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‘X-Men ’97’ Is Well Done And Picks Up Where It Left Off … Well, Sort Of

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When X-Men: The Animated Series wrapped up in 1997, it ended in an unusual place, plot-wise. Still highly popular, the series’ fifth season had budget cuts that affected the animation style and the voice cast. Technically the series did last longer than it was intended to last. But that doesn’t explain why it would end on basically a cliffhanger.

Charles Xavier is mortally wounded in an attack. Later, the X-Men, during a battle with Magneto, casually mention that Charles is dying, which results in Magneto agreeing to magnetically amplify his friend’s telepathy to contact Lilandra and the Shi’ar – who do arrive, right after Charles dies, but promise they can still heal Charles with their advanced technology. The series literally ends with the X-Men and Magneto watching Charles be taken away to an unknown fate. The End.

X-Men ’97 does pick up where the original series left off. Well, sort of. And there are a host of other changes that have happened in the 27 years since the original series ended and the few months that have passed during the timeline of the series. For one, the animation looks sharp and professional – as opposed to that final fifth season where there was, let’s say, a lot to be desired. Jubilee has a new haircut. Morph (based on Marvel Comic’s Changeling) is now going with his no face look (Personally, I like this look better for a being who can turn into anyone than just “some dude”) who now identifies as non-binary and, in the three episodes I saw of the new series, his hidden feelings for his fellow X-Men are used against him by Mister Sinister. Also, Scott and Jean are expecting a baby and the two struggle with the idea of leaving the X-Men after the loss of Xavier so they can raise their new child in peace.

The reason I say “sort of,” in regard to the plot is, again, at least a few months have passed since the events of the last episode of X-Men: The Animated Series and I wouldn’t say anything has been fully retconned, but it has been shaped a little differently. Mutant relations with humans have improved since the death of Charles Xavier, as humans feel sympathy for the mutants. But a group of insurgents (I use that word on purpose, as the parallels become more and more obvious as the episodes go on, which includes an attack on a government institution), using Sentinel technology, are hunting down mutants one by one, as well as any humans who are trying to help them.

When we last saw Magneto, he was hanging out with the X-Men, saying goodbye to Charles. There seemed to be, finally, at least somewhat, a trust between Magneto and the team. After all, Magneto did risk his own life to try to save Charles. In the opening episode of X-Men ’97, Charles has left it in his will that Magneto will now be the new leader of the X-Men. And the X-Men (especially Scott) are pissed about this. This doesn’t quite line up with how the series ended. But, it’s not a huge stretch and the tension creates a more interesting story-line than if everyone was just thrilled with this turn of events. For Magneto’s part, in honor of his friend Charles, and the current thawing of relations between mutants and humans, he’s basically agreed to chill and go along with the idea of peace. The X-Men are, of course, skeptical and ask Jean to scan Magneto’s mind. She refuses, saying it wouldn’t matter anyway. If Magneto is sincere (which he seems to be), that doesn’t mean he can’t change his mind a week later, or a day later, or an hour later.

I was at Mizzou when the original series ended and it was kind of in that era where Tivo/DVR wasn’t a thing yet, streaming certainly wasn’t a thing yet, and setting a VCR to record things felt like a hassle not worth doing, so I wasn’t a religious watcher and was most likely still sleeping when these aired on (I think?) Saturday mornings. (Though, on Friday nights, we never missed Boy Meets World before heading to CJ’s for wings.) But I do remember that I did enjoy the episodes I saw. They were surprisingly a lot more “adult” than what would be expected, or what we’d probably see today – which is probably a reason the series was so popular. (When I was a kid, I hated stuff “for kids” and could immediately tell when I was being pandered to with dumbed down crap. It’s probably the reason my favorite cartoon became Battle of the Planets. And, yes, it was a less violent retelling of Gatchaman. But, regardless, it was still really great.)

