But during an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Rihanna spilled some serious updates about her long-awaited R9 album. The most nerve racking for fans was that they shouldn’t expect the project to be “commercial or radio digestible.”
“I’ve been in the studio the whole eight years,” she said. “But it didn’t hit me. I was searching for it. I went through phases of what I wanted to do. ‘This kind of album, not that album.”
She continued:”I know it’s not going to be anything that anybody expects. And it’s not going to be commercial or radio digestible. It’s going to be where my artistry deserves to be right now. I feel like I’ve finally cracked it, girl!”
“She doesn’t need to make a radio friendly album as she has proven herself as a hitmaker. She would be better off doing more artistic work,” penned another.
“She’s gonna try to explore her music artistically and people will call it a flop bc it won’t be topping charts,” nervously chimed another.
“Well, considering no one’s expecting an album period, she’s right!! ,” snarked another.
Later in the chat, Rihanna shut down reports that R9 would be a reggae album. “Way off,” she said. “There’s no genre now… I have to show them the worth in the wait. I cannot put up anything mediocre. After waiting eight years, you might as well just wait some more.”
Alternative rock band Wednesday will officially be downsizing. Well, at least for their future live shows. Yesterday (February 21), MJ Lenderman, the group’s longtime guitarist, revealed that he won’t be touring alongside Wednesday anymore.
During a conversation with GQ, the “Please Don’t Laugh” musician snuck in the announcement. While discussing the five piece’s growing success, Lenderman confessed that he and lead singer Karly Hartzman had romantically split.
Lenderman joined Wednesday in 2020 at the behest of lead singer Karly Hartzman, who had launched the band as a solo project in 2017. The two musicians also dated for a number of years, but they are no longer in a romantic relationship.
That break as well as him losing his home to Hurricane Helene, MJ Lenderman to reflect on his life and by extension his legacy.
“With every new phase of my ‘career,’ or whatever visibility I have, I have to make new adjustments to protect what I am doing,” he said. “It’s easy for an artist to get wrapped up in how you’re going to be thought about, even remembered down the line, your legacy. I’ve had to figure out how to get rid of that noise, because nothing’s going to happen if you don’t write anything at all.”
Although you won’t catch Lenderman on stage with Wednesday, you will hear his contributions to their future releases. In a statement to Pitchfork, sources confirmed that Lenderman still will “make recorded music with the band.”
The last of Pop Smoke’s killers has been sentenced. According to Rolling Stone, Corey Walker, the sole adult at the time of Pop Smoke’s murder, was sentenced to 29 years in prison for his role in the rapper’s death after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter and home invasion robbery with gun and gang enhancements two weeks ago. Walker was primarily responsible for driving the other three defendants, all minors at the time, to Pop Smoke’s Airbnb in the Hollywood Hills, where the others broke in, pistol-whipped the rapper, and shot him to death on February 19, 2020.
Walker expressed remorse for his role, telling the court, “Even though the Jackson family isn’t here in court today, I would like to sincerely apologize for my unforgivable actions, although there’s no apology that amounts to the taking of someone’s life. I would also like to take this opportunity to apologize to my family for the pain and embarrassment that they have endured over the last five years, as well as an apology to my community… Today, I take responsibility for my dreadful part in these crimes, and as I begin my road to rehabilitation, I assure you that I will steer clear from negative behavior.”
The other defendants in the case had all pled guilty to various charges, with Walker’s reluctance to accept a plea holding up the case last year.
James Wan cannot and will not quit producing movies about evil dolls that refuse to be tossed into the garbage. Such is the case with The Monkey, which has trolled UPROXX [waves to the cursed doll], is helmed by Longlegs director Osgood Perkins, and is based upon Stephen King’s short story that lurks in his Skeleton Crew collection. The film also stars Theo James as twin brothers who encounter this toy in the attic, and much hell breaks loose.
For this popcorn crunching title, Perkins returns to his Neon stomping grounds (after Longlegs‘ success via masterful marketing skills) and has promised that the movie is very much a horror-comedy throwback: “People blow up, people explode; it’s very extreme but it’s very funny… it’s very touching, it’s very nostalgic, it’s very Stephen King.” Very. Now for the logistics.
Is Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey Streaming Online Yet?
Not yet. When it does stream, however, chances are good that it will land on Hulu, which is where Longlegs now lives.
