A lot of Ne-Yo‘s hits are the slow, sensual kind that begs to be added to any given R&B playlist. It’s for that reason why sometimes the “Sexy Love” singer can’t shy away from playing his tunes when it comes to personal time with his wife, Crystal Renay, but according to the singer, it’s only “by request only.”
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TMZ caught up with Ne-Yo at the airport and questioned him about a rumour they heard that he listens to his own music during sex. After admitting that it’s true he made it clear that it was never his idea. Ne-Yo did reveal just one annoyance that comes with listening to his own music. “I’m guna be very honest. Half the time I don’t like it because I can’t listen to my music without critiquing, so like, mid-stroke I’m like ‘ah that verse could have been better.'” The cameraman suggested that maybe that’s a good tactic to “last longer.”
“That’s true, but I don’t need those tactics,” Ne-Yo responded. As for the most requested song by Crystal, it’s his 2006 release “Mirror.” Ne-Yo and Crystal met in 2015 and got married in February of 2016 when Crystal was expecting their first child together, Shaffer Chimere.
Future & Drake Perfected Menacing Luxury Raps On "Life Is Good"
What makes Future and Drake such an interesting duo?
When Nas dropped off “Life Is Good” in 2012, it felt like reassurance. A reminder that, in spite of a few concerting personal narratives, his equilibrium was back on track. Fast forward to 2020, where Future and Drake have borrowed the expression for their first major single since What A Time To Be Alive. One might think a moment of humility was upon us; both men have witnessed their personal baggage going public, with Drake admitting to having been “caught slipping” in this very chorus. Yet the stakes have become too high, the fortune too vast. When Future and Drake connect, it’s opulence over everything. It’s part of what makes them such an enjoyable partnership; the hip-hop equivalent to Fraiser and Niles Crane.
For the most part, Drake’s contributions to “Life Is Good” dwell on his material gains, and how they serve to contextualize his cultural dominance. Within the opening lines, he’s already dropped an elite level flex about his acrobatic Patek -- courtesy of Virgil Abloh, esteemed designer and writer of “Brick” on bricks. Shortly thereafter, he’s boasting about a “manor house in Rosewood,” establishing his reach as international. Essentially, he’s reminding his haters that they’re simply beneath him, a brazen cockiness no doubt emboldened by Future Hndrxx, the self-proclaimed “well-known nuisance.” He even makes reference to Kanye West hijacking June 2018 for his Surgical Summer, a move Drizzy deemed to be on some serpentine energy.
It’s interesting to note that while Drake remains adamant that “Life Is Good,” many of his chosen exhibits lead back to material wealth. For an artist who often speaks candidly about his insecurities and doubts on a personal level, some of his material with Future can feel a bit shallow in comparison. Even his section of the instrumental seems to lack any urgency, like a formidable mobster who may or may not have gained a wine gut. Still, what he loses in substance he makes up for in swagger; the duo have a formula and little reason to dete from it. Perhaps Drizzy is simply content to sit shotgun, as he did back on What A Time To Be Alive. In reality, “Life Is Good” remains Future’s show through and through.
Driving that point home further is a beat switch, a tactic that has become a staple in Future’s arsenal. Cementing Fewtch as a man of action, the spooky instrumental picks up the pace accordingly. While Drake opted for a success-is-the-best revenge approach, Future seems content to return to the trenches and handle his business accordingly. “I'm tryna avoid nonsense, get Osama sprayed in this bitch,” he raps. “They had the candlelight lightin' it up, n***a anybody could get it.” Cementing himself as a "poor high class" individual, there's a validity there that speaks to the appeal of Future's image. Even at his bougiest, there's an underlying sense of menace arisen from a hustler's personal experience. And damn it, the formula works. Perhaps simply it's a shared sense of expensive tastes that allow Future and Drake to find common ground -- neither one seems inclined to challenge themselves during a collaboration. It's not like they need to -- when it comes to providing elite-level threatening luxury raps, Future and Drake are the logical conclusion.