Watching this new series – which is Marvel Studio’s first crack at an X-Men story since regaining the rights, not counting the cameos in Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness and The Marvels – it’s a lot of fun. Honestly, as someone who wasn’t a diehard of the original series, I was kind of dreading watching the episodes. But, turns out, I really enjoyed them. The themes and the plot twists and the fact that stuff actually happens, and has consequences, in only three 30-minute episodes, feels like a bit of a revelation. And, honestly, after the last couple of disastrous X-Men live-action films, this series gives me a lot of hope for the future of that franchise.

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Nicki Minaj Revealed She Canceled Her New Orleans Show Because She Is Sick With The Flu And Is Working To Reschedule The Date

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Yesterday (March 18), New Orleans Barbz were crushed after Nicki Minaj canceled a performance from her Pink Friday 2 Tour. The cancelation came seemingly without warning, just hours before Minaj was set to take the stage. Today (March 19), Minaj took to Twitter to express sadness for canceling the show.

She revealed that she had the flu, and promised fans that she is working to reschedule the show.

“Within the next few days, I hope to update our schedule with a new date that I can give you 100% of myself & nothing less,” said Minaj. “You don’t deserve to pay for a tkt to see me up there rapping with the flu. Absolutely NOT.”

You can see Minaj’s full statement below.

New Orleans,

Please accept my sincerest apologies for having to reschedule our date together.

You mean so much to me & I hate that things didn’t go as planned.

Within the next few days, I hope to update our schedule with a new date that I can give you 100% of myself & nothing less. You don’t deserve to pay for a tkt to see me up there rapping with the flu. Absolutely NOT.

Thank you for your patience. Thank you for your well wishes.
I love you. I adore you. I appreciate you. I look forward to seeing you very soon. It may have to be in MAY due to the NBA finals, but we won’t complete this tour w/o you.
As long as you’ll have me, my team & I will be there.

Wishing you guys blessings on blessings on blessings.

Love alway

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How Much Are Tickets For Rolling Loud California 2025?

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Rolling Loud California 2024 proved to be the festival’s biggest iteration yet. With performances by Post Malone, Nicki Minaj, Future, Metro Boomin, and several other big names in music, fans are still abuzz. And thankfully, they won’t have to wait too long for the next Rolling Loud California festival.

Today (March 19), Rolling Loud announced Rolling Loud California 2025, which is set to take place on March 14 through 16 of next year. The festival will once again, return to Hollywood Park by SoFi Stadium, and as tradition continues, will likely boast a star-studded line-up. So fans are going to want to get their hands on tickets soon.

How much are tickets for Rolling Loud California 2025?

Fans can purchase three-day general admission tickets for $299, and three-day GA+ tickets for $499.

Three-day VIP tickets begin at $599, and a special tier called VIP munchies will go for $799.

Each ticket package will also be available to purchase with an installment plan, starting with a down payment of $10.

Early bird pre-sale tickets for Rolling Loud California 2025 go on sale this Friday (March 22) at 10 a.m. PT.

You can sign up for access, purchase tickets, and/or set up payment installment plans through the festival’s official website.

Check out the official Rolling Loud 2025 festival poster below.

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When Do Tickets For Rolling Loud California 2025 Come Out?

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Rolling Loud California proved to be a success this year. Over the course of four days, hip-hop fans got to see some of the biggest names in music, including Future, Metro Boomin, Post Malone, and Nicki Minaj. Today (March 19), just days after the 2024 iteration, Rolling Loud has announced a return to California set for 2025.

Rolling Loud California 2025 is set to take place during March 14 through 16 of 2025. The festival will once again take place at the Hollywood Park Grounds adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. And fans can secure their spots by buying tickets as early as this week.

When do tickets for Rolling Loud California 2025 come out?

Early bird pre-sale tickets for Rolling Loud California 2025 go on sale this Friday (March 22) at 10 a.m. PT.

Fans can purchase three-day general admission tickets for $299, and three-day GA+ tickets for $499.

Three-day VIP tickets begin at $599, and a special tier called VIP munchies will go for $799.

Each ticket package will also be available to purchase with an installment plan, starting with a down payment of $10.

You can sign up for access, purchase tickets, and/or set up payment installment plans through the festival’s official website.

Check out the official Rolling Loud 2025 festival poster below.

