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ROC NATION SPORTS CEO 'DROPPING' A DOCUMENTARY ON HBO SOON

 

Jay-Z is set to sit down with Rick Rubin for an eight-part documentary series titled “Jay-Z in 8,” premiering on HBO this fall: wp.me/pc8uak-1lHrIe

• Rubin will interview Jay-Z about his music, lyrics, life and creative process

• The two have a long history, as Rubin produced Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” for “The Black Album” in 2003

- Variety 

NBA FANS OUTRAGED DJ KHALED SPENDS INSANELY EXPENSIVE KNICKS-SPURS GAME 'ON HIS PHONE'

Maybe when DJ Khaled said “I’m on One,” he meant his cellphone.

The record producer and famed DJ was sitting on celebrity row sandwiched between rapper Fat Joe and former NFL head coach Jimmy Johnson for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at the Garden.

But Khaled, as shown on the ABC broadcast, appeared to be spending plenty of time on his phone while the action was going down.

It didn’t sit well with a number of users on social media.

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Khaled and Fat Joe attend a game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs during Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 8, 2026 at Madison in New York, New York.

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“DJ Khaled sitting courtside on his phone all night is making me irrationally angry, ” Christopher Powers, a senior writer at Golf Digest, wrote on X.

“DJ Khaled won’t get off of his phone sitting court side and it’s really making me angry,” Dana Beers of Barstool Sports chimed in.

Another user speculated on what Khaled was really doing while sitting in prime real estate at the World’s Most Famous Arena.

DJ Khaled and Fat Joe in their seats before the start of NBA Finals Game 3 on June 8, 2026.
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“DJ Khaled went to MSG to answer emails,” they wrote.

Tickets to the game were the most expensive ever for an NBA Finals contest, with get-in prices starting at four figures.

Before the game, Khaled shared a video of himself with Yankees great Alex Rodriguez and a picture that included himself, Fat Joe and Rev. Al Sharpton.

Khaled was far from the only celebrity on hand for the Knicks’ first NBA Finals home game since 1999.

Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Timothée Chalamet, Derek Jeter, Eli Manning, Spike Lee and even President Donald Trump were all in New York to see the historic game.

- Andrew Battifarano

RAIDERS SUPERFAN AND HIP-HOP GIANT ICE CUBE ON HIS CONCERTS | "PRESIDENT OF RAIDER NATION"

 

MUSIC LEGEND DR. DRE PRACTICING BASKETBALL 🏀 AT 94 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT 🔥 🥵

Dr. Dre understands it now!🏀 94degrees and he trained for almost two hrs! He’s a living legend that deserves his flowers.👏🏾👏🏾

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Passer: @wiggidy_whack 

Film: @niceshotnate 

Trainer: ( @lethalshooter ) 

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BREAKING NEWS: MUSIC MOGUL SEAN 'DIDDY' COMBS ESCAPES TOUGH RICO CHARCE

 

ROC NATION SPORTS CEO AND HIP-HOP MOGUL JAY-Z HAS LOST A HUGE NBA FINAL BET

Billionaire Rapper & Roc Nation Sports CEO Jay-Z placed a $1 million bet on the Thunder to win the NBA Finals in exactly five games with +230 odds.

His bet would have won him $3.3 million, but with the Pacers leading 2-1 in the series, he has already lost the wager.

WEST VS. EAST | HIP-HOP BATTLE | NBA

 

DOECHII AND NIKE TEAM UP TO SILENCE CRITICS WITH BOLD NEW AD

 In a powerful new Nike ad, Doechii confronts 'industry plant' accusations by showcasing her impressive achievements.

Doechii, a rising star in hip-hop, continues to break barriers and cement her place in the industry. Recently, she earned a co-sign from Lauryn Hill, reinforcing her influence and artistry. After turning heads at Paris Fashion Week 2025, she returned to the U.S. to front a major Nike campaign. The ad directly addresses the “industry plant” rumors that have followed her rise, using an extensive receipt to list her accomplishments. Nike backed her message with the caption, “Too official to ever need validating, but we printed Doechii’s receipt to remind you anyway.”

The campaign positions her as a self-made artist while highlighting her success in music, fashion, and culture. As Nike has done with past collaborators, this partnership could be just the beginning. Given Doechii’s growing fashion presence, it is possible that a sneaker or apparel collaboration could be in the works. Whether it is a signature sneaker, a special-edition colorway, or a curated clothing line, Doechii’s unique aesthetic would make for an exciting addition to Nike’s roster.

Beyond the campaign, Doechii’s success speaks for itself. At the 2025 Grammy Awards, she became only the third woman in history to win Best Rap Album. This milestone underscores her impact and the recognition she has earned. Despite the skepticism from some critics, Doechii embraces the narratives surrounding her rise, taking them as further proof of her influence. She has shown no hesitation in using her platform to push back against doubters while continuing to deliver chart-topping music. Now, her partnership with Nike adds another layer to her brand, aligning her with a company known for celebrating resilience and authenticity.

If her collaboration with Nike expands, it would be no surprise to see Doechii’s influence extend beyond music and into sneaker and streetwear culture. Whether she debuts a new shoe, an exclusive collection, or even a full campaign highlighting women in hip-hop, this is a partnership with plenty of potential. Nike has a history of elevating cultural icons, and Doechii’s rise fits perfectly into that narrative. Whatever comes next, it is clear that she is more than just an artist.

