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Doing preseason coverage on NBA TV is not the most glamorous job in sports television, but it’s also usually a pretty low stakes environment. That changed on Friday night though, when former NBA coach Sam Mitchell had a bit of a meltdown after host Chris Miles made a little joke about his salary on the desk.

After Mitchell lamented that coaches don’t get gold medals for the Olympics, Miles joked that he thought coaches should do their work on NBA TV pro bono. It seemed like a pretty innocuous joke, but Mitchell did not find that funny…at all. He proceeded to go at Miles for the next 90 seconds, calling him out for having a rental beach house in Florida along with a townhouse in Atlanta, and threatened to read out his address on air since he’s “not home right now” while Miles desperately tried to shift attention to the Warriors-Kings preseason game.

“Oh, I’m sorry,” Mitchell said. “Did you rent your beach house out, down in Florida, during the hurricane? Or do I need to go on. How ’bout your townhouse?”

“You wanna call me out,” Mitchell continued. “I mean, come on. You screaming broke and hungry. Let’s just see it. You know, I know what you have and where you live, young fella. So you need to stop.”

Later on in the show, Mitchell actually read off the address to Miles’ rental property (watch here). NBA TV in early October isn’t usually this wild or tense, but clearly something odd was going on here between Miles and Mitchell and the former head coach lost his cool and had a bit of an on-air crash out. We’ll have to wait and see if Mitchell is back on the NBA TV airwaves any time soon.

The Kid Laroi quickly found fame following his musical breakout, and he’s been keen on documenting it all. With popular come admirers of all kinds. However, luckily for girlfriend and fellow musician Uproxx cover star Tate McRae he’s a one woman type of guy or so his new single, “Aperol Spritz” states.

In the official Alex Lill directed video for “Aperol Spritz,” The Kid Laroi doesn’t break that vow despite becoming the ultimate woman whispering blue-eyed bachelor. With women of all shapes, sizes, and shades chasing after him, The Kid Laroi lets the crowd know his hard is happily taken.

“I drink Henn’, she drink Aperol Spritz / Girl, I promise you ain’t had it like this / There’s a whole lotta girls up in here, but / Can’t nobody f*ck with my b*tch / My favorite hobby is probably gettin’ rich / I see them talk, but they hardly on sh*t / There’s a whole lotta girls up in here / Can’t nobody f*ck with my b*tch,” raps The Kid Laroi.

The Kid Laroi’s bragging carries on throughout each verse. But instead of addressing the thirsty ladies, he turns his attention to his special lady, rapping: “And I know you out with friends, but I promise, baby, ain’t sh*t changed / And I ain’t seen you in so long, but it’s worth every minute I wait / Take you shoppin’, I’ma spend it on you just for love / I know you told me that you’re scared, but I’ma switch it up ’cause / You brought two friends, and they both fine / Hey, but you don’t gotta worry, baby, you’re mine.”

Watch The Kid Laroi’s official music video for single “Aperol Spritz” above.

Here at Uproxx, we love any and all independent music ventures that straddle the edges of conscious partying and whimsical art and creativity. From the likes of Envision Festival all the way down to Lightning In A Bottle and all of the events in-between, it seems like more promoters are finally getting the memo of needing to trade corporate glitter and glam for a more intentional and grassroots approach.

Such as exemplified by Off The Grid Campout. Having began as a tiny desert party with less than 50 people, Off The Grid Campout has since evolved into a 1200-person, four-day festival, bumping 24/7 music across multiple stages and genres. Now, following a lengthy, public legal battle with tech-house giant John Summit for the branded name, this grassroots underground music festival will host its eighth edition this weekend at Sirius Ranch in Apple Valley, CA.

With over 150 acts on its lineup, The High Desert camping festival – which is known for curating a dynamic roster of forward-thinking, left-of-center selectors – will enter this fall with full control over its own destiny, further cementing itself as a nonstop musical marathon steeped in a community-oriented, intimate atmosphere

The SoCal festival will boast 76+ hours of uninterrupted sounds, featuring an eclectic array of house and techno heavyweights, as well as artists from the live, bass, and DNB spaces. Event impresario Gary Richards (aka Destructo), Mija, PillowTalk, Gettoblaster, Doorly, Gina Turner, Jimpster, Kevin Knapp, Anton Tumas, Dj Dan, SOOHAN and many more will be among this conglomerate of artists contributing to the festival’s continuous party atmosphere.

