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The COVID-19 vaccination is finally ready for distribution after dealing with the pandemic for close to a year. Understandably, many people are not super eager to volunteer to be one of the first people to receive the vaccine. Getting people excited about getting vaccinated has surely not been an easy feat, so organizations across the country are getting creative in persuading folks to get the shot. Cannabis activists in Washington, D.C. are offering up a free bag of cannabis for those receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, the DC Marijuana Justice group announced this week. Dubbed 'Joints for Jabs,' the cannabis giveaway initiative is being arranged to happen at the same time vaccine clinics are expected to open in the area. In a press release, DCMJ shared that they hope to highlight the need for more cannabis policy reform at both the national and local level while simultaneously bringing awareness to the importance of equitable vaccine distribution. Lucky vaccine-clinic goers receiving the intention will be greeted by dozens of home cannabis cultivators handing out free bags of the green inside the centers. Mark Wilson/Getty Images Specific locations and times will be announced on the group's site here once they have more information about the vaccine locations. “We are looking for ways to safely celebrate the end of the pandemic and we know nothing brings people together like cannabis,” said Nikolas Schiller, the group’s co-founder in the press release. “DCMJ believes that cannabis should be consumed safely and responsibly, and the pandemic has made this incredibly difficult for many adults to share their homegrown cannabis. When enough adults are inoculated with the coronavirus vaccine, it will be time to celebrate – not just the end of the pandemic, but the beginning of the end of cannabis prohibition in the United States,” she continued. Mark Wilson/Getty Images The group is currently pushing for Senate to pass the MORE act, a landmark bill that would legalize marijuana on the federal level that was approved last month by the house. Let us know what you think of this pretty cool deal down in the comments. [via] View the full article

Bobby Sessions can successfully walk a tightrope balancing the essence of hip-hop and commercial viability. He can trade bars with someone like Royce Da 5'9" while also co-writing one of the biggest hits of the year, Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage." Needless to say, it's only up from here and he's keeping that momentum high as he enters a new year. The rapper slid through with the official remix to his record, "Made A Way." The uplifting song gets the remix treatment with an additional verse from Lecrae who adds his own touch to the record. The song originally arrived as part of Bobby Sessions EP RVLTN (Chapter 3): The Price of Freedom that arrived in September. Check out Bobby Sessions and Lecrae's new collaboration below and sound off in the comments with your thoughts. Quotable Lyrics I'm hot, switch that fade to high-top After service we would get some breakfast from the iHOPs Reggie, I would hotbox, chickens for that skybox Ask me why are you blessed, my response is 'Why not?' View the full article

One thing many people could not quite wrap their head around was the amount of self-incriminating evidence that came out of the attempted violent insurrection at Capitol Hill on January 6th that left 5 dead. The FBI has already used much of this evidence to catch individuals responsible for the chaos, arresting some key individuals who played a role in the attempted siege already. Luke Mogelson, a journalist and contributing writer at The New Yorker has just shared some remarkable new footage from behind the scenes inside of the Capitol invasion. Mogelson had attended the pro-Trump rally on January 6th already prepared for the potential violence that may ensue. He had spent months investigating different "alt-right" Trump-supporting organizations like the Proud Boys and anti-lockdown militias. The remarkable footage he was able to capture from inside the Capitol siege feels also interactive as he walks through breaching the first barricades to rummaging through the desks on the Senate floor, as well as all the violence in between. After attending the riot, he penned a report published Friday by the magazine titled "Among the Insurrectionists" detailing his experience observing the angry mob. Describing the scene as the crowd stormed into the Capitol building, he wrote, "A dozen police stood in a hallway softly lit by ornate chandeliers, mutely watching the rioters—many of them wearing Trump gear or carrying Trump flags—flood into the building. Their cries resonated through colonnaded rooms: “Where’s the traitors?” “Bring them out!” “Get these f*cking c*cksucking Commies out!” Check out the video from inside the siege below, and read Among the Insurrectionists by Luke Mogelson here. [via] View the full article

