Christina Aguilera and Nas helped to kick off the NBA All-Star game on Sunday, February 15. Aguilera performed a medley of songs, including "New York, New York," "On Broadway" and "Living for the City," before bringing out Nasty Nas, who did his thing with the Illmatic classic "N.Y. State of Mind."
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 15, 2015 at 11:30pm
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Kanye West was a musical guest on Saturday Night Live's 40th anniversary special. Despite battling a hoarse voice his appearance was a memorable one as he performed "Jesus Walks." followed by "Only One."
The G.O.O.D. Music boss then brought out fellow Chicago rapper Vic Mensa and singer Sia to perform his new song entitled "Wolves."
These cats don't take a moment to rest. Nueliphe World's Nyce Da Future and Fes Taylor are back with another banger. This time the Mobb Deep and Wu Tang Clan affiliates hop on the instrumental to the classic 50 Cent song, "Gunz Come Out."
Video directed and edited by Fes Taylor for Black Out City Films. Shot by Unleash @UnLEASH87
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 15, 2015 at 11:00am
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NEW YORK (Associated Press) — Stephen Curry honored a fallen fan the best way he knew how. Zach LaVine made a name for himself in a dunk contest that lacked star punch.
Curry bested Golden State Warriors teammate Klay Thompson and six others to win his first 3-point contest, and LaVine put on a spectacular aerial display to take home the dunk competition during a memorable All-Star Saturday night.
Curry paid homage to one of the three victims of the shooting in North Carolina, writing a message to Deah Shaddy Barakat on his sneakers for the shooting stars competition, then swapping those for a different color pair for the 3-point contest. Barakat was one of three Muslim college students killed Tuesday in Curry's home state.
"It only seemed right to honor him and his family, and hopefully they know that people are thinking about them," Curry said. "They're not alone, and hopefully it can give them some kind of peace and comfort knowing that he was a special guy. And I just did my little part to shed light toward him."
Curry said there were several connections to the family that touched him.
He said Barakat did his wedding photo similar to a magazine cover featuring Curry and his wife, Ayesha. Barakat also wore a No. 30 jersey — Curry's number — in basketball leagues and some of Curry's family members even played pickup games with Barakat in North Carolina.
"They all spoke highly of him," Curry said. "It's a great platform to be on, but it only seemed right."
Barakat's wife, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, and her sister, Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha, also were killed in the attack. Craig Stephen Hicks, 46, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder in their deaths.
Curry, the starting point guard for the Western Conference in Sunday's All-Star game at Madison Square Garden, made sure he'd have the chance to shine a bright light on Barakat and his family.
He scored 27 points in the final round. Curry connected on 13 consecutive shots until missing his final attempt, bringing fans and celebrities roaring to their feet after every swish at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
Thompson, who had an opening-round best of 24, scored only 14 points in the final round. Cleveland's Kyrie Irving finished second with 17 points in the three-man final.
It was a rare year when the 3-point competition had as much — if not more — intrigue heading into it than the dunk contest because of the notable names who were — and weren't — participating in each.
Even still, LaVine left a lasting impression few will forget.
The 19-year-old Timberwolves rookie scored a perfect 100 in the opening round. He highlighted his scintillating start with a through-the-legs, one-handed reverse slam, wearing a white No. 23 Jordan jersey for what he dubbed the "Space Jam" dunk.
On his second dunk, he tossed the ball up, put it behind his back in the air and threw down a powerful one-handed slam for another 50 from the Hall of Fame judges — Julius Erving, Walt Frazier, Nate Archibald, Bernard King and Chris Mullin.
LaVine had a final round score of 94 to overtake Orlando's Victor Oladipo, who struggled to convert his first attempt in the final and finished with a 72 in the championship round. LaVine became the first Timberwolves player to win the dunk contest since Isaiah Rider in 1994.
"I'm still on cloud nine. I feel like I'm dreaming," LaVine said. "Seeing all the dunk contests and people hoisting the trophy, I just saw myself do it and lived it. So it's a dream come true. I'm glad my family is here to witness it and go through it."
Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, aka The Greek Freak, and Brooklyn's Mason Plumlee didn't advance past the opening round.
Even with all the above-the-rim athleticism, the MVP frontrunner put on quite a show from long distance.
Curry, who set the NBA-record with 272 3-pointers in a season two years ago, finally took home the 3-point crown on his fourth try. He earned bragging rights over his fellow "Splash Brothers" star in the process, putting pressure on Thompson to follow his spotlight-stealing final round.
He couldn't.
Nobody could.
Atlanta's Kyle Korver, who is shooting a league-high 52.3 percent from beyond the arc, and defending champion Marco Belinelli of San Antonio never made it past the first round with scores of 18. Portland's Wesley Matthews finished with 22, Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick scored 17 and Houston's James Harden had 15.
Chris Bosh, Dominique Wilkins and Swin Cash won their third straight shooting stars competition earlier. Houston's Patrick Beverley won the skills competition.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 15, 2015 at 10:20am
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Lil Boosie is preparing for a huge year. While on the set of his "Black Reign" music video, the Louisiana native talked to Hip Hop's Revival about his forthcoming album, biopic, liquor deal, clothing line and more.