Outside of the expertly-curated lineup, Off The Grid Campout will present a bevy of experiential offerings, including art cars, interactive installations, comedy sets, fire performances, a healing sanctuary, food and beverage vendors, a marketplace, themed camps, workshops, yoga, a Thursday pre-party, and more.

As this year is promised to be a triumphant celebration for the DIY music community against the incessant corporate music machine, we tapped founder Mikey Made and some of this year’s artists for their advice on how to properly camp at Off The Grid Campout.

Mikey Made

What are your essentials for successfully getting through 76+ nonstop hours of house, techno and DnB?

Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat! For real, nourishing your body with foods and liquids is the key!

Besides your own set, what is a performance or programming/workshop that is a must-see?

Besides the nearly 30+ headliners and the 150+ supporting acts, I’m super excited to have TWO of TRUE Management’s very own artists, Robot Sunrise (live) & LuSid, performing!

What’s one thing everybody needs at their Off Their Grid campsite?

Lights! One of my favorite parts of the campout is checking out how much everyone lights up their camps!

Gettoblaster

What are your essentials for successfully getting through 76+ nonstop hours of house, techno and DnB?

It is essential to have plenty of hydration, so carrying liquid Ivy or Pedialyte is a move! Plus some great dancing shoes!

Besides your own set, what is a performance or programming/workshop that is a must-see?

It’s very important to check out DJ Sneak & DJ Dan, both of them are on my label Aliens On Mushrooms!!

What’s one thing everybody needs at their Off Their Grid campsite?

A link to my Aliens On Mushrooms radio show with a Bluetooth speaker so you can listen to my radio show when you’re at your tent.

DJ Dan

What are your essentials for successfully getting through 76+ nonstop hours of house, techno and DnB?

Apart from a never-ending bag of Skittles? I think you really need to have an open mind and a desire to explore. With SO many talented artists, it is really important to open yourself up to artists and styles that you haven’t heard before. It is all about balancing the new with the faves.

Besides your own set, what is a performance or programming/workshop that is a must-see?

It isn’t often that I get to play an event with so many long time friends who happen to be amazing talents. Sneak, for sure. Donald Glaude’s DnB set. Gettoblaster. Doorly. Rabbit in the Moon. I’m also excited to check out artists that I haven’t seen like Ocean Roulette.

What’s one thing everybody needs at their Off Their Grid campsite?

A large Moroccan tent with a lavish sofa. People to fan you, feed you frozen peeled grapes, and tell you that your track selection is amazing. If you can’t have that? Probably like.. extra headlamp batteries.

Anton Tumas

What are your essentials for successfully getting through 76+ nonstop hours of house, techno and DnB?

Lots of nutritious, high-protein foods, great dancing shoes, cool and warm layers, and of course strategic power naps!

Besides your own set, what is a performance or programming/workshop that is a must-see?

Jimpster is one of my all-time favorite house music producers. I still remember his six hour closing set at Tropical Hearts. The man is an absolute legend. LA homies DJ Dan and Dela Moon always bring the heat as well, in completely different ways! This is sure to be a reunion of friends.

What’s one thing everybody needs at their Off Their Grid campsite?

A BBQ grill!

Kevin Knapp

What are your essentials for successfully getting through 76+ nonstop hours of house, techno and DnB?

My answer to this question has changed a lot over the past couple years! These days I’m good with Yerba Mate, NA Beers, and my Doctor Bach’s stress relief spray for those moments I get over stimulated haha. A few choice festival fits and a strong sunglass game are also crucial!

Besides your own set, what is a performance or programming/workshop that is a must-see?

I’m excited to peep Jimpster and DJ Sneak for sure!

What’s one thing everybody needs at their Off Their Grid campsite?

Bear Spray. Bears like house & techno so it’s just good business!

Gina Turner

What are your essentials for successfully getting through 76+ nonstop hours of house, techno and DnB?

For me it’s quite simple, and why I do what I do with my wellness install The Divine Movement, making sure I get yoga and meditation in before the long festival days is absolutely crucial and I am so thrilled to be leading gentle yoga, breathwork and meditation. This year my partner Tim is leading a numerology workshop too which was a hit at last year’s campout. So short answer, doing my practice, getting sleep and staying hydrated are key! Oh, and I love espresso so that helps.

Besides your own set, what is a performance or programming/workshop that is a must-see?

