While “Janice STFU” was determined as an early song of the summer, it might have stiff competition with “Shabang,” one of the immediate highlights off of ICEMAN. It’s earned heavy praise from people like Cardi B and Quavo, who were recently seen singing along to it online, as well as Summer Walker, who helped jumpstart the recent TikTok trend surrounding the song. 

The trend involves creators using quick edits to make things, like drinks or snacks, appear out of thin air as Drake raps the opening lines of the song. Drake already jumped on the trend during his trip to Turks & Caicos, where he was spotted filming a new music video. He returned for round 2 this week, linking up with Toronto singer Jessie Reyez. This time, a shot glass appears in Drake’s hand before Reyez appears in front of the camera with nothing to show for the quick edit. “POV: ur friends don’t know ur sober now lol.”

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Is Drake Releasing New Music Soon?

Even though we just got three albums from Drake in total, it seems like he isn’t planning on letting his foot off the gas. Rumors floated earlier that there could be another album in store while Diplo hinted that a collaboration between Drizzy and Skillibeng could drop in the near future. Hopefully, that comes sooner rather than later. If not, there’s still plenty of music from Drake to sink our teeth into this summer. 

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It is an especially triumphant time for hip-hop. The last time the Knicks won the championship, the city quite literally invented the culture. That said, it only makes sense that some of the Knicks’ biggest hip-hop-adjacent fans would get their very own float in today’s parade.

Fat Joe was one of the organizers of this, and as you will see below, some massive legends will be part of this occasion. For instance, Wu-Tang Clan, Mary J. Blige, Remy Ma, and even The Lox will be on the float. It just goes to show how much this championship has meant to everyone in the city.

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The New York Knicks To Celebrate In Style

Artists to take part:

• WU-TANG CLAN
• THE LOX
• MOBB DEEP
• Q-TIP
• MARY J. BLIGE
• FABOLOUS
• JA RULE
• M.O.P.
• FAT JOE
• REMY MA
• YUNG MIAMI

The parade is currently ongoing, and the city is packed with fans. Even if you don’t care for the NBA, if you’re in New York, the parade is the place to be right now. The team has achieved what many felt would never happen in their entire lifetime.

At the end of the day, this Knicks team captured the hearts of America. They were a likeable team that got hot at the right time and played spirited basketball. The vibes in the city are off the charts, and you can’t help but be happy for the fanbase, even if the Knicks aren’t your team.

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Now that GTA 6 is set to be released on November 19, fans have been begging for information. We have only received two trailers so far, and a bunch of in-game art. However, very little is known about the gameplay and the online servers.

Thankfully, Rockstar Games offered up some crumbs of information today that gamers are currently overanalyzing, as they typically tend to do. As you will see in the video below, the cover art for the game is now known. We also know what the game’s main theme is going to sound like. Lastly, it has been revealed that pre-orders will open up as of Thursday, June 25.

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GTA VI Is Closer Than Ever

Once again, Rockstar Games has deprived us of any footage from the actual game. This is going to make some fans anxious, as the game is just five months away, and we still don’t really know anything.

Thankfully, there is still lots of time for Rockstar to bless fans. With the pre-orders opening up soon, we could very well get a gameplay trailer within the next week or so. Of course, we could also get it within the next couple of months.

Rockstar is one of the most secretive video game companies on the planet. They know how to build hype, and they know how to get gamers invested in what’s next. Only time will tell whether or not GTA 6 is truly the game fans were hoping for.

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According to a recent Instagram Post, Floyd Mayweather seems more concerned about the press surrounding his name than the possibility of a conviction. “Every headline keeps my name in circulation and everything in motion. I appreciate it all. Keep the press coming!” the post reads. However, in the caption, he elaborated further, suggesting that the recent reports aren’t true.

“Lies and negative news always travel faster than the truth. That’s just the way things work. Unhappy people love bad news. I love stories they think are gonna tear the strongest creature on earth down a BLACK man,” he wrote.

“At the end of the day, my name staying in the media is still my name staying in the media,” he continued. “Attention is attention. People keep talking, people keep watching and that attention keeps generating opportunities. I’m focused on what I’ve always been focused on family, generational wealth and staying out of other people business that’s not my own.”

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Floyd Mayweather Financial Hurdles Continue

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The felony charge stems from an alleged transaction for a $200K watch that led to charges of “theft, value 100,000 or greater” and “draw or pass check with intent to defraud, value $1,200 or greater.” Unfortunately for Floyd, this came after reports of a $7.3M tax lien and a paternity ruling where a judge determined that he owed $1M in child support. We’ll keep you posted on any further updates surrounding Floyd Mayweather and his financial situation. 

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This is especially true regarding Broner, who has been making women feel uncomfortable. Upon rejection, he forces the issue, and it creates an unsafe environment. We saw this just a couple of nights ago with the likes of Amber Rose.

Now, Broner and DeenTheGreat are going viral for a completely different reason. While on stream Wednesday, the two were swatted. For those who don’t know what that means, it’s simple. Someone calls the SWAT team and says a particular home is at major risk of carrying out a serious crime. Whether that be hostage taking or drug dealing.