For now, The Monkey is taking off in theaters, where it already scored the best horror opening of the year. Is the year young? Yes, but horror movies tend to be plentiful in the January/February realm, so a “best” qualifier ain’t nothing to sniff at. From the film’s synopsis:
Based on the Stephen King short story, and produced by James Wan (The Conjuring, Saw), The Monkey is a new trip from Longlegs writer/director, Osgood Perkins.
When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.
The Monkey further stars Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Rohan Campbell, Colin O’Brien, Elijah Wood, and Sarah Levy.
I don’t know what was going on for the past seven days, but this week’s column is a doozy. To be fair, a sizable portion of this week’s absurd number of new releases have been sitting in my inbox for at least a month. Still, something seems to have kicked the creative minds of hip-hop into high gear. Here are a few examples:
Rico Nasty made a return to form (a common theme this year, for sure) with the thrash-rap single, “Teethsucker.”
J. Cole ended the drought with an introspective bar-fest called “Clouds,” released via his new blog.
2024’s breakout artist of the year, Doechii, teamed up with Blackpink rapper Jennie on “ExtraL,” a standout lyrical display for both artists.
IDK announced the deluxe edition of his 2024 album, Bravado + Intimo, with the video for “Mario Coins.”
And Quavo got back in his street rap bag with “Trappa Rappa.”
Here is the best of hip-hop this week ending February 21, 2025.
Albums/EPs/Mixtapes
Dave East & Ransom — The Final Call
Dave East/Ransom
I’ve posted about this one a couple of times during its rollout. Two of New York’s most dedicated purveyors of punchlines team up for a gritty, witty display of good, old-fashioned concrete hard battle rap. As Funk Flex would say, “THAT’S BARS, SON!”
Eem Triplin — Melody Of A Memory
Eem Triplin
Due to the packed nature of the past week of projects, I didn’t get the chance to highlight this one the way I wanted, but don’t let that stop you from checking out one of rap’s most unique modern voices. If you took a little 2013 SoundCloud rap and sprinkled some of Tyler The Creator’s secret sauce from the last three albums on it, it’d sound a lot like Eem Triplin.
Hurricane Wisdom — Perfect Storm
Hurricane Wisdom
Another mid-week release that truly deserved a little more shine, picture a less problematic Kodak Black or a more polished-but-street-rooted Luh Tyler, and you’ll get a pretty reasonable bead on where this Florida native is coming from.
Morray — Long Story Short
Morray
Right when I was starting to wonder, “Where’s Morray been?” his new PR team reached out to let us know he was working on a new album AND this mixtape, which explains exactly what he’s been going through as he recalibrated his business and took fellow Fayetteville native J. Cole’s advice about scrapping his old work.
Nardo Wick — Wick
Nardo Wick
Another rapper who’s been flying under the radar recently, the viral sensation whose debut garnered co-signs from the likes of Future, Lil Baby, 21 Savage, and more returns. And wouldn’t you know it, he hasn’t lost a step, reconnecting with two of the three, while Sexyy Red steals the show on their collaboration.
Smif-N-Wessun — Infinity
Smif-N-Wessun
Despite what some of our readers might think, I wouldn’t call myself an “old head” just yet… but there will always be certain acts that ring the knell that tells me such a designation ain’t so far off in my future. I refuse to apologize. This is Real Hip-Hop, as determined by one of those listeners old enough to remember when “backpack rap” was a literal description.
Stalley — Gamla Kyrkogatan
Stalley
I remain fascinated by the evolution of the Ohio rapper who once counted Rick Ross and Wale among his associates. His independent stuff has been sharp, innovative, and unusual, but I never really see his name in online rap convos anymore. This is a true crime, and you can do your part to correct this egregious oversight by giving his latest a spin.
Singles/Videos
310babii — “Bad” Feat. James Brown
The “Soak City” rapper puts a fresh spin on one of rap music’s go-to interpolations, turning those beloved James Brown ad-libs into a turnt-up anthem. For those ready to cry “blasphemy,” keep in mind, this song probably isn’t quite as far removed contextually speaking from what Brown was doing back in the day.
AZ Chike — “Whatx2”
Fresh off his appearance alongside Kendrick Lamar on “Peekaboo” from GNX, South Central’s AZ Chike takes his first steps into the mainstream from the LA underground with the a new single and a new deal with Warner Records. He’s been grinding for a minute; it’s nice to see the work pay off for him.