B2K was certainly ahead of its time. Their music and accompanying visuals hold a special place in the hearts of millennials across America. Unfortunately, at the time of their major comeback, Raz B dropped bombshell allegations on Chris Stokes, the founder of The Ultimate Group that later signed B2K. Raz B claimed that he suffered from sexual abuse at the hands of Stokes, recently elaborating on these allegations on an upcoming episode Jason Lee's show. Unfortunately, it was revealed that Lee received a cease-and-desist letter to stop the interview from airing online. Lee, a victim of sexual abuse himself, was irritated and vowed to exhaust every possibility to getting this important conversation to air. Meanwhile, the B2K member aired out his own frustrations. "Check this sh*t out, I'm tired of f*ckin' being bullied," he said. "You ain't gotta send nobody to see me, but what we will do, is when I see you, I'm smackin' the sh*t out yo ass." Raz B has been trying to get his story heard for years. He's previously touched on the molestation allegations against Stokes, though the interview on Fox SOUL with Jason Lee was seemingly more in-depth than any interview he's done in the past. Raz later took to Instagram where he vowed to take a lie detector test in order to stop the gas lighting. "So I been getting a bunch of calls from my loved ones. People that support me. And they're like, 'Take this down. Deal with this privately.' But I say -- Yo, they've ruined me publicly," he said. "Got people thinking that I'm gay -- and I'm not because I was molested by a pedophile... Since y'all trying to shut me down publicly by sending out cease-and-desist letters, lets get in the room with the lawyers and let's take a polygraph test. I'm gonna take the test and when I take the test, you can take whatever it is that you need to do. When you take it, and when you fail, you take this fade and you take that bid 'cause I'm tired of being bullied and I'm not going to be bullied no more." Shortly after the video went live, fans shared alleged DMs from Chris Stokes after calling him out over the allegations. Apparently, Stokes responded to these fans, claiming his innocence while alleging Raz B's older brother is actually the one who abused the B2K member. "It is not True! Stop with this. His brother Ricardo Thornton raped him and is in Jail in Vegas for raping two girls look it up. They have criminal records. I have never did anything to raz b. Those are lies," he said, allegedly copying and pasting the same message. Last night, he seemingly fired back at the overall allegations with a meme that read, "People will throw dirt on your name and get mad when flowers grow from it." We'll keep you updated on the situation. View the full article

Smokepurpp burst onto the scene alongside Lil Pump back in 2017 and since then, he has continued to release new singles and projects. Unfortunately, 2020 seemed to be a bit of a down year for the artist as he released a project that only managed to sell 5,000 copies in the first week. This led to a lot of clowning on social media, although Purpp didn't seem to care as he continued to big himself up on social media, noting that sales don't actually matter. Now, Smokepurpp is teasing a big 2021 as he recently got on Instagram and revealed his plans. As you can see in the clip below, Purpp says that he is going to flood the market with music and drop a plethora of songs and music videos. He also claims that he is one of the hardest artists out, and he doesn't care for those who say otherwise. "If you don't think I'm the hardest n**** out, then you a bitch," Purpp said. "I don't care who you are. I'm the hardest n**** out. 2021 I'm going up." Needless to say, Purpp has all of the confidence in the world right now, which means some great music could be on the way. Let us know if you're looking forward to his music, in the comments below. Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Pandora View the full article

As we've previously reported, D.C. police department and Capitol police alike have been working around the clock to make sure Wednesday's (Jan. 20th) Inauguration goes smoothly following the violent attempted siege that took place on the 6th. According to TMZ, in addition to heightened patrolling of major cities across the country, sources are reporting that law enforcement will also pay close attention to other huge landmarks around the United States. A source told the publication that there will be a surplus of security around the Trump Tower and other locations linked to the outgoing President in addition to officers patrolling around City Hall in the days leading up to the swearing-in ceremony. The source notes that while there are no specific threats to these buildings, the NYPD and other defense agencies simply aren't willing to take any chances. Spencer Platt/Getty Images In Los Angeles, a source reports that besides securing government buildings, LAPD will also pay close attention to power structures, water treatment plants, communication towers, power grids, and the L.A. Zoo. The reasoning for protecting the zoo is that police are allegedly concerned people who want to create chaos would go in and free the animals, which would do exactly that. Elsewhere, other cities are echoing the same sentiment of "monitoring the situation," in San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Chicago, Atlanta, and Miami. Spencer Platt/Getty Images As we already know, the National Guard and D.C. police have already been working 12-hour days for 7 days each week since the insurrection at the Capitol. [via] View the full article