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Luka Doncic Threw A Perfect Alley-Oop To Derrick Jones Jr. From The Opposite Free Throw Line

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A weird thing about alley-oops is that perfect passes don’t always make for the best highlights. Sometimes, throwing a lob that’s just a little bit off can lead to a dunk looking completely insane, as the dunker has to go up and snatch the ball in a way that makes the whole thing look a little more special.

Having said that, Luka Doncic threw an absolutely picture perfect pass on an alley-oop to Derrick Jones Jr. during Tuesday night’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs. It turned into a ridiculous highlight not because of anything Jones did, but rather, because Doncic threw this thing from the opposite free throw line and managed to put in exactly where Jones needed it so he didn’t have to do anything but throw it down.

Despite being really early in his NBA career, Doncic has established himself as one of the greatest passers that the game has seen because he’s willing and able to do stuff like this. Being capable of throwing this pass is just not something we’ve seen all that much, and fortunately, Doncic has teammates like Jones who are able to go up and throw down his offerings from anywhere on the floor.

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When Do Pulp’s North American 2024 Tour Tickets Go On Sale?

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Pulp is coming back for the ultimate encore. This spring, Pulp is set to embark on their This Is What We Do For An Encore Tour. The upcoming tour will mark the band’s first time performing in North America in over a decade, their last show at Coachella in 2012.

“So, the encore continues,” said lead vocalist Jarvis Cocker in a statement. “The songs came back to life and they want to be heard. They need to be heard. Come out and have some fun with us. You deserve it. Yes. You do.”

Given that it’s been so long since they’ve performed in North America, fans are looking forward to getting their hands on tickets.

When do Pulp’s North American 2024 tour tickets go on sale?

The presale for Pulp’s upcoming tour has already begun, however, general onsale will begin Friday (March 22) at 10 a.m. time local to the venue. Tickets will be available for purchase via Pulp’s official website.

You can see a list of tour dates and venues below.

Pulp 2024 Tour Dates:

This Is What We Do For An Encore Tour

05/24 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ AFAS Live
05/30 — Barcelona, Spain @ Primavera Sound Barcelona
06/08 — Porto, Portugal @ Primavera Sound Portugal
06/20 — Kallithéa, Greece @ Release Athens Festival
08/07 — Oslo, Norway @ Øyafestivalen
08/09 — Gothenburg, Sweden @ Way Out West Fest
08/11 — Helsinki, Finland @ Flow Festival
09/08 — Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
09/10 — Toronto, Ontario @ History
09/13 — Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre
09/16 — San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
09/18 — Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium

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How To Buy Tickets For Jeff Lynne’s ELO ‘The Over And Out Tour’

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Jeff Lynne’s ELO is hitting the road beginning this summer. Today (March 19), Lynne has announced The Over And Out Tour — a 27-date trek which will see Lynne visit various venue across North America. The Over And Out Tour marks Lynne’s first tour in almost five years, and the previous tour garnered much acclaim. So naturally, fans are looking forward to getting tickets to Lynne’s upcoming tour.

How to buy tickets for Jeff Lynne’s ELO The Over And Out Tour

Presale for The Over And Out Tour begins Wednesday (March 20) at 10 a.m. EST. Fans can register for the presale at Jeff Lynne’s ELO’s official website.

Also this Wednesday, fans can purchase exclusive VIP tickets.

General onsale will begin Friday (March 22). Fans can purchase tickets via Jeff Lynne’s ELO’s official website or through Live Nation.

You can see tour dates below

Jeff Lynne’s ELO The Over And Out Tour dates

08/24 — Palm Desert, CA @ Acrisure Arena
08/27 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
08/28 — Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
08/30 — Portland, OR @ Moda Center
09/01 — San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
09/06 — St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
09/07 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse
09/09 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
09/10 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
09/13 — Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center
09/14 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
09/16 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
09/20 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
09/23 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
09/25 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
09/27 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
09/30 — St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
10/02 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
10/09 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
10/11 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
10/12 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
10/15 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center
10/16 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
10/18 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
10/21 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
10/23 — Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
10/25 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum

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Error Fares, Hacker Fares, And Super Cheap Flights For You To Book This Week: March 18-24, 2024

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Spring has sprung! Or at least that’s what we keep telling ourselves as states around the country begin to welcome in warmer days with prolonged sunlight.

