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Black America Web
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Taylor Rooks Confirms Drake Was Talking About Their Conversation In Unreleased 'Supermax' Track, X Connects The Jack Dorsey Dots
Source: Getty Images / PhotosByBeanz / Drake / Taylor Rooks Taylor Rooks has something to say about Drake's bars, mentioning her on the unreleased track 'Supermax.' On Friday, Drake had the internet talking when he dropped several unreleased tracks during a live stream as part of the unusual rollout for his forthcoming album Iceman . In one of the tracks, 'Supermax,' Drake mentioned a woman named Taylor who blessed him with some good advice during a night out. 'I was talking to Taylor over drinks, and it was getting deep / 'Not everyone can handle this pressure and, in the city, you're the national treasure,' that's what she said to me,' Drizzy raps. Rooks seemingly confirmed that she was the Taylor that the 6 God was referencing in the song when she shared an Instagram Story post featuring a screenshot of the Iceman Episode 1 stream with the caption, 'That's what she said to me,' directly quoting the song. Immediately, fans began speculating about the sports reporter and the Hip-Hop star's 'friendship' and even started bringing up former Twitter owner Jack Dorsey's old tweets in support of Kendrick Lamar during his feud with Drake. It has long been rumored that Dorsey and Rooks dated each other, but neither has confirmed that to be the case. 'Supermax' wasn't the only song that had fans' ears perked up. His 'Iceman' lead single, 'What Did I Miss?' also had the streets talking, with many believing Drake took shots at his former friends, speculating he either had bars for LeBron James or DeMar DeRozan. We only expect more subliminal disses to be a part of this album rollout as this Iceman project is seemingly shaping up to be Drake's way of getting back at those he feels betrayed him. You can see more reactions to 'Supermax' lyrics below. Taylor Rooks Confirms Drake Was Talking About Their Conversation In Unreleased 'Supermax' Track, X Connects The Jack Dorsey Dots was originally published on
Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Taylor Rooks confirms lyrics from new Drake song 'Supermax' are about her
TNT Sports host Taylor Rooks has confirmed fan theories that she was name-dropped by Drake in his latest song. The rap superstar shocked fans as he shared the first episode of his new series 'ICEMAN' over the weekend - which included a snippet of a song called 'Supermax'. Fans were quick to note that one lyric mentioned a woman known as 'Taylor', with many speculating it referred to the TNT Sports host, who is a known friend of Drake. The lyrics in question were: 'I was talking to Taylor over drinks, and it was getting deep / 'Not everyone can handle this pressure and, in the city, you're the national treasure,' that's what she said to me'. Shortly after the video was released, Rooks eventually broke her silence with an Instagram story and put an end to the fan speculation. The glamorous broadcaster shared a screenshot of the song, with the lyrics: 'That's what she said to me'. The friendship between Rooks and Drake has been no secret in recent years and the duo have been publicly spotted together on multiple occasions. One of those included the Kentucky Derby back in 2022, where they posed for a picture together which Rooks later posted on his Instagram story. She wrote: 'Truly appreciate our friendship. These are legendary moments. Happy we all get to experience them with everyone'. Rooks, 33, has been with TNT Sports since 2023 where she began as a sideline reporter, typically for college basketball games. She then began covering NBA games during the 2024-25 season and, for the 2025-26 season, she will be leading NBA on Prime Video alongside Dirk Nowitski. Drake, meanwhile, made headlines last month as he sparked plastic surgery rumors after displaying a particularly defined set of six pack abs in a new thirst trap. The musician, 38, unveiled his chiseled torso in a post he uploaded to Instagram, followed by video of him going for a run in a park. However, a glaring detail set off alarm bells amongst fans who suspected the abs were not necessarily the result of his jogs but rather a plastic surgeon.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Donovan Mitchell Sends Clear Message to LeBron James About His Cavs Legacy
Donovan Mitchell Sends Clear Message to LeBron James About His Cavs Legacy originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell has run up against some tough luck in the playoffs recently, but he used to be on a much different trajectory. Advertisement He immediately gained the respect of fans and his peers in his rookie season with the Utah Jazz when he took down the Oklahoma City Thunder led by Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony. Now, after Mitchell's teams having the No. 1 seed in the conference twice and failing to reach the conference finals both times, he is viewed as a playoff choker. Despite all the recent criticism of him and the Cavaliers, the six-time All-Star is confident in his ability to win a championship, even if it requires a unique path to obtain it. