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'You're getting a free Game album to get you ready for this R.E.D. Album,' producers Cool & Dre tell Mixtape Daily.

By Shaheem Reid

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The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive

The Game says he's about to put out music to make his rivals pump their brakes. He has a new mixtape, hosted by DJ Skee and produced entirely by Cool & Dre, ready to drop at the beginning of August called Brake Lights.

"We did this Drake record called 'Good Girl, Bad Girl' in L.A. during the Bet [Awards] for The R.E.D. Album," Dre of Cool & Dre told us earlier this week of how the mixtape was conceived. "That record feels like an authentic Game record, something off The Documentary. It has that soul music. Him and Drake made a classic record. It feels like something the DJs would drop the needle on.

Every day a multitude of stars wander through the halls of MTV News to talk about their latest projects and goof around with our intrepid correspondents. But sometimes we catch stars elsewhere, and that's why we put together Spotted!, a daily compendium of stars in the wild.

Rick Ross is having a pretty excellent year. His 2009 album Deeper Than Rap was a woefully underrated collection of jams that combined Ross' hardcore persona with his blooming pop sensibilities ("Maybach Music 2," "Usual Suspects," "Yacht Club" and "Bossy Lady" were some of the strongest tracks in all of hip-hop last year). His beloved Miami Heat just scored one of the biggest coups in the history of professional sports, retaining superstar Dwayne Wade and acquiring the services of LeBron James and Chris Bosh. And to top it off, his new album Teflon Don — which hits the streets today (July 20) — is roundly excellent, featuring production by Kanye West,...

'I believe that this Miami team will be explosive,' Wayne says in a post on WeezyThanxYou.com.

By Mawuse Ziegbe

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Lil Wayne's yearlong bid at Rikers hasn't dulled the superstar Mc's love of sports. In a letter to fans posted last week on his website, WeezyThanxYou.com, Wayne revealed that he keeps up with Espn as part of his daily routine. Now, like millions of basketball fans, LeBron James' move to the Miami Heat has excited the incarcerated rapper.

"Oh LeBron! The recent move by the Miami Heat confirms that we will someday soon have that good ole basketball back," Wayne wrote in a blog posted Tuesday (July 20) titled "The Tricks of the Trade."

With the Heat's newly acquired superstar talent, Weezy wrote that he expects the team to bring fire to the court.

"I believe that this Miami team will be explosive as intended,...

'I'm at all the games, baby,' Miami native crows.

By Shaheem Reid

Rick Ross reacts to LeBron James' announcement on July 8

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On July 8, 2010, these words changed it all for NBA fans: "This fall I'm going to take my talents to South Beach..."

LeBron James made his now infamous decision to join friends and fellow free agents Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on the Miami Heat and shook up the world, at least when it comes to professional sports.

Fellow athletes Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan have weighed in, and so have a plethora of your favorite MCs. No one seems more excited than Miami native Rick Ross. MTV News has received footage from the night of James' live Espn special. While on the road promoting his Teflon Don LP (in stores Tuesday), Ross, on his tour bus, watched King James' announcement.

In the footage,...

Ali Fedotowsky enjoyed a night of charitable fun at NFL quarterback Matt Leinart's "Bowling with the Stars" event (co-sponsored by Samsung) in Hollywood on Thursday, and she dished to "The Insider" about learning to trust her instincts while seeking love as "The Bachelorette." "I'm just confident in the decisions I made," Ali said. "Even though I kept guys around that maybe hurt me at some point along the way, I just think I wanted to give those guys a chance and I wanted to figure them out… the only decision that matters is the decision I make at the end." "The Bachelorette" and more celebs, including 'Twilight' hunk Kellan Lutz, NBA star Chris Bosh and actress Gina Holden, laced up their bowling shoes and had a ball at Lucky Strike Lanes to help raise funds for the Matt Leinart Foundation, which benefits underprivileged children in Southern California and Arizona to help develop scholarships,...

There has been so much going on in the sports world lately. With last night's Espy Awards, Serena winning top spot at Wimbledon, Kobe winning another NBA championship ring, LeBron's migration to Miami Heat to join fellow superstars Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh, the World Cup, and the Mlb All Star Games, it seems like everywhere we turn athletes are the main attraction.We chose 40 of our favorite African-American athletes that continue to inspire us...