A new season brings a new perspective to all things travel. If you’re keen on starting your spring season chasing a cold IPA, heading out to this season’s hottest destination in Mesa, Arizona, or wanting to hit one of the world’s coolest parties, we’ve got you covered. We’ve scouted all the major booking sites and aggregators to secure the cheapest nonstop flights out of nine major cities in the United States.

Scroll down to see Uproxx’s top picks of cheap nonstop flights — international and domestic — today through Sunday, March 24th. You might even be able to nab these flight deals for an even better price by using these strategies for securing super cheap airfare deals by seasoned travel experts.

See you in the air!

Departing New York City, NY

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EMILIANO BAR

Fort Lauderdale, FL
March 24th-28th
Spirit Airlines
Price: $162
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Des Moines, IA
March 21st-24th
Allegiant Airlines
Price: $194
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Departing Chicago, IL

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PEDRO LASTRA

Atlanta, GA
March 19th-23rd
Frontier Airlines + Spirit Airlines
Price: $192
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Departing Miami, FL

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ANTONIO CUELLAR

Atlanta, GA
March 20th-26th
Spirit Airlines
Price: $62
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New Orleans, LA
March 21st-27th
Spirit Airlines
Price: $107
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Nashville, TN
March 23rd-25th
Spirit Airlines
Price: $113
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New York, NY
March 21st-27th
Spirit Airlines + Frontier Airlines
Price: $181
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Montego Bay, Jamaica
March 20th-24th
American Airlines
Price: $263
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Nassau, Bahamas
March 21st-24th
American Airlines
Price: $264
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Departing Denver, CO

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ACTON CRAWFORD

Minneapolis, MN
March 24th-27th
Frontier Airlines
Price: $108
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Seattle, WA
March 24th-27th
Frontier Airlines
Price: $156
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Houston, TX
March 23rd-26th
Frontier Airlines
Price: $177
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Departing San Francisco, CA

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JOSHUA SORTINO

Las Vegas, NV
March 24th-28th
Frontier Airlines
Price: $113
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Phoenix, AZ
March 24th-27th
Frontier Airlines
Price: $115
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Sydney, Australia
March 19th-26th
Qantas Airlines
Price: $813
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Departing Los Angeles, CA

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JAKE BLUCKER

Las Vegas, NV
March 20th-23rd
JetBlue Airlines + Delta Airlines
Price: $112
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Kahului, HI
March 19th-25th
Hawaiian Airlines
Price: $261
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London, England
March 20th-27th
American Airlines
Price: $466
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Departing Houston, TX

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KEVIN HERNANDEZ

New Orleans, LA
March 23rd-26th
Spirit Airlines
Price: $110
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Phoenix, AZ
March 23rd-26th
Frontier Airlines
Price: $130
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Asheville, NC
March 22nd-25th
Allegiant Airlines
Price: $158
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San José, Costa Rica
March 21st-24th
Spirit Airlines
Price: $164
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Departing Phoenix, AZ

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CHRIS TINGOM

Las Vegas, NV
March 22nd-25th
Spirit Airlines
Price: $107
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San Francisco, CA
March 23rd-26th
Frontier Airlines
Price: $108
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Houston, TX
March 23rd-26th
Frontier Airlines
Price: $130
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Departing Philadelphia, PA

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ACTION VANCE

Miami, FL
March 24th-26th
Frontier Airlines + Spirit Airlines
Price: $117
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That Mexican OT Shares His Passion For Texas Tacos, Hibachis, And Sugar Dusted Grilled Cheese

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Is anyone in hip-hop having as much fun as That Mexican OT in 2024? His new mixtape, Texas Technician, just dropped and, while it highlights a darker sound than Lonestar Luchador, it gave the budding star the chance to feature Texas legends like Paul Wall, Slim Thug, and Z-Ro, among others.

