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  • Chris Brown tells amusing story implying Kanye West acted bizarrely and killed the atmosphere at club

    Chris Brown tells amusing story implying Kanye West acted bizarrely and killed the atmosphere at club

    Chris Brown told a story that seemingly detailed a bizarre outing from Kanye West, without mentioning him by name.

    The Grammy-winning singer, 34, appeared Sunday on the R&B MONEY Podcast in a segment called I Ain’t Saying No Names, in which the guest tells an amusing story about a person without naming them.

    The Tappahannock, Virginia native told the story about a ‘huge artist’ who said they ‘wanted to go out to the club with’ him and his entourage.

    Brown said he was initially optimistic about the outing: ‘I’m like, “Alright, cool, meet me at the crib, we gonna go to the club.” It’s n**** night, it’s turn-up night.’

    The Forever vocalist noted that another prominent artist was slated to take the stage that evening, ‘and that artist’s song was the number one song in the country.’

    Chris Brown, 34, told a story that seemingly detailed a bizarre outing from Kanye West, 46, without mentioning him by name Sunday on the R&B MONEY Podcast in a segment called I Ain't Saying No Names
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    West pictured in March in LA
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    Chris Brown, 34, told a story that seemingly detailed a bizarre outing from Kanye West, 46, without mentioning him by name Sunday on the R&B MONEY Podcast in a segment called I Ain’t Saying No Names

    The Run It! vocalist said that despite an exciting atmosphere, the mystery artist was uninspired on the night out.

    ‘We get in the club, I make sure we got the whole section full of women,’ Brown said, adding that the mystery artist was ‘looking around.’

    He continued: ‘The song come on, the other artist is onstage, starts singing the song, the whole building erupt. I’m talking about it erupts – everybody – girls in our section, they going crazy.

    ‘I look over to this person … not a smirk, not a head nod – nothing.’

    Brown said that the mystery artist (believed to be West) then vacated their section and relocated to the DJ booth where the featured artist was performing the song.

    He said that the mystery artist was nodding his head along to the rhythm of the track being performed, before taking the microphone away from the featured artist.

    Brown said he deduced that the mystery artist was overcome by ego, artistry, or a combination of both after he derailed the show from the featured performer.

    ‘So I’m thinking this artist is about to do some songs,’ Brown said. ‘I’m like, “OK, he got the itch.” Some artists can’t take it, you know, they self centered though, they got main character syndrome.’

    The Tappahannock, Virginia native told the story about a 'huge artist' who said they 'wanted to go out to the club with' him and his entourage
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    The Tappahannock, Virginia native told the story about a ‘huge artist’ who said they ‘wanted to go out to the club with’ him and his entourage

    Brown said he was initially optimistic about the outing with the mystery artist
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    Brown said he was initially optimistic about the outing with the mystery artist

    Brown said he deduced that the mystery artist was overcome by ego, artistry, or a combination of both after he derailed the show from the featured performer
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    Brown said he deduced that the mystery artist was overcome by ego, artistry, or a combination of both after he derailed the show from the featured performer

    Taylor Swift makes joke in reference to Kanye interrupting her

    Brown said the mystery artist then went on ‘a 45-minute rant’ about nonsense, destroying the good time club patrons were having prior to his commandeering of the show.

    ‘I’m talking about talking, I’m talking about saying all of everything about nothing,’ Brown said. ‘It’s so disappointing, when I was in there, I started looking around.’

    He said that the club’s vibe went from upbeat to ‘the waiting room in hell’ and that attendees ‘turned into psychopath people’ after 45 minutes of the mystery artist’s nonsensical rambling.

    ‘The topic of what his rant was about, it was like ‘What the f***, put the music back on!’ Brown said.

    Brown said he left the main area of the venue to ‘smoke a blunt’ and escape the torturous ranting for about a half-hour, but by the time he returned, the mystery artist had taken ‘over the club’ and most of the women in their section had departed.

    Brown said he was about to leave when the mystery artist made a remark that especially put him off.

    ‘The last thing I hear, “Such and such ain’t stick their finger in my booty. I don’t even play that way” – I said, “Yeah, I’m out this motherf***er.”‘

    The comment could be the giveaway that the mystery artist was West, as West’s ex-girlfriend Amber Rose claimed eight years ago that West was partial to anal stimulation when they had relations.