As LeBron James may already know, Cleveland has the coolest rock 'n' roll museum in the nation but South Beach has some of the hottest nightlife around. When the newest member of the Miami Heat and his fellow All-Stars Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade shape up at the David Barton Gym in Ganesvoort South before hitting the Miami club scene, they may find themselves lifting weights or getting a cardio-workout next to Gwen Stefani, Fergie or Adam Sandler, all of whom have broken a sweat there before. No stranger to the South Florida scene, James has already enjoyed a taste...

Derek Fisher Meets with Miami Heat Honchos

Derek Fisher is currently meeting with Miami Heat team president Pat Riley and owner Micky Arison to discuss the possibility of signing with the Heat ... TMZ has learned.

We're told Fish is meeting with Riley and Arison at the Mandarian Oriental Hotel in Miami. The meeting began around 12:30 Pm Et.

Riley has already made the biggest splash in NBA free agency, signing LeBron James and Chris Bosh while re-signing Dwyane Wade. Signing Fisher -- a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers -- would be a huge step towards filling out the rest of the roster.

Source: TMZ...

Gearing up for a new season with a new team, LeBron James was on-hand for a Miami Heat welcome party at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on Friday (July 9).

Joined by his fellow teammates, Dwayne Wade and fellow free agent signee Chris Bosh, the former Cavaliers baller answered questions and posed for pictures in his crisp, new #6 uniform.

While Heat fans are excited about their team’s latest edition, Cavalier fans aren’t as pleased. “This city will never forgive him,” says former fan, Reginald Eberhart.

Furthermore, another disappointed fan was quoted saying about LeBron, “He’s not a man. He’s not a king. His only kingdom will be in he--.”...

Derek Fisher is currently meeting with Miami Heat team president Pat Riley and owner Micky Arison to discuss the possibility of signing with the Heat ... TMZ has learned. We're told Fish is meeting with Riley and Arison at the Mandarian Oriental Hotel in Miami. The meeting began around 12:30 Pm Et. Riley has already made the biggest splash in NBA free agency, signing LeBron James and Chris Bosh while re-signing Dwyane Wade . Signing Fisher --...

With basketball big shots Lebron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh teaming up in Miami, fans can expect the games to pack a lot of heat. But it's not just the players that are bringing the sizzle. Like the Los Angeles Lakers games on the West coast, Miami Heat games are star-studded events, known to bring out celebs like Kim Kardashian, Celine Dion and Beyoncé Knowles to courtside seats. Plan on attending a Heat game? You may be sitting on the sidelines with J.Lo and Marc Anthony, who own a waterfront condo in Miami. Floridian Jimmy Buffett never misses...

Let’s just say up front that I am not a big basketball fan. What I am a fan of, though, is a good sports story, and this past week has provided one of the most fascinating spectacles I’ve seen in a long time: LeBron James’ extended, torturous mulling over his free-agency prospects. It culminated last night in a live announcement on Espn where the 25-year old forward confirmed he would be leaving his hometown team the Cleveland Cavaliers—not to mention disappointing high-profile suitors like the New York Knicks and the Chicago Bulls—to play for the Miami...

'With 'Bron coming, all we'll do is win!' super-dj tells MTV News, as Miami hip-hop heroes celebrate signing.

By Shaheem Reid

LeBron James announces he will play for the Miami Heat on Espn July 8

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They are beyond disappointed in New York, angry as hell in Cleveland and left out in the cold in Chicago and New Jersey. The NBA's Mvp of the last two years — and the most coveted free agent in the history of sports — LeBron James finally picked his team on Thursday. During a live, one-hour special on Espn titled "The Decision," King James told the world he would be signing with the Miami Heat. The Heat now have arguably the most formidable threesome of any lineup with James joining all-stars Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade.

Obviously, the fans in South Beach are partying it up right now. We asked some of their hometown...

'With 'Bron coming, all we'll do is win!' super-dj tells MTV News, as Miami hip-hop heroes celebrate signing.

By Shaheem Reid

LeBron James announces he will play for the Miami Heat on Espn July 8

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They are beyond disappointed in New York, angry as hell in Cleveland and left out in the cold in Chicago and New Jersey. The NBA's Mvp of the last two years — and the most coveted free agent in the history of sports — LeBron James finally picked his team on Thursday. During a live, one-hour special on Espn titled "The Decision," King James told the world he would be signing with the Miami Heat. The Heat now have arguably the most formidable threesome of any lineup with James joining all-stars Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade.

