Griner’s ordeal in Russia weighs on minds of teammates
2 years, 8 months ago

Griner’s ordeal in Russia weighs on minds of teammates

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — While the practice facility for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury was filled with laughter and the echoes of bouncing basketballs during the team’s preseason workout, there was no denying the presence and spirit of 6-foot-9 center Brittney Griner was missing. Phoenix guard Diana Taurasi, who also has played in Russia, said Monday afternoon that the sensitive nature of Griner’s situation — being played out on a diplomatic stage rather than a basketball court — has made things even more difficult. “It’s delicate.” Griner’s ordeal continues as WNBA teams opened preseason camp Sunday and Monday. The WNBA also is taking a cautious approach in its support of Griner, though Commissioner Kathy Engelbert said there will be a league-wide charity initiative spearheaded by the Mercury to support Griner’s philanthropic project, called BG’s Heart and Sole Shoe Drive. “Everyone who loves her just wants her to be home safe.” Griner, one of many top WNBA players who play in Russia during the league’s offseason, was returning to the country after the Russian League took a break for the FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament.

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Two WNBA players were among a dozen Americans who played in Russia after Brittney Griner’s arrest
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Two WNBA players were among a dozen Americans who played in Russia after Brittney Griner’s arrest

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Two WNBA players were among a dozen Americans that opted to play in Russia this past offseason, a decision New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton said raised a few eyebrows following Brittney Griner’s incarceration in 2022. “I had a lot of people trying to question my decision and were like, ‘Are you sure?’” Thornton told The Associated …

Brittney Griner book review: Coming Home is a moving memoir about the WNBA star’s detention in Russia.
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Brittney Griner book review: Coming Home is a moving memoir about the WNBA star’s detention in Russia.

Slate  

Before WNBA and Team USA superstar Brittney Griner was detained in Russia for 10 months in 2022, U.S. hostages abroad seemed like a distant problem, one she could never fully connect with, she writes in her compelling new book, Coming Home, out Tuesday. And then one February, over there became my here and now.” Griner doesn’t hold back in her …

Brittney Griner says she contemplated suicide, recalling experience in Russian prisons
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Brittney Griner says she contemplated suicide, recalling experience in Russian prisons

Salon  

For years, Brittney Griner was WNBA's most high-profile athlete, known for her 6-foot-9 nine stature, her 7-foot wingspan and her NCAA record-breaking slam dunks. In a New York Times profile published on Thursday, Griner recalled the events surrounding her arrest, subsequent nine-year prison sentence and eventual release in a high-profile prisoner swap at the center of a bitter, contentious rivalry …

Israel-Hamas war means one less overseas option for WNBA players with Russia already out
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel-Hamas war means one less overseas option for WNBA players with Russia already out

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Alysha Clark has spent the past five WNBA offseasons playing overseas in Israel, but with the country at war with Hamas she probably won’t be going back this year — if it’s even an option. I’d prefer to stay home and be with my family, be in the market in Vegas and do that type of thing.” …

Griner’s WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful moments
1 year, 3 months ago

Griner’s WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful moments

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA after nearly 10 months in a Russian prison hasn’t always been the smoothest ride. “It probably sounds like a lot, but that’s my peace.” Griner’s return this season has been widely celebrated around the WNBA and much of the expected vitriol — she was freed as part of a swap for notorious …

Shocking video shows right-wing YouTuber harassing Brittney Griner at airport
1 year, 6 months ago

Shocking video shows right-wing YouTuber harassing Brittney Griner at airport

The Independent  

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Why some American women’s basketball players competed in Russia this season
1 year, 6 months ago

Why some American women’s basketball players competed in Russia this season

New York Times  

One early February morning, Ashley Beverly-Kelley ventured into her hotel’s dining room trying to beat the morning rush. “And I want to find out.” Beverly-Kelley arrived in Russia last September at a particularly fraught time, less than a year into the country’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Beverly-Kelley is believed to be one of five American-born women’s basketball players to play …

‘A day of joy': Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

‘A day of joy': Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Brittney Griner stood for the national anthem before her first regular-season WNBA game since being jailed in Russia. “Just being able to hear my national anthem and see my flag, I definitely want to stand.” Griner had 18 points, six rebounds and four blocked shots Friday night for the Phoenix Mercury in a 94-71 loss to the …

