Original source: https://www.outkick.com/analysis/pro-basketball-system-fails-caitlin-clark-women-athletes-jeff-kwatinetz Legendary investor, Bill Gurley, once warned us that incumbents keep out new, innovative, and disruptive competitors by ‘gaming the system’ in their favor. It’s an age-old story; those with power often give lip service to change yet shun genuine innovation that threatens their supremacy. The massive business of sports is no different….
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Ice Cube Receives Inaugural Naismith Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award
On January 15, 2024, The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame introduced the inaugural Naismith Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award, an honor celebrating Ice Cube’s remarkable contributions to professional basketball and his dedication to community service. This groundbreaking award, symbolizes the acknowledgment of individuals who, like Ice Cube, leverage the basketball to create positive…
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The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Establishes the Ice Cube Impact Award
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and ground-breaking rap star, renowned blockbuster film producer and actor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the BIG3 basketball league, Ice Cube, are thrilled to announce a pioneering partnership culminating in the creation of the inaugural Ice Cube Impact Award. This unique collaboration is set to honor Ice Cube’s extraordinary contributions…
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The Big3’s Sixth Season Kicks Off in Chicago!
The BIG3’s sixth season kicks off today in Chicago at the United Center. Don’t miss the beginning of an epic BIG3 season. Catch all of the action live on CBS at 12:30 PM ET Sunday, June 25th. Don’t have tickets yet? Get them now at https://big3.com/tickets/.
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Watch the Premiere of “¿Cuáles Fronteras?” — Banda MS featuring Ice Cube
This Cinco de Mayo marks the official release of the music video for ¿Cuáles Fronteras? a legendary collaboration between Banda MS and Ice Cube. The song sheds light on ongoing immigration injustices while being a voice of solidarity for all people who are seeking a better future anywhere in the world. This powerful single transcends borders and…
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Watch the Official Video for Mount Westmore’s Free Game
Watch the World Premiere of the “FREE GAME” video here: https://youtu.be/4NXD144o0Ys off the upcoming Mount Westmore album SNOOP, CUBE, 40, SHORT out Dec. 9th. Available on all platforms. Pre-order the album now at: https://lnk.to/MWSnoopCube40Short.
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Watch the Official Lyric Video for Hood Robbin’
Don’t miss the official lyric video for Hood Robbin’ on YouTube. Hood Robbin’ was originally released in 2010 on the studio album “I Am the West.” You can watch the full official video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43wryVQxYQ8.
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Mount Westmore’s Single “Too Big” Is Released on All Platforms
When you see all four, it’s Mount Westmore. The rap supergroup’s single “Too Big” drops today on all platforms at https://toobigmountwestmore.lnk.to/TooBigMtWestmore. Listen, download, and share the single now. “I’m so happy that Mount Westmore is finally hitting the streets. Today is a good day,” said Ice Cube when commenting about the release. “Too Big” is…
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ICE CUBE DROPS YOU KNOW HOW WE DO IT LYRIC VIDEO
Official Lyric Video for You Know How We Do It: Subscribe to the channel to never miss an update: https://IceCube.lnk.to/YTSubscribe Ice Cube Official Website: https://icecube.com Follow Ice Cube: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IceCube Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icecube/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/icecube
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Contract with Black America Institute Partnered with NFL
Contract with Black America Institute, an economic inclusion-focused initiative led by artist and entrepreneur O’Shea Jackson, also known as Ice Cube announced its’ partnership with the NFL. The CWBA and NFL partnership enhances the NFL’s dedication to increasing economic equity and partnerships with Black owned businesses. The collaboration focuses on identifying League-wide opportunities in the…
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BIG 3 SEASON 5 KICKS OFF JUNE 18
The BIG3’s fifth season will tip off on June 18, 2022 at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, IL for 12 weeks of FIREBALL3 action. The regular season will include two weeks in Chicago and seven in Dallas before the playoffs and Championship Game. Following the Championship Game, the BIG3 will debut an All-Star Game…
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SNOOP DOGG, ICE CUBE, E-40 & TOO $HORT’S MT. WESTMORE ALBUM RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED
Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, E-40 and Too $hort have announced their collaborative album as Mt. Westmore is set to be released on June 7. Ahead of the album, the group has released songs including “Big Subwoofer” in October of 2021 and more recently, “Bad Mfs” in April of this year. The tracklist will include 48-50…
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ICE CUBE PERFORMS DURING NASCAR RACE
Ice Cube hit the stage this past weekend to perform his best throwback hits during a NASCAR competition in California. Cube performed a number of classics including Friday, Check Yoself, You Know How We Do It, and many others. Check out the recap: Clash at the Coliseum was fun start to finish. @NASCARONFOX pic.twitter.com/3t50ix9yvS —…
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ICE CUBE HEADLINES KINGS OF THE WEST TOUR
Ice Cube will perform in San Angelo as the headliner for the Kings of the West tour on March 18-19. Click here to purchase tickets.
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ICE CUBE TO PERFORM DURING THE BUSCH LIGHT CLASH
Ice Cube is set to perform during the race break of the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum on Sunday, Feb. 6. His performance, which will be shown live on FOX, enhances an already star-studded lineup of racing and entertainment set for the sport’s season-opening exhibition inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. WHEN IS THE…
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MAN VS MACHINE: ICE CUBE ANNOUNCES FIRST EXCLUSIVE NFT DROP
After nearly nine months of collaboration, rapper, actor, entertainment mogul and BIG3 founder Ice Cube has today announced a partnership with fine and digital artist Trevor Jones and renowned NFT platform Nifty Gateway to produce a series of NFT’s to be released on November 17th at 6:30 pm EST. The NFT’s are four large-scale oil…
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Death Certificate’s 30th Anniversary
Ice Cube is set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his classic album Death Certificate on October 31. The album was originally released on October 31, 1991 and supported by two singles: “Steady Mobbin” and “True to the Game.”
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MOUNT WESTMORE UPCOMING SHOW PERFORMANCE
Mount Westmore will perform at Rupp Arena on Saturday, November 2oth. Tickets go on sale on Friday, October 1st at 10:00 a.m. at ticketmaster.com. You can also visit rupparena.com for more information.
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THE BIG3 ANNOUNCES MONSTER ENERGY AS OFFICIAL ENERGY DRINK PARTNER
Today, Monster Energy was announced as the official energy drink of the BIG3. As the BIG3 prepares to return for its fourth season, fans will notice a series of enhancements to the league thanks to this new partnership with Monster Energy. This is the BIG3’s first partnership in the energy drink category. Key features of…