AllHipHop.com founder Chuck Creekmur joins the show for a deep dive into the intersection of boxing, hip-hop, and Black media. Creekmur defends Don King’s promotional genius while acknowledging the shady side of his legacy, compares Jake Paul’s “rage-bait” marketing tactics to WWE storytelling, and explains why boxing is struggling in today’s entertainment landscape . He also shares insight on Terence Crawford’s rise, legacy-building in sports, and the blurred lines between business and personal relationships—citing Chris Paul, Kevin Garnett, and rap icons like Naughty by Nature and EPMD.Creekmur weighs in on the dysfunction in Dallas, bias against Jalen Hurts, and his vision for AllHipHop’s future—from tapping into one of the deepest archives in Black media to launching a new podcast focused on storytelling, not just hot takes. A must-watch for fans of music, sports, and culture.

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Chuck Creekmur, founder of AllHipHop.com, joins The Fumble for a wide-ranging conversation on the blurred lines between business, controversy, and legacy in both boxing and hip-hop. Creekmur breaks down the rise of fighters like Jake Paul, the legacy of Terence Crawford, and why boxing’s marketing playbook feels eerily familiar to the music industry. He reflects on Don King’s polarizing legacy, the scripted spectacle of modern combat sports, and why rage-bait works—until it doesn’t .Beyond boxing, Chuck opens up about business fallouts in rap, like Naughty by Nature and EPMD, and explores whether legacy really matters in an era of viral headlines. He also addresses the Jalen Hurts media bias, the dysfunction in Dallas, and what AllHipHop has in store for 2026—from archival storytelling to a return to radio and a long-overdue video series rooted in cultural history, not clout-chasing.

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The New York Knicks have captured their first NBA Cup title, and fans are celebrating like it’s a championship 50 years in the making. But does this midseason victory actually matter? Critics argue the NBA Cup is more of a morale booster than a marker of true greatness, especially as past winners have flamed out early in the playoffs. Some fans are calling it false optimism, while others say the team’s energy and cohesion could fuel a legitimate postseason run. Meanwhile, others are debating whether the NBA Cup should evolve into a global-style tournament featuring international competition to boost fan engagement.

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