    Brown said he was about to leave when the mystery artist made a remark that especially put him off
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    Brown said he was about to leave when the mystery artist made a remark that especially put him off

    Brown said that he chastised a mutual friend for being a sycophant yes man who couldn't reign in the mystery artist, then departed
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    Brown said that he chastised a mutual friend for being a sycophant yes man who couldn’t reign in the mystery artist, then departed

    West's ex-girlfriend Amber Rose claimed West was partial to anal stimulation when they had relations. Pictured at the 2009 VMA Awards in September of 2009, the evening West infamously interrupted Taylor Swift
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    West’s ex-girlfriend Amber Rose claimed West was partial to anal stimulation when they had relations. Pictured at the 2009 VMA Awards in September of 2009, the evening West infamously interrupted Taylor Swift

    Rose tweeted January 27, 2016: 'Awww @kanyewest are u mad I¿m not around to play in ur a**hole anymore? #FingersInTheBootyA**B****'

    Rose tweeted January 27, 2016: ‘Awww @kanyewest are u mad I’m not around to play in ur a**hole anymore? #FingersInTheBootyA**B****’

    2016: Kanye rants in LA club about Talyor Swift and Amber Rose

    Rose tweeted January 27, 2016: ‘Awww @kanyewest are u mad I’m not around to play in ur a**hole anymore? #FingersInTheBootyA**B****.’

    Brown said that he chastised a mutual friend for being a sycophant yes man who couldn’t reign in the mystery artist, then departed.

    ‘I left the club, I ain’t answer no phone calls – I’m going home,’ he said. ‘I ain’t gonna say no name.’

    A number of social media users speculated the venue was the Los Angeles nightclub 1OAK in February of 2016; and that the featured artist at the event was Yo Gotti, who had a chart-topping hit at the time with the track Down in the DM.

    Brown and West have past professionally collaborated on West’s albums such as The Life of Pablo (2016), Donda (2021) and Vultures 1 (2024).

  • The first image of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian on their special day shows that he is getting ready to make his vows to his priest

    The first image of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian on their special day shows that he is getting ready to make his vows to his priest <3

    The first image of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian on their special day shows that he is getting ready to make his vows to his priest <3

    The union of two high-profile personalities, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, was destined to be a spectacle of grandeur and intimacy. The first image captured on their special day offers a poignant glimpse into the private moments preceding the vows, as Kanye West prepares to make a sacred commitment in the presence of his chosen priest. This image, laden with emotion and anticipation, sets the stage for a wedding that transcends the realm of celebrity, offering a window into the deeply personal and spiritual aspects of their union.

    In the prelude to the ceremony, the photograph captures Kanye West in a moment of quiet reflection, adorned in attire befitting the solemnity of the occasion. The symbolism of him getting ready, surrounded by an aura of devotion, evokes a sense of reverence for the commitment he is about to make. The image suggests a deliberate pause, a sacred interlude before the public spectacle begins—a testament to the couple’s desire to infuse their union with both glamour and genuine spirituality.

    The presence of a priest in the frame adds a layer of sanctity to the proceedings. As Kanye West readies himself to exchange vows, the priest serves as a spiritual guide, a conduit for the sacred promises about to be uttered. The choice of a priest as the officiant underscores the couple’s inclination to infuse their wedding with a deeply spiritual dimension, transcending the glamour associated with celebrity unions.

    While Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are no strangers to the public eye, this image captures a moment of intimacy that goes beyond the glare of the spotlight. The impending vows are not just a performance for the world; they are a deeply personal commitment made in the presence of a chosen spiritual guide. The photograph hints at a love that extends beyond the trappings of fаme, a connection that is anchored in shared values and a mutual desire for a meaningful union.

    The first image of Kanye West getting ready to make his vows to his chosen priest on the special day he shares with Kim Kardashian offers a poignant glimpse into the intersection of love, spirituality, and celebrity. It is a snapshot of a private moment, a pause in grand celebrations, where the couple embraces the sanctity of their commitment. As the world looks on, this photograph hints at a love story that transcends the dazzling facade of fаme, inviting us to witness the authentic and intimate union of two souls ready to embark on a shared journey.