Phil Spector was hospitalized after he became ill with COVID-19, said a source familiar with his medical condition. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopHiss/~4/1Zkqg7YkxvYView the full article

Phil Spector died Saturday of natural causes, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said. View the full article

Last year, Gunna enjoyed a ton of success as he dropped off his latest album called WUNNA. For many fans, this was a huge development for the artist as he was able to round out his sound and cement himself as one of the most consistent hitmakers in hip-hop. Moving forward, Gunna has plans to flood the market with music, and fans are excited to see what he is able to deliver. Since Gunna's music is successful, he has been able to enjoy quite a bit of financial freedom over the years, and recently, he decided to share the wealth by gifting his niece a brand new car. In the post below, you can see that Gunna got his niece a shiny black Nissan that she certainly seemed to be excited about. The post, which was shared by Akademiks, was immediately filled with comments criticizing Gunna for getting his niece a Nissan instead of a lavish car. These comments were immediately met with pushback by more rational individuals, who noted that no one really needs a luxury car and that the Nissan was more than enough as far as gifts go. At the end of the day, a car, regardless of price, is a huge gift and we're sure his niece was both appreciative and surprised. Kendrick Lamar received similar criticism a while back for the car he bought for one of his family members and the vitriol was just as ridiculous then as it is now. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images View the full article

Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback in the history of the NFL and while he may not be the most talented player to ever step on the field, he is one of the most clutch and certainly the most successful. As a result, opposing players, especially rookies, love playing against Brady as they feel like it is a great opportunity to prove themselves. This was most definitely the case for Washington Football Team rookie Chase Young, who was fired up to play against Brady last week in the NFC Wild Card round. In the end, Brady and the Buccaneers came out on top although, after the game, Brady and Young exchanged some kind words with one another. During the exchange, Young asked for Brady's jersey, and the GOAT delivered, sending a signed Bucs uniform right to Young's door. Young has a promising career in the NFL and receiving such a gift from a player like Brady is certainly a huge deal. Brady has always maintained a level of respect for the younger guys in the league, and it's clear he sees a lot of potential in the Washington Football Team's defensive star. Today, Brady will be looking to expand on his team's playoff run as they take on the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Divisional Round. View the full article

Many experts have warned of the dangerous second-wave of COVID-19 the United States would suffer through if more wide-sweeping pandemic regulations were not enacted. With the vaccine distribution in the country also lagging severely behind at its planned distribution rate, the realities of this haunting second-wave are beginning to hit even harder. Over the weekend, Los Angeles became the first US county to record more than 1 million confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to state officials. The county also recorded its first confirmed case of the UK COVID-19 variant strain known as B.1.1.7. The health department confirmed the more contagious variant was already spreading, with Barbara Ferrer of the state department adding, "The presence of the UK variant in Los Angeles County is troubling, as our healthcare system is already severely strained with more than 7,500 people currently hospitalized." Frazer Harrison/Getty Images "Our community is bearing the brunt of the winter surge, experiencing huge numbers of cases, hospitalizations and deaths, five-times what we experienced over the summer," she continued. "This more contagious variant makes it easier for infections to spread at worksites, at stores, and in our homes. We are in the midst of a public health emergency so please do everything you can to protect yourselves and those you love," Ferrer finished. Just a few weeks ago, Los Angeles County reported that their ambulance vehicles were under strict orders on what situations require transporting individuals to emergency rooms and which ones do not. The county's medical system is under pressure right now as they deal with battling the coronavirus surge with stretched resources. Brian van der Brug-Pool/Getty Images As for vaccine distribution, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 31.1 million doses of COVID-19 have been distributed across the country, while at least 12.2 million of them have been administered. [via] View the full article

