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LeBron James’ Quiting Social Media After Sharing Post About “Negativity” Leaves Fans Blaming Bronny

LeBron James announced that he’s quitting social media for the “time being” in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday afternoon. He had just shared a post from Rich Kleiman, in which the entrepreneur complained about negatively in the sports world while praising the rare sincerity of JJ Reddick and LeBron James’ short-lived Mind the Game podcast. “With so much hate and negativity in the world today, it confuses me why some of National sports media still think that the best way to cover sports is through negative takes,” Kleiman wrote. “We can all acknowledge that sports is the last part of society that universally brings people together. So why can’t the coverage do the same? It’s only click bait when you say it. When the platform is so big, you can make the change and allow us all an escape from real life negativity. I for one find it all a waste of breath. The Olympics and JJ and Bron’s show was the future of what this can and should all be.” After reposting the statement, James wrote: “And with that said I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care.” Read More: LeBron James & Bronny Sued For Alleged Involvement In 2022 Car Accident LeBron James Warms Up With Bronny Fans quickly brought up the nepotism accusations LeBron’s son, Bronny, has faced online. One user in the replies joked: “The only reason you’re even on the Lakers is because of your son. You’re a complete nepotism signing. You weren’t even good enough to make a college basketball roster.” While more brought up the constant criticism of Bronny, others cited the NBA’s recent dip in ratings and more possible reasons for LeBron to want to log off. LeBron James Leaves Social Media LeBron’s departure from social media comes and the Lakers announced that Bronny will be competing on and off with the team’s G-League affiliate. Check out LeBron James’ full statement on leaving social media below. AMEN!! @richkleiman pic.twitter.com/OZr9e1CVbY — LeBron James (@KingJames) November 20, 2024 And with that said I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care — LeBron James (@KingJames) November 20, 2024 Read More: Bronny James Won’t Travel For G League Games, Sparking Even More Nepotism Accusations [Via] The post LeBron James’ Quiting Social Media After Sharing Post About “Negativity” Leaves Fans Blaming Bronny appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

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Cam’ron Takes The Blame After LaMello Ball’s Homophobic Joke

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Cam’ron says he’s taking the blame for LaMello Ball getting hit with a $100,000 fine after making a homophobic remark during a recent postgame interview. While discussing his team’s defensive performance against the Milwaukee Bucks, Ball remarked: “Yeah, we loaded up — no homo — but that’s what we wanted.” Cam discussed the situation with Mase on their sports talk show, It Is What It Is, on Tuesday. “I blame myself, I really do, man,” he said. “I blame the east side of Harlem. You got this in Jefferson Projects probably in 1996 when we were saying this. And before that — what the fuck? God damn, we did this a long time. To be honest with you, this is why we started saying ‘pause.’ We used to say what Melo said, but we were like, ‘The people are sensitive, you get fined.’ And that’s why we don’t say it anymore.” Read More: Cam’ron Shares “Weird” Text Jay-Z Sent Him After B-Sides 2 Concert LaMello Ball Goes Up For A Shot Against The Brooklyn Nets From there, Mase joined in to agree with Cam. “Just for that? My goodness […] I mean, people gotta be responsible for their words but I think if you know these guys are playing, it should be taken a little bit lighter. It’s not like he said it towards anybody living a certain way. He was just joking,” he said. Cam’ron & Mase Speak On LaMelo Ball’s Fine Ball has already apologized for the comment. “Before we get started, I just want to address the comment yesterday. I really didn’t mean anything [by it] and don’t want to offend anybody. I’ve got love for everybody, and I don’t discriminate,” he told reporters during a postgame interview after the Hornets’ loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Check out Cam’ron’s full comments on LaMelo Ball’s fine below. Read More: Mase Reveals Whether Or Not He Regrets Quitting Rap At His Peak [Via] The post Cam’ron Takes The Blame After LaMello Ball’s Homophobic Joke appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

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‘Gladiator II’ Exclusive: Denzel Washington Discusses His Roguish Roman Role And Reveals The Highlight Of His Career!