The police are left with no choice but to investigate, and in this instance, that is exactly what they did. However, Broner and DeenTheGreat weren’t going to let the police in without having some fun.

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Adrien Broner and DeenTheGreat Swatted

In the clip above, you can watch DeenTheGreat and Adrien Broner give the police grief for their intrusion. They ended up blasting some Boosie, all while yelling “F*ck the police” as the cops made their way up the stairs.

Clearly, they didn’t seem to care about their presence and were openly trying to get some sort of reaction. It should be noted that swatting is highly illegal, so it is easy to see why both streamers were upset with the situation.

Eventually, the cops confirmed that there were no crimes being committed. Subsequently, they left, and the stream resumed towards its natural conclusion.

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For more than 50 years, rappers mythologized the Knicks and Madison Square Garden despite the team rarely rewarding that loyalty on the court. Hip-hop was born from many of the same conditions that shaped the Knicks as a working-class symbol. At its core, it has always been about aspiration. That “never say die” attitude made Knicks fans one of the most passionate—and possibly obnoxious—fanbases in sports. But they ride for their own, and that’s always been part of the appeal.

The Knicks spent most of hip-hop’s existence losing. The 1990s brought playoff runs and heartbreak. The years that followed were defined by false starts, rebuilding projects, lottery picks, and disappointment. Yet somehow, they remained culturally relevant in a way few struggling franchises ever have. While the Yankees won championships, the Giants won Super Bowls, and the Rangers lifted the Stanley Cup, the Knicks continued to function as a symbol of hope.

That’s what made them different. Hip-hop continued referencing the Knicks even when many of the rappers weren’t from New York themselves. Spike Lee may not be a rapper, but he’s an extension of the culture, and his fandom became part of the franchise’s identity. The same can be said for Chris Rock. Fat Joe became a courtside fixture. More importantly, multi-generational references kept the Knicks alive in music during eras when the team stopped giving people reasons to believe.

Biggie detailed getting caught with a woman by her Knicks-player boyfriend. Sugarhill Gang and JAY-Z used the Knicks as status symbols—whether it was watching games on a color TV or sitting courtside next to Spike Lee “in all my splendor.” Even Big L and N.O.R.E. publicly rejected the team in bars delivered with enough confidence to risk the ire of a devoted fanbase.

In many ways, that loyalty elevated Madison Square Garden too. MSG has always been legendary in its own right, but the Knicks helped make it basketball’s cathedral. The energy they brought into the building became part of its mythology, even outside of New York. Take “Knicks” by Freddie Gibbs, for example. Despite its bleak tone, it uses Madison Square Garden as a reference point for extraordinary performances he witnessed—Michael Jordan in the 90s, then LeBron in the 2000s. These moments helped shape the legacy of the building, and they’re part of why Dipset versus The LOX felt so distinctly New York when it took place at the Hulu Theatre inside MSG. For New Yorkers, the Knicks were built on hope and memories. For everyone else, they represented what Madison Square Garden meant.

That’s also why the Knicks remain hip-hop’s team. The Lakers belonged to Hollywood—the stars and the elite who sat courtside. The Bulls belonged to Michael Jordan and his two three-peats. But at its core, the Knicks belonged to New York in ways only New Yorkers fully understood. Their significance was tied to culture, which made bandwagon fans like Taylor Swift more noticeable during the Finals.

That connection was impossible to ignore throughout the championship—and especially through the parade. James Dolan’s decision to tap Fat Joe to lead a hip-hop-themed float featuring Wu-Tang Clan, Remy Ma, Jadakiss, and other New York staples felt fitting. Hate on Dolan all you want—and there are plenty of reasons to do so—but ensuring hip-hop had its own dedicated float honored the part of the lore the culture has always occupied, win or lose.

The same thing played out throughout the postseason. Cardi B and Wu-Tang Clan delivered major moments at Madison Square Garden during halftime shows. Some fans jokingly credited Wu-Tang with fueling the team’s comeback after trailing by 29 points. A$AP Rocky declared himself the Knicks’ good-luck charm after Game 4. Even JAY-Z’s appearance felt significant given his relationship with the franchise, his upcoming string of performances in New York City, and his role in bringing the Nets to Brooklyn.

The connection extends beyond celebrity appearances. Following the championship, New York anthems surged across streaming platforms. Zohran Mamdani even pointed to Ja Rule’s “New York”—the same song he walked out to after his election victory—as one of the records soundtracking the moment. Meanwhile, artists like Skyzoo and Cam’ron also saw renewed attention for their anthemic New York records.

That’s why this championship doesn’t feel exclusive to New York. The parts of New York that influenced the world are deeply intertwined with the Knicks’ story. It took the entire lifespan of hip-hop for the franchise to win another championship. Through every rebuilding project, every lottery pick, every punchline, and every false dawn, rappers continued treating the Knicks as though they mattered. They kept believing in a franchise that spent decades giving them little reason to. This year, after 53 years, the Knicks finally rewarded that faith.

