HotNewHipHop https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ The Latest Hip Hop News, Songs, Rap Albums & Music, Gossip & Entertainment News, Sneaker Releases, Sports News, TV & Movies, Interviews, Culture & more Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:49:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 OnlyFans Model Sophie Rain Claims Drake Tried To Fly Her Out, But Fans Are Very Skeptical https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/987030-sophie-rain-drake-dms-fans-react Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:49:46 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=987030 Sophie Rain recently went on a podcast and made the claim that she fumbled Drake after failing to respond to his DMs.

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Drake is one of the most famous people in the world, which makes him a target of clout chasing. Everyone seems to have a story involving the Canadian mega star. Some of these stories could be real, and some of these stories could be fake. Without hard evidence, it is hard to say what everyone’s intentions are.

Last night, Drizzy found himself at the center of one of these internet guessing games. This is all because of comments made by OnlyFans model Sophie Rain. During a podcast appearance, the model claimed that Drake was in her DMs a while back. She alleges that Drake wanted to fly her out to the Bahamas.

However, it never happened because Rain ultimately ghosted the artist. In her words, she fumbled the situation. It is one of those stories that is tailor-made to go viral. After all, it is a story that involves one of the biggest artists in the world, and one of the biggest OnlyFans creators in the world.

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Sophie Rain On Drake

As soon as the story hit social media, there was a wide range of reactions. Drake fans were quick to claim that Rain was lying. Meanwhile, Drake haters were trying to say that this is further proof that Kendrick Lamar’s allegations against him were true.

Rain’s allegations turned into an all-out Stan war, which just goes to show how unproductive the internet can be sometimes. However, the majority of comments on social media seem to believe that Rain is either lying or embellishing her story for some clicks. Ultimately, there is no proof in either direction, and everyone is engaging in hearsay.

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The Internet Is Not Convinced

Below, you can see some of these reactions to Rain’s story. There is quite a bit of vitriol here, with many of the skeptics claiming that the OnlyFans creator is just looking for more clout and subscribers for her page. Whatever the intentions may be, there is no denying that Rain has caused quite the stir on social media.

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BenDaDonnn Claims Drake Scrapped Club Records From “ICEMAN” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/987023-bendadonnn-claims-drake-scrapped-club-songs-iceman Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:38:17 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=987023 Given where Drake is thanks largely to the Kendrick Lamar battle, fans want him to prove that he can still bar up with the best of them.

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There’s no doubt that Drake knows what it takes to make a killer club banger. He’s done it time and time again throughout his illustrious career. Even though his material hasn’t hit the same for most, he still got the fans (especially the ladies) jumping with “NOKIA” last year.

While no one is going to complain about receiving more slappers in this vein, many Drake fans don’t want that on ICEMAN. Even though every album of his has weight to it, the vibe around this next one is a little different.

People don’t want to talk about the Kendrick Lamar battle anymore, and for good reason. It’s been over for about a year now and the community just wants to focus on more current things happening. But at the same time, it’s why this album is important for Drake to hit out of the park.

Supporters, and doubters alike, want to hear The Boy deliver more rap-focused tracks on ICEMAN. Everyone knows he can make a radio hit. But with the stock in him arguably being lower than it’s ever been thanks to the loss, folks want to see him come back with a vengeance.

BenDaDonn is one of those people in his circle who feels that way. In fact, during a recent livestream with DDG, he claims Drake had quite a few “turnt up club” tracks and “sh*t for the ladies.”

But the rapper claims he told the Toronto MC, “Bro, we need some bars. He was like, ‘You know what, say no more.'”

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When Is Drake Dropping ICEMAN?

Moreover, BenDaDonnn claims that he actually followed through and “‘scratched so much sh*t.'” The Memphis native says this all went down after hearing “six or seven” songs from ICEMAN. From what he heard, he was messing with the project overall, which is a good sign, despite their being what he claims was an excess of club joints.

Also, in the clip caught by X user keeno, Ben says its “on the way,” which isn’t really saying much sadly. We have heard that time and time again over the last few months and nothing has come to fruition yet.

It seems a few things are playing a part in ICEMAN taking a while to release. Leaks, reworks of the tracklist, and allegedly his UMG lawsuit, are causing uncertainty. Chris Blake Griffith claims that Drake wants the legal war to be settled before dropping it. If that’s the case, then it may be a while before the album lands on streaming services.

