Howard agrees to participate in 2020 Dunk Contest, Ja Morant reportedly considering. Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has reportedly signed on to compete in his fourth Slam Dunk Contest next month in Chicago, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Howard headlined some of the most memorable Dunk Contest competitions against Nate Robinson during a three-year run from 2007-09, including a championship in 2008. The 34-year old big man has appeared in 36 games for the Lakers this season, averaging 7.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in a little less than 20 minutes per game. It remains to be seen...
DJ Akademiks doesn’t agree that being at war is like being “in the trenches.” When Meek Mill shouted out the soldiers who fight for the safety of the United States on a daily basis, he did so with good intentions in mind. With all the chatter about a potential World War III (which likely won’t happen) and the troubling reports concerning the USA and Iran, Meek Mill just wanted to send some positivity to the men and women defending us across borders. The Philadelphia artist and DJ Akademiks, a popular hip-hop commentator, have an interesting history. Previously, Meek has...
Eagles fans are going to be mad about this one. Philadelphia Eagles fans weren’t expecting much when their team took to the field against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday. Despite having home-field advantage, the Eagles were the underdogs as they came in with two fewer wins than the Seahawks. What Eagles fans weren’t expecting, however, was having to play the vast majority of the game without their starting quarterback, Carson Wentz. With Wentz out of the lineup, the Eagles lost the game by a score of 17-9. Had Wentz been playing, the Eagles would have had a much better...
Polo G is two months sober. This summer, break-out star Polo G terrified his fans by admitting he had checked himself into the hospital after suffering a near-death experience. The rapper has said he “got too lit” that night, forcing him to change his life and reconsider some of the choices he was making on a daily basis. Today, he celebrates his twenty-first birthday, hitting Dubai with his lucky lady and reflecting on what the last year has meant for him. One solid album, a few break-out hits, and one recovery later, Polo G is a changed man. Aaron...
Only Griselda could usher in the return of “mixtape 50.” Upon its release, we deemed Griselda’s 50 Cent collaboration “City On The Map” to mark a major milestone in gangsta rap. A few days back, the trifecta of Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher, and Conway hit the Shade 45 studios to field some questions, including a few about landing a feature from the Get Rich legend. Around the 16:40 mark, the host thanks Westside, Conway, and Benny for bringing “mixtape” 50 Cent back into the fold, busy man that he is and all. Conway reveals that “City On The Map” was originally...
The Lakers are having a lot of fun out there. This season has been a fruitful one for the Los Angeles Lakers. They currently sit atop the Western Conference standings with a formidable record of 29-7. Every single night, they appear as though they are having the most fun in the league and on Sunday, their passion was on full display. The team squeaked out a win against the Detroit Pistons while improving their winning streak to five games. The whole team got involved when it came to scoring and internet sensation Alex Caruso was no different. Perhaps the...
Not impressed or obstructive dress? Beyoncé arrived fashionably late to the 2020 Golden Globes last night, alongside her husband, Jay-Z. They skipped out on the red carpet and walked in once the ceremony had already begun. Their bodyguard escorted them to their seats as he held two bottles of Ace of Spades champagne so they wouldn’t have to drink the Moët & Chandon being poured at the event. They were seen mingling with the other celebs at their table, but many people on Twitter believe that Bey was indifferent toward the whole ordeal. She was there to pick up her gold statue if The...
Lil Uzi Vert says we aren’t ready for the “orange takeover.” After telling the world that he would be returning to his 2016 vibes in the new year, fans are confused why Lil Uzi Vert hasn’t dyed his hair back to purple. During his breakout run that year, the star sported violet dreads, crafting his “look” before he started experimenting more with different colors. With a flurry of Heaven’s Gate-related photos being shared on his personal accounts, it looks as though Lil Uzi Vert may be easing us back into the release of the long-awaited and highly-anticipated Eternal Atake. Uzi...
The death toll rises. SPOILERS FOR LAST NIGHT’S “POWER.” After a brief break, Power is back to wrap up the sixth and final season of the series. Creator Courtney Kemp has promised the fans some plot twists that will shake the universe up, and we begin with a Dre-centric episode. Still Dre follows the widely despised character on the day that Ghost is shot. Two big revelations arise, the first being the fate of Ghost. Before Kemp gives fans that nugget of information though, we get to see if Dre was actually involved in the shooting at Truth. The episode begins with a Gospel...
Preview 10 of the best sneakers dropping this month. The month of December, as always, was loaded with highly anticipated sneaker releases as brands across the board flooded the market for the Holiday season. Whether you were copping kicks for yourself, or as a gift for someone else, it should come as somewhat of a relief that there’s considerably less heat dropping in January. That’s not to say there aren’t some dope sneakers hitting retailers in the next few weeks, because there are, but it’s nowhere near as chaotic as last month. Among the top picks for January are...