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This week Gladiator II arrives in theaters and we spoke with one of the film’s most iconic actors, Denzel Washington about his role in the project as well as his work bringing August Wilson’s plays to screen. Source: Cuba Scott / Paramount Pictures Director Ridley Scott reimagines Rome at it’s most decadent and dirty for Gladiator II an epic story that picks up decades after the death of Maximus, continuing the saga of power and vengeance. The story follows Lucius (Paul Mescal) who is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical twin Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people. BOSSIP’s Sr. Content Director Janeé Bolden spoke with Denzel Washington about his role as Macrinus, Master of gladiators. Washington’s Macrinus is a cunning manipulator. Throughout the film he is occasionally playful, while also managing to be menacing. After earning his own freedom from slavery as a gladiator, Macrinus has amassed a great fortune and is strategically climbing the rungs power on a path that threatens to destroy the empire altogether. As huge fans of Washington, it’s an absolute delight to watch Macrinus at work. We asked Denzel which tools he was most excited to put to use for this particular role. “All of my tools. 48 years of experience — you know, from The Emperor Jones until now,” Washington told BOSSIP, referring to his early forays into college theater. “The power behind the throne is kept by any means necessary,” Washington added, when asked about portraying the Roman strategist, who rose from slavery to the highest ranks of Roman society. “It was true then and it’s true now.” Since Washington is famous for “leaving with something” we had to ask him what he left the Gladiator II set in Morocco and Malta with. “An experience of warmth, of beautiful people,” Washington revealed. “A lovely fellow and and his wife were helping take care of me and she was making me good food, and great fish dishes, and just lovely, lovely, lovely people. Beautiful, beautiful islands.” It’s a big month for Washington, whose latest August Wilson production The Piano Lesson arrives on Netflix the same day as Gladiator II opens in theaters. “The greatest gift I was given by Constanza and the August Wilson Foundation or estate was the stewardship, if you will, of these plays and for me it’s the highlight of my career,” Washington said of his work bringing August Wilson’s plays to screen. “It’s the most important thing in my career right now and I hope August is pleased. He is my Edward Albee and he is my Tennessee Williams or any of the other great writers. I think he’s one of the greatest writers in the history of American theater and it’s an honor just to to be asked to be a part of his legacy.” Gladiator II is in theaters November 22. Will you be watching? The post ‘Gladiator II’ Exclusive: Denzel Washington Discusses His Roguish Roman Role And Reveals The Highlight Of His Career! appeared first on Bossip.

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The Gag Is…Keke Palmer Reveals Her Parents Went 50/50 Financially, Admits She Doesn’t Expect Partners To Make As Much Money As Her

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When it comes to dating, Keke Palmer is being realistic about what the expect, financially, from her partners. During a recent appearance on the Club Shay Shay podcast, the star talked to host Shannon Sharpe about how she handles money in her relationships. After opening up about becoming a millionaire at just 12 years old, Keke admits that her situation is a strange one, so she doesn’t hold others to that same standard. “To expect everybody to have become a millionaire at 12, and learn money management, and have a business manager at 12, to me, just seems not realistic,” she began. “I started working, 10, 15 years before most of my generation had their first job. I don’t hold people to those standards.” Palmer went on to joke to Sharpe: “If I wanted somebody that made as much as me, this would be a date and not an interview.” Ultimately, the NOPE actress is looking for a lot more than just money in a relationship, especially since that’s something she can already provide for herself. “When it comes to guys our age, every now and then you might find somebody that’s out there makin’ it, but most of the time…my mom and dad they went 50/50 all my life, so when I hear some of the stuff that people is saying about relationships and dating, I’m just kinda like, ‘I don’t know how that’s gonna work, but maybe I’m trippin’,” she explained. Keke continued. “I don’t need you to pay for everything for me, I actually prefer you not to, I’ll let you know when I would like for you to spend something.” This comes just one day after Keke discussed her co-parenting relationship with her ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson with Gayle King on CBS Mornings on Tuesday. The star was asked about how she’s been able to get to a better place with Jackson, with whom she shares son Leodis, 1. In response, Palmer says both of them have been focusing on showing up for their little one, and though she didn’t think it would work out, she’s happy it has. “I gotta be honest, I would’ve never thought that I would be where I am now, and so I’m very grateful that this has now been the outcome and we’ve been able to coexist in this way and show up for our son, and just be in a different place. It’s a real blessing,” Palmer said. As for how she’s managed to do that, Keke has one word: “Boundaries.” “I don’t think I had enough of ’em,” she admits. “I think boundaries, and I talk about that a lot in the book. People cannot respect boundaries you don’t have and sometimes it’s hard to make boundaries with people you love. And that’s something that I’ve always struggled with. I talk about it so much in the book, with my Christian background and the concept of forgiveness and how that means I show up for me and show up for others.” “And when I had my son, it became clear that I needed to create boundaries and I needed to have hard lines with the people in my life,” Palmer concluded. The post The Gag Is…Keke Palmer Reveals Her Parents Went 50/50 Financially, Admits She Doesn’t Expect Partners To Make As Much Money As Her appeared first on Bossip.