  • Kanye West recently opened up about feeling hurt by a diss from his fellow Chicagoan and former collaborator, Lil Durk

    Kanye West recently opened up about feeling hurt by a diss from his fellow Chicagoan and former collaborator, Lil Durk

    Kanye West recently opened up about feeling hurt by a diss from his fellow Chicagoan and former collaborator, Lil Durk.

    During an interview on Justin Laboy’s The Download podcast, Kanye shared his disappointment over Durk’s lyrics, specifically in a verse where Durk suggested turning Kanye’s Yeezy shirt into a doormat. Kanye expressed his dismay, questioning why Durk would choose to take such a jab at him.

    The incident reminded Kanye of past instances, such as when J. Cole released a diss track or when Drake seemed to target him. However, what hurt Kanye more was the personal aspect of Durk’s diss, given their prior interactions. Kanye expressed cоnfusiоn, wondering if Durk ever truly liked him or understood their relationship.

    Kanye’s comments allude to Durk’s verse in the unreleased track “Field Trip,” where Durk mentioned giving his partner his new Yeezy hat. This leаk, along with Durk joining Drake on tour during Kanye’s Vultures album rollout, added to Kanye’s sense of betrayal.

    Their rocky relationship goes back further, with Kanye initially removing Durk from his song “Vultures” before reinstating him. In response, Durk took to social media with cryptic messages, implying that Kanye should be grateful for his involvement.

    Similarly, Durk had previously decided against using Kanye’s contributions to his own album, citing creative differences. Despite acknowledging Kanye’s talent, Durk opted to go in a different direction musically.

    Overall, Kanye’s admission sheds light on the complexities of his relationship with Lil Durk, highlighting moments of collaboration, disappointment, and misunderstanding.

  • Kanye West expressed respect for Lil Wayne: ‘He is compatible with me even in basketball and Hip-Hop’

    Kanye West expressed respect for Lil Wayne: ‘He is compatible with me even in basketball and Hip-Hop’

    Kanye West expressed respect for Lil Wayne: ‘He is compatible with me even in basketball and Hip-Hop’

    Lil Wayne reacted to West’s compliment on Twitter. “That’s the ultimate compliment coming from a humble,great,extremely creative,& superior genius…I appreciate that Yeezy!,” he put in.

    Stream Kanye West Ft. Lil Wayne - Life Of The Party (Chigz Remix) by Chigz  | Listen online for free on SoundCloud

    West went on a rant on Hоt 97, where he said that the network didn’t like him because of how poorly his “Cruel Summer” compilation record did and the fact that he’s now more fashionable and in a relationship.

    He said, “For me, I feel like they had to bring up things they didn’t like in order to put me at rank seven.” “The record ‘Cruel Summer’ didn’t please them. I thought, “That’s a compilation. It ain’t all rappers on G.O.O.D. Music.” I meаn, “Don’t Like” remixed “Cruel Summer,” “Mercy,” “Cold,” and “New God Flow,” you know? ‘Clique’ too! “On any album, you can’t nаme five records like that,” he says. “They don’t like Kanye West in Givenchy.” They do not like Kanye in a kilt. “They don’t like Kanye being with someone.”

    Read more: Lil Wayne thanks Kanye West for the “ultimate compliment.”

    Read more: Lil Wayne thanks Kanye West for the “ultimate compliment.”

  • Kanye West has banned daughter North from wearing makeup

    Kanye West has banned daughter North from wearing makeup

    Kanye West has banned his daughter North from wearing makeup

    Push The Feeling On: Kanye West And Daughter, North Slay The Viral Dance •  Exquisite Magazine - Fashion, Beauty And Lifestyle

    Father Kanye West is strict. According to Kim Kardashian, the family patriarch has forbidden his 6-year-old daughter North West from wearing makeup.

    Kim Kardashian West, Kanye West, and North West at the Mall in Los Angeles | Vogue

    Kardashian claimed, “She loves makeup, but her dad won’t let her wear it.” “I believe he succeeded; he altered every regulation. She had a small amount of red on her for Christmas, so I’d let her wear a red lip or do one pop of something. If she wore a black dress, I would allow her to wear a black lip.

