“Shotta Flow” rapper NLE Choppa has recently turned to a healthier lifestyle using healthy practices like meditation and homemade tea regiments to get him feeling right for his day. NLE, 20, born Bryson Lashun Potts, arrived on the music scene in 2019 with his 10 song EP, Cottonwood. Cottonwood introduces NLE with hard beats, blunt lyrics and a Memphis twist. His 2019 single “Shotta Flow” featuring Blueface, was so successful, that it became 3X platinum and charted top 40 on Billboard Hot 100,. This demonstrated that NLE was someone not to be taken lightly.

NLE Choppa Is CEO of His Label, No Love Entertainment

NLE Choppa performs during BIG3 – Week Four at the American Airlines Center. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images for BIG3)

Taking control of his career, Memphis rapper NLE Choppa became the CEO of his personal label, No Love Entertainment. Turning down deals with Republic Records, Interscope Records, and Caroline, the rapper has proved that he is more than adequate at being able to handle his business in the industry. However, NLE did sign an independent distribution deal with UnitedMasters with the rights to his masters and publishing. His continued success with hits like “Walk Em Down” featuring Roddy Rich, made so many waves that it guaranteed him a spot on XXL’s 2020 Freshman Class alongside Fivio Foreign, Baby Keem, and Polo G.

From Music to Meditation

Mozzy and NLE Choppa attend 2021 Revolt Summit at 787 Windsor. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

Lately, NLE has been up to more than just making aggressive lyrical flows. Implementing a new healthy routine into his life, NLE says, “To Be A Champion You Have To Start Your Day Like One.” Recently making videos of his healing remedies on TikTok and Instagram, fans get to see inside how he stays his spirited self.

Starting his day off with morning meditation, NLE spends time in the sun to resonate with his surroundings and ground his aura. He uses an amethyst crystal, used for serenity and manifesting calm emotions, to clear his space. Being that NLE is a water sign in the astrological world, as he’s a Scorpio, NLE says he keeps his crystal in a seashell to bring it closer to its abilities.

NLE Stays Dedicated to His Healthy Lifestyle

Next, NLE uses sage to remove any negative energy around him and his surroundings. Sage is used to enhance cognitivity and protect the body against unwanted energies. He lights it, pointing up, of course, to keep its positivity, and proceeds to let its aroma and smoke envelope his body to release its tension and balance his mind. 

After NLE clears his energy, he makes a homemade pot of lemon and ginger tea. Filling the pot up halfway with water, he infuses it over the stove with lemon and ginger slices. This type of tea reduces the intake of toxins in the body, protects the body from inflammation, helps digestion, congestion and serves as a very tasty ritual to include in his healthy lifestyle. For reference, the tea should come to a full boil, then reduce the heat to let the lemons and ginger infuse their flavor for at least 15 minutes. This also allows the organic qualities of the tea to take root when you drink it. 

NLE Changes His Diet to Vegan

NLE also makes sure to keep a strict vegan diet, only eating fruits and vegetables. For breakfast, he makes a hearty smoothie with strawberries and blueberries. Eating fruits like grapefruit and plant-based products to increase physical energy, he is then able to work out by lifting weights and running. 

He also takes good care of his appearance by keeping his skin hydrated with facial products and clay masks. NLE says he may hate the struggle, but it’s essentially made him “harder.” This is no surprise, as the healthy routine he uses includes rigorous practices that take patience, time, and dedication to not only begin, but keep them as an everyday habit to increase the quality of your health.

NLE Choppa Suffers Loss of Son with Ex-Girlfriend

Mozzy, NLE Choppa and Royce Da 5’9 attend 2021 Revolt Summit at 787 Windsor. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

Though NLE has changed his lifestyle, the journey to this new road wasn’t easy. In 2022 he and ex-girlfriend, Marissa Da’Nae, announced that their son, Seven had passed away due a miscarriage. This could very well have influenced his decision to become more balanced and spiritual. 

After the passing of their son, NLE took to the studio to transform his pain into devotion by writing song, “The Gender Reveal Song,” where he raps about how he would have cared for his son or daughter. Singing, “Love her or love him, every decision is made for them. God should be the only one you put above them. When you hold them in your hand, I swear you can’t unlove them.” Though he and the mother of Seven are no longer together, NLE has shown Marissa his support through their grieving process.

As for his latest release, “Do It Again” featuring 2Rare, his hard delivery is embodied impeccably. As he continues to stay healthy with his meditative practices, fans should anticipate a stronger, focused, and leveled up NLE, as the benefits of his new lifestyle are very powerful and positive.

We’re slowly approaching the four-year anniversary of Nipsey Hussle’s untimely passing. The rapper was shot and killed in his stomping grounds in L.A. on March 31st, 2019. Fans and friends have kept his name alive since then, while many have sought justice against the man who murdered Nip in broad daylight. Last week, a judge handed down a 60-year to a life sentence to Eric Holder for the death of Nip. Though many expressed relief, it doesn’t bring Nipsey Hussle back.

Since his passing, fans have cherished Nipsey’s catalog even more. He released a handful of classic mixtapes throughout his career and only dropped one album, Victory Lap. From his early bangers to the Grammy-nominated, “Racks In The Middle,” Nipsey Hussle boasts a timeless catalog. However, there have been very few updates surrounding any posthumous releases. His family hasn’t shared any plans to drop unreleased records, though he’s posthumously appeared on a few singles alongside legends like Jay-Z and Dr. Dre.

DJ Drama Previews Nipsey Hussle Track

It seems like another posthumous record from Nipsey Hussle might be coming soon. This week, DJ Drama hit fans with a preview of a verse from Nip that will presumably land on the DJ’s next album. The verse itself, however, isn’t actually new, despite claims that the verse is unreleased. Drama reused Nip’s verse from 2016’s “State Of Mind” for the record, which he described as being a big tune on his upcoming project, I’m Really Like That.