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Meek Mill Issues Fiery Response To Charlamagne Tha God’s Career Criticism https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/987019-meek-mill-response-charlamagne-tha-god Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:19:23 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=987019 During a recent episode of his podcast, Charlamagne Tha God claimed that Meek Mill never fully recovered from his feud with Drake.

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During a recent episode of his Brilliant Idiots podcast, Charlamagne Tha God shared his thoughts on Meek Mill’s career and how it changed after his battle with Drake. He argued that the Philly rapper never managed to fully recover, prompting a fiery response. In an Instagram post shared yesterday (April 1), Meek highlighted a few of his achievements since the feud, making it clear that he thinks Charlamagne is way off.

ā€œSince Drake beef I drop tap 3x platinum… peta double platinum… blue notes 1 and 2 platinum… uptown vibes with legend from Brooklyn fab platinum… what’s free feat jayz meek mill I think it’s plat… f*ck on me ft cardi b platinum,ā€ he wrote. ā€œHow far we came… he actually switched up on drake because he helped power the meek was done narrative was done… now he’s using the same against drake… im good with drake and jayz as far as I know… keep me out this weak a** sh*t.ā€

He added that he’s gotten plenty of ā€œtech dealsā€ thanks to his activity on Twitter/X.

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What Did Charlamagne Tha God Say About Meek Mill?

ā€œWhat the f*ck is he talking about?ā€ he continued. ā€œWe gotta keep a close eye on this cat I feel like he in the closet gay man that hates successful black men unless he doing business with them but I could be wrong. /// That diddy sh*t wasn’t normal ima real trench baby earn plate in front of the world! I rate dieee than disrespect what I put blood sweat and tears and my concerts jumping… I felt black balled for a minute I’m just savage I get what I want!ā€

Not everything Charlamagne had to say about Meek was negative, however. He indicated that he’s still a fan of the Grammy nominee, even praising him for everything he’s done for his community.

ā€œI f*ck with Meek. You know what I’m saying?ā€ he explained. ā€œI think Meek does a lot for his community. You know, he’s been a great symbol for the city of Philly. I love what he does with Reform. But I probably would have deleted my Twitter after ā€˜Twitter fingers’ And just flooded the streets with nothing but music.ā€

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Kanye West Delivers Epic Setlist During Night One Of His SoFi Stadium Series https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/987013-kanye-west-sofi-stadium-setlist Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:14:27 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=987013 Kanye West performed in front of a packed house at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, and fans were treated to an all-time great setlist.

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Kanye West dropped off Bully over the weekend, and there have been some varying opinions on the album. Some folks love it, while others absolutely hate it. The fans have been especially positive about the album, while most critics feel like Ye can do a whole lot better.

Despite all of this, fans were very excited for Kanye’s SoFi Stadium show in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. This was a big deal for Ye, as this was his first performance in the United States in five years. As you can imagine, he made the most of it.

This wasn’t just some low-effort listening party for Bully. Instead, this was a full blown concert in which the artist performed a mix of new songs as well as some of the biggest hits of his entire career. Below, you can find some footage from the event.

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Kanye West Puts On A Show

The visuals for the show were certainly impressive, but the best part of the show was the lengthy tracklist. While there were some Bully tracks played, Ye went deep into his discography and put on a show that fans will remember for a very long time.

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Concert Setlist

Ye will be performing at SoFi Stadium again on Friday, April 3rd. Whether or not he changes up the setlist is something that remains to be seen.

ā–« KING
ā–« THIS A MUST
ā–« FATHER
ā–« ALL THE LOVE (w/ Andre Troutman)
ā–« Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1
ā–« Can’t Tell Me Nothing
ā–« N****s in Paris
ā–« Mercy
ā–« Praise God
ā–« Black Skinhead
ā–« On Sight
ā–« Blood on the Leaves
ā–« CARNIVAL
ā–« Power
ā–« Bound 2
ā–« Say You Will (w/ Andre Troutman)
ā–« Heartless
ā–« Moon (w/ Don Toliver)
ā–« E85 (w/ Don Toliver)
ā–« KING
ā–« THIS A MUST
ā–« FATHER
ā–« ALL THE LOVE (w/ Andre Troutman)
ā–« TALKING (w/ North West)
ā–« PIERCING ON MY HAND (w/ North West)
ā–« EVERYBODY
ā–« All Falls Down
ā–« Jesus Walks
ā–« Through the Wire
ā–« Good Life
ā–« All of the Lights
ā–« Runaway

