and sneakerheads have been waiting for a new Fragment x Jordan collab ever since. Now, Fujiawara is teasing a brand new collaboration with Jumpman, this time in...
Air Max 720 OBJ Slip rumored to debut 2/21. Odell Beckham Jr.’s Nike Air Max 720 OBJ collab has already released in a variety of styles, including “Black/Red Orbit” and “Desert Ore” iterations as well as a an LSU-inspired joint and a colorful “Young King of the Drip” design. Each of those collaborative Air Max 720s were constructed of a combination of leather, mesh and suede, with a clear, bulbous Air Max 720 cushioning unit beneath the silhouette. OBJ and Nike will be going in a different direction for their next collab, as they are set to release a modified, laceless version of the Air Max 720 OBJ....
Longtime pals Eminem and Elton John reconnect. It’s not uncommon to see unexpected friendships blossom in hip-hop. Killer Mike and Bernie Sanders. Lil Wayne and Skip Bayless. Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart. Eminem and Elton John, the latter of which made history with a groundbreaking performance of “Stan” at the 2001 Grammy Awards. The pair have since developed a genuine relationship beyond music, despite having yet to officially collaborate on an original song — though there’s still time for that. In any case, Em and Sir Elton recently crossed paths once more, this time at the 2020 Academy Awards....
Embiid has had a rollercoaster season. When he’s healthy and playing to the best of his capabilities, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers is one of if not the best big man in the entire NBA. Embiid is an absolute menace out on the court and the 76ers have benefitted greatly from his abilities. Despite this, it hasn’t always been easy for Embiid. The star has hit a bit of a rough patch and last week, he was being criticized by almost everyone for his inconsistent play. Last night, Embiid was looking to change the narrative and came through...
Cavs suffer worst home loss in franchise history in Drummond’s first game. The Andre Drummond era in Cleveland got off to a rough start on Sunday, as the Los Angeles Clippers handed the Cavs their worst home loss in franchise history in Drummond’s debut. The 133-92 loss marked the Cavs’ 12th straight ‘L’ at Quicken Loans Arena and their 12th loss in their last 13 games. As a result, the Cavs are now sitting in sole possession of last place in the Eastern Conference at 13-40. Following the nightmarish debut, Drummond explained how he addressed his new teammates and spoke about...
Iguodala was part of a big trade, recently. Andre Iguodala spent the first half of the season trying to be traded by the Memphis Grizzlies. At the trade deadline, Iguodala was dealt to the Miami Heat and last night, he got to play his very first game with the squad. In the end, the Heat lost to the Portland Trail Blazers by a score of 115-109. Iguodala played 23 minutes and only mustered two points. He also picked up six rebounds and three assists. Afterward, Iguodala spoke about what it was like playing after a prolonged hiatus. “The last...