    Kim Kardashian laughs as Kanye West and daughter North West dance

    The little style icon made her debut on a solo magazine cover for Beauty Inc.’s Women’s Wear, donned neon orange eyeliner to “SNL,” and wore red lipstick to her family’s Christmas celebration last year. The petite style icon donned bright orange eyeliner to “SNL,” red lipstick to her family’s Christmas celebration last year, and earlier this year, she landed her first solo magazine cover on the Beauty Inc. version of Women’s Wear Daily.

    North West's plan for making the world a better place: 'I would make everybody love each other'

    North has such an intense love for makeup that Kardashian once disclosed that she frequently had to use lipstick as a kind of incentive to get her oldest kid to leave the house.

    North West rocks Kanye West's Pastelle jacket while in Paris - ABC News

  • Kanye West plans to launch Yeezy PORN studio with Stormy Daniels’ ex in latest shock move… five years after revealing ‘addiction’ to lewd material

    Kanye West plans to launch Yeezy PORN studio with Stormy Daniels’ ex in latest shock move… five years after revealing ‘addiction’ to lewd material

    Kanye West is planning to launch a Yeezy Porn studio in his latest shock movie -five years after saying he had an ‘addiction’ to lewd material.

    The 46-year-old previously expressed regret that he watched pornography so often, even claiming adult entertainment had ‘destroyed my family.’

    More recently, however, he is thought to have been behind his wife Bianca Censori‘s jaw-dropping outfits that leave her intimate parts exposed to view.

    Now a representative for Kanye has informed TMZ that the rap star hopes to add an adult entertainment branch to his Yeezy empire, possibly this summer.

    He is said to be communicating with adult film producer Mike Moz, who used to be married to Stormy Daniels, in hopes that Mike will run his studio.

    Kanye West is planning to launch a Yeezy Porn studio in his latest shock movie -five years after saying he had an 'addiction' to lewd material
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    Kanye West is planning to launch a Yeezy Porn studio in his latest shock movie -five years after saying he had an ‘addiction’ to lewd material

    He is said to be communicating with adult film producer Mike Moz, who used to be married to Stormy Daniels (pictured in 2018), in hopes that Mike will run his studio
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    He is said to be communicating with adult film producer Mike Moz, who used to be married to Stormy Daniels (pictured in 2018), in hopes that Mike will run his studio

    Mike's history in porn stretches back to at least 2007 when he was an art director on Operation: Desert Stormy, whose star he married that year; he and Stormy pictured in 2007
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    Mike’s history in porn stretches back to at least 2007 when he was an art director on Operation: Desert Stormy, whose star he married that year; he and Stormy pictured in 2007

    Mike and Stormy are pictured in 2008, the year after they wed
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    Mike and Stormy are pictured in 2008, the year after they wed

    Kanye is pictured with his wife Bianca Censori attending Milan Fashion Week this February
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    Kanye is pictured with his wife Bianca Censori attending Milan Fashion Week this February

    Mike’s history in porn stretches back to at least 2007 when he was an art director on Operation: Desert Stormy, whose star Stormy Daniels he married that year.

    Although Kanye has purportedly been considering entering the porn industry for some time, he is now said to be in serious negotiations to start a studio.

    Kanye described himself as a porn addict in 2019, saying that his fixation with adult entertainment began when he was only five years old

    ‘For me, Playboy was my gateway into full on pornography addiction. My dad had a Playboy left out at age five and it’s affected almost every choice I made for the rest of my life,’ he told Zane Lowe on Apple Music’s Beats 1 Radio.

    ‘From age five till now, having to kick the habit and it just presents itself in the open like it’s OK and I stand up and say: “No, it’s not OK.”‘

    Three years later, during a bitter feud with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian over their children’s schooling, he claimed porn had ‘destroyed’ his family.

    The former couple are co-parenting two daughters, North, 10, and Chicago, six, as well as two sons, Saint, eight, and Psalm, four.

    Kim wed Kanye in 2014 and filed for divorce in February 2021 after months of speculation that their marriage was on the verge of collapse.