Uncle Murda releases an official music video for his collaboration with Bobby Shmurda entitled "Body Dance." The clip was directed by Picture Perfect. Check it out below and sound off in the comment section.
During NBA All-Star Weekend the G-Unit crew of 50 Cent, Young Buck, Kidd Kidd, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo stopped by DJ Whoo Kid's show, The Whoolywood Shuffle.
They perform "Watch Me," discuss the Effen Vodka deal, 50 being the bully on the block at 8-years old, the reason for the reunion, worldwide fame, cats Instagram stunting, The Beast Is G-Unit EP, still performing in Jamaica despite a fan dying, 50's three favorite songs by other artists, 50's FRIGO deal, SMS Audio's bio-sport headphones, SMS vs Beats, shooting a music video for every song off of The Beast Is G-Unit, 50 having several records in the stash with Chris Brown and Tyga, being cool with E-40, The Empire copying Power, clown on Reef for never producing another hit after "What Up Gangsta,"Floyd Mayweather Jr., wonders why Sha Money XL and Epic Records haven't bailed Bobby Shmurda out, Buck learning from his past mistakes, Banks encouraging Buck to drop the Before the Beast mixtape, producer Bandplay being signed to Buck's label, Drake's new mixtape, the possibility of Eminem & 50 joint record, "I'm Drunk" being the next single from The Beast Is G-Unit, Kidd Kidd preparing to release Street Fame and Fukk Da Fame, Yayo dropping new El Chapo installment, Banks' Cold Corner 3 coming.
Young Diggy Simmons is growing up fast and his music reflects his maturity level. Check out his official music video for "Fall" and let us know what you think of it in the comment section below.
Directed by Elliot Clancy-Osberg - @3llivision Cinematography by Abdul Malik x Kareem King Talent - @RichKiddBeats x @mzkaylzz Song Produced by King Dave From #LikeADrug
1.Want It (Ft. Snoop Dogg) 2.Don't Trust Me 3.I'On Care (Ft. Princess) 4.Pull Up (Ft. Ca$h Out) 5.Ain't Talkin' Bout Shit 6.Pressure 7.Worried 8.Callin' Me 9.Build A Bitch 10.Expensive 11.Leave Me Alone 12.Heart On My Sleeve
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 14, 2015 at 12:39pm
You already know ifDJ Kay Slaywas in the building for aStraight Stuntin Magazineevent, there would be plenty of thick ladies in the building.
Hollywood Jack Thriller got an up close and personal look at all the action at Sues Rendevvous as the Drama King celebrated the release of the publication's 36th issue.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 14, 2015 at 12:00pm
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Rick Ross and Meek Mill were involved in a brawl at New York City's Liberty Theater on Friday, February 13.
TMZ reports that some locals had a problem with the rappers being on their turf. One thing led to another and fists started flying.
Meek reportedly threw punches while Ross mostly pushed guys around, but Rick's bodyguards put in work, according to the report. They were in town for an event during NBA All-Star Weekend. Ross was the host for the night.
At this point it's not known who the MMG team were fighting with. Story still developing...
Yo Gotti, Rick Ross, Meek Mill at Liberty Theatre In NYC (Friday, February 13)
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 14, 2015 at 10:05am
Bobby Brown, his family andWhitney Houston'srelatives have been relying on their faith inGod, believing prayer can bringBobbi Kristina Brownback to health.
However, it appears that she may succumb to the effects of her brain being left without oxygen when she was found face down in the bathtub of her Roswell, Georgia home on Saturday, January 31.
Bobbi has been on life support at an Atlanta hospital after CPR successfully revived her, but TMZ reports that her organs are now failing.
It's only a matter of time before the only child of Bobby and Whitney dies despite being in a medically induced coma while on life support.
Police have opened a criminal investigation looking into facial injuries discovered when Bobbi was found. The focus of the investigation is Bobbi's boyfriendNick Gordon.
When rap icon50 Centrose to fame in 2003, the first woman he stepped out publicly with was lovely actressVivica Fox.
The former couple dated for close to a year before going their separate ways. However, true love doesn't just go away when a relationship ends.
During an interview with The Meredith Vieira Show,which airs on Monday, February 16, Fox admits 50 was the one for her.
"He is absolutely the love of my life," the 50-year old beauty said. "I really, really cared for him and I loved him very, very much and I always will, but he just wasn’t right for me. That’s hard when you really, really love a person in your heart, you want to be with them, but you finally have to say, 'He's just not right for me.' I wish him the best, he is amazing and baby, he's fine, but... sometimes love ain't always right," she explained. "The heart wants what it wants, but sometimes it’s just not right. [I learned] to trust in my heart and know to take the time not to settle. I think as women sometimes we’re afraid to be alone or we think, 'Oh my god, he’s a great catch.'"
Either David Wells has a strange sense of humor of his wife Nina has a venomous bite. The former major league baseball player who was in the league for 21-years and played for the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and others, claims he cheated on his better half and got chomped on for it.
The injury looks disgustingly infected.
Check out the photos and tweets shared by David on Friday, February 13, below and let us know your opinion.
Amber Rose stopped by The Breakfast Club for a conversation with Angela Yee, DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God.
She discusses being a MILF, still being in love with Wiz Khalifa, but not like the fact that he's changed, rumors of Nick Cannon romance, friendship with Blac Chyna, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, James Harden smashing?