50 Cent and Lil Wayne will certainly act as assistant coaches throughout the upcoming Celebrity Game throughout All-Star Weekend break, according to an NBA statement.
The organization disclosed on Wednesday (February 7) that the G-Unit celebrity will certainly assist Shannon Sharpe, and Weezy will certainly help trainer Stephen A. Smith.
The game is established for Friday, February 16 at 7:00 PM EST, broadcasting specifically on ESPN.
50 will certainly be signed up with on the Club Shay Shay host’s mentoring personnel by Peyton Manning. Their group contains Anuel AA, Kai Cenat, Conor Daly, Pedestrian Hayes, Quincy Isaiah, Jewell Loyd, Micah Parsons, Lilly Singh, SiR, and Dylan Wang.
Aide Training Group Shannon for the #RufflesCelebGame at #NBAAllStar … @ 50cent! pic.twitter.com/7jByiwgglu
— #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 7, 2024
Aide Training Group Stephen A. for the #RufflesCelebGame at #NBAAllStar … @LilTunechi! pic.twitter.com/KyoeLJKPHd
— #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 7, 2024
The Young Cash spitter will certainly call plays together with WNBA celebrity A’Ja Wilson and head trainer Stephen A. Smith. Their lineup consists of: Adam Blackstone, Natasha Cloud, Jennifer Hudson, Tristan Jass, AJ McLean, Kwame Onwuachi, Metta Globe Tranquility, Jack Ryan, CJ Stroud, and Gianmarco Tamberi.
The “In Da Club” MC required to Instagram to share the information, composing: “All star game. I’m coaching, you know my team is gonna win. @liltunechi is probably gonna get high and not show up ! LOL”
Both rap artists aren’t the only celebrities readied to take part in the All-Star weekend break celebrations. Jennifer Hudson, that will certainly be playing in the Celebrity Game, will certainly additionally do at halftime of the 73rd All-Star Game on February 18.
Babyface and Charlotte Cardin will certainly sing the united state and Canadian nationwide anthems in advance of the All-Star Game.
T-Pain will certainly tip off the NBA Crossover Show Collection, occurring at the Michelob ULTRA Courtside Show. Weezy is additionally readied to do in advance of the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday.
50 Cent is familiar with NBA associations. Late last month, the magnate proceeded his NBA requisition when his Sire Spirits firm developed a collaboration with the Orlando Magic.
The group revealed a “multiyear partnership” with 50 and his firm to make Sire the “official spirit” of the group.
“The Magic are thrilled to team up with Sire Spirits and we welcome them to our partnership family,” stated Magic Elder Vice Head Of State of Global Collaborations J.T. McWalters. “As two companies that are committed to excellence, we look forward to growing this partnership and connecting both of our brands in support of our local community.”
The Magic ended up being the 5th NBA franchise business to companion with Sire, adhering to comparable take care of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and Houston Firecrackers.