    In 2022, during a bitter feud with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian over their children's schooling, he claimed porn had 'destroyed' his family; he is pictured that October
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    In 2022, during a bitter feud with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian over their children’s schooling, he claimed porn had ‘destroyed’ his family; he is pictured that October

    Kanye, who is pictured with Kim in 2016 during their marriage, confessed in 2019 that he had suffered from a 'full on pornography addiction' brought on by seeing Playboy at age five
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    Kanye, who is pictured with Kim in 2016 during their marriage, confessed in 2019 that he had suffered from a ‘full on pornography addiction’ brought on by seeing Playboy at age five

    Kanye urged Kylie Jenner's former assistant Victoria Villarroel: 'Don't let Kris make you do playboy like she made Kyle and Kim do'; Kim pictured on the cover of Playboy in 2007
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    Kanye urged Kylie Jenner’s former assistant Victoria Villarroel: ‘Don’t let Kris make you do playboy like she made Kyle and Kim do’; Kim pictured on the cover of Playboy in 2007

    Kylie is pictured on the cover of Playboy's Pleasure Issue in the fall of 2019
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    Kylie is pictured on the cover of Playboy’s Pleasure Issue in the fall of 2019

    Kanye ‘Ye’ West explains ‘punch’ incident at Chateau Marmont

    The following year, Kanye claimed to have a porn ‘addiction’ while denouncing his former mother-in-law Kris Jenner, in a furious Instagram caption addressed to Kylie Jenner’s former assistant Victoria Villarroel.

    ‘Don’t let Kris make you do playboy like she made Kyle and Kim do,’ he urged Victoria: ‘Hollywood is a giant brothel Pornography destroyed my family I deal with the addiction Instagram promotes it Not gonna let it happen to Northy and Chicago.’

    Kim starred in a Playboy shoot in 2007, while her younger half-sister Kylie covered the magazine’s Pleasure issue over a decade later in 2019.

    In October 2022, Kanye’s career imploded after he launched a string of antisemitic tirades, including a vow to go ‘death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE.’

    Shortly thereafter, Kanye faced allegations that he had presided over a ‘sexualized’ work environment suffused with pornography at Yeezy.

    He was accused of showing staffers nude photos and footage of Kim in a supposed bid to intimidate them, in an exposé published by Rolling Stone.

  • Lewis Hamilton Once Left Nico Rosberg Stoic as He Admitted He Has Become a ‘Better Driver and Teammate’ Than 2016

    Lewis Hamilton Once Left Nico Rosberg Stoic as He Admitted He Has Become a ‘Better Driver and Teammate’ Than 2016

    Lewis Hamilton Once Left Nico Rosberg Stoic as He Admitted He Has Become a ‘Better Driver and Teammate’ Than 2016
    Credits: Imago |
    L: Nico Rosberg R: Lewis Hamilton

    F1 Journalist Nate Saunders once put Lewis Hamilton under the spotlight by asking him if he thought he had improved as a driver since 2016. Not only did Hamilton reply positively to the question, but he also claimed he had improved as a teammate over the years. The response from the seven-time world champion left his 2016 teammate Nico Rosberg almost frozen as he watched the press conference alongside fellow Sky Sports presenters. 

    With Hamilton and Max Verstappen were engrossed in a fight to the finish in 2021, Saunders asked the Mercedes driver, “Lewis, are you a better driver now than you were in ’16?” A confident defending champion replied – 

    “Yes. And teammate.”

    As seen in the video clip uploaded on X by user @sedici44wdc, the cameras immediately cut to Nico Rosberg, who opted for a stoic demeanor. Presumably, any reaction from the 2016 world champion could have become a major talking point in the F1 world, which Rosberg realized. Hence, the German former driver opted to stay silent and not react to the claim in any way, shape, or form. 

    Teammates at Mercedes, Hamilton, and Rosberg found themselves in a fierce battle for the championship in 2016. However, things were not always hostile between the former teammates.

    Competing together in the karting series, Hamilton and Rosberg became the best of friends. With dreams of competing in F1 together, the young drivers had little clue that their friendship would turn into one of the most iconic rivalries of F1. 

    Now an F1 expert, Rosberg has become increasingly appreciative of his former teammate. Each time the seven-time world champion performs well, the 2016 champ is there to applaud him. 

    Have Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton buried the hatchet?

    Ahead of the 2024 season, Nico Rosberg had fans in for a shock when he revealed heartwarming news about him and Hamilton. The German revealed he and Hamilton had repaired their friendship. He added that they even meet each other from time to time outside the F1 paddock. Furthermore, Hamilton makes sure to send Rosberg’s daughters “a huge box full of gifts” on every Christmas. 

