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Perhaps it’s just a coincidence that apart from one member of the opening act Mike Stud has brought with him, no other act on the bill is white. In the clips of his performance, he’s subdued, seemingly reluctant to put the fullness of his act on display in this environment, as if it wouldn’t be smiled upon in this room or were a secret in need of protection. White Rappers, Clear of a Black Planet - The New York Times

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Jesus Christ. IIRC, he wasn’t allowed to drink on stage (which is part of his performance), so his act wouldn’t have been “full” anyway. God, the way this is written makes it seem like he’s performing in the middle of Compton at night or something.

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Even if he isn’t innovative, he’s popular — enough to star in his own reality series, “This Is Mike Stud,” which just completed its first season on the Esquire Network. The show is an ode to binge drinking, coupled with a “Girls Gone Wild” approach to gender relations. In city after city, Mike Stud downs bottles of alcohol, signs body parts and raps. Over eight epis... White Rappers, Clear of a Black Planet - The New York Times

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It was a great show; more than just one big party described in the article’s next sentence. Some non-concert highlights: Mike being hooked up to an IV an hour before a show because he refuses to miss a show and disappoint his fans when he’s sick, meeting label reps (including Jay Z’s right hand man), and discussing his transition from baseball to music.

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...led his sports career. A few years ago, he was among a handful of white rappers working a frat-rap angle, and he is that mini-scene’s most prominent survivor. Nowadays he’s essentially a Drake clone, as heard on his recent single “Say No More,” and his latest album, “These Days,” which debuted atop the iTunes hip-hop chart in January. His signature catchphrase, a sort of elongated “yup,” is essentially lifted from the R&B singer Trey Songz. White Rappers, Clear of a Black Planet - The New York Times

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Listen to “Swish.” I’m willing to bet you didn’t listen to the entire These Days album, because “Swish” is easily the least “Drake-esque” song he’s done.

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My first night in the Garden, I'm feelin' like D. Rose Drake – MSG Freestyle (Hot 97)

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After spending the first seven years of his career with the Chicago Bulls, former MVP Derrick Rose was traded to the New York Knicks prior to the 2016-17 season. Injuries have plagued D-Rose’s career, but Knicks fans are undoubtedly excited to see him suit up in blue and orange at Madison Square Garden. Drake feels that same excitement when he performs there.

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MrXercules Genius Users – Your Favorite Olympic Sports

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Swimming by far. It’s arguably the most strenuous Olympic sport and you can’t miss a day of training, or you fall behind. Nothing better than seeing this finish:

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Fifty city tour is the goal, that whole thing is routed mike. (Mike Stud) – Brand New

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Mike’s largest tour to date was the Back2You Tour, a 40-city tour to kick off 2016. The tour was also filmed for the inaugural season of This Is Mike Stud.

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Straight up take your bitch, as I please, to me it's easy as a layup (swish) mike. (Mike Stud) – Brand New

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A layup is the easiest shot to make in basketball. Mike makes a habit of hooking up with taken girls because it’s second nature to him. Inconsequently, he released a track titled “Swish” a few months after “Brand New.”