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Shaboozey Partners With Coors Light For ‘Chill Amplified’ Music Platform Ahead Of CMA Performance

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In 2025, Coors Light is teaming up with two powerhouse artists to add to their already star-studded roster. Source: Coors Light This year, Coors Light launched their music platform Chill Amplified including artists like Lainey Wilson, LL COOL J, Mt. Joy, and Tainy. For the new year, the platform is refreshing its sound to inspire music fans everywhere to “Choose Chill” with new, electrifying acts—including 6X GRAMMY Award nominee Shaboozey. Tonight, fans can catch the “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” singer live at the 58th annual Country Music Awards. Not only is he nominated for eight awards, including New Artist of the Year and Single of the Year, but he’ll also perform his new single, “Highway.” Shaboozey and Yandel, an icon in Latin music, are joining the roster in 2025, “bringing refreshment to their respective genres in music.” “Our mission for Chill Amplified is simple: inspire everyone to choose chill,” Marcelo Pascoa–the vice president of marketing for the Coors family of brands–said in a press release. “Coors Light and Music are the perfect pairing. Now, with Shaboozey and Yandel joining the party, we have the opportunity to reach even more fans across the country.” As both Shaboozey and Yandel prepare to drop new albums and hit the road for tours, Coors Light is keeping things cool along the way with some creative displays and brand activations. From concerts to store shelves, Coors Light is amplifying the fan experience in its signature chill style, blending music and beer like only Coors Light can. Watch Coors Light’s social channels for more details on Chill Amplified in 2025. The post Shaboozey Partners With Coors Light For ‘Chill Amplified’ Music Platform Ahead Of CMA Performance appeared first on Bossip.

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Yak Gotti Secures Major Legal Win In YSL Case

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Young Thug is finally able to put his legal issues behind him for now following a long, chaotic trial. The rapper accepted a plea deal last month and was soon released from prison. He’ll spend 15 years on probation, and must abide by various release conditions. Regardless, his supporters are thrilled that he’s back home. They’re eager to hear what music he has up his sleeve, and glad to see him enjoying his freedom. Unfortunately, however, the same can’t be said for his former co-defendant Yak Gotti. The artist reportedly refused a plea deal around the same time Young Thug accepted one, and he remains behind bars. At the time, his attorney Douglas Weinstein told FOX 5 Atlanta that his client “fully intends to take this to the jury and get our not guilty verdicts and go home.” Now, he’s reportedly secured at least one legal win, according to @ThuggerDaily on X. Read More: Yak Gotti Refuses Plea Deal Amid YSL RICO Trial Judge Grants Yak Gotti’s Motion For Directed Verdict On Three Charges The Judge has GRANTED the defense’s motion for directed verdict on 3 of Yak Gotti’s charges. Yak Gotti will no longer be able to be found guilty for the possession of the switch/drugs found at Young Thug’s home! pic.twitter.com/UK6DmHxxCD — THUGGERDAILY ひ (@ThuggerDaily) November 20, 2024 Reportedly, Judge Paige Reese Whitaker granted the defense’s motion for directed verdict on three drug and weapon charges, meaning he cannot be found guilty. “I do not believe that, even viewing in the light most favorable to the prosecution, there’s evidence upon a rational trier of fact could find the essential elements of possession of those particular items,” she explained. As for his other charges, it will be up to the jury to decided whether or not he’s guilty, per journalist Meghann Cuniff on X. The other charges he’s facing include alleged Conspiracy to violate Georgia’s RICO Act, Murder, Participation in criminal street gang activity, and more. Aside from Yak Gotti, the only other remaining defendant is Shannon Stillwell. Fox 5 reports that the jury will return tomorrow (November 21), and could begin deliberation as early as this week. Stillwell is facing gun, gang, and murder charges. Last year, he was stabbed multiple times by a fellow inmate and has since made a full recovery. Read More: Young Thug Trial: Co-Defendant Takes Plea Deal [Via] The post Yak Gotti Secures Major Legal Win In YSL Case appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawsuit Against Milagro Gramz Gets An Official Trial Date