Shaq, Charles Barkley Roast "Soft" Cavs Over Thugs Controversy: Watch
"We listen to Bone Slugs-N-Harmony."
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein may have upset some of his players when he reportedly referred to the group as "thugs" during a recent film session, but he has the support of NBA Hall of Famers Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley. During the January 9th edition of Inside The NBA, Shaq called out the Cavs' players for being overly sensitive and attempting to get Beilein fired.
Barkley added, "To be complaining about a coach who's coming in trying to make y'all work on fundamentals when y'all stink, make y'all watch film, make y'all practice hard - this is starting to be a joke."
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Beilein told his players they were playing “like a bunch of thugs," but he later apologized once the word got out. Says Beilein, “I didn’t realize I had said the word 'thugs' but my staff told me later I did and so I must have said it. I meant to say slugs, as in slow moving. We weren’t playing hard before...now we were playing harder. That’s what I was trying to say. I meant it as a compliment."
Shaq, Chuck and Kenny had some fun with the slugs situation on Thursday night, cracking themselves up with jokes like "Slug Life" and "We listen to Bone Slugs-N-Harmony." Check out the footage below.
Tristan Thompson Receives Rambunctious Ice Bath After Career-High
Thompson had 35 points.
It's been a rough couple of seasons for the Cleveland Cavaliers ever since LeBron James left in the summer of 2018. After finishing near the bottom of the standings last season, the Cavaliers are on track to do the same thing this year. Last night, the Cavs had a positive experience as they defeated the Detroit Pistons in overtime by a score of 115-112. Tristan Thompson was nothing short of dominant in the game and even recorded an impressive 35 points, which just so happens to be a career-high for him.
After the game, Thompson's teammates went crazy in the locker room as they tried to celebrate his big achievement. Players began chasing Thompson around the room while dousing him in ice water. Thompson appeared to be pumped up by it all as the whole locker room was all smiles.
"Love this team man," Thompson wrote on Twitter after the game. After the recent controversy with head coach John Beilein, it's clear this was a big win for the Cavs. They haven't had many reasons to celebrate this year although this win is a great place to start. Thompson has been with the Cavaliers for a long time now and many of the young guys look up to him.
Perhaps this win will help give the Cavs some much-needed confidence moving forward.
Beyonce’s “Ivy Park” Adidas UltraBoost Collab Revealed: Official Images
First look at the Ivy Park Adidas UltraBoost
Beyonce's "Ivy Park" Adidas collection is headed to retailers next Saturday, January 18 and we have new details today about what's on the horizon. In addition to the collaborative apparel that will be releasing, Beyonce and Adidas have also teamed up for a four-pack of footwear options, including two Adidas Nite Joggers, an Adidas Sambarose and an UltraBoost.
Official images of the latter recently surfaced, showcasing a predominately maroon color scheme, highlighted by a solar orange outsole and a matching "Ivy Park" hangtag that can be clipped onto the heel. Additional details include hiking-inspired laces with a lace toggle and "Ivy Park" detailing in place of the familiar "UltraBoost" text on the heel cup.
According to Sneaker News, one of the Ivy Park x Adidas Nite Joggers will also feature a "Maroon/Maroon/Solar Orange" color scheme, while the other is reportedly listed as "Ecru Tint/Grey/Solar Orange." The Adidas Samabrose, which Beyonce teased on her IG account last month, comes in white with maroon and solar orange accents.
Stay tuned for more details of the full collection.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 "Cinder" Revealed: Release Details
2020 is a big year for the Yeezy brand.
Despite coming out nearly four years ago, the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 hasn’t lost any of its momentum. Sure, it may not be the ultra-rare sneaker it once was but that doesn’t take away from just how dope it is. Throughout the course of this year, various 350 V2 colorways are expected to hit the market and we can’t wait to see what these drops entail.
