As a long-time fan of basketball and Inside the NBA, I can confidently say that this show has become more than just a sports analysis program for me. It’s a source of entertainment, camaraderie, and a touchstone for pop culture discussions. The recent roast of Drake was just another testament to their ability to keep things fresh and relevant.
Inside the NBA is must-see TV, and not just because of the basketball commentary it provides. The crew is always quick to the punch when it comes to referencing relevant events in pop culture and, following the potential cancellation rumors, I’m so glad we’ll get to watch Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal and co. amid the 2025 TV schedule and beyond. As for their on-air antics, during a recent episode, the guys felt the need to roast Drake for the latest chapter in his feud with Kendrick Lamar.
On this particular occasion, Kenny “The Jet” Smith took a break, and his substitute, another former player named Jalen Rose, could have sparked something with his commentary about Drake’s recent legal issues. Let’s delve into the details of what transpired, including the footage of the opinions expressed on TNT’s popular sports talk show.
How Inside The NBA Roasted Drake
Within the broadcast of Inside The NBA, they launched a segment featuring Kendrick Lamar’s recently released track titled “TV Off”. This was met with excitement by Shaquille O’Neal who mimicked K-Dot’s signature shout of “mustard” as heard in the song. Amidst their amusement, Jalen Rose added a playful jab, suggesting that Drake might consider legal action if they continued playing the song. Check out the moment here (source: @gifdsports).
The statement that Ernie Johnson made about Inside the NBA and lawsuits feels valid. If they feared being sued, they probably would tell the staff to ease up like when Charles Barkley was going on about women in San Antonio. Brutally honest barbs like the one in the video have arguably made Inside a unique show that others have failed to replicate. I’d hate to see it change too much in its shift to ABC and ESPN so, hopefully, they work on finalizing the details of Shaq’s contract.
Separately, we should talk about the ongoing legal dispute between Drake and Kendrick Lamar that I mentioned earlier. Let’s delve into the details of this situation now.
Why Is Drake Suing Spotify And UMG And How Is Kendrick Lamar Involved?
The playful banter on Inside The NBA stems from Drake’s recent legal action against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, as reported by The BBC. Drake claimed that these companies manipulated the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” to make it appear more popular than its actual standing. Additionally, there are accusations that UMG collaborated with influencers, Apple, and radio stations to keep the diss track prominent in public view. This alleged collaboration supposedly benefited UMG financially.
Kendrick Lamar has not shied away from boasting about his apparent triumph in his rap rivalry with Drake, particularly when he was chosen to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show. This high-profile musical feud has kept people talking, taking unexpected twists that included GoFundMe pages mocking both artists. While it’s been quite chaotic between their respective groups and followers, this recent lawsuit suggests that the fire between them is still burning brightly.
As long as Inside the NBA continues airing beyond the 2024-2025 TV season, there’s a possibility that the Drake/Lamar feud could resurface with more jokes about it. It seems unlikely that this would be the last time such humor is used regarding their disagreement. We’ll just have to stay tuned to find out if Drake, being a sports enthusiast, decides to respond to the hosts’ comments on the topic.
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2024-11-27 21:07