Obviously, the fans in South Beach are partying it up right now. We asked some of their hometown...

Cavaliers majority owner says James will be taking his 'curse' to the Miami Heat.

By Jayson Rodriguez

LeBron James arrives in Miami on Friday

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NBA superstar LeBron James received cheers from Miami Heat fans after he announced on live television Thursday night that he was joining the franchise as a free agent. But one person he hasn't won over with the move is Dan Gilbert, the majority owner of the ball player's previous team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Gilbert blasted his former big ticket in an open letter issued to the media, calling the Ohio native narcissistic and cowardly. He guaranteed that the Cavs would win a championship before the much ballyhooed trio of James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, who also signed new deals to play for the Heat.

"As you now know, our former hero, who grew up in the very region that he deserted this evening,...

After months of preparation, speculation and predictions, the decision finally came down on Thursday night. LeBron James, perhaps the most coveted free agent in the history of the NBA (and maybe in all of professional sports), announced live on Espn that he will be playing basketball alongside Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and the rest of the players of the Miami Heat. Though the details of his contract have not yet been disclosed (the same goes for the new deals for Wade and Bosh), it's certainly going to be lucrative, not only for LeBron but also for the Heat (who have now elevated themselves to one of the four or five teams in the NBA's most elite echelon) and the city of Miami.

James had quite a busy night, actually. The special — called simply "The Decision" — aired live on Espn. Host Jim Gray discussed James' goals and motivations, and the superstar...

• LeBron James has decided, as he so modestly put it, to “take [his] talents to South Beach,” and play for the Miami Heat alongside superstars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, in what is being described in all other cities but Miami as the greatest American betrayal since Benedict Arnold. [Espn] • In a rather anticlimactic close to the real-life espionage novel of the past few weeks, the 10 convicted Russian sleeper agents were exchanged in Vienna for four prisoners accused by Moscow of spying for the West. [NY Times] • The German octopus who accurately predicted the results of all the national team’s World Cup games on which he was consulted has forecast a victory for Spain in the tournament’s final game, on Sunday. [BBC] • About 50 people were arrested in Oakland as riots erupted over the involuntary manslaughter conviction of a transit police officer who shot and killed an unarmed passenger. [California Beat] • Portuguese soccer superstar and recent V.

Former Cavaliers star's decision to head to the Miami Heat is defended by these artists and others.

By Mawuse Ziegbe

Lebron James

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LeBron James' announcement that he's taking his formidable skills to the Miami Heat has prompted many in the hip-hip community to voice their opinions via Twitter.

When news of the NBA star's decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the southern team hit, a few hip-hop tweeters were downright shocked. CNN's Noreaga typed, "Lebron Dang man!!!" Detroit Mc Big Sean tweeted "Miami?!!" and seemed a trifle upset that 'Bron decided against staying in the Midwest, adding "should of went to the bulls."

But Ohio hip-hop stars like Bow Wow had nothing but e-love for James. "People kill me hating on somebody making decisions to better They life," Bow Wow typed. "Let them millions be in yo face You'll go to Singapore and play Gnr.

After much speculation in the basketball arena, superstar LeBron James announced Thursday he'll be bringing the heat to Miami. Some of the stars often sighted on South Beach are happy to welcome LeBron to the land of sun, sand--and the hardwood. Jamie Foxx is literally ready to see the deal in ink. His friend and official deejay of the Miami Heat, DJ Irie, tweeted, "Just got off the phone with Jamie Foxx. He said if Lebron comes he's getting a tattoo with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh on his back." Trying to stir up trouble, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs tweeted earlier, "Breaking news!!! Lebron signs with the Knicks!! I just saw him leaving the Knicks' owners house!!! He lives next door to me! Let's go NYC." He later retracted the statement, admitting he "wanted to start a Twitter rumor." The entertainment mogul who owns a sprawling residence on Miami's exclusive Star Island added,...

Making for one of the most anticipated announcements in the sports world in quite some time, LeBron James ended the overwhelming media speculation by revealing his playing plans.