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Cops Swarm Nicki Minaj’s L.A. Home To Arrest Trespasser https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/986997-nicki-minaj-trespasser-arrested Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:50:14 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=986997 Nicki Minaj joins Rihanna as both ladies have dealt with scary trespassing incidents. Thankfully, though, Nicki wasn't home for hers.

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L.A. area cops were thankfully able to make a speedy arrest at Nicki Minaj’s home yesterday morning. The reason they were called there was because a man was trespassing on her property. He was caught on her security camera’s wandering around the superstar’s backyard.

Law enforcement tells TMZ that the trespasser was a white male who had a red beard, long hair, and wore a gray tracksuit. The reason why he was able to be taken into custody in quick succession is because of Minaj’s security.

According to The Neighborhood Talk, the man, a 36-year-old named Leland Adams, refused to leave once he was cornered.

The “Starships” team was then able to detain him until deputies arrived at the household. The outlet also reports that Adams was reportedly arrested five days before this incident but was released shortly after.

In addition, there are rumblings that Adams may have prior run-ins with law enforcement in other states. But that’s not official yet as police are still performing a robust background check as of yesterday.

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Nicki Minaj’s Controversies

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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 20: Nicki Minaj accepts the award for Best Hip Hop Video onstage during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on August 20, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/WireImage)

As it stands, Adams’ motive for trespassing on Nicki Minaj’s property is not known. He’s being held without bond and there’s a good chance he eventually goes to prison for a longer period of time.

The silver lining in all of this though is that Nicki wasn’t home during this incident. This is now the second time something like this has happened to a celebrity within the last month. Rihanna wasn’t as fortunate as her case involved a woman allegedly firing bullets at her home while she and many others were inside.

Nicki Minaj has had a rough go of it too lately, but for different reasons. She’s been dealing with rumors of her manager leaving her. There are also lawsuits, with her most recent one involving her Pink Friday Productions company for allegedly breaching a contract with another company during the Pink Friday 2 era.

Moreover, she reportedly hasn’t received an invite to the 2026 Met Gala over her support of Donald Trump.

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Cam’ron Claims Jay-Z Dissed Him On ā€œOtisā€ Over Kanye West Shade https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/986999-camron-jay-z-otis Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:44:57 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=986999 According to Cam'ron, he said some "slick sh*t" about Kanye West in the past, and Jay-Z didn't let it slide.

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Cam’ron and Jay-Z are no strangers to trading disses, and have gone after each other on various songs since the early 2000s. According to Cam, Hov even took aim at him on his 2011 collab with Kanye West, “Otis.” He discussed the jab during a recent episode of Talk With Flee, revealing it was a response to a shady comment he’d made about Ye.

“We had said some slick sh*t about Kanye. I forget what it was, but I remember I said something about Kanye,” he explained. “I had distribution through Asylum Records at that particular time. Then Kanye did the song with Jay-Z, that first single from the album together. And we had just said something about Kanye. That song probably came out a month or two after we said something about Kanye.”

Cam went on to repeat the portion of Jay-Z’s verse that he believes was directed at him. “Uh, live from the Mercer / Run up on Yeezy the wrong way, I might murk ya / Flee in the G450, I might surface / Political refugee, asylum can be purchased,” he rapped.

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Who Does Cam’ron Have Beef With?

Jay-Z is far from the only person Cam’ron has had issues with in the past, however. He’s also famously feuded with 50 Cent, Jim Jones, and more. During a recent appearance on The Danza Project, he even got candid about his beef with Dame Dash. When asked whether or not he believes their friendship is beyond repair, he made his feelings clear.

“Probably… Dame done so much for me… he helped me get on Roc-A-Fella Records… and I’m forever grateful for that,” he began. “My problem is… regardless of what happens, I never take our problems to the Internet… It kept going on… and I’m like, why are you throwing me in the spot?”

