TMZ.com Sequels to beloved hip hop classics are typically frowned upon, but not the new "House Party" ... so says one of the OG film's stars Christopher 'Kid' Reid , and he's giving LeBron James props for keeping the brand strong. We caught up with Chris out in Santa Monica, where he joked about his cameo in the reboot being a bit on the "Where's Waldo?" side. That aside, Chris notes how LeBron -- whose SpringHill Company acquired the rights for "House Party" -- has always shown love to his iconic group Kid 'n Play. Back in 2009, LeBron and Rich Paul starred in a State Farm commercial based around RP's car getting burglarized, with the crooks leaving only a Kid 'n Play CD ... setting the stage for LeBron and the State Farm agent to do the group's iconic dance from the original film. And then in 2013, LBJ gave his sons Bronny and Bryce the trademarked Kid 'n Play haircuts shortly before they were basketball phenoms in their own right. … [Read more...] about Christopher ‘Kid’ Reid Approves of ‘House Party’ Reboot, LeBron James’ Vision
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Dwyane Wade Says ‘THANK GOD’ LeBron Called Out Barkley … It’s About Time
Dwyane Wade has reunited with LeBron James ... TO DESTROY CHARLES BARKLEY ... saying he's glad LBJ verbally eviscerated the Hall of Famer, 'cause Barkley just talks too much crap. "Thank God [LeBron] finally said something," Wade told the Chicago Tribune ... after LeBron went in on Chuck Monday night. "LeBron, a lot of guys take a lot of shots at him, for whatever reason ... He's just kept his mouth closed and you know continued to focus on what he need to. But it's about time he said something." As we previously reported, LBJ ripped Chuck as a "hater" and an all-around bad person after enduring yet ANOTHER round of harsh criticism from Barkley. Enter Wade ... LeBron's BFF -- who backed his friend 100% and said with all the skeletons Charles has in his closet, he should have kept his damn mouth shut when it comes to judging LeBron's character. "When you got a history, when you can go and Google your history, you need to be a little careful with … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade Says ‘THANK GOD’ LeBron Called Out Barkley … It’s About Time
LeBron’s Investment In Pickleball League Brought ‘Billions’ Of Eyes To Org., Founder Says
TMZSports.com Basketball's King apparently has the Midas Touch when it comes to pickleball too ... 'cause Major League Pickleball founder Steve Kuhn tells TMZ Sports LeBron James ' recent investment in the league brought BILLIONS of eyeballs to the sport!!! LBJ -- alongside Kevin Love and Draymond Green -- bought a team in the MLP back in Sept. 2022 ... and Kuhn tells us immediately afterward, interest in the org. absolutely exploded. "This year, stories about Major League Pickleball hit 11 billion eyeballs," Kuhn said, "and the LeBron announcement alone was four billion." Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Of course, the sport had been on the rise even before LeBron got involved ... the unique, tennis-like game is widely considered the fastest-growing activity in America. Instagram/maddropspc Drew Brees Buys Major League Pickleball Team, The Mad Drops And, while LeBron's inclusion in the action was … [Read more...] about LeBron’s Investment In Pickleball League Brought ‘Billions’ Of Eyes To Org., Founder Says