The impact of Kendrick Lamar merits further exploration. Anybody familiar with the musical work of Compton’s own Kendrick Lamar understands his significance. Few artists in music deal with themes as effectively, exploring sociopolitical concepts and wide-ranging cultural analysis through lyricism. His work on 2017’s DAMN. was impactful enough to land him a Pulitzer Prize, making him the first rapper to ever take home the prestigious honor. For many, To Pimp A Butterfly stands among the most important albums of our era, the subject of countless editorials and analyses. It’s no wonder that music journalist Marcus J. Moore has chosen to make Kendrick Lamar the subject...
The Cavs could be a busy team. Heading into this week’s NBA trade deadline, the Cleveland Cavaliers are poised to be one of the busiest teams out there. As of right now, it is believed that they are shopping around the likes of Kevin Love and more recently, Tristan Thompson. Both of these players were on the Cavs when they won the championship over three years ago and have continued to push through despite recent struggles. According to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, it’s not going to be easy to acquire Thompson’s services. In fact, the asking price for Thompson is...
Trippie Redd joined the fun after G-Eazy and Megan Thee Stallion were kissing online. When G-Eazy posted a video of himself passionately kissing Megan Thee Stallion’s cheek as they laid down on the couch together, dating rumors rightfully began to circulate the internet. Their exchange was far too romantic to be brushed off as “just another fling” so fans of both artists started to joke about their potential pairing. The unexpected match proved to be a one-off thing with Megan Thee Stallion using her social platform to let everyone know that she is not getting intimate with G-Eazy, but...
The 76ers were a mess last night. Despite being hailed as one of the best Eastern Conference teams in the league prior to the season, the Philadelphia 76ers have been a beacon of inconsistency this season. At times, they look like they can beat anyone but on some nights, they are downright awful. Last night, the latter occurred as the 76ers were defeated 137-106 by the Miami Heat. It was a horrible defensive performance that saw Heat star Jimmy Butler score an impressive 38 points. Immediately following the game, Sixers star Ben Simmons was asked about the game and...
The rumor mill is in full effect. In just a couple of days, the NBA trade deadline will have finally arrived which means some players will be dealt to new teams. The lead-up to the trade deadline is always filled with rumors and D’Angelo Russell has been front and center in this regard. Ever since joining the Golden State Warriors, there have been rumors that he would be traded for some extra assets. Of course, this has yet to happen but with the trade deadline looming, many believe he could be traded to a team like the Minnesota Timberwolves. ...
That’s history right there. Kobe Bryant tragically past away last weekend alongside his daughter Gianna and seven others. The NBA community has been mourning Bryant’s death and are still figuring out ways to honor him while also helping out the families of the other victims. One of the initiatives is the MambaOnThree Fund which is currently in the midst of receiving donations, with the proceeds going to the aforementioned families. A key piece of Bryant memorabilia will be used to help raise funds for this new organization. According to TMZ, the signed scorecard from Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game will now be...
White & Red 4s rumored to drop as part of a ‘Metallic Pack’ later this year. Jordan Brand has released countless white and red Air Jordans over the last 34 years and there’s no signs of slowing as we roll along in 2020. According to reports, there is yet another Chicago-inspired Air Jordan 4 in the works, possibly releasing as part of a larger “Metallic Pack” later this year. Early images of the kicks in question have not yet surfaced, but you can see what the colorway might look like based off the mockup shown below. Judging from that photoshopped...
A video shows Yaya Mayweather reportedly getting physical with another one of NBA YoungBoy’s girls. If you enter a romantic relationship with YoungBoy Never Broke Again, you better be aware that you two will not be exclusive. For the last couple of years, the rising Baton Rouge rapper has been making headlines because of his chaotic personal life, seemingly switching girlfriends on a weekly basis. Between Jania, Kaylyn, Yaya, and a number of others, nobody is quite sure who the 20-year-old is dating as his main chick. These days, it feels like that spot is reserved for Floyd Mayweather’s...
Yo Gotti celebrates a tremendous start to the year. Yo Gotti just released his brand new album Untrapped, which his fans are hailing as a return to form for the celebrated Memphis rapper. Spending two decades in the rap game, the 38-year-old is considered a veteran, somebody that up-and-comers can model their careers off of to achieve tremendous levels of success. Founding his Collective Music Group and working with some of the hottest stars in his city, Yo Gotti has been taking on more of an executive role in the business, perfecting his strategies and learning how to masterfully...
Romo wastes no time. When Tony Romo first entered the league, he was the talk of the town in Dallas as many thought he could be the guy to take the Cowboys back to the Super Bowl. Of course, that never happened but that doesn’t mean Romo was without success. He was certainly one of the better quarterbacks in the league at the time and if it weren’t for injuries, he could have made a real dent towards the end of his reign in Dallas. During the early stages of his career, Romo was known for his relationship with...