‘Day of joy’ as Brittney Griner returns to WNBA
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Day of joy’ as Brittney Griner returns to WNBA

Firstpost  

Los Angeles: Brittney Griner made an emotional return to women’s basketball on Friday, playing her first competitive game in nearly two years following her incarceration in Russia. The result, however, was almost a footnote to an occasion that Phoenix coach Vanessa Nygaard described as a “day of joy.” “All last season I opened every press conference with how many days …

‘Day of joy’ as Griner makes WNBA return after Russia ordeal
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Day of joy’ as Griner makes WNBA return after Russia ordeal

Al Jazeera  

Brittney Griner was released from a Russian penal colony in a high-profile prisoner exchange with the US late last year. Griner, who was released by Russia as part of a prisoner swap last year, made her first appearance in a WNBA game in 579 days on Friday evening as the Phoenix Mercury faced the Los Angeles Sparks in a season …

Brittney Griner’s WNBA return puts player salaries back in focus
1 year, 7 months ago

Brittney Griner’s WNBA return puts player salaries back in focus

Al Jazeera  

As new season tips off, US women’s basketball league faces questions over why its top stars must go abroad for more pay. “But at the same time, as much as I would love to pay my light bill the love of the game, I can’t, you know?” WNBA salaries For years, WNBA players have gone abroad to supplement their league …

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia

The Independent  

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Brittney Griner plays first WNBA pre-season game since detainment in Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Brittney Griner plays first WNBA pre-season game since detainment in Russia

Firstpost  

Griner returned to game action for the first time since a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges ended with a prisoner swap Phoenix: Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 1/2 hours before the Phoenix Mercury played Friday night, giving hugs and high-fiving her teammates, coaches and opposing players. “I’m not going to take a day for …

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 and 1/2 hours before Phoenix Mercury played Friday night and hugged and high-fived her teammates, coaches and opposing players. Griner returned to game action for the first time since a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges which ended with a prisoner swap in December. The seven-time All-Star, who missed the …

Griner using new platform for greater good in return to WNBA
1 year, 7 months ago

Griner using new platform for greater good in return to WNBA

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Brittney Griner caught a flight to Washington, D.C., to attend the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, landed back at Phoenix around 4 a.m. and was up five hours later for the start of training camp. “It’s cool because now I’m able to reach even more people and bring them into the WNBA, but then also keep them aware …

Watch: Brittney Griner holds first news conference since Russia prison release
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch: Brittney Griner holds first news conference since Russia prison release

The Independent  

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Brittney Griner: Never playing overseas again ‘unless I’m representing my country at the Olympics’
1 year, 7 months ago

Brittney Griner: Never playing overseas again ‘unless I’m representing my country at the Olympics’

New York Times  

After being detained for 10 months in Russia, Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner said she will no longer play basketball overseas during the WNBA offseason. “I’m never going overseas to play again unless I’m representing my country at the Olympics,” said Griner, who spoke Thursday in Phoenix at her first news conference since returning to the U.S. in December. Griner’s …

Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity
1 year, 8 months ago

Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Saying she is ready to share the “unfathomable” experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024. Readers will hear my story and understand why I’m so thankful for the outpouring of support from people across the world.” Griner added that she also …

Brittney Griner Working On Memoir About Russian Captivity
1 year, 8 months ago

Brittney Griner Working On Memoir About Russian Captivity

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Saying she is ready to share the “unfathomable” experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024. Brittney Griner appears on stage at the 54th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Calif., on Feb. 25, 2023. via Associated Press “That day …

Brittney Griner says she will return to playing basketball
2 years ago

Brittney Griner says she will return to playing basketball

Al Jazeera  

In first remarks since returning to the US, WNBA star thanks all who pushed for her release from Russian prison. United States basketball star Brittney Griner, who was released from detention in Russia last week, has said she will be back on the court with her Women’s National Basketball Association team next season. The two-time Olympic gold medallist also expressed …

Brittney Griner’s ordeal made WNBA overseas players trepidatious, now they’re celebrating
2 years ago