“But then he was telling n***as that he lit off the algorithm,”Ā he added.Ā “He like, ‘Nah, n***a I’m lit right now.’ And I’m like, ‘Lit beefing with me?’ Like, that’s how you want to be lit? And when I seen that, I was like, ain’t no turning back because the Internet already got him on a high.”

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Chris Blake Claims Drake Is Refusing To Drop “ICEMAN” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/986996-chris-blake-drake-iceman-umg Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:34:25 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=986996 Drake remains one of the biggest artists in the world, and with "ICEMAN" on the way, there has been speculation about his next move.

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Drake’s ICEMAN is easily one of the most anticipated albums of 2026. Fans thought it was going to drop at the end of 2025. However, the artist decided to re-record the album in a bid to give the fans exactly what they want.

These days, it feels as though Drake is torturing himself over this album. He has yet to make an official announcement regarding the album’s release date. Furthermore, there have been reports that he is still recording new songs. Meanwhile, the leaks are not making things any easier.

Now, a new comment from Chris Blake Griffith is leaving some Drake fans feeling completely helpless and hopeless. According to Griffith, Drake is refusing to drop ICEMAN. This comes after criticism that Griffith showed off his DMs with Drake. Griffith claims Drizzy moves like he is in the mafia, and there is a lot happening on the business side of things. Essentially, Drake will only drop ICEMAN under one condition.

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Chris Blake On Drake’s ICEMAN

As Griffith suggests, Drake will not come out with his new album until he reaches a settlement with UMG. Of course, the artist is currently in the midst of a lawsuit with UMG. While it was originally thrown out, Drake has been filing his appeals, and UMG has even responded, calling the artist a hypocrite.

This has been an extremely messy battle, and both sides seem to be exasperated with one another. Having said that, it should come as no surprise that Drake would want to play games with his new album.

Of course, these claims from Griffith are just that…claims. Drake himself has neither confirmed nor denied this report. Regardless, this is not going to be good news for fans, who simply want a new Drake solo project. This is something we haven’t gotten in about three years, which is pretty rare for the Canadian Megastar.

There is a lot riding on this next album, and many are curious to see what direction the artist goes in. It’s going to be a fascinating album, and there is no doubt that it has the potential to be the biggest of 2026.

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Steph Curry Rocks Draymond’s Old Nike PE And Nobody Saw It Coming https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/987003-steph-curry-draymond-green-nike-zoom-rev-pe-sneaker-news Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:29:30 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=987003 Steph Curry warmed up in Draymond Green's 2017 Nike Zoom Rev Warriors PE adding another chapter to his sneaker free agency.

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Steph Curry’s sneaker free agency tour just took an interesting turn. Before yesterday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, Curry warmed up in Draymond Green’s Nike Zoom Rev PE from 2017. The choice raised immediate eyebrows around the sneaker community.

The Nike Zoom Rev is not a shoe most people have thought about in years. Seeing it on Curry’s feet during warmups changes that conversation quickly.

This is a player-exclusive colorway built specifically for Draymond during the Warriors’ dynasty era. Black base, bold yellow swoosh, yellow outsole and it matches the Warriors’ color scheme precisely.

Curry has been methodical about his free agency sneaker choices since splitting from Under Armour in November 2025. Every shoe he laces up feels deliberate.

Wearing a Nike PE from a teammate suggests he may be sending a message toward the Swoosh. Nike has been widely regarded as one of the frontrunners in the Curry sweepstakes alongside ANTA.

Curry has been methodical about his free agency sneaker choices since splitting from Under Armour in November 2025. Every shoe he laces up feels deliberate. Wearing a Nike PE from a teammate suggests he may be sending a message toward the Swoosh. Nike is probably one of the frontrunners in the Curry decision alongside ANTA.

His free agency has been one of the most entertaining ongoing stories in sneakers. Tonight’s choice only adds to it.

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Steph Curry Warm Up

The Nike Zoom Rev was a performance basketball shoe released in 2017 during the height of the Warriors dynasty. Draymond Green wore a Warriors-themed player-exclusive that season built in black with bright yellow accents throughout.

The black mesh upper is clean and low-profile with a yellow swoosh hitting the lateral side sharply. The midsole runs in matching black with a yellow outsole that pops against the court. Zoom Air cushioning sits underfoot for responsive court feel.