Curren$y — “Dream Machines” Feat. Premo Rice
Do I really have to sell you on Curren$y and Harry Fraud? Get serious. Press play on this ode to the holy grails of automobiles and watch a lit doobie magically appear between your fingers.
Deante’ Hitchcock — “Runaway Bride”/”On The Edge”
My guy Deante’ has been out of the spotlight for a little minute, but please believe he’s been working on that pen. Today’s double release kicks off his 2025 campaign in earnest, and the soulful, introspective bar work promises another shining body of work coming down the pike.
Joey Fatts — “STK”
Long Beach, California has produced its fair share of rap superstars, but its pulsars and quasars shouldn’t be ignored. Joey Fatts has long been one of those, flying below the radar thanks to his adamant indepent release policy. The bluesy, introspective “STK” appears on Fatts’ new EP, Blood In My Eye, which you can check out here.
Lelo — “Kudos”
Lelo’s got something. The Detroit rapper hasn’t yet lit on the Big One that’ll launch his career beyond the borders of his Midwestern home, but there’s an easygoing, natural charisma there that suggests he just needs to hit the right gear at the right time in the right lane and things will come together for him in a hurry.
Lexa Gates — “What You Wish For”
A standout from Gates’ recent album, Elite Vessel, “What You Wish For” is a smooth-grooving self-reflection with some low-key humblebrags that comes with a creative video that perfectly displays Gates’ acidic sense of humor.
Lola Brooke — “You The One”
Maybe it’s a week late for V-Day, but Lola’s lovey-dovey latest has a timeless quality that makes its romantic content easy to slot onto playlists for birthdays, anniversaries, date nights, and any other occasion where you want to show love… but without letting your thug slip.
Partyof2 — “All 4 The Best”
Formerly known as Grouptherapy, Partyof2’s new represents the group’s new composition as a duo, while “All 4 The Best” displays their revamped chemistry as a result. Positioned as a conversation, it makes excellent use of the give-and-go flow we all know I’m such a fan of, employing boom-bap and earnest empathy for an approach to hip-hop I’m not convinced we’ve ever seen before.
YTB Fatt — “Ghetto Fox” Feat. Rio Da Yung Og
Buckle your seatbelts, the Arkansas and Detroit natives grasp a breakneck beat in their latest collab and hang on for dear life, slinging guffaw-inducing punches all over the place. Expect to hear this bumping out of a lot of tinted-out Chargers this summer.
It’s been five weeks since a new Taylor Sheridan episode has dropped, which honestly feels like a Neo-Western drought (on Paramount Plus) considering that several of the Sicario scribe’s (Yellowstone and standalone) series were running concurrently last fall and through January. Now, the time has finally arrived to revisit this universe’s most popular prequel, 1923. Sheridan actually only intended a single season for this series, but the Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren-starring show proved so appealing that a second chapter was called up to finish Jacob and Cara Dutton’s story.
In doing so, Sheridan will also flesh out Dutton family structure, and later this year, The Madison will continue the present-day Yellowstone saga. Yet at present, only one time-related detail is important.
When Does Taylor Sheridan’s 1923 Season 2 Episode 1 Come Out?
The season premiere will stream on Sunday, February 23 via Paramount Plus.
Get ready for Spencer Dutton to figure prominently into this season during his physical journey. This will also lead to an emotional transformation, as actor Brandon Sklenar (soon to appear in The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney) told Entertainment Weekly. He also believes that a positive reception is coming:
“I know people are going to just be over the moon with how [creator Taylor Sheridan] wrote this journey. It’s so beautiful. It’s such a beautiful character arc … Who we see in episode one and who we see at the end of the second season is an entirely different human being.”
We don’t have to wait much longer. The second season also stars Michelle Randolph, Aminah Nieves, and Timothy Dalton; the show will also introduce Jennifer Carpenter, Augustus Prew, and Janet Montgomery. The first 1923 season is already streaming on Paramount Plus.
The margarita is my all-time favorite cocktail. In my opinion, its mix of bright and tart lime-forward flavors and orange citrus aromatics can’t be beaten; it’s equal parts refreshing and delicious. Now granted, if you’ve only had a margarita at sports bars, parties, and restaurants, you might not share my view, and that’s because those margaritas tend to be sweetened to the point that you can’t taste the agave anymore, or any of the nuance and complexity.