I am super proud of the fact that Never B Alone record label is having their own stage on the art car on sunday…. Mija and I have been working so hard to build it and it’s almost surreal that this is happening. From 2pm – 8pm we are showcasing the NBA artists Artsychoke, Jacob Grosse, and Eva Myra May.

What’s one thing everybody needs at their Off Their Grid campsite?

Hydration supplements, chapstick, and an open heart!

EarthGang’s fifth studio album is on the way. Today (October 11), the first taste of Perfect Fantasy has hit streaming platforms. Although “Love You More,” which features T-Pain, was previously teased online, the full track is far more sensual than expected.

Throughout the record, EarthGang and T-Pain work to prove there is no competition when it comes to who’s the better romantic partner. The track opens with a chorus from T-Pain to set the mood. He sings, “No, I know this ain’t no competition / Tell me ’bout your day, I wanna listen / Hit the jackpot with you / Throw these racks out with you / Shot my shot and now I know, I hit the score / Bae, I cannot love you more and more / I love you more and more.”

Johnny Venus’ verse share the same thread, but he goes about it much explicitly, rapping: “Fat ass / Sweet thighs / I’ma spread ’em, make ’em do the peace sign / Tasty, I hop in that p*ssy waist deep / Then hop in the whip and take us a trip / And you can have anything you see / And excess success and whole lot of sex / Tiffany said no blood diamonds, but I cut these fool necks for you.”

Whether clean or raunchy love is love, and EarthGang as well as T-Pain has plenty of it to go around.

Listen to “Love You More” above.

Perfect Fantasy is out 10/29 via Dreamville/Interscope. Find more information here.

It looks like a new music power couple may be brewing.

Are Stormzy And Victoria Monét Dating?

Today (October 11), The Sun shared photos of Stormzy and Victoria Monét together at London’s Heathrow Airport. The photos show the two musicians hugging and kissing each other.

The publication notes Stormzy “grinned as he gave Victoria a hug before kissing her on the lips.” They also cite “an onlooker” as saying, “Both Stormzy and Victoria looked absolutely smitten with each other. They kissed and when he hugged her he picked her up in the air.”

While neither artist has confirmed there’s a relationship here, the two at least appear to be especially comfortable with each other.

This comes shortly after both artists revealed they ended relationships. In July, Stormzy and Love Island presenter Maya Jama announced their break-up in a joint statement that reads in part:

“We fell madly in love in 2014, broke up in 2019, and then spent five years manoeuvring life apart. We decided to try for the final time in August 2023, and we’ve spent this past year trying our best to make it work. However, we recently decided to call it quits. We were 21 and 20 when we first met-both at the beginning of our careers-and spent five years growing together and then five years growing separately, so this final attempt required a whole lot of figuring out, relearning, and unlearning. We tried, and it didn’t work, and that’s okay.”

Then, in September, Monét and John Gaines revealed in a joint statement of their own that they ended their relationship ten months ago. Together, the two have a 3.5-year-old daughter, Hazel.

You will, almost certainly, never have a reason to go to Olean, New York. Unless you are driving along I-86 in the state’s beautiful Southern Tier, Olean is just one of the thousands of little towns that exist in this country that you’ll never set foot in — hell, the only times I’ve ever been are because my phone told me the nearest Dunkin’ Donuts is off of Exit 24 and a few miles into town, a quick diversion on a trip to somewhere else.

If there is one thing you know about Olean, it is St. Bonaventure, the little Franciscan university with less than 2,000 undergrads in the middle of nowhere that is famous for its basketball program. And of course, there’s one alum who comes to mind when basketball fans in 2024 think about the Bonnies: Adrian Wojnarowski. Until recently, Wojnarowski was known as the top basketball insider in the game, a title he received thanks to his time at Yahoo and, more recently, ESPN.

And then, last month, Wojnarowski stunned basketball fans by announcing his departure from the Worldwide Leader in Sports via a statement he posted to his Twitter account. While he did not immediately reveal his next step, it eventually came out that Woj would accept a role as the general manager for St. Bonaventure men’s basketball. According to ESPN, “the role includes name, image and likeness allocation, recruiting and supporting successful Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt.”

It was news that caught plenty of people off-guard, which included Andrew Nicholson.