It is a functional, no-nonsense performance shoe from Nike’s mid-tier lineup that carries serious nostalgia value given the era it represents. Seeing it on Curry’s feet definitely makes it matter again.

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The Supreme ATM Is Here And The Internet Cannot Handle It https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/986992-supreme-atm-machine-streetwear-news Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:13 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=986992 Supreme's fully functional red ATM machine drops today as part of their Spring/Summer 2026 Week 6 collection.

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Supreme has done it again. For Spring/Summer 2026 Week 6, the brand is dropping a fully functional ATM machine. It releases today, April 2nd, for $8,998. Yes, it is a real ATM and also yes, people will buy it.

The machine is a GenMega G2500 cash dispenser wrapped entirely in Supreme’s signature red with the white box logo running down the front. It holds a 1,000 note cassette, features an electronic lock, and comes with a UL291 steel vault.

An 8-inch LCD screen and a 2-inch printer are built in with a wireless router. This is not a novelty prop it actually works.

Supreme has a long history of slapping its logo on objects that have no business being streetwear products. Bricks, nunchucks, crowbars, also fire extinguishers are just some of the objects the brand has turned into cultural artifacts for decades. An ATM machine is the logical escalation of that tradition. It is absurd, expensive, and completely on brand.

Already, the internet is doing what the internet does. Images of the machine appearing in corner stores and bodegas have been circulating since early previews dropped.

A white cat sitting on top of a Supreme ATM at a New York bodega is the most Supreme image ever captured. At $8,998, the buyer pool is small. The cultural footprint is enormous.

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Supreme ATM Machine

The Supreme ATM is a fully operational cash machine that happens to be covered in one of streetwear’s most recognizable logos. Further, the GenMega G2500 is a legitimate commercial ATM model used in retail environments.

Supreme’s custom application covers it further in their classic red colorway with the white wordmark scaled up dramatically on the front panel. The box logo appears smaller on the top header display.

At nearly 200 pounds and over 56 inches tall, this is also not an impulse purchase for your bedroom shelf. It is a statement piece that doubles as functional financial infrastructure.

Overall, if you are going for this drop later today, best of luck. Also at the price, the buyer pool is already small and Supreme’s checkout process has a way of humbling even the most prepared.

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J. Cole Signs With Chinese Basketball Association Team, And Social Media Is In Disbelief https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/986976-j-cole-chinese-basketball-association-reactions Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:55:32 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=986976 J. Cole has had two previous stints in the professional basketball world, and now, he is about to make it a third in China.

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Back in 2021, J. Cole signed a deal with the Basketball Africa League to play for the Patriots. After playing just a couple of games and averaging one point per game, he moved on to the Canadian Elite Basketball League. It was here that he got to play for the Scarborough Shooting Stars. While his stint only lasted five games, he certainly left an impression.

Last night, Cole revealed that at 41 years old, his hoop dreams would continue. This time around, he would be signing in the Chinese Basketball Association, which is thought of as the second largest professional basketball league in the world.

Now, the rap legend is going to get to play for the Nanjing Monkey Kings, a team that is currently ranked 17th in the standings. Through 32 games, Nanjing is currently 11-21, which isn’t exactly a spectacular record.

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J. Cole Goes To The Nanjing Monkey Kings

Given the minutes Cole played in the CEBL and the BAL, it stands to reason that he won’t be playing very much in the CBA. In fact, it is unclear what his commitment will be to the league. Whether or not he will live in China and play every game is something that still has yet to be announced.

Either way, this is an announcement that rocked the hip-hop and basketball worlds last night, and for very good reason. After all, it is not every day that a rap legend like Cole gets a professional opportunity. While it had happened two times before, most thought that the ship had sailed.

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Fans React

With that being said, it should come as no surprise that fans on social media thought that this was some kind of grand April Fool’s joke. Below, you can see what fans had to say on Twitter. There was mostly a mixture of China jokes, as well as quips about how Shams Charania’s report came near the end of what had been a mostly uneventful April Fools’ Day.

In the coming days and weeks, we will surely get to see some footage of Cole playing basketball. This will be huge for the fans in China, who now get to see a real-life celebrity on their court.

While Cole may not put up huge numbers, you can’t help but feel as though he is winning at life right now.

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