Her boyfriend Karl Anthony Towns has just tested positive for COVID-19, and now Jordyn Woods is giving an update on her family's conditions. Towns has had a rough go during this pandemic as he's shared that he'd lost seven family members to coronavirus, including his mother, Jacqueline Cruz. The 25-year-old Minnesota Timberwolves player has been doing his best to stay safe, but on Friday (January 15), ahead of the scheduled game with the Memphis Grizzlies, Towns revealed that he contracted COVID-19. Jordyn shared a message of support to her NBA boyfriend before updating her followers about her status. "Be strong @karltowns," Woods wrote on her Instagram Story. "You're a true fighter. This is not fair or right that you were put in this position when you were just trying to do your job. You got this. Please send some prayers up." "I want to thank you for all of your support, prayers, and concern," she said in a video. "My family and I all got tested for COVID and the results came back negative so we're all good, but continue to pray for Karl. For a speedy recovery and I just wanted to say thank you and thank you for all of your concerns." Prayers up for Karl Towns and his family. Check out Woods's post below. View the full article

After reports surfaced that Von Miller was in trouble with the law, his ex-fiancée Megan Denise has come forward to set the record straight about their relationship. The former couple made headlines days ago after Me'Gan shared screenshots of their texts and DM conversations where she claims that the NFL player wished death upon their unborn child. Megan is reportedly pregnant and told the world that Von wished that she would suffer a miscarriage. Earlier today (January 14), we previously reported on the enigmatic news regarding Miller. It was only shared that there was an investigation taking place in Colorado, but details have been held under lock and key. Rumors soon surfaced that Megan may somehow be involved, and she took to her Instagram Story to deny speculative gossip. "In light of recent media reports regarding my relationship with Von, I feel that I need to address a couple of things," wrote Megan. "First and foremost, at no point in our relationship was there any type of physical abuse or violence by Von, whatsoever. For anyone to say otherwise, or to speculate such, is wrong." "With regards to my social media posts, a part was misconstrued and taken out of context," she added. "(PA) I do regret making a private situation public, and in doing so, bringing unwanted attention to both Von and myself. Von and I are excited to be welcoming our baby into the world, and are committed to raising our child with love and compassion, together as a family. Sincerely, Megan Denise." According to TMZ, the Denver Broncos have stated that they are "aware of the investigation and working on obtaining more information on the matter." [via] View the full article

He was apart of the insurrection at America's capital, causing Congress to be shut down as members were quickly ushered to safety, but a judge believed that 60-year-old Arkansas resident Richard Barnett should only receive house arrest. On Friday (January 15), U.S. Magistrate Judge Erin Wiedemann in Arkansas set Barnett's bond at $5,000, ordered him on house arrest with an ankle monitor, and told him that he couldn't be in contact with any others involved in the insurrection, nor could he use the internet. Barnett became a poster boy of sorts for the failed coup at Capitol Hill after he was photographed sitting at Nancy Pelosi's desk and later, he posed for photos while holding mail he'd stolen from her office. The public quickly complained about the treatment that Barnett was receiving, especially because he was also seen on a bullhorn bragging about his antics during the January 6 event and was allegedly carrying a stun gun at the time. Hours after it was announced that Barnett would be waiting out his case in the comforts of his home, a federal judge quickly reversed that decision. A new order was sent to have Barnett transferred to Washington, D.C. where he would await his trial. “If (Barnett) will travel across the country and engage in this level of criminal behavior because he believes that he is right and it is the Electoral College that is wrong, what would deter him?” Assistant U.S. Attorney Kim Harris said. Five people died during the violent takeover at Capitol Hill, including a woman shot by police and an officer who was beaten with a fire extinguisher. [via] View the full article