I’m a staunch advocate of the classic margarita — that means three ingredients: fresh lime juice, tequila (preferably additive-free and agave-forward), and an orange liqueur (I like Cointreau). It’s incredibly easy to make and relies on the natural flavors of tequila to do most of the work. The lime and orange liqueur? Those are mainly there to elevate what’s already in the bottle, which is why having the right tequila is paramount.
So to celebrate National Margarita Day — February 22nd, just in time for the weekend — we’re shouting out our five absolute favorite tequilas for a perfect margarita. These five bottles are guaranteed to instantly level up your margarita. For fun, we decided to rank them, but truthfully, you can’t go wrong with any of these bottles, so pick up whichever fits your budget.
You’re going to find Olmeca Altos Plata on a lot of our lists, and that’s because it’s one of the best — and cheapest — workhorse tequilas. There isn’t a job this tequila isn’t perfect for, from shots, to margaritas, to sipping. A $20 bottle you can sip? Believe it, because this additive-free tequila is wonderfully agave-forward and natural tasting. It’s an absolute steal at this price.
For those who care about the nerd sh*t, this tequila is made from slow-cooked agave, tahona crushed, finished with well water, and copper pot distilled.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: The nose is almost entirely dominated by roasted agave.
Palate: Heavy on the citrus zest, both orange and lime, mixed with fresh green peppers with a slight lactic quality.
Finish: Initially herbal and smooth but after a while the heat starts to build.
The Bottom Line:
Olmeca Altos is the best choice for the budget-minded.
I will never stop singing the praises of LALO. This brand makes the perfect blanco tequila, probably because aside from a high-proof version, it’s LALO’s only expression. The brand’s commitment to blanco tequila has allowed it to excel.
This blanco is 100% additive-free with a bright agave-forward and fruity flavor.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Bright and zesty citrus on the nose.
Palate: Buttery with hints of cooked agave and caramel.
Finish: Fruity, bright, vegetal, there is a very pure quality to this tequila.
The Bottom Line:
Bright, vegetal, and wonderfully juicy, LALO almost comes across as made explicitly to elevate a margarita, or really any agave-based cocktail.
Tequila Ocho is deep and complex, with a zesty citrus-forward flavor that makes for an ideal foundation for a margarita. When mixed with a solid orange liqueur, those zesty elements are further accentuated, making for a margarita that dances on the tongue.
It’s also expertly made from agave harvested at peak maturity that are slow cooked in brick ovens for 48 hours, rested for 24 more, and then roller mill crushed.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: A perfect mix between zesty orange peel character and warm roasted agave.
Palate: More zest on the palate coupled with earthy slightly floral black pepper and fresh herbs. There is a cilantro-like quality here, so if that’s not your thing, you might be better served by our number two pick.
Finish: More pepper on the aftertaste with a light hint of mint and a pleasing burning aftertaste.
The Bottom Line:
LALO will zesty and pepper qualities to your margarita, offering a mix that is a true treat for your taste buds.
It’s Mijenta’s balance of floral, zesty, and vanilla-sweet flavors that make it a great option for those who like their margaritas on the sweeter side. Like every tequila on this list, Mijenta is additive-free. The liquid is produced at NOM 1412, Destiladora de Los Altos, from highland agave that is cooked in a low-pressure autoclave, roller mill extracted, and distilled via a stainless steel pot.
There is a palpable purity to this tequila that we find very appealing.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: White pepper and agave. There is an initial funkiness to this that shifts into a floral honey tone as you inhale deeper. That might read as a turn-off, but the funk doesn’t translate to the palate.
Palate: Rich and buttery with cooked agave, black pepper, and a dash of vanilla. Elegant and dessert-like without being overly sweet.
Finish: Cinnamon and anise with a slight fruitiness that lives on the aftertaste.
The Bottom Line:
If you want your margaritas packed with delicate natural sweetness, you’re not going to find a better bottle than Mijenta Blanco.
We’re giving the top spot to Siete Leguas because it offers the most complexity, making for a fantastic foundation for both a classic margarita and any variations you decide to experiment with.