DJ Drama and Nipsey Hussle are no strangers to each other. Prior to the release of Victory Lap, Nip linked up with Drama for the third part of the Marathon series, Crenshaw. Unfortunately, we didn’t get many collaborations from them since then. If Nip was still with us today, it would’ve been amazing to see how he would’ve approached a Gangsta Grillz mixtape. Nonetheless, we’re excited to hear what Drama has cooking up on his forthcoming album. Check the snippet above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. We’ll keep you posted on anymore updates surrounding DJ Drama’s upcoming project, I’m Really Like That.

On Monday, January 2nd, 2023, Damar Hamlin and the Buffalo Bills took on the Cincinnati Bengals in a key AFC matchup. The cap for Week 17 began without a hitch as the Bengals took an early lead.

Late in the first quarter, the unthinkable happened. Tee Higgins caught a pass from Joe Burrow and turned upfield, putting his shoulder into Hamlin’s chest. The two fell forward to end the play.

Hamlin and Higgins both got up and for a second, all was normal. That second quickly evaporated, though, and Hamlin stumbled to the turf. He collapsed on the field and medical staff began rushing onto the field.

What transpired then was something rarely seen on a football field, nor any pitch, diamond, court or the like.

Damar Hamlin is resuscitated

After he fell to the ground, medical staff had to bring Damar Hamlin back to life. The second-year safety required several minutes of CPR to get his heart started back. All the while, the Bills and Bengals gathered in shock at what they had just seen.

Eventually, the medical staff got Hamlin back and put him on a stretcher and took him off the field in an ambulance. He was rushed to the nearby hospital and still in critical condition.

Later that evening, at about 10 pm EST, the NFL postponed the game. They weren’t sure what to do and days later decided to cancel it outright. Despite the major playoff implications, the NFL couldn’t make those players go back out on that field.

It was confirmed the next day that the safety had suffered a cardiac arrest on the field, but had his heartbeat restored there.

The Bills safety remained in the ICU overnight and his condition remained critical.

The first good news

On Wednesday, January 4th, the first sign of good news came. Doctors refrained from giving any specifics, but an ESPN reporter was able to confirm that positive progress had been made overnight.

It was then that it was revealed that Damar Hamlin had been resuscitated twice on the field. Two separate times, the medical staff had to step in to ensure he kept breathing.

The Bills would later announce that Hamlin was making more progress throughout the day.

He’s doing better

On Thursday, January 5th, teammate Kaiir Elam told the world that Hamlin was “doing better.”

The team would later announce that their safety had made significant improvements over the past 24 hours, but that he was not out of the woods yet. They announced that he appeared to be “neurologically intact.”

An NFL reporter said that day that Damar Hamlin had been able to open his eyes and grip the hands of his friends and family- the best sign of improvement yet.

That day was also the first time Hamlin, though not verbally, was able to communicate. The safety asked doctors via pen and paper, “Did we win?”

Breathing tube removed

What could have been and what almost was an unthinkable tragedy was quickly turning into one of the most inspiring stories. The entire world had united around this player who was miraculously recovering before their very eyes.

On Friday, January 6, the medical staff removed the breathing tube, allowing the safety to finally breath entirely on his own. It was at this time that he also was finally able to talk to people, communicating with the team and his family.

At this point, Damar Hamlin was in good spirits. He had and still has a long way to go, but he was finally looking good and told his teammates, “Love you boys.”

Though he was still in the hospital, he watched his Bills take on the New England Patriots on January 8th. It had been three (Hamlin’s jersey number) years and three months to the day since the Bills had run back a kickoff for a touchdown.

On the opening kick, Nyheim Hines ran it back for a score, inspiring all watching- including Hamlin from his hospital room.

Moving home

Damar Hamlin attends Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)

After a very long week, Damar Hamlin was finally able to leave the hospital in Cincinnati. He was transferred back home to Buffalo, though he remained under care in a hospital there.

He would continue to undergo testing and receive care in Buffalo, but continues to make an impressive recovery. On Wednesday, nine days after being admitted, the star safety was finally discharged to continue his rehab from home.

Jamie Nadler, the physician who was in charge of Hamlin’s care, said:

“We are confident that Damar can be safely discharged to continue his rehabilitation at home and with the Bills.”

On January 14, Hamlin reappeared in the Bills’ locker room prior to their emotional playoff victory over the Miami Dolphins.

On February 12, he was seen and honored on the field ahead of the Super Bowl. This was his first major appearance in public since his cardiac arrest more than a month prior.

It has been a long, strenuous and often unclear journey for Hamlin. It was recently reported that the safety would eventually be able to play football again if he wanted. Not long ago, that seemed entirely trivial and totally out of the question.

Luka Doncic hails from one of the most sustainable places in the world: Slovenia. So it’s only fitting that the athlete’s signature sneaker, the Jordan Luka 1, follow in the country’s example. And back in October of 2022, the model did just that, ushering in its first offering under the Next Nature umbrella. In 2023, it seems even more recycled pairs will be hitting the shelves, starting with this grey, blue, and orange colorway.

If not for the hints of warm tones, which mark the pull-tabs as well as the outsole, this Jordan Luka 1 Next Nature would appear as an unequivocal nod to the Dallas Mavericks. Almost mirroring the team’s signature colors, the pair proffers shades of light grey through both its uppers as well as its midsoles. Blues, then, round out the combination by way of the Luka branding as well as the several accents adjacent.

Enjoy an official look at this Jordan Luka 1 via the official images ahead. More details regarding the colorway’s release should surface soon, so sit tight.

In other news, the Reebok Question Mid Orange Toe is back from 1999.

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