Jay-Z rumored to design both Jersey and Logo for the Brooklyn Nets

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

When Jay-Z purchased a minority stake in the New Jersey Nets, he immediately prepared to move them to Brooklyn. The team was supposed to move during the fall of 2010. However, the arena was not completed in time. The past few years have been full of changes for the NBA.

The Seattle SuperSonics became the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies became playoff contenders. In addition to the team changes, LeBron James left his longtime team, the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat. Several stars have changed teams, including the Nets' former big three.

Jason Kidd, the Nets' former leader, recently celebrated winning a championship with the Dallas Mavericks. Richard Jefferson recently endured much embarrassment with the San Antonio Spurs losing in the first round of the playoffs, despite having the top seed in the West. Vince Carter plays for the stangnat Phoenix Suns.

The Nets, on the other hand, were left in shambles. One year after being the NBA's worst teams, the Nets were very energetic and entertaining. However, they were not good enough to produce a season worthy of a playoff appearance. Still, the team has the right foundation to become one of the bright spots of the NBA, if they have a season this upcoming year. Regardless of the season, when the Nets take the floor again, they will be in Brooklyn.

Along with the move will come a long-overdue brand re-design. Jay-Z is rumored to be working with Addidas on the new jerseys for the team. The hip hop CEO is also rumored to be helping with the re-design of the logo. When the new arena opens next year, Jay-Z will perform an eight-concert series.

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Machine Gun Kelly disses LeBron James

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Machine Gun Kelly is the biggest sensation to come out of Cleveland since LeBron James. James was the local product, who led the Cavaliers, formerly a bottom-feeding team, to five consecutive playoff appearances. After failing to win a title each season, James left the Cavaliers.

Cleveland fans were highly upset with James, their hero until this point. The All-Star forward received death threats and his jersey was burned. Despite a year passing since LeBron James left, the people in his former city are still upset. The newest artist signed to Bad Boy Records is no different.

When Machine Gun Kelly was asked about how it felt to lose LeBron James, he said he really did not like him at all. Kelly went on to say James was really a poor example of a human being. People in Cleveland "don't roll like that," said Kelly. The west boys stay true to their hometown and the heroes do not leave their town in need, he continued. This was the code Kelly assumed most Cleveland-area natives lived by until LeBron James left for the greener grasses in Miami.

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Birdman loses $2 million on the Miami Heat

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In terms of popularity, Miami is easily one of the top five cities in the United States. People from all over the world dream of going down there and some never leave. A native of New Orleans, Birdman got rich and moved to Miami. While New Orleans is in him forever, he has adapted to the Miami lifestyle.

The Miami lifestyle is one of the reasons Dwyane Wade chose to stay with the Miami Heat. Wade was able to sell this lifestyle to his NBA buddies, Chris Bosh and LeBron James. Last summer, the two All-Stars joined Wade in Miami. Following four tough seasons, the franchise held a celebration after the signing.

LeBron James was a two-time MVP and Dwyane Wade had won in the NBA Finals before. Because of this, everyone suddenly became fans of the Miami Heat. However, it took the team a long time to get things together on the court. Following a slow start, the Heat quickly became contenders, but they could not defeat the other contenders.

However, by the time the playoffs rolled around, the Miami Heat were ready. After being tormented all season long by the Boston Celtics and the league-leading Chicago Bulls, the Heat put together a solid run and eliminated both teams in five games. It was before the 2011 NBA Finals when even the doubters became sure the Heat would win the championship. After game one, it was clear Dwyane Wade was still the leader, but things fell apart after their 2-1 start.

Confident fans still held on to the belief Miami would do a repeat of 2006 and overcome their 3-2 deficit and defeat Dallas. For most of the night, it seemed as if this would happen, but Dirk Nowitzki would not allow this. After years of losing in Dallas, he wanted to right the wrong of 2006 and win his first NBA title on the homecourt of the Miami Heat. Last night, Nowtizki did just that, in the process, costing Birdman the $2 million he had bet in favor of the Heat.

All the money Birdman made off other sports championships was lost in his bet for the Miami Heat. Good thing for him his Cash Money empire shows no signs of slowing down anytime this decade.

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Twista ft. Mario Winans and Carlos Boozer - "Winning Streak (Chicago Bulls Anthem)"

The Chicago Bulls have turned heads this season. For years, the Bulls have only been an average team. But, with the addition of Carlos Boozer, they have become the NBA's best team and are currently on their deepest playoff run since the days of Michael Jordan.

Natives of Chicago are happy about the turn of events. Currently, the Bulls are playing the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. Twista is celebrating the run of his hometown team with a song, "Winning Streak." He has featured none other then Carlos Boozer on the song, along with Mario Winans.

Listen to "Winning Streak (Chicago Bulls Anthem)" by Twista ft. Mario Winans and Carlos Boozer below:

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Drake wants to do a song about LeBron James

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Despite being a Toronto native, Drake has plenty of love for the energetic Miami Heat. Last summr, the team made two power moves, landing Chris Bosh and LeBron James. Teaming up with the 2006 NBA Finals MVP, Dwyane Wade, the Heat have dominated most of the league.

Even before becoming Dwyane Wade's sidekick, Drake had been a major fan of LeBron James. When James needed a soundtrack for his More Than a Game movie, he turned to Drake and ended up with "Forever." The two have had lasting impressions on each other.

LeBron James and his impact on basketball has left quite an impression on Drake. The Toronto rapper had decided he wants to do something special for LeBron James. With Drake becoming a part of LeBron James' new series, "The LeBrons," he wants to record a song about the two-time league MVP. It is unclear if the song would be used for the series, his album, or both.

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Lil Wayne disses Dwyane Wade and LeBron James

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Everyone has been critical of the Miami Heat ever since they added superstars LeBron James and Chris Bosh. Following a few lackluster seasons, Dwyane Wade convinced his friends to join him in Miami. It was a great move for the Heat's championship goals. However, many say it was poor sportsmanship.

Despite having three of the NBA's best players on the team, many sports critics said the Miami Heat would not impress. Early in the season, the Heat lived up to expectations. At the end of November, the Heat posted a 9-8 record. But, behind Wade's leadership, Miami won 21 of the next 22 games, rising to the top of the league.

But, recent injuries have the team on a three game losing streak. Adding insult to injury, the Miami Heat have been dissed by Lil Wayne. Out of everyone who dissed the Heat, Wayne was the lone supporter. This is in spite of him being a fan of the rival New Orleans Hornets. Lil Wayne has been courtside at many Hornets and Heat games. But, each time he sees Dwyane Wade and LeBron James, they do not speak.

Lil Wayne has had enough of it and he dissed both Heat superstars, saying they could kiss his ass. Wayne said his ticket money has helped them make money with their heavy contracts.

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