    The 38-year-old also sat down to discuss his former teammate’s upcoming move to Ferrari recently. While the move came as a surprise to Rosberg, he doesn’t see any fault in it. Having known Hamilton personally, Rosberg is aware of how big a fan Hamilton is of Ferrari’s road cars.

    Hence, Rosberg doesn’t see why Hamilton shouldn’t get to experience what it is like to drive for Ferrari in F1. Furthermore, the former #6 driver claimed that it was a jump from one legendary team to another, and that was totally fine. 

    Looking forward to things not becoming too spicy between Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, Rosberg hopes his former rival and friend can return to winning ways with the Italian outfit.

  • When the Only Way Michael Schumacher Could Defeat Sebastian Vettel Was via a Buggy

    When the Only Way Michael Schumacher Could Defeat Sebastian Vettel Was via a Buggy

    When the Only Way Michael Schumacher Could Defeat Sebastian Vettel Was via a Buggy
    IMAGO / Thomas Melzer

    When Michael Schumacher came out of retirement in 2010, his primary aim was to help a newly formed Mercedes find its feet in F1. Defeating a dominant Red Bull team was not Mercedes’ aim, and there was no way Schumacher could get the better of Sebastian Vettel on the track. Unable to overtake Vettel during a Grand Prix race, Schumacher joked about out-pacing the Red Bull driver on a different mode of transport.

    Ahead of the 2011 Canadian GP, the drivers took to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve track to get a feel of the surface, as is tradition. Championship leader Sebastian Vettel opted to go around the track with his team on foot but Schumacher chose to ride a buggy. Schumacher, who knew he could never defeat his young compatriot on the track, went ahead of him and said, 

    “At least I can overtake you once this weekend.”

    A humored Vettel shook Vettel’s hand and replied,

    “Let’s keep it that way.”

    Vettel and Schumacher shared a brief time in the paddock together and were on opposing teams throughout. Still, they share a close friendship, largely due to Vettel idolizing the seven-time world champion and the latter playing a significant role in mentoring him on his journey to becoming an F1 driver.

    Even outside of F1, the German drivers hung out with each other. Their families would even meet up for vacations and dinners, allowing their bond to grow stronger. As such, when news of Schumacher’s tragic accident in 2013 broke out, Vettel was heartbroken, especially because of their final conversation before.

    Sebastian Vettel’s emotional conversation with Schumacher

    Since suffering a near-fatal accident while skiing in France in 2013, Schumacher has been under intense care and hasn’t made a public appearance. Speaking to a German channel (quoted by Mirror), Vettel admitted it was difficult for him to see what Schumacher went through.

    Vettel revealed what his last conversation with the former Ferrari driver was about. It was particularly emotional because Vettel shared huge news about his personal life with his mentor and idol.

    “The first thoughts immediately went to the last conversation we had together, and that couldn’t be more positive. I told him that I was going to be a father and what was coming for us.”

    In hindsight, the former Red Bull driver feels happy that he was able to share the news with Schumacher. Getting to know each other more and more before the accident, Vettel claimed they understood they had more in common than just racing. However, with life in general revolving around the racing realm, Vettel continues to miss his friend.

  • Despite Being Denied Ambassadorial Role, Lewis Hamilton Promotes Mercedes’ $170,000 Coupe

    Despite Being Denied Ambassadorial Role, Lewis Hamilton Promotes Mercedes’ $170,000 Coupe

    Despite Being Denied Ambassadorial Role, Lewis Hamilton Promotes Mercedes’ $170,000 Coupe
    Credits: IMAGO / Nordphoto

    Mercedes denied Lewis Hamilton an exclusive brand ambassador role last year and experts believe it to be one of the reasons behind the seven-time world champion’s decision to move to Ferrari. Despite this, Hamilton is doing his diligent duty as a Mercedes driver, and using all his fame to promote the latest car from the German manufacturer.

    Hamilton, no stranger to Mercedes cars and its silver color, appeared on a photo shoot with the company’s latest Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ recently. As seen in a post by Mercedes AMG’s official Instagram account, the Briton stood by the four-door supercar donning a chequered blue and white jacket paired up with white sneakers.