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell© Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Mitchell recently sat down for an interview with Taylor Rooks of ESPN and talked about forging his own legacy and path to a championship in Cleveland. Advertisement 'I'm not Bron. I'm not gonna do it the same way he did it... We're not the LeBron James-Kyrie Irving Cavaliers. We do it differently,' he said. Hailing from Akron, Ohio and being considered one of the two greatest basketball players ever, James will likely always be the gold standard for any Cavs star. His infamous comeback from a 3-1 series deficit against the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 finals is arguably the most impressive feat in NBA history, so Mitchell knows he has big shoes to fill. However, the All-NBA guard knows that almost all the remnants of that team are gone, so it can never be replicated. Advertisement The path to an NBA championship seems more challenging than ever, but Mitchell is determined to create new memories for the fans of Cleveland. Related: Could the Cavs Sign LeBron James This Summer? This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kevin Durant finds out about Rockets trade while onstage at Fanatics Fest: 'We're gonna see man'
After weeks of speculation, Kevin Durant is heading to the Houston Rockets following a trade on Sunday. And the star forward found out about the blockbuster trade while onstage at Fanatics Fest. Durant was part of a star-studded lineup at the festival, which took place in New York City this weekend. His onstage appearance turned into a breaking news incident, as news of the trade dropped while Durant was speaking as part of a "Global Game Changers" panel at the event. Advertisement Fan videos show audience members shouting to Durant that he had been traded to Houston. Durant and moderator Taylor Rooks looked confused for a moment, with Durant asking the crowd to repeat what they'd said, before finally catching on to what had happened. Rooks then asked Durant how he felt about heading to Houston — a sentiment that led to a mixture of boos and commotion from the crowd. "We're gonna see man, we're gonna see," Durant replied, with a smile. Rooks did her best to move on with the interview, asking Durant about his go-to gameday song. Durant's answer? "Raining in Houston," by Drake. After the panel, Durant told Kay Adams that he's "looking forward" to being Rocket. "Crazy, crazy last couple weeks, but I'm glad it's over with," Durant said. Advertisement Durant admitted that the trade wasn't a total surprise. "I had an idea, but I didn't know exactly when it was gonna happen," Durant said of the news about the trade. "I'm glad we kind of did this onstage, it worked out." The forward added that he had a role in the trade, and had given Houston as one of his preferred destinations. When asked why, Durant said that the Rockets were coming off a "great season" and that he felt he'd be "a good addition." Throughout the conversation, Durant said that he was very happy with the trade. "You know when people can just hang your career in the balance like and just choose what they wanna do with your career is a nerve-wracking feeling, but being able to kind of dictate what you wanna do, and being with a team that values you, I'm looking forward to it," Durant said. After a Phoenix Suns superteam didn't quite work out like they'd hoped, Durant will be moving on to his fifth team in his storied career (six, if you include the Seattle SuperSonics). The 36-year-old forward will now head to Houston, adding a veteran All-Star presence to a team anchored by up-and-coming players like Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün. Advertisement The trade is just the latest shift in the Western Conference, which has seen several massive blockbuster deals over the past year, including the Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade, De'Aaron Fox going to the San Antonio Spurs and Jimmy Butler joining the Golden State Warriors.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kevin Durant finds out about Rockets trade while onstage at Fanatics Fest: 'We're gonna see man'
After weeks of speculation, Kevin Durant is heading to the Houston Rockets following a trade on Sunday. But, in an unusual incident, the star forward found out about the blockbuster trade while onstage at Fanatics Fest. Durant was part of a star-studded lineup at the festival, which took place in New York City this weekend. But the talk turned into a breaking news incident, as news of the trade dropped whileDurant was speaking as part of a "Global Game Changers" panel at the event. Advertisement Fan videos show audience members shouting to Durant that he had been traded to Houston. Durant and moderator Taylor Rooks looked confused for a moment, with Durant asking the crowd to repeat what they'd said, before finally catching on to what had happened. Rooks then asked Durant how he felt about heading to Houston — a sentiment that lead to a mixture of boos and commotion from the crowd. "We're gonna see man, we're gonna see," Durant replied, with a smile. Rooks did her best to move on with the interview, asking Durant about his go-to gameday song. Durant's answer? "Raining in Houston," by Drake. After a Phoenix Suns superteam didn't quite work out like they'd hoped, Durant will be moving on to his fifth team in his storied career (six, if you include the Seattle SuperSonics). The 36-year-old forward will now head to Houston, hoping to add a veteran All-Star presence to a team anchored by up-and-coming players like Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün. Advertisement The trade is just the lastest shift in the Western Conference, which has seen several massive blockbuster trades in the past few months, like the Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade, De'Aaron Fox going to the San Antonio Spurs and Jimmy Butler joining the Golden State Warriors.