This additive-free tequila is produced at NOM 1120, Tequila Siete Leguas. When a tequila is produced at a distillery that shares its name and focuses on a single brand, its safe to assume the liquid is going to be expertly crafted. The agave here is cooked low and slow, tahona crushed and made with natural spring water.
It’s tequila made the old-fashioned way, a testament that low and slow is the way to go.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Warm inviting agave notes with a noticeable wet rock and soil character.
Palate: Earthy and highly vegetal with a strong green grass flavor and some cracked pepper spice.
Finish: Citrusy with a hint of vanilla and some cool mint on the backend.
The Bottom Line:
A wonderful bouquet of grassy, citrus, vanilla, and agave flavors. Equal parts dessert-like and earthy and natural. A complex tequila that will absolutely transform your favorite margarita recipe.
British singer kwn (pronounced “kay-wuhn”) joins the growing class of UK R&B artists who are next-up in the genre’s emerging class across the globe. Look no further than the 2025 MOBO Awards for proof of this as stellar acts like Raye, FLO, Jaz Karis, Sasha Keable, Sinead Harnett, ELmiene, Odeal, and more were highlighted during the ceremony. For kwn, the honor of being celebrated at a future MOBO Awards show, or another similar ceremony, could very well be in her future. The young singer’s career takes a turn for the better with the Kehlani-assisted remix of “worst behaviour.” Though the record is far removed from the beginning days of her career, the sultry remix is the start of something big for kwn.
The “worst behaviour” remix thrives thanks to the undeniable and unavoidable chemistry between kwn and Kehlani, which dates back to their “Clothes Off” collaboration from the latter’s While We Wait 2 project. Both records fearless live at the boundary of peak sensuality as both singers step into each other’s word with bold requests and unfiltered thoughts. As kwn sings, “Can I dare to leave your bed a mess and wet?” on “Clothes Off,” Kehlani promises to “turn into a slip and slide, I’ll make sure you’re satisfied” on the “worst behaviour” remix. Consider their energies matched, something that becomes even more undeniable through the remix’s accompanying music video (scroll down a bit for that).
Collaborations aside, kwn is just as formidable of an artist as she is alongside others. “Eyes Wide Open” yearns for a lover’s return as kwn’s emotions bleeds over the track’s thundering production as she sings of her inability to move on. “Five More” sees her take on the role of the ex who moved on faster than expected (“Don’t tell me I got issues / Just cause I ain’t missing you”) while “Wn Up” mocks an ex who left her for better, but found worse. The aforementioned records are a promising side of what lies ahead for kwn, and as she wraps up her upcoming project, we will see these promising talents come to fruition sooner rather than later.
With the “worst behaviour” remix still in rotation, we put kwn under the Uproxx Music 20 to learn more about inspirations, influences, and aspirations. Scroll down to discover the best of kwn.
Probably my step-grandad playing his piano in his house. Him and my grandma live in Wales and every time we used to visit, we used to wake up to him downstairs playing the keys.
Who or what inspired you to take music seriously?
I think myself to be honest. But my family has always been super supportive and pushed me to keep going.
Do you know how to play an instrument? If so, which one? If not, which instrument do you want to learn how to play?
I used to play the drums back in the day and I’m kinda self-taught on piano. But I’d love to learn guitar or a brass instrument like saxophone or something.
What was your first job?
I worked in a vinyl record shop at the top of my road for a few months when I was like 14/15 before I went to college.
What is your most prized possession?
My Legos.
What is your biggest fear?
Whales and the ocean.
Who is on your music Mt. Rushmore?
I don’t have a lot of artists that have influenced me to be honest. But if I had to pick some: Pharrell, Timbaland, Michael Jackson, and maybe Usher too.
You get 24 hours to yourself to do anything you want, with unlimited resources: What are you doing? And spare no details!
I am bringing Michael Jackson back from the dead and collecting all his unreleased music and taking it for myself. And with whatever hours are left we’ll make a whole new album hahaha.
What is the best song you’ve ever made?
I haven’t made it yet.
What’s a feature you need to secure before you die?
Pharrell!!
If you could appear in a future season of a current TV show, which one would it be and why?
I HAVE to be in Supacell. Maaaaaan what an incredible show from the UK, I think that’s one of the best we’ve had.
Which celebrity do you admire or respect for their personality and why?
I think Doechii is great and just unapologetically her.
Share your opinion on something no one could ever change your mind about.