Intact is the AR-15 flow that OT has made his own with a signature roll of certain words and syllables, paired with precise bars and surprising punchlines. As ever, there’s no shortage of humor in OT’s rhymes. But there is also a side of “man on a mission” energy. And OT carries that into the studio where homemade sausage egg biscuit sandwiches are the only fuel necessary to get in a focused mindstate.

We caught up with OT as his wave is just starting to compound. He called out his loyalties on the road to Pizza Hut and hibachi, shared the magic of a sugar-coated grilled cheese, and cursed us out a few times for making him crave just about every type of food we spoke on. We also got an OT tour of all the signature Texas food spots and highlights in Bay City and Matagorda Bay — from local BBQ baked potatoes to what to order at the Chinese buffet to the best Tex Mex joint, the local version of Chuck E Cheese.

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So my first question for you is what is on your rider? What food and snacks?

Core water — Core water and some fruit. A big ass platter of fruit.

So just fruit and water?

Yeah.

So on a regular day, are you more into savory or sweet snacks? What’s your style?

I like eating food food. I don’t think I’m really into snacks no more. The most snackish I get is probably a peanut butter and jelly with some milk.

So you’re eating meals. You’re not eating in between the meals, right?

Yeah, nah. I’ve been wanting big boy plates lately.

When you’re in the studio are you eating at all or you’re just going… just drinking and smoking, no food?

Nah, I like… Whenever I go to the studio before I go to the studio… I work during the day. So I wake up, I’ll eat a sausage, egg, and cheese and start some biscuits, down that with some water. And then I just go to the studio.

I don’t smoke or drink in the studio. I don’t drink liquor at all. I don’t drink beer at all either. I just be smoking.

Whenever I smoke in the studio, I smoke after I’m done. Once everything’s done and I’m done recording, all (my engineer) got to do is is mix and master, that’s when I start smoking.

Okay, that sausage, egg, and cheese is what gives you, kind of, what you need to get right in the studio?

Yeah. Yep. Yeah. That’s it.

And then do you have a particular spot that’s your go-to for the sausage, egg, and cheese? Or is it just whatever’s around?

Nah, my lady getting them homemade, you know what I’m saying? I be getting them done like that.

Oh, so you got it at the crib?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

And then when you’re on the road, you’re touring and all that kind of stuff, when you get to the hotel, you might check in, are you eating something out of the snacks or the mini bar or are you leaving that stuff alone and just going right to dinner or lunch or whatever?

I like to go out. But DRODi be getting that hibachi — so we be eating hibachi a lot. But I like ordering pizza. I be ordering the cheese pizza and wings all the time. That’s probably what we be… OD on.

Do you have a go-to, or it depends what town you’re in?

Nah, I just order… I got Pizza Hut. I order from Pizza Hut everywhere I go.

So you’re a pan pizza guy or what’s your go-to at Pizza Hut?

Nah, I like it thick. I like the cheese, eating that stuffed bread, and all that. Or just pan. Both.

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And what’s the hibachi joint that you like? Is there anything specific?

Nah, wherever we can find hibachi.

What’s your order at the hibachi?

I get the kobe with the chicken and some rice.

So since you’ve been touring and moving around the country, have you found that you like anywhere’s food particularly or is it just whatever? You know, you get your pizza and your hibachi, you’re good?

Yeah, pretty much the pizza, hibachi, and I’m good — but I eat good when I’m in Texas. Everything tastes good in Texas.

You’re from Bay City, right?

Yeah, Bay City, Texas.

What’s your favorite place to eat at home?

A&A’s Barbecue.

Okay. And then you ever eat at the Grand Buffet?

China Chef’s it, man.

Do you have a particular thing you like to eat there?

I used to get the… I would go to the…. because the China Buffet, they had a… what you call it? Fuck. Oh, it was a buffet, you know what I’m saying? So you just go and get whatever. But that’s what it is, a buffet.

Yeah. I just didn’t know if there’s anything you’d like to have on your plate when you go somewhere like that, you know?

That sweet and sour chicken, that sweet and sour sauce, some dumplings. Definitely got to do the orange chicken. That orange chicken come with slices of oranges in it too, so it taste fire.