Brittney Griner’s ordeal made WNBA overseas players trepidatious, now they’re celebrating

New York Times  

In No Offseason, The Athletic follows the paths of women’s basketball players after their WNBA seasons’ end and their travels begin. “It could have been somebody else.” Howard added that although she’s playing in Istanbul right now, she didn’t want to play a full season in the transcontinental city because the Griner “situation was mentally draining.” She’s spent the fall …

Griner’s Olympic coach calls for compassion as WNBA star released
2 years ago

Griner’s Olympic coach calls for compassion as WNBA star released

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner’s Olympic coach Dawn Staley called for compassion as the eight-time Women’s National Basketball Association All-Star was released from Russian detention on Thursday. “I hope she felt lifted, lifted in prayer, lifted in friendship, lifted in our basketball community.” US Republican lawmakers have been critical of the deal in exchange for Russian citizen Viktor Bout, a former arms dealer, …

Brittney Griner’s career on and off the basketball court
2 years ago

Brittney Griner’s career on and off the basketball court

The Hindu  

WNBA star Brittney Griner was freed by Russia on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange with the US, which released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout in return. WNBA star Griner freed in prisoner swap; US releases Russian arms dealer Bout Here is a timeline of key events in Griner’s career on and off the basketball court: October 18, …

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russian prison
2 years ago

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russian prison

NPR  

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russian prison Enlarge this image toggle caption Evgenia Novozhenina/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Evgenia Novozhenina/Pool/AFP via Getty Images President Biden says WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russian prison. Standing along side Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, at the White House, Biden said it was a day that "we worked …

Brittney Griner, an absence felt across the sport: Our WNBA Person of the Year
2 years ago

Brittney Griner, an absence felt across the sport: Our WNBA Person of the Year

New York Times  

In December, The Athletic will be highlighting the coaches, athletes and other figures who made the biggest impact in the U.S. sports we cover, as well as in the fields of sports business, media and culture. Griner’s absence was the biggest story of the year, making her The Athletic’s WNBA Person of the Year. GO DEEPER Timeline of Brittney Griner's …

Why some WNBA players are electing against international play this offseason: ‘Sometimes it’s just not worth it’
2 years, 1 month ago

Why some WNBA players are electing against international play this offseason: ‘Sometimes it’s just not worth it’

New York Times  

In No Offseason, The Athletic follows the paths of women’s basketball players after their WNBA seasons’ end and their travels begin. She played in 30 games in her first WNBA season, then did what most women’s basketball players in her situation do and crossed the Atlantic Ocean for her third season in a calendar year. It’s also no secret the …

Biden hopes Putin will negotiate WNBA star Griner’s release
2 years, 1 month ago

Biden hopes Putin will negotiate WNBA star Griner’s release

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will be more willing to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner now that the U.S. midterm elections are over. “Every minute that Brittney Griner must endure wrongful detention in Russia is a minute too long,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. “As we …

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Moved to Penal Colony in Russia
2 years, 1 month ago

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Moved to Penal Colony in Russia

News 18  

The jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner has been moved to a penal colony in Russia, her legal team said Wednesday. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, “Every minute that Brittney Griner must endure wrongful detention in Russia is a minute too long. As the Administration continues to work tirelessly to secure her release, the President has directed the …

Griner sent to Russian penal colony to serve sentence
2 years, 1 month ago

Griner sent to Russian penal colony to serve sentence

The Hindu  

American basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a penal colony in Russia to serve her sentence for drug possession, her legal team said Wednesday. Griner’s legal team said she left a detention center on November 4 for a penal colony — a common type of Russian prison where detainees work for minimal pay. “Every minute that Brittney Griner …

Jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner moved to a penal colony in Russia
2 years, 1 month ago

Jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner moved to a penal colony in Russia

The Hindu  

Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner has been moved to a penal colony in Russia, her legal team said on Wednesday. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, “Every minute that Brittney Griner must endure wrongful detention in Russia is a minute too long. As the Administration continues to work tirelessly to secure her release, the President has directed the …

With midterm elections over, Biden hopes Putin will negotiate for Griner’s release
2 years, 1 month ago

