Stephen Jackson - "The Season"

The Milwaukee Bucks' star, Stephen Jackson, wants the NBA season to start. This is evidenced in his new music video, this is his first time taking the microphone.

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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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NBA Postpones Training Camps, Cancels Preseason Games [VIDEO]

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LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and other NBA stars in Goodman League vs. Melo League

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Javaris Crittenton arrested in California [VIDEO]

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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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Nicki Minaj done with Lap Dances

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

When fans look back on the I Am Music II tour, they will most likely think of Nicki Minaj and her lap dances. Twice, she danced for Lil Wayne, the boss of Young Money. Both times, Nicki thought she was dancing for a lucky fan.

After dancing on Wayne the first time, Nicki Minaj said she was nervous about it. But, she soon grew used to dancing on her boss, making a habit of it. During each stop on the tour, Nicki has given someone a dance.

Most recently, Nicki Minaj helped NBA star, Steve Nash, get over his divorce. She danced on Nash, who then told the media her body was real. While he liked the dance, Steve Nash did not act to phased by it.

Nicki Minaj has given out several lap dances and she says she is done for the rest of the tour. By the way things sound, Steve Nash was her final victim. Now, the other fans will have to use their imagination when it comes to receiving a lap dance from Nicki Minaj.

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Shaquille O'Neal discusses relationship with The Notorious B.I.G.

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In the late 1990s, Shaquille O'Neal was literally the biggest player in the NBA. He was so big that he had ventured outside of basketball and into the hip hop world. Shaq had made friends with several big time rappers, including The Notorious B.I.G.

When Biggie rapped about Shaq, the former Orlando Magic center contacted Biggie. Soon, the two had become good friends and had recorded together. Bad Boy Records was the authority in the hip hop game and they endorsed Shaquille O'Neal.

Shaq recorded several albums in the 1990s and the Bad Boy team worked with his music. Shaq had become good friends with Biggie and was deeply hurt when he died. The night Biggie died, Shaq had the chance to party with him.

But, gearing up for his first playoff run with the Los Angeles Lakers, Shaquille O'Neal ended up turning down the chance to party with Biggie. Early in the morning of March 9, 1997, The Notorious B.I.G. turned up dead and Shaq feels things would have been different had he been there with him. Because of his status as the king of L.A., Shaq would have had top notch security and no one would have been close enough to take a shot.

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