The NBA superstar ended up confirming recent rumblings during a primetime Espn special, as he'll be teaming up with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh as a member of the Miami Heat.

Instantly making the Heat the hottest season ticket on the market, fans around the States will be scrambling to snatch up seats for each and every home and away game in which the team plays.

From this point, the big focus is on coaching - as there are questions as to whether Erik Spoelstra will retain the job or if Pat Riley will take over the helm to deal with juggling three all-star talents.

Nonetheless, the big loser in the whole deal is the Cleveland Cavaliers, as they have turned from...

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Who is the greatest basketball player of all time? Is it Michael Jordan? Kobe Bryant? ... Or is it LeBron James? For the past year, basketball fans have been engaged in wondering where LeBron James would end up. He's clearly one of the finest players of his generation, and he was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers -- a famously terrible basketball team. LeBron is actually from the great state of Ohio, and he started out by playing for his "home" team from Cleveland. But now, his contract is up. And so the greatest current basketball player can move to a different city, if he feels like it.

Speculation about LeBron's move was unending. First off, before we even got to LeBron's actual decision, there was constant guessing about what he would do. On tonight's 'Larry King Live' (weeknights, 9Pm Et on CNN), Larry had on a couple of so-called "experts,...

Today is the day. LeBron James, the most coveted free agent in the history of the NBA, will announce where he will be playing basketball for the next few years during a special show tonight at 9 p.m. on Espn. Obviously the sports world is waiting with bated breath for James to make his intentions known, but the entertainment universe is also tuning in. Considering what a huge cross-cultural star King James has been, his new home will most certainly have an effect on the local music and culture scenes, which is why so many hip-hop personalities have gotten involved (including Fat Joe, Diddy and friend and partial New Jersey Nets owner Jay-z).

In fact, signing James is so important to the handful of teams still in the hunt for his services that most of them have already signed other top-tier free agents in order to provide James a convincing...

The NBA Superstar announces long-awaited decision, saying decision to leave hometown Cleveland motivated by desire 'to win.'

By Kelley L. Carter

LeBron James announces that he will play for the Miami Heat on Espn July 8

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It was a move that will surely go down in sports history.

But after a protracted wait, King James finally announced, at 9:27 p.m. Et, he'd be joining the Miami Heat. LeBron James' decision to televise his announcement became an event that seemed as if it could have been ripped from the pages of a screenplay. Sitting before Espn cameras, the former Cleveland Cavaliers forward had millions of viewers anticipating his final choice with baited breath.

"I feel like this is going to give me the best opportunity to win — and to win for multiple years. I want to be able to win championships," he said, explaining what motivated him to venture to Miami.

The past week has been truly intense for fans of the NBA, as the free agency market has been the most intense it has ever been. A number of top-tier players are in search of new contracts (and in many cases, new surroundings), which means that the entire league could be completely re-arranged for the next decade (and beyond). So far, the New York Knicks have invested in Amar'e Stoudemire, Dirk Nowitzki has re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks, Joe Johnson is staying with the Atlanta Hawks and Drew Gooden will be looking for real estate in Milwaukee, because he's now a Buck.

Today brought two new huge headlines. The Chicago Bulls have signed a deal with Carlos Boozer and the Miami Heat announced that they have reached agreements with both Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. That sets up Thursday night's big announcement, which will see LeBron James tell the world...

'It was a great experience,' the Mc says of bringing Amar'e Stoudemire to his hometown team, in Mixtape Daily.

By Shaheem Reid

Fat Joe

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Celebrity Favorites: Fat Joe

New York, New York, we back! The New York Knicks gave their fans a healthy helping of hope on Monday when they came to contractual agreement with one of the top stars in the NBA, Amar'e Stoudemire. While in their pursuit of the former Phoenix Sun, the Knicks brass called on none other than a Big Apple King to help with the recruitment: Fat Joe. recently Joe posted a photo on Twitter featuring himself, Spike Lee, Stoudemire, Chris Rock, Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni and others.

"I'm a New York Knick fan, die-hard!" Joe told us. "And we been losing for a long time — like, eight years or something. The Knicks organization called me and said, 'Yo Joe, we're trying to get Amar'e.

'It was a great experience,' the Mc says of bringing Amar'e Stoudemire to his hometown team, in Mixtape Daily.