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Megan Thee Stallion’s lawsuit against Milagro Gramz will officially go to trial on September 8th, 2025, a judge in the case ruled on Wednesday. The update came after the two sides requested that July 21, “or as soon thereafter,” be chosen as the date. Despite the trial date, Megan and Milagro will continue to explore the possibility of a settlement. In her lawsuit, Megan accuses Milagro of allegedly spreading numerous falsehoods about her and the criminal case against Tory Lanez. “It’s time to hold bloggers accountable for years of harassment, cyberbullying and the publication of misinformation about my personal and professional life,” she said in a statement shared with VIBE. “I’ve endured countless attacks on my character based on false narratives from social media bloggers misrepresenting themselves as journalists. It’s unacceptable behavior and these individuals need to understand there will be repercussions for recklessly posting lies and defamatory falsehoods.” She says in the lawsuit that the falsehoods have had “a negative effect” on her “mental and emotional state.” Read More: Megan Thee Stallion Formally Announces Her Upcoming Documentary Megan Thee Stallion Performs During The Hot Girl Summer Tour Milagro is getting legal help from Tory Lanez’s nonprofit legal team, Unite the People, through attorney Michael Hayden. Hayden, however, is not licensed to practice law in the state of Florida so she’s since hired another attorney to represent her. Megan Thee Stallion Will Head To Trial Next September The lawsuit comes after Megan released her new documentary film, In Her Words, in which she reflects on being shot by Tory Lanez in 2020. She also released a reissue of her third studio album, Megan, on October 25. Lanez is currently serving 10 years in prison after being convicted of the shooting, last year. Check out the latest filing in Megan Thee Stallion’s lawsuit below, as caught by reporter Meghann Cuniff. A trial date has officially been scheduled in Megan Thee Stallion’s cyberstalking lawsuit against Milagro Cooper. Attorneys proposed July 21 “or as soon thereafter as the Court is available.” The judge went with Sept. 8. pic.twitter.com/s1766HciBe — Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) November 20, 2024 Read More: Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawsuit Against Milagro Gramz Gets Possible Trial Date As Settlement Talks Continue [Via] The post Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawsuit Against Milagro Gramz Gets An Official Trial Date appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

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Cops Kill People: 43-Brandon Durham Gunned Down After Calling 911 For Knife-Wielding Girlfriend