So when you’re taking that, are you going out to Matagorda Bay with a to-go box? Or if you’re going down to the bay, what are you eating?

Man, I’m going to A&A’s.

And if I’m going down there, what do I have to order?

You got to order the brisket, extra-loaded baked potato.

What comes on the extra loaded baked potato?

Fucking chives, sour cream, cheese, brisket, barbecue sauce, butter. And that shit just fire.

Yeah, that sounds like that’ll get you through the day.

Some people, they be bitches, they don’t want to eat the fucking skin. I’m an animal. I mean, shit.

No, the skin has the most nutrients in it.

It’s just a little dirt. That’s all it is. God made us out of dirt. Shit.

So I’ve seen you on some other shows where you go hard on the Texas tacos over the California tacos, but I didn’t really see anybody ask you why. What’s so special about Texas tacos that make them so good?

It’s just the way we season it, bro. We just season it better, you know what I’m saying? And you know what? It’s not even necessarily better, I guess it’s just maybe just where I grew up. It’s just all I know, maybe.

Right. But what’s the seasoning, what’s the special sauce in Texas?

Oh man, I don’t know. Every chef got their own way, but it’s that southern twang to it, it’s that Tex-Mex taste.

And so I saw you Tex-Mex. That’s really one of your go-tos. So if I’m down in Texas trying to get some Tex-Mex, where should I be going and what should I be getting?

What’s a good one to go to? Probably any La Casona. La Casona would be good Tex-Mex.

La Casona.

Yeah.

Is that in Bay City?

Yeah, there’s one in Bay City for sure.

They got the best chimis?

Yeah, the fried chimichangas? Yes, definitely.

And I saw also you like the deep-fried fajitas. That’s what they have there as well?

Deep-fried fajita? No, that’s a deep-fried burrito.

That’s what the chimichanga is.

No, but I saw in an interview you said your top three dishes are the deep-fried fajitas, the chimichangas, and the atole.

Oh yeah, the atole, the deep-fried… Yeah, you talking about… They’re grilled. I don’t know if they’re deep-fried. Are they deep-fried when they come? Nah, they grilled when they come out that plate and they sizzling that you can hear that motherfucker.

That’s the same place, La Casona?

Yeah, you can get all that there.

Okay. So atole, if somebody wants to get that, same spot or they got to get that homemade?

Yeah, I don’t know. My grandma used to make me that.

What do you like about that and the tres leche? You said that was your favorite.

Tres leches is good. I just like the tres leche because it’s milky. It just falls apart, tastes good, the strawberries and pineapple with it too.

Ooh.

And then the fucking atole is good because it’s like oatmeal almost, but a Mexican oatmeal. It’s got white rice, milk, cinnamon, a little bit of sugar, butter and just roll it all together.

And how would you describe the sopapillas to somebody who never had it or doesn’t know what that is? Because I know that’s something special.

It’s like a sweet nacho almost.

So it’s like a funnel cake almost?

A little bit different. It looks like a hot pocket kind of, but a sweet hot pocket.

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So something that they have up near me, they got tres leche, but they have… you can get a strawberry tres leche, you can get a chocolate tres leche. You ever seen different flavors like that?

Hell no. I’ve only seen the regular tres leche and it’s got… we put strawberries and pineapple on top of it. Man, I want tres leches right now.

You said you don’t really eat snacks, so you’re not into that candy or cookies or chips or any of that stuff?

Man, you know what? I’m lying bro. I am into it. I’m definitely going with the double-stuffed Oreos and I’m soaking those motherfuckers in milk.

Okay. See, I was going to ask you-

Man, I want some now. Powdered donuts too. I love powdered donuts.

See in 2024, people do a lot of weird stuff with snacks. Somebody I talk to eats Doritos and Oreos together. I talked to —

That’s wicked.

What’d you say?

I said, no, that’s wicked.

And somebody else I talked to —

Doritos… Are you shitting me? [talks to other person is his car]. That sounds good to you? You’re fucking weird.

Somebody else I talked to likes to eat Kool-Aid-flavored pickles. So I’m curious, is there anything kind of weird that you like that other people might find gross or you’re not into anything that weird?