By Shaheem Reid

Fat Joe

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Celebrity Favorites: Fat Joe

New York, New York, we back! The New York Knicks gave their fans a healthy helping of hope on Monday when they came to contractual agreement with one of the top stars in the NBA, Amar'e Stoudemire. While in their pursuit of the former Phoenix Sun, the Knicks brass called on none other than a Big Apple King to help with the recruitment: Fat Joe. recently Joe posted a photo on Twitter featuring himself, Spike Lee, Stoudemire, Chris Rock, Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni and others.

"I'm a New York Knick fan, die-hard!" Joe told us. "And we been losing for a long time — like, eight years or something. The Knicks organization called me and said, 'Yo Joe, we're trying to get Amar'e.

Everyone wants to know where NBA free agents Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will sign this offseason -- and while money, ownership, teammates, location and LeBron will all play a factor, don't forget about the secret ingredient ... food. We caught up with Wade and Bosh outside Table Fifty-Two in Chicago, after the pair met with Bulls management. When we asked Wade which city had the best food between New York, Miami and Chicago -- the...

Not only is today Canada Day, but it also represents the first day of the free agency period in the NBA. Under normal circumstances, that's not such a big deal, as it just means that dudes who were already rich are going to get more money for wearing a different shirt in a different city. But this year is different because the crop of available free agents is the greatest it has ever been, and the contract decisions made over the next month could drastically change the face of the NBA for the next decade. The crop of players seeking new contracts includes LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh, Dirk Nowitzki, Joe Johnson, Amare Stoudemire and Paul Pierce. Even the second-tier players available (dudes like David Lee, Carlos Boozer, Richard Jefferson, Rudy Gay and Ray Allen) could change the complexion of a team on the brink or a squad looking to rebuild.

In just two days, NBA teams will officially get the green light to go after free agents -- like LeBron James , Dwyane Wade , Chris Bosh -- and one NBA owner claims he's already got Two private jets gassed up and ready to go ... just in case he needs 'em. TMZ spoke with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban -- who tells us he doesn't think he'll have to pull any crazy stunts to get players to...

Right now is a great time to be a basketball fan. NBA enthusiasts are in the middle of what is certainly one of the game's golden ages, full of talented, charismatic superstars and dynamic, history-making teams. LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade and Steve Nash are all among the greatest players of all time, and they're all playing right now.

They're contributing to the game's evolution and destroying records along the way, but there is one particular feat that seems untouchable. On this day in 1962, Wilt "The Stilt" Chamberlain scored 100 points by himself as his Philadelphia Warriors beat the New York Knicks 169-147 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It was a pretty absurd game for Chamberlain, who put up 63 shots (sinking 36 of them) and took another 32 free throws (making 28). Wilt was a dominant player, but as you can see by the score of the game (which was a regulation game — 48 minutes,...

Tomorrow, for the second year in a row, Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash and former Red Bulls midfielder Claudio Reyna will be corralling famous friends from each of their respective sports for an eight-on-eight charity soccer match on a small turf field in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Last year, it was a mob scene, with what seemed to be every soccer fan in New York (and more than a few hoops enthusiasts) scrambling up the chicken wire to get a better view of their heroes showboating like they were in a Nike commercial. This year’s game starts tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. at Sarah Roosevelt Park on Chrystie Street. Get there early. There will be an afterparty at Hudson Terrace starting at 9:00 p.m., sponsored by Grey Goose. (A limited number of tickets available at stevenash.org.) As Nash tells us below, the teams haven’t picked yet,...

Arrrr & Arrrr - in which two teams of Somalian pirates compete for the chance to win a spa vacation at Canyon Ranch. Bipolar Bear - in which people who are apparently out of their minds climb into polar bear exhibits in zoos all over the world. Git Mo Gitmo - in which inmates at Guantanamo Bay are divided into teams and must execute a number of traditional reality show challenges in order to win their freedom. The host is Keifer Sutherland who is in character as Jack Bauer from 24. Hey Bo Diddley - in which the new First Dog is equipped with a tiny camera mounted onto his cute furry head and we follow his adventures as he adjusts to his new family. Talk about transparency in government. Deadbeat Dad - in which Levi Johnson, Chris Bosh, and others compete to see...