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Over the years BOSSIP has reported on far more police shootings than we care for. There is no ranking which of them are the most tragic because almost every single one resulted in an unnecessary loss of life. That said, some of the most disheartening cases are ones in which someone has dialed 911 for help and end up dead at the hands of an inept or overly aggressive officer. Such is the case for Brandon Durham. According to CNN reports, Durham, along with several others, made multiple calls to 911 to report a shooting on November 12, 2024. Durham was at home with his teenage daughter when people opened fire on his residence and broke in. Las Vegas police officer Alexander Bookman and two other officers responded to the scene and witnessed multiple damaged vehicles, broken glass, and heard screaming coming from inside the house. Bookman and co. then witnesses Durham and his 31-year-old girlfriend Alejandra Boudreaux wrestling over a knife. Body camera footage shows Bookman yelling “drop the knife” before firing a single round that struck Durham. Bookman then fired 5 more rounds as Durham lay on the ground bleed. According to the official police report, after the shooting stopped, Boudreaux told Bookman that he had “shot the wrong person”. Yes, you read that correctly. Upon further questioning, Boudreaux readily admitted that she had been suicidal for several days and told officers that she went to Durham’s house because “she was going to die” “I wanted the cops to shoot me dead. And I wanted (Durham) to live the wreckage that I caused in his house,” she told police in an interview after the incident. Boudreaux went on to tell officers that despite the fact that she had two knives, she did not plan to stab or harm Durham but intended to die via “suicide by cop”. “I feel like I’m responsible for what (led) up to everything,” Boudreaux told police. Uh, ya think?? She is now facing multiple charges including assault with a deadly weapon, home invasion with a deadly weapon, domestic violence and child abuse. According to KTNV, both Durham’s “domestic partner” Rachel Gore and family legal counsel Lee Merritt are calling for officer Bookman to be arrested and charged as well. “To know that an arrest warrant hasn’t been issued for a man who is on video. The evidence is available to the public. There’s more than enough probable cause so that Alexander Bookman can be indicted on the crime of homicide,” Merritt said. “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, he should be in jail for murder. He took a good guy, a really good guy,” Gore said. This case sounds like it is going to be a complete cluster-f and BOSSIP will be tracking it very closely over the next several months. The post Cops Kill People: 43-Brandon Durham Gunned Down After Calling 911 For Knife-Wielding Girlfriend appeared first on Bossip.

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Denzel Washington Elaborates On Kissing A Man In Cut Moment From “Gladiator 2”

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Denzel Washington provided some further context to his highly-publicized cut kiss from Gladiator II at the premiere of the film in Hollywood on Monday night. “It really is much ado about nothing,” Washington told Deadline at the event. “They’re making more of it than it was. I kissed him on his hands, I gave him a peck and I killed him.” Washington originally broke the news of the kiss during a recent interview with Gaytey. “I actually kissed a man in the film but they took it out, they cut it, I think they got chicken. I kissed a guy full on the lips and I guess they weren’t ready for that yet, I killed him about five minutes later. It’s ‘Gladiator.’ It’s the kiss of death,” he told the outlet. Read More: Ice Spice Joins Denzel Washington In Cast For Spike Lee’s “High & Low” Denzel Washington Attends “Gladiator 2” Premiere In Hollywood Director Ridley Scott denied Washington’s claim about the kiss being cut elsewhere on the red carpet. “No, that’s bullsh*t,” Scott told Deadline at the premiere. “They never did. They acted the moment — it didn’t happen.” In addition to the first Gladiator, Scott is best known for his other iconic films Alien, Blade Runner, American Gangster, Thelma & Louise, and more. Denzel Washington Discusses The Kiss From “Gladiator 2” Gladiator II will be hitting theaters this Friday, November 22. In addition to Washington, it stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, and Connie Nielsen. The story follows Mescal as the son of characters Maximus and Lucilla from the first film. Check out Denzel Washington’s full comments on the kiss from Gladiator II below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) Read More: Denzel Washington Allegedly Screamed At Diddy Before Storming Out Of A Party [Via] The post Denzel Washington Elaborates On Kissing A Man In Cut Moment From “Gladiator 2” appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

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ScHoolboy Q Announces International Tour for 2025

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ScHoolboy Q is gearing up for a global tour in 2025, bringing his acclaimed music catalog, including tracks from this year’s Blue Lips, to fans worldwide. The tour kicks off in Oakland, California, and will make stops across the U.S. before heading to Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Following a high-energy summer tour, ScHoolboy Q promises to deliver unforgettable performances for new audiences in both the U.S. and Europe. Tickets for the tour will be available through an artist presale beginning Thursday, November 21, at 9 a.m. local time via Laylo, with public sales starting Friday, November 22. Fans can find the full tour schedule and purchase tickets at GroovyQ.com. The post ScHoolboy Q Announces International Tour for 2025 appeared first on .

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