According to Yeezy Mafia, one of the sneakers that’s on the way for 2020 is the 350 V2 in the “Cinder” colorway. As you can see from the images below, the “Cinder” model is exactly like the “Black Static” model except with one little difference. This particular has a gum bottom which is a trope Kanye West has been experimenting with on some of his newer Yeezy models. The gum bottom is a nice contrast to the black upper and will certainly make for another big hit amongst sneakerheads.
For now, these are slated to drop in the Spring of 2020 for $220 USD. Let us know in the comments below what you think of these and whether or not you plan on copping. Stay tuned for updates as we will be sure to provide any new information.
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Stephen A. Smith Named Coach For The Celebrity All Star Game
Stephen A. Smith ready to patrol the sidelines like Pat Riley.
The celebrities taking part in the annual NBA All Star Celebrity Game have not yet been announced but we do know who will be coaching the squads. On Friday, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith posted a video revealing that he'll be coaching one of the teams against a roster led by fellow ESPN host, Michael Wilbon.
Says Smith, "I promise, I probably will get a technical foul. Maybe two. I might get thrown out, I don't know. I mean, after all, my man [Michael] Wilbon's coaching against me - you know how Wilbon tries to mess with me sometimes."
Stephen A. will no doubt add to the entertainment value of the Celebrity All Star Game, I only wish he were taking part as a player/coach so that he could show off that smooth jumper of his. The game itself will take place on Friday, February 14 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Like previous years, the roster of celebrities from film, TV, and music will be joined by several NBA and WNBA legends.
Last year's game featured a home team made up of people who were born, raised, and/or played in North Carolina and/or South Carolina. Famous Los took home the MVP honors after scoring 22 points.
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5th Ward Weebie, Pioneer Of New Orleans Bounce Music, Has Passed Away
He was 42 years old.
It was announced on Thursday that 5th Ward Weebie, a legend in the New Orleans Bounce scene, has passed away. He was 42 years old.
P Town Moe, a fellow New Orleans rapper and close friend of 5th Ward Weebie, whose real name was Jerome Cosey, addressed his friend's death in a video. He revealed that Weebie had been experiencing some complications after suffering a heart attack, which ultimately became fatal. "First his kidneys went and they had him on a machine to get his kidneys back working, then his lungs went the next day," he disclosed. In the video, taken only "5-10 minutes" after Weebie passed away, a heartbroken Moe describes the tragedy of losing his friend: "We've been close since we met in 1996. Always been a brother to each other...I don’t know why God wanted him at this time, but my brother gone."
The mayor of New Orleans, LaToya Cantrell, also expressed her fondness for Weebie and how deeply his passing has affected the community. "It broke my heart to learn that Jerome Cosey — our 5th Ward Weebie — has passed. Let me find out you didn't know who he was...He was an iconic personality, a New Orleans legend, and a beloved friend," she wrote. "He was the Bounce King, who showed us how to move, how to love, and how to bring passion and humanity to everything we do. New Orleans has lost a cornerstone of our culture. Our City will not be the same without his voice and his spirit. May he rest in God’s perfect peace." As Mayor Cantrell noted, 5th Ward Weebie was a New Orleans Bounce trailblazer, gaining popularity in the 1990s as a producer and rapper, as well as an actor. He was known for his work with Partners-N-Crime and Kane & Abel, as well as his contributions to Mystikal and Master P.'s music.
Fellow Bounce legend Big Freedia mourned Weebie's passing as well, posting on her social media accounts to pay tribute to her friend. "My Heart is so heavy right now ?," she wrote. "Shook by the passing of one of my brothers @5thwardweebie he will always be remembered we had some good times praying ?? for his family friends and fans we lost a real one ☝??✊??? Legend gone home to glory !"
Adrien Broner Explains Why He Hollered At Bhad Bhabie
Adrien Broner had everyone facepalming this afternoon when 16 year old Bhad Bhabie Instagram exposed him for sliding into her DMs with a flirtatious message.
Bhabie attached the Akon track "Locked Up" to her post, suggesting she was about to go Chris Hansen on the champ.
According to Broner, it was all a big misunderstanding.