After playing in his final NBA All-Star Game this past weekend in Charlotte, Dwayne Wade sat down with another future Hall-of-Famer, Kevin Garnett, for an in-depth ‘Players Only’ interview. Having battled numerous times on the court, including the notorious Heat/Celtics rivalry from the top of the decade, the mutual respect between the two legends made for a great, off the court conversation.

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It was the perfect homecoming for J. Cole on Sunday night (Feb. 17), headlining the 68th annual NBA All-Star Game halftime show. Cole World, who grew up just three hours away in Fayetteville, North Carolina, took to the stage at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, delivering an incredible show. Wearing a throwback Charlotte Hornets Starter jacket, J. Cole opened his set with a performance of his new single “Middle Child” for the first-time live. The Dreamville star switched things up to is 21 Savage collaboration “a lot,” shouting out the Atlanta rapper, who is dealing with legal issues after being detained by ICE earlier this month.

Backed by singers and a full band, J. Cole moved from the crowd of screaming fans to the main stage where he closed his set with the songs “ATM, “Love Yourz” and “No Role Modelz.” Watch J. Cole’s full halftime show performance at the 2019 NBA All-Star Game below.

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The 68th annual NBA All-Star Game took place on Sunday night (Feb. 17), live from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Right before tip-off between Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis, the star-studded teams were introduced with an explosive opening lead by Meek Mill. Backed by dancers, the MMG rapper kicked things off with a medley of “Championships (Intro),” “Going Bad,” “Uptown Vibes,” and his classic “Dreams & Nightmares (Intro).”

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During All-Star Weekend 2019 the NBA had a busy three days of festivities in Charlotte including fan appreciation events, panels, press conferences and more. At a recent tech summit, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver revealed that he is set to change the jersey game with the help of modern technology.

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Considered two of the best and most popular NBA shooting guards of the 2000s, Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady recently sat down with Rachel Nichols of ‘The Jump’ for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview. The two Hall-of-Famers spoke on their careers while discussing their relationship throughout the years, going from high school to the NBA, and more.

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The biggest sporting event in North America took place as all eyes were on the NFL Super Bowl LIII on Sunday night (Feb. 3). The 2019 championship game between the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots featured the Pepsi halftime show, headlined by Maroon 5. A year after Justin Timberlake rocked the world, the Pop/Rock band lead a medley of their radio hits including.

The show, controversial due to many artists refusing to perform in support of former NFL player Colin Kaepernick, including appearances by Travis Scott (“SICKO MODE”) and Atlanta native Big Boi with Sleepy Brown (“Kryptonite,” “I Like the Way You Move”). Watch the full 14-minute performance below.

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The 2019 NBA All-Star Game is a little over two weeks away. On Tuesday night (Jan. 29), the National Basketball Association announced J. Cole will serve as headliner for the All-Star Game’s halftime show. It will be a homecoming for Cole World, who grew up just three hours away in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The news comes a week after the Dreamville star dropped his new single “Middle Child.” Meek Mill, who made his Saturday Night Live debut last week, will kick things off by performing during the All-Star introductions.

Anthony Hamilton, a Charlotte native, will sing the U.S. national anthem, while Carly Rae Jepsen has been tapped to sing the Canadian national anthem. The 68th annual NBA All-Star Game takes place on Feb. 17 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, televised live at 8 p.m. ET on TNT.

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After taking an unprecedented extended time to confirm supporting acts, the NFL officially announces that Maroon 5 will be joined by Travis Scott and Big Boi at the 2019 Super Bowl halftime show. The Houston rapper and OutKast member will perform alongside the pop/rock band at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Feb. 3.

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Showtime have released the first official trailer for their upcoming three-part documentary titled Shut Up and Dribble. The series will chronicle the modern history of the NBA and how players have helped bring social and political changes to the world. Executive produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, the series is narrated by renown sports journalist Jemele Hill and features interviews and appearances from NBA and hip-hop legends alike.

Shut Up and Dribble premieres Saturday, Nov. 3 at 9pm ET on Showtime.

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Days after blasting Drake and Nick Cannon, it was all about family for Kanye West on Sunday afternoon (Sept. 23). Kanye and his son, Saint West, appeared at the Guaranteed Rate Field to throw out the first pitch before the Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs game. Wearing a White Sox jersey and a pair of unreleased adidas Yeezy 700 V2s, Kanye was all smiles walking onto the field as his “Homecoming” classic played in the stadium. In Chicago Bulls gear, Saint looked on as his dad threw a strike down the middle before the crosstown matchup.

The appearance comes after Kanye recently announced he will be returning home, living in Chicago. The rapper/designer has two albums on the way, Good Ass Job with Chance the Rapper, and Yandhi on September 29th.

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