- BEN ATKINSON

KENDRICK LAMAR BRINGS BACK BELL BOTTOMS

 

MUSIC MOGUL DR. DRE WITH HIS KOBE BRYANT PAINTING

Music icon DrDre posing with his Kobe Bryant painting painted by artist John L Hill. 

ROC NATION SPORTS CEO & MUSIC MOGUL JAY-Z HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF RAPE | STATEMENT FROM ROC NATION

 

HOW 'GIRL DAD' FLAVA FLAV BECOME HYPE MAN FOR THE US WOMEN'S POLO TEAM

Flavor Flav has become a familiar figure behind the scenes for Team USA. Photograph: Mike Lawrie/Getty Images

 The United States women’s water polo team will launch their bid for an unprecedented fourth straight Olympic gold medal on Saturday with an unlikely benefactor in their corner. Flavor Flav, the 65-year-old founding member of Public Enemy, has stolen the show around town in his role as the team’s official hype man.

“This is quite an experience for me right now, you know, because the only time I’ve ever seen the Olympics was on TV,” said Flav, who spent Thursday hugging and high-fiving everyone in sight at the Team USA house in the historic Palais Brongniart. “You know what I’m saying? But I always wanted to see what it felt like being there.”

The improbable partnership was formed in May when team captain Maggie Steffens put out a call on Instagram asking for financial help. That’s when Flav – whose legal name is William Jonathan Drayton Jr – offered to back the team while leveraging his celebrity to bring attention to one of the most successful and overlooked teams on the Olympic scene.

“As a girl dad and supporter of all women’s sports - imma personally sponsor you my girl, whatever you need. And imma sponsor the whole team,” Flav wrote back.

A few weeks later, Flav signed a five-year sponsorship deal with the US women’s and men’s teams aimed to “elevate the visibility and excitement surrounding water polo in the United States”. In addition to an undisclosed financial contribution, Flav will make multiple appearances at USA Water Polo events to bring attention to a sport that has trouble drawing stateside attention even during the Olympics.

“I’ve been really empowered by other women in sports to use your voice, which can be a little scary at times,” said Steffens. “And I was calling for people to know my teammates and challenging them and empowering them to follow some of the more niche sports this Olympics, especially women’s.

“And Flavor Flav saw that and something about it sparked his interest … He has really opened the door for people to learn about our team and different communities, different people who would have never heard of water polo.”

Success has never been the US women’s team’s problem. Three years ago in Tokyo, they became the third country to win three consecutive Olympic water polo titles. Arguably the most dominant team in world sport today, the American are hotly tipped to make it four on the trot in Paris, where they open on Saturday against Greece.

Flav’s support of the US team has gone beyond financial backing. When Steffens and Co visited Paris for a test event in May at the same time Taylor Swift brought her Eras Tour to La Défense Arena, Flav worked industry backchannels to nail down tickets for the entire team.

Since landing in Paris, Flav has excelled in his role. He’s been ubiquitous around town, easily recognizable in a Team USA jersey, swim cap and a custom USA Water Polo clock around his neck (waterproof, of course), even conducting a half-hour news conference at the main press center on Friday morning.

“This is an honor, and this is a pleasure and a perfect measure – and I’m gonna keep this memory as a perfect treasure,” he said.

Last month Flav jumped into the pool with the women’s team for a video that has been viewed millions of times across Instagram and TikTok, even scoring a goal past star goaltender Ashleigh Johnson. “I recently got in the pool and got to learn how difficult water polo is,” he said. “I tell everybody I was in the water for seven minutes, treading water for seven minutes, and boy that was the hardest seven minutes of my life! But the girls said I did good.”

To call it an unlikely marriage would be an understatement. When he wasn’t delivering barbed polemic on 911 Is a Joke or taking down America’s sacred cows on Fight the Power, Flav was frequently at odds with the law. The rapper spent nine weeks in prison in 2002 for multiple driving and probation offences and he was arrested in 2011 over assorted outstanding driving offences. There have also been other charges related to domestic violence and drug possession.

It’s not the obvious pairing for an Olympic partnership, where multinationals like Coca-Cola and Intel typically rule the roost. And yet … all shapes and sizes. Flav’s sincerity in fostering excellence in women’s sports, a wholesome endeavour on full view in Paris, appears genuine.

“When these girls aren’t in the water, they’re home living active lives … working two or three jobs. It takes time to get a gold medal,” he said on Friday. “Everybody wants to feel like they got their back covered, like somebody has their back. When they feel that, it makes them feel more powerful, it makes them feel more better. It gives them a lot more energy to go out and get that fourth gold medal.”

- Bryan Armen Graham in Paris

JAYY-Z WITH LEBRON JAMES, KANYE & FOXY BROWN

 

Kanye West, Jay-Z, Lebron James and Foxy Brown for XXL (2005)

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ROC NATION SPORTS CEO TOPS THE WORLD'S RICHEST HIP-HOP ARTISTS

 

DAMIAN 'D.O.L.L.A.' LILLARD I'M NOT YOUR AVERAGE RAPPER-ATHLETE!!! Teases Rozay, Weezy, Mozzy Features On New Album

Damian Lillard is set to release his fifth studio album "Don D.O.L.L.A." this week -- a feat he says is only reserved for legit artists and not ones halfway committed!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained video of Dame previewing the album last night at Soho House in West Hollywood ... where he told the crowd he considers himself a seasoned rapper at this point, listening to criticisms to always improve on his craft.

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