We're quickly approaching the one-year anniversary of the death of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven of their friends including families who lost multiple loved ones. On January 26, 2020, a helicopter carrying the passengers unexpectedly crashed in Calabasas, California, and tragically, there were no survivors. In one moment Vanessa Bryant lost her husband and daughter, and since that time, the world has rallied around the grieving widow and her family. Dia Dipasupil / Staff / Getty Images We've seen Vanessa share happier times through 2020 including her funny videos that involve her three daughters as well as friends like Ciara and Lala Anthony. Yesterday (January 14), Vanessa uploaded a funny clip of herself singing along and laughing to Salt-N-Pepa's "Shoop," but after the fun times dissipated, the widow returned to social media today to share a quick thought about the grieving process. "Let me be real- Grief is a messed up cluster of emotions," she wrote on her Instagram Story. "One day you're in the moment laughing and the next day you don't feel like being alive. I want to say this for people struggling with grief and heartbreaking loss. Find your reason to live. I know it's hard. I look at my daughters and I try to push through that feeling for them. Death is guaranteed but living the rest of the day isn't. Find your reason." Check out the post below. Instagram View the full article

A chance meeting back in August 2019 helped a college student cover his tuition fees, under one condition. As he was traveling with his entourage, a young man named Ahmad jokingly asked Lil Uzi Vert if the rapper would pay his college tuition. In a surprising move, Uzi stopped and spoke with the student who shared that he was studying at Temple University. Uzi said he "could pay for that" but added that it would be covered after he'd graduated. Almost a year and a half later, Ahmad has given an update. "As of right now, it's in the process," he said in a video shared to social media. "I'm not allowed to explicitly disclose anything right now, but I know I'm gonna be getting hate as soon as I graduate. I'm a senior at Temple right now, my major is political science with a minor in [economics] and Roc Nation put down $20,000." "The thought process behind that was when I asked [Uzi] that question—so my mom and I were actually discussing about my loan stuff. My mom's a single parent, my dad passed away when I was eight-years-old. She's been raising me single and money has been a problem, obviously, so me getting my college tuition paid for [would] be beneficial for whatever because I don't have to be in debt." Ahmad said he decided to shoot his shot with Uzi and it worked out. Soon, a debate about whether or not Uzi should help him financially before graduation arose, and the rapper added that the agreement was once he completed his studies, the debt would be taken care of. In his interview, Ahmad called Uzi and "real one" and praised the rapper for his help. Check out a few posts below. [via] View the full article

Back in November, Hitmaka ruffled feathers when he made some admissions during his conversation on Drink Champs. The producer, also known as Yung Berg, said that in the past he'd had sex with both Teairra Mari and Naturi Naughton, and after being criticized for bringing up the women's names, he issued an apology. For the first time, Naughton acknowledged Hitmaka's comments and told The Breakfast Club that she came close to making a call. Bennett Raglin / Stringer / Getty Images "Recently, there was [an] interview where I just felt like, 'Oh, okay, I might have to call somebody to pull up on what's his name,'" said the actress. "You know, I guess it's a thing for people to say that they've been with me..." Naughton was interrupted by Angela Yee who reminded everyone that the actress was speaking about the producer. When DJ Envy said, "Oh, Yung Berg," Naughton replied, "Oh, is that his name?" Yee added that she'd already spoken with Naturi and the actress denied Hitmaka's claims. Envy still wanted to know why Hitmaka would pull a story "out of the blue." Naughton answered, "So, Envy I was 15, 16, when I was in 3LW. I don't know what kind of date—group activities? I remember we all lived in L.A., maybe we all hung out in groups? I wasn't even doing dates, but let alone active—I mean, it took a lot to not come on here and be like, really?" Naughton also mentioned Hitmaka's apology that surfaced a week after his Drink Champs interview. "But, hey, maybe it's a compliment. People wanna get with Tasha. Poor baby." Check out her full interview below. View the full article