Steamed white rice is the best side dish on this entire planet earth.
What is the best song you’ve ever heard in your life and what do you love about it?
“Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes. Such an incredibly written story and you don’t ever realize what he’s talking about until you actually read the lyrics and listen again. So simple, but executed so so well.
What’s your favorite city in the world to perform, and what’s a city you’re excited to perform in for the first time?
I haven’t had the chance to perform around the world yet, but everywhere I’ve performed so far has been super good. I’d love to perform in somewhere like Brazil.
You are throwing a music festival. Give us the dream lineup of 5 artists that will perform with you and the location where it would be held.
What would you be doing now if it weren’t for music?
I have no idea. I probably would’ve either carried on with football or chef in a restaurant.
If you could see five years into the future or go five years into the past, which one would you pick and why?
I wouldn’t choose to go back because the life I’ve lived has shaped me already. The mistakes I’ve made, the lessons I’ve learned. These are all the parts of my growing process. I wouldn’t go into the future because I just take every day as it comes. There’s no rush. Life is too short. I might as well make it last and enjoy it.
What’s one piece of advice you’d go back in time to give to your 18-year-old self?
Just keep swimming, kid, and follow your gut.
It’s 2050. The world hasn’t ended, and people are still listening to your music. How would you like it to be remembered?
Whew, I think I just want people to say I did something different. That I was a turning point in music.
Nobody expected Suits to take off, let alone become a streaming juggernaut, on Netflix. Yet bingewatching of the Meghan Markle-starring show reached a fever pitch (on both Netflix and Peacock) in 2023, nearly four years after the show was cancelled by USA Network. Talk of a revisiting began, and last spring, official word of the Suits LA surfaced with character and plot details eventually unfurling.
The California-set spin off revolves around Black Lane Law, helmed by Ted Black (Stephen Amell of Starz’ Heelz) and his partner, Stewart Lane (Josh McDermitt ^^^ of AMC’s The Walking Dead). The firm will begin this show in a rocky place, and Gabriel Macht will reprise his Harvey Specter role (in at least four episodes) to give Black a hand in righting the ship. Less than a year after production began, the show is set for debut.
When Does Suits LA Premiere On NBC And Peacock?
The NBC premiere happens on Sunday, February 23 at 9:00pm EST and PST. (Beware of social media spoilers.)
The episode will stream via Peacock on Monday, February 24.
In addition to Amell and McDermitt, Suits LA stars Lex Scott Davis, Bryan Greenberg, Alice Lee, Victoria Justice, Azita Ghanizada, Troy Winbush, and Rachelle Goulding. Guest stars (who will include clients of Black Lane Law) include the late John Amos, Kevin Weisman, Brian Baumgartner, Maggie Grace, Matt Letscher, Carson A. Egan, and Patton Freaking Oswalt.
The Dallas Mavericks have had an eventful month, to say the least, as they traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers in the middle of the night for Anthony Davis, and have been dealing with intense fan backlash ever since.
We have seen Mavs fans protest outside the arena — some literally brought a coffin with a Mavs logo on it — and some have gotten kicked out from in the arena for calling for GM Nico Harrison to be fired. Making matters even worse is that after citing conditioning concerns as the main reason for not wanting to pay Luka long-term and insisting this was a win-now move, Davis got hurt in his very first game as a Mav and they are just trying to tread water in the 8-seed currently.
For the good folks in the Mavs organization trying their best to do their jobs regarding ticket sales, in-game presentation, and marketing, the last few weeks have been a nightmare, and that was incredibly evident when the team released a new hype video and theme song with Dallas artist Dorrough. The video, clearly shot well in advance of the trade, had to then be edited to include clips from Davis’ one game in a Mavs uniform and edit out any images of Doncic. The problem there is, as it turns out, Luka has supplied a lot of Mavs highlights and appears on the floor in even more.
The result is, towards the end of the video below, one of the funniest edits you will ever see as they just completely black out Doncic and put a big Mavs logo over his head.
To their credit, they try to do this at other points with other players in the video to make it seem like it was an artistic choice, but there was very clearly was a strong effort not to show Doncic (there’s another time they do it with him on the bench). The first time I watched it I genuinely laughed out loud because I had been told it was funny but was not expecting how egregious it was. Salute to the Mavs video team, though, this is not their fault and they’re just trying to make lemonade right now.
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