I had a homegirl, she made me a grilled cheese one time and she put sugar on it. But that sounds good, right? But you got to grill the sugar up. She would grill the sandwich and make it, and then when she was done with it, just throw some sugar on them.

It was good?

Hell yeah.

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Is there anything that people eat these days that you’re, like, “Why do people eat that? That sounds nasty.”

I ain’t going to lie, food is food. Oh, spiders. I’ve seen people be eating spiders with just like vinegar and salt. I’m like, “Yeah.” I’m like… Bro… Yes, they’ll cook them. But those are other countries, not over here.

What culture is that? It just sounds like something local.

I don’t know. I wouldn’t even want to lie, but I’ve seen it.

I heard you love potatoes. Who has the best waffle french fries? I saw somewhere that you love waffle french fries.

Waffle Bus.

The Waffle Bus?

Man, now we going to have to go eat, this motherfucker talking too much, bro.

Yo, literally everybody that I talk to says that. And I have two more questions though. If you could own-

You got me hungry, though. You talking about all this food. That shit sound good. I’m next to Waffle Bus right now too. Shit.

If you could be like, a brand ambassador or a spokesman for any food or snack brand, they were going to pay you a bag or whatever, who would you want it to be if it was up to you?

It would definitely be Waffle Bus.

Waffle Bus?

Yes.

And then if you were to also own your own franchise of something that exists already, what would you pick if you could invest or operate something?

My fault. What’d you say?

If you could have your own franchise, like your own Pizza Hut or your own Waffle Bus or whatever the case may be, what would you pick to have as… You know how Rick Ross has Wing Stop, stuff like that? What would you pick for yourself?

Mr. Gatti’s.

Mr. Gatti’s?

Yeah.

Can you tell us a little bit about what that is?

It’s like a Chuck E. Cheese, but better. We had it in Bay City.

So it’s like they have food, but they also have games and ski ball and all that?

Oh, yeah. No shit, man, I remember we had bumper cars, we had all of it. We had this thing where it had lights all around the circle and the light was like a jump rope and you had to jump over the light. And then if you can’t jump over it, you were out – a bunch of crazy shit, a bunch of cool shit. You would get a ticket out of your coins and you would, you know what I’m saying, take them over there.

And food-wise, they had pizza and stuff like Chuck E. Cheese?

Man, they had fucking everything. They had banana pudding, chocolate pudding, they had jello. It was like a big buffet, everything, you know what I’m saying, spaghetti. It was almost like a Golden Corral, but it was known for the pizza.

Anything you want to share with us about stuff that you have coming up?

Yeah, no, it’s good, baby. Shit, I appreciate all the love and support. I thank you for your time. Blessings to you. I’m excited to see you again.

Likewise, man. I appreciate you. Enjoy your energy and your music. So thank you for taking the time and keep doing what you’re doing, man. You’re killing it

For sure. It’s love, baby. Thank you, man.

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Here Are USA Basketball’s Group Stage Opponents For The 2024 Olympics

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The 2024 Olympics in Paris are mere months away, and while American basketball fans won’t be focusing much thought on the Paris Games until we get through March Madness, the NBA playoffs, and the start of the WNBA season, sooner than later we will be locked in on another quest for gold from the American men and women.

While we won’t know the official Olympic rosters for some time, we can now start thinking about the opponents for USA Basketball’s men’s and women’s teams, as FIBA held its group draw for the Olympics on Tuesday.

The American men will get quite the test for group supremacy from fourth-ranked Serbia, who finished as runners-up at the World Cup last year without Nikola Jokic, who figures to play in the Olympics. The rest of the group will be (No. 33 in the world) South Sudan and (No. 16) Puerto Rico.

On the women’s side, they will face Japan, Belgium, and Germany in the group stage, with Belgium coming off of a EuroBasket title last year and ranked 6th in the world, while Japan is ranked 9th and Germany is 19th.

As is always the case, USA Basketball will be the favorites for double gold, but they’ll face stiff competition and on the men’s side have something to prove off of another disappointing World Cup performance.