Not long after sharing his surprise single "Masterpiece," DaBaby dropped off the music video for the track. Recently, DaBaby and his girlfriend DaniLeigh were seen enjoying the sights in Florida during their birthday seasons last month, and it looks as if it wasn't all leisure fun and games. The two artists, along with DaBaby's crew, were filming scenes for the "Masterpiece" visual and it looks like they turned up in style. The track itself gives a nod to DaBaby's leading lady, but he made sure he didn't include DaniLeigh's name in the lyrics. However, it's obvious that she's soaking up all the love because she is right there by his side throughout the entirety of the clip, often seen on his arm or dancing in the car next to him. Watch these two lovebirds flaunt their romance and let us know what you think of DaBaby's party-filled visual for his latest single "Masterpiece." View the full article

An impressive King Von chain has caused a bit of controversy and now, the jeweler behind the design has come forward. Mazza New York recently shared an elaborate piece that detailed the likeness of late rapper King Von, and soon, the news was shared that Lil Durk had purchased the jewelry in honor of his late friend. However, Durk refuted those rumors when he tweeted, "That’s not my weak ass chain." Mazza New York stood accused of insinuating that Durkio commissioned the piece when he truly hadn't, so the company came forward with a statement about the controversy to clear things up. "I took the Von design down out of respect for the situation," Mazza wrote on their Instagram page. "I posted the design I completed a while back to actually show love to Durk. I never said it was his and media sources picked it up and said what they wanted to say. Legitimate sources actually contacted me and I told them the scenario." It seems that there was no intention to offend anyone and with the design, Mazza hoped to do business with the Only The Family mogul in the future. "I have nothing but love for @lildurk and his craft," Mazza continued. "In my opinion the piece was [fire emoji] and would have been a great start to a long lasting relationship." Take a look at the statement and Mazza's design of King Von below. View the full article

There were murmurs that Lil Wayne was up to something and planned on releasing new music today (January 15), and we finally know what it is. The sports fan has reportedly released a new version of his 2011 hype song, "Green and Yellow," in honor of the Green Bay Packers' playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. During his recent visit to Skip and Shannon: Undisputed, Weezy reportedly shared that he'd completed the track this week. “I worked on it for three days, too. I don’t do that," he said. The track references many of the team's players and within the first hour of sharing a snippet of the song to his Instagram page, Wayne has amassed nearly 200K likes alone. Check out Packers superfan Lil Wayne's "Green and Yellow" and let us know what you think of this updated version. Quotable Lyrics Green Bay, Green Bay It gets scary, Halloween day, Scream face Bloody Mary, secondary Jordan mean face [via] View the full article

A forthcoming interview with Raz B has been placed on pause after a cease and desist letter was issued. Jason Lee of Hollywood Unlocked has a show on Fox Soul where he sits down with celebrities, and recently, he caught up with B2K's controversial member Raz B. The singer has had his share of troubles throughout his career, but one thing he has always maintained is that as a kid in the industry, he was allegedly sexually abused by his group's manager, music executive Chris Stokes. Rodin Eckenroth / Stringer / Getty Images According to Lee, he and Raz B discussed in detail the allegations the B2K singer has made and what he claims to have endured. However, just prior to the "humbling" interview making its way to the airwaves, Lee claims Fox Soul was served with a cease and desist note from a person who would only be identified as one of the people Raz accused of sexual assault. While Lee was visibly irked by the situation, Raz B surfaced on his social media to publicly call out Stokes. "Check this sh*t out, I'm tired of f*ckin' being bullied. I'm a grown-ass man. I'm 35-years-old, I'm not a little kid," said Raz. "I'm tired of you n*ggas f*ckin' with me... We ain't on no street sh*t, we ain't gon' send nobody to see you. You ain't gotta send nobody to see me, but what we will do, is when I see you, I'm smackin' the sh*t out yo ass." "Y'all n*ggas took my money—we already know Chris, we know, we get it," Raz continued. "But n*gga, this sh*t is over. Your time is done, n*gga. So when I see you, I want a fade, n*gga. Hit me up, n*gga." On Lee's page, he added that as someone who is a victim of sexual abuse by a man, he won't allow Raz to be silenced. Check out both of their posts below. View the full article