    The AMG GT 63 Coupe comes with a 4.0 Litre V8 bi-turbo engine that pumps out 630 horsepower and has a Speedshift MCT 9-speed transmission. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds. As of 2023, the car comes with a price tag of $170,350.

    The post comes as a surprise as Hamilton seemed to have agreed to promote the car despite their bad blood last year. Needless to say, this caused a rift between him and the team, which ultimately led the seven-time world champion to choose the best option available to him.

    John Elkann, the president of Ferrari, took advantage of this situation and lured the British driver to Maranello for 2025 and beyond. Hamilton is all set to move to the Prancing Horse after agreeing to a mammoth $435 million multi-year deal, which includes the same ambassadorial role.

    The shift in dynamic after Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari

    Lewis Hamilton’s sudden decision to move to Ferrari next year came as a surprise to many as the Mercedes man agreed to cut off his 12-year-long ties with the Silver Arrows that started back in 2013.

    What baffled the F1 experts and fans more was that the shocking move arrived despite the 39-year-old’s repeated admission to finish his career at Brackley. That too after agreeing on a two-year deal till the end of 2025, just six months before his Ferrari switch.

    Nevertheless, Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari next year to race alongside Charles Leclerc is final. Going by the specifications provided by Sportune, the #44 driver will take home a salary of $87 million, including an extra $20 million for his foundation. However, F1 journalist Vincenzo Landino claimed that the yearly payment for Hamilton is around $100 million.

    Apparently, Hamilton managed to convince Elkann to fund his Mission 44 initiative as well as take up the much talked about brand ambassador role for the Italian giants post his retirement. All in all, it is a befitting reply to Toto Wolff and Mercedes, who did not fulfill the Briton’s demands.

  • Ex-F1 Driver Not Surprised by Lando Norris Ignoring Red Bull’s Advances for McLaren

    Ex-F1 Driver Not Surprised by Lando Norris Ignoring Red Bull’s Advances for McLaren

    Ex-F1 Driver Not Surprised by Lando Norris Ignoring Red Bull’s Advances for McLaren
    Credits: Imago

    Before the start of the 2024 season, Lando Norris reportedly rejected Red Bull in favor of staying at McLaren. The British driver was due to run out of a contract at the end of 2025 as part of his previous deal. However, before a heavily-interested Red Bull team could draw up an official offer, the Bristol-born driver signed an extension with the Woking-based outfit.

    Red Bull is the most dominant team in F1 today and is considered to be a seat that drivers find difficult to turn down. Former driver Jolyon Palmer, meanwhile, explained why he wasn’t surprised with Norris’ decision to do so, per his column on F1’s website.

    “As tempting as a Red Bull seat would be, the way that Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon, and Sergio Perez have been annihilated by Verstappen would make anyone think twice about joining a team so galvanised around a superstar driver.”

    Following a strong end to 2023, McLaren continues to improve with a stable driver lineup in Norris and Oscar Piastri. The pace of their car is consistently improving and the drivers are starting to challenge for more and more podium finishes. However, a race win still feels far away. 

    Max Verstappen and Red Bull continue to lead in that department thanks to the RB20’s superiority compared to other challengers on the grid. Aside from a mechanical failure in Australia, the Dutch driver remains unbeaten in all four races this year, taking his points tally to a staggering 110. 

    While the current ground-effect rules greatly benefit the Red Bull car, there are chances of the Milton Keynes-based outfit losing their advantage once the regulation changes kick in in 2026. Aside from that, other elements might also make Lando Norris‘ decision look like a smart move.

    Red Bull’s increasing problems could be a great sign for Lando Norris

    Intra-team turmoil has been haunting Red Bull throughout 2024. Some of the team’s biggest names are reportedly unhappy and are looking to leave the Milton-Keynes-based team. Rumors suggest that Adrian Newey is looking to step away from Red Bull as well. Should that happen, Verstappen and Helmut Marko could choose to head elsewhere too. 

    Furthermore, McLaren was able to secure the services of key members from Ferrari and Red Bull, strengthening their charge for 2024 and beyond. 

    Hence, if stability remains strong within McLaren, the team could soon become a strong contenders for the World Championship. Before that happens, however, they will have to become a team that will compete for race wins. This is something Lando Norris is desperately waiting for.