“I found out right when it got released,” Nicholson told DIME over the phone. “I’m really thankful for the career that he’s had, everyone loves that he’s coming on board for St. Bonaventure as a general manager. He’s had such a huge impact on basketball and basketball journalism, right? This famous legacy, and because of his reputation for breaking these amazing stories and shaping the modern sports media, is great to have him in our corner at Bonaventure.”

Nicholson had a decorated career in Olean, as he was named the A-10 Player of the Year and an All-American honorable mention in 2011-12. His number, 44, hangs in the rafters at the Reilly Center, and while it’s been 14 years, he’s the last Bonnies alum to get selected in the NBA Draft — the Orlando Magic took Nicholson with the 19th overall pick back in 2012, and he spent five years in the league with the Magic, Washington Wizards, and Brooklyn Nets before continuing his basketball career abroad.

A native of Ontario, Canada, Nicholson had a number of reasons for going to Bonaventure. It was a short drive from home, he’d have minimal distractions living in a small town, and as someone who wanted to major in chemistry, he was impressed by a recently-built science building on campus. And then there was the opportunity to be part of a basketball program that was rich in tradition but found itself in the process of building itself back up after falling on some hard times — the Bonnies won single-digit games in each of the five years before he enrolled.

Nicholson loved that Bonaventure is a “basketball crazy school,” which got hammered home on a college visit to the program’s midnight madness event. And at one point during his four years as a standout for the basketball program, Nicholson served as an instructor at coach Schmidt’s basketball camp, where he crossed paths with Wojnarowski. Nicholson thought it was “amazing” that the NBA newsbreaker was a Bonnie, and the two kept in touch throughout his professional career.

Fast-forward to today and it’s been a while since St. Bonaventure fell on the hard times that preceded Nicholson’s years in Olean — under coach Schmidt, the team has won 20 or more games in five of the last ten years, have two NCAA Tournament and NIT berths each, and have only finished under-.500 once. Things are, generally, going pretty well for the Bonnies, even before the recent high-profile addition to the program.

Still, Nicholson, who plies his trade for Korean Basketball League side Daegu KOGAS Pegasus, is optimistic that someone of Wojnarowski’s stature and with a large Rolodex of connections in the basketball world will be able to get both alums and outsiders to support the program as it strives to accomplish even more, whether it’s in NIL efforts or anything else it might need. He refers to Wojnarowski as “a legend,” and believes “a man of his notoriety and his stature is going to be tremendous in getting people to come in and help the school get to where it needs to go.”

The day before we spoke, Wojnarowski expressed the desire to do “compete and to win, and to do it the St. Bonaventure way.” When asked to explain what he believes that last bit means, Nicholson describes a sense of togetherness among the fans, players, coaches, and anyone else with a vested interest in the team.

And while Nicholson has not yet cut a check as things are in the, in his words, “strategy phase,” he’s willing to do anything necessary to help the program. He, once again, used the phrase “get to where it needs to go,” a sign of the kind of ambition that can convince someone to turn down a $20 million contract to go work for his alma mater’s college basketball program. As for what that means for a tiny school in the Southern Tier of New York State, well…

“Sky’s the limit, right?” Nicholson says when asked about his hopes for the Bonnies. “We just go one step at a time. We start setting goals — winning the A-10 tournament to winning the NCAA Tournament. All those are goals that we’re going to have. We just need to strategize how we’re going to best get the players to come in, alumni to come in to help get the program to where it needs to go.”

If a music video begins with a bra on an iguana’s head, you know it’s going to be a good time. A game of strip poker, a yacht party, and appearances from Anitta, Danna Paola, Lele Pons, Winnie Harlow, and Natti Natasha are the cherries (bra) on top (of an iguana).

Shakira has released the video for “Soltera,” the first single since her 12th album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, came out in March. The song is an ode to having unapologetic fun. “I have the right to misbehave / To have a good time / I’m on my own and now I can do what I want to do / It’s good to be single,” she sings in the (translated) chorus.

According to Billboard, part of the music was shot at LIV Miami, where Shakira abruptly cut a performance short after she appeared to notice someone in the crowd filming up her dress.

Watch the video above.

Shakira is kicking off her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour soon. You can find the dates below.

Shakira 2024 Tour Dates: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour

11/02 — Palm Desert, CA @ Acrisure Arena
11/07 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
11/09 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
11/16 — San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
11/17 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
11/20 — Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center
11/23 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
11/25 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
11/30 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
12/05 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
12/08 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
12/10 — Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
12/14 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
12/15 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena

Glory hallelujah, GloRilla’s long-awaited debut studio album, Glorious, is finally out on streaming platforms. But that isn’t the only thing that has fans of the “Whatchu Kno About Me” rapper shouting.