After publicly announcing that they're in a relationship, Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan haven't stopped sharing videos and photos of one another. Harvey celebrated her birthday recently and her Sexiest Man Alive boyfriend showered her with love and affection. Their fans have cheered them while a jealous few have shared their envy, and over on Chris Brown's Instagram Story, the singer brought laughs as he teased the couple. C. Breezy posted a side-by-side photo of Steve Harvey, Lori's stepfather, and Jordan, and the similarities couldn't be ignored, especially as they both donned a thick mustache. "I can't unsee it," was written above the photos of the two smiling men in Lori's life. The response was swift as fans shared the picture, but it seemed as if Brown posted it in good fun, not shade. Jordan and Harvey look to be traveling with one another as videos of them enjoying time on a flight have surfaced. In the past, the actor has been discreet about the women in his life and while Lori's high-profile relationships have often taken center stage, she hasn't been this public about any of her romances. Check out a few posts below. Instagram View the full article

Now that James Harden is on the Brooklyn Nets, a lot of information pertaining to his time in Houston is starting to surface. Over the last few months, Harden has been one of the biggest newsmakers in the NBA, especially thanks to his exploits at parties with the likes of Lil Baby, all while enjoying his time at some strip clubs. However, it appears as though this behavior pre-dated his displeasure with the Rockets, and is a key reason for why Russell Westbrook requested a trade. While speaking on the James Posey Podcast, Kendrick Perkins spoke about the Westbrook and Harden situation, noting that Westbrook was aware of Harden's partying and was very much against it. Essentially, Westbrook felt like Harden wasn't making good use of his free time, which ultimately made him leave. "[If they had some days off], James was on a private [jet] to Cabo! On Tilman Fertitta's private [jet] at that! Russ is like... 'I ain't with all the partying,'" Perkins said. Westbrook was eventually dealt to the Washington Wizards who are in the midst of a struggle although they seem poised to bounce back soon. Meanwhile, Harden has been reunited with Kevin Durant, and with Kyrie Irving added into the mix, it's clear the Nets are about to go on a massive run. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images View the full article

There may be a new rap couple on the horizon. It was about a month ago that Blueface and Coi Leray were spotted sharing a bite to eat at Harold's Chicken in Hollywood, and they've added a little fuel to the gossip fire surrounding the nature of their relationship. Neither artist has confirmed if they're just trolling their fans and stirring the pot, or if this is a real budding relationship, but nonetheless, Coi shared a couple of short video clips to her Instagram showing that they're getting close. On her social media page, Coi and Blueface are seen giving each other kisses on the cheek as she rolls up a blunt. In the second video, Blueface was about to say something slick before Coi decided to shut things down. Blueface doesn't speak much on having a solid girlfriend, but there was a time when he shared that he was dating multiple women at once—and each of them got tattoos of the rapper. Coi, on the other hand, wasn't shy about sharing bits of her previous romance with Trippie Redd. That pairing ended on a sour note but it seems that they've been able to put the past behind them. Check out Coi Leray and Blueface canoodling below. We wonder what Coi's dad Benzino thinks about this. View the full article

James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant are now teammates after Harden was traded to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday in a deal that sent a plethora of picks to the Houston Rockets. This deal is sure to shake up the entire NBA and many feel like the Lakers finally have a formidable foe that could potentially defeat them in the NBA Finals. For now, it remains to be seen whether or not this trio of players will work although many are optimistic about what's to come. Among those optimists is Travis Scott, who is a huge Houston Rockets and James Harden fan. Instead of feeling betrayed, Scott is excited about the Nets' roster, noting that he has three friends on the same team. While taking to Twitter, Travis noted just how wild this new Big Three is. "It’s crazy 3 of the homies really bout to get buckets in da same damn jersey," Scott said. Travis and Nets fans everywhere have every right to be excited as this is the best roster (on paper) this team has ever had. If they can manage to find some chemistry, there is no reason why they can't win a championship. Give your predictions for this Nets team, in the comments below. Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for McDonald's View the full article