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These days, Soulja Boy continues to tour, and sometimes, he finds himself trolling on social media. Ultimately, his trolling can get him into trouble, especially when he goes too far.

A few months back, the artist took aim at Kai Cenat. He felt as though Kai was being a wimp for walking away from streaming. After securing a million subscribers, he left to focus on his mental health, while also getting into reading and fashion. Soulja Boy was not a fan of these endeavors and made his feelings known.

Clearly, Cenat took these comments to heart as Soulja Boy was promptly escorted out of Streamer University on Wednesday. The artist tried to get in, but security turned him away.

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Soulja Boy Escorted Out Of Streamer University

These tryouts took place at State Farm Arena, and in the clip above, Soulja Boy pretends to be on his phone as he was told to leave. It was all an attempt to stay for as long as possible. The rapper was live during the ordeal and wanted to provide some entertainment for his fans.

Over the past few days, we have seen others get rejected, albeit on more cordial terms. For instance, BenDaDonnn, Adrien Broner, and DeenTheGreat have been hit with some rejections.

Kai Cenat does not want his production to get out of hand, and as a result, he is running a tight program. He knows who could cause trouble, and he is taking swift action to make sure everything goes according to plan.

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This past week, Chrisean Rock took aim at Jaidyn Alexis and Blueface. On social media, she claimed that Blueface has three women pregnant at once, and that one of those women is none other than Alexis, with whom he already has two children.

Blue’s mother, Karlissa Saffold, subsequently got online and made it clear that Jaidyn is not pregnant. However, fans wanted to hear from Alexis herself, as a pregnancy would be her story to tell, and no one else’s.

As you will see below, Jaidyn Alexis answered the pregnancy rumors once and for all.

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Jaidyn Alexis Speaks Her Mind

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Simply put, no, she is not pregnant. In the comment section on Livebitez, internet users accused Alexis of getting an abortion and covering it up. They say this because of comments she made while beefing with the mother of Blueface’s next child, Neveah.

Whatever the case may be, it is clear that this latest situation between Blueface, Jaidyn Alexis, and Chrisean Rock has continued to snowball. When Blue got out of jail, he attempted to distance himself from Chrisean. Presumably because things like this might happen. While he succeeded at first, the drama has reared its ugly head again.

Interestingly, Blueface has not commented on Chrisean’s pregnancy allegations against Alexis. Instead, he has stood back and watched from afar.

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For instance, just the other day, we saw Adrien Broner and DeenTheGreat get brutally rejected, and for good reason. On Wednesday night, however, we got a glimpse of comedian BenDaDonnn, who was also looking to get into the exclusive school.

Cenat had some trepidation about letting him in, but BenDaDonnn would not go down without a fight of sorts. In fact, he decided to deploy his secret weapon: Drake. The comedian called his good friend, and this subsequently led to a negotiation between Drizzy and Cenat.

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Kai Cenat and Drake Talk It Out

Cenat spotted the chain that BenDaDonnn was wearing and remarked that he wanted one just like it. Ben was ready to give Cenat his chain directly, but the streamer was not going for it. Instead, he wanted Drake to gift him a personalized chain. The artist couldn’t help but stall and then leave BenDaDonnn hanging, in hilarious fashion.

In the video, Drake alludes to something extreme that Ben did to get what he wanted. He subsequently hung up the phone as Cenat begged the comedian for an explanation. BenDaDonnn then said Drake had agreed to gift the chain and that Kai should let him in.

Once again, Cenat was not going for it, noting that Drake did no such thing. It was a pretty funny exchange that will likely end in BenDaDonnn not making the cut for Streamer University. Clearly, Cenat is running things in a strict fashion.

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Now, some internet users are questioning their dynamic. This is all thanks to LeBron’s recent appearance on a podcast, where he explained what he looks for in a woman. In fact, the NBA superstar revealed that he could not date a stay-at-home partner.

“Coming home every day and seeing someone sitting on the couch just chilling wouldn’t float for me,” he explained.

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LeBron James On What He Wants In A Woman

Immediately, internet users began debating what he truly meant by all of this. For instance, some felt a bit slighted considering he failed to mention that housework and taking care of children are labor. However, others interpreted his comments more charitably. One explanation is that LeBron is talking about people who don’t do anything during the day. Instead, they just sit on the couch and watch Netflix without getting up to exercise or take care of themselves.

Given LeBron’s status as a billionaire, his comments are being scrutinized further. Some are even making the argument that he should be paying for childcare and housekeeping to lessen the burden on his spouse. Meanwhile, others have mentioned that this is bottom-of-the-barrel discourse for LeBron to engage in, considering he is married. Why talk about the dating market when you’re not in it?

Social Media Weighs In

Ultimately, podcast mics have done more harm than good for society. These kinds of debates only create further divides online, and many feel as though LeBron should know better. Either way, LeBron might have some explaining to do at home.

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