After making their way across the project’s 15 tracks, listeners have the same question — does GloRilla have kids? When you see the hip-hop party-starters’ washboard abs, that might not cross your mind at all. However, looks can be deceiving, and the Glorious album might have provided supporters with a few intimate clues. Continue below for more details.

Does GloRilla Have Kids? Fans Are Asking After Listening To Her ‘Glorious’ Album

As far as the GloRidaz (super fans) know, GloRilla does not have any living children. However, GloRilla’s verse on the track “Rain On Me” with Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music, Kierra Sheard, and Chandler Moore, she hinted that there was nearly a baby Glo in the universe.

She raps:

“It’s hard to talk about my blessings, they be sayin’ I’m actin’ cocky / Always and forever humble, they just don’t wanna see me pop it / Five feet and I’m praisin’ You with every inch up in my body / So I pray You watch my back, along with those who say they got it / Watch over my family, Lord, and watch over all of my partners / And even though he hate me, Lord, watch over my baby father / Watch over my haters, they the ones that make me go the hardest / I just want us all to win, I just want us all to prosper.”

This isn’t the first time GloRilla opened up about a pregnancy in her music. On “Nut Quick,” GloRilla seemingly admitted to having an abortion, rapping: “Found out I was pregnant, got it gone, and I ain’t f*ck since.”

Back in January 2023, when a resurfaced photo appeared to show GloRilla caressing her baby bump, the rapper provided context to the image in an exchange with a user online. “Y’all slow as f*ck,” she wrote. “I was just playing on that picture. Nobody knew when I actually was pregnant until it was gone.”

Keeping that exchange in mind, supporters now believe the baby daddy in question mentioned on “Rain On Me,” is the biological father of GloRilla’s supposedly aborted kid.

Listen to “Rain On Me” above.

Summer Walker, in one way or another, is “over it,” and has been for a few years now. It started with her 2019 debut album Over It, then continued with its follow-up, 2021’s Still Over It. Earlier this month, Walker revealed the next part of the Over It saga is coming.

She teased the project last week by revealing the album has a three-word title, following the Still Over It formula with a word before “Over It.”

Today (October 11), she made the big reveal on Instagram: The album is called Finally Over It. There’s no announced release date yet, but we do have a new single, “Heart Of A Woman,” on the way (at a date that has also yet to be revealed).

Walker’s teaser video shows Walker in her bedroom, listening to voicemails on her phone. One message from a mystery man says, “Damn, you gotta do me like that? I was just helping my cousin with groceries. Hit me back when you can talk. I know you’re finally over it, but damn, let’s talk about it, I love you.” Walker eventually is overtaken by emotion as she smashes the drink she’s holding.

The post also shares a phone number: “call me before I change my number 4044766404 & presave Heart of A Woman now!”

Summer Walker’s Finally Over It Album Cover Artwork

Jack Harlow is going back home to Kentucky, and no, it has nothing to do with Louisville Racing FC. Yesterday (October 10), the “Lovin On Me” rapper announced the fourth installment of No Place Like Home.

On November 28 and 29, Jack Harlow will team up with the Louisville Orchestra for a special evening featuring his buzz-worthy discography inside Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center. In a statement, Teddy Abrams, the Louisville Orchestra’s music director gushed about the upcoming performances.

“Jack Harlow is an icon and has already established himself as a Louisville legend,” he said. “We’ve worked together to build a unique, incredibly special set that shows Jack’s full range of artistry. His attention to orchestrational detail and compositional form is remarkable. I’m honored to build this program with Jack for our community, and I can’t wait for Louisville to hear what we’ve been creating together!”

The pre-sale for No Place Like Home 2024 launches on Tuesday, October 15 at 10 a.m. local time. The public sale will begin on Thursday, October 17 at 10 a.m. local time. Find more information here. Proceeds from No Place Like Home 2024 go towards the Louisville Orchestra. As a non-profit, the Louisville Orchestra’s work includes local educational and community programs focused on providing Kentuckians with access to music.

Jack Harlow 2024 Tour Dates: No Place Like Home 2024

11/29 — Louisville, KY @ Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center
11/30 — Louisville, KY @ Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center

Jack Harlow’s No Place Like Home 2024 poster