With midterm elections over, Biden hopes Putin will negotiate for Griner’s release

LA Times  

WNBA star Brittney Griner speaks to her lawyers while standing in a courtroom cage before a July hearing just outside Moscow. President Biden said Wednesday that he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will be more willing to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner now that the U.S. midterm elections are over. The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s …

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a Russian penal colony
2 years, 1 month ago

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a Russian penal colony

NPR  

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a Russian penal colony Enlarge this image toggle caption Evgenia Novozhenina/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Evgenia Novozhenina/POOL/AFP via Getty Images MOSCOW — Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner has been moved from a detention center outside of Moscow and is being sent to a Russian penal colony to begin serving out her …

Russian court hears appeal by WNBA player Griner against 9-year sentence
2 years, 1 month ago

Russian court hears appeal by WNBA player Griner against 9-year sentence

The Hindu  

A Russian court on Tuesday started hearing American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession. Griner, an eight-time all-star centre with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medallist, was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. Reflecting growing …

Brittney Griner: Why was the basketball star was detained in Russia?
2 years, 4 months ago

Brittney Griner: Why was the basketball star was detained in Russia?

The Independent  

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Brittney Griner | Caught in the war
2 years, 4 months ago

Brittney Griner | Caught in the war

The Hindu  

On Thursday, a court in Russia handed American basketball star Brittney Griner a nine-year sentence for possessing two vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport. Just because, you know, she can’t make enough money in the WNBA to sustain her life.” Griner was among a dozen WNBA players playing in Russia and Ukraine. The stakes …

Russian Prosecutors Seek 9 and-a-half Year Sentence For WNBA Star Brittney Griner
2 years, 4 months ago

Russian Prosecutors Seek 9 and-a-half Year Sentence For WNBA Star Brittney Griner

News 18  

Russian prosecutors asked a court outside Moscow to sentence American basketball star Brittney Griner to 9 1/2 years in prison as closing arguments in her cannabis possession trial were made Thursday. She faces up to 10 years in prison, if convicted Although a conviction appears almost certain, given that Russian courts rarely acquit defendants and Griner has acknowledged having vape …

Who is Brittney Griner and what is her fate in Russia?
2 years, 4 months ago

Who is Brittney Griner and what is her fate in Russia?

The Hindu  

Who is Brittney Grinner? Griner, known as “BG” to basketball fans, has played for UMMC Ekaterinburg in Russia during the WNBA offseason since 2014. U.S. President Joe Biden called Griner’s wife Cherelle last month to tell her he was working to secure her release from Russia as soon as possible. Megan Rapinoe of the women’s U.S. national soccer team wore …

A Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years on drug charges
2 years, 4 months ago

A Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years on drug charges

NPR  

A Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years on drug charges Enlarge this image toggle caption Evgenia Novozhenina/AFP via Getty Images Evgenia Novozhenina/AFP via Getty Images MOSCOW — A Russian court has found Brittney Griner guilty on drug smuggling and possession charges. In a statement released shortly after the verdict, President Biden called Griner's sentence "one more …

What we know about Brittney Griner’s 9-year Russian prison sentence and what comes next
2 years, 4 months ago

What we know about Brittney Griner’s 9-year Russian prison sentence and what comes next

New York Times  

WNBA star Brittney Griner was found guilty of drug smuggling and possession charges in Russia and sentenced to nine years in prison on Aug. 4. Her wife, Cherelle Griner, told “Good Morning America” in May how the WNBA’s lower pay than the NBA has impacted Brittney Griner’s life. She wrote: “As I sit here in a Russian prison, alone with …

Brittney Griner sentenced by Russian court to 9 years in prison for drug possession
2 years, 4 months ago

Brittney Griner sentenced by Russian court to 9 years in prison for drug possession

LA Times  

President Biden said Russia is ‘wrongfully detaining Brittney’ and called on Moscow to release her immediately. The 31-year-old Griner, a two-time U.S. Olympic champion and eight-time all-star with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, listened with a blank expression as an interpreter translated the verdict by Judge Anna Sotnikova, but her lawyers said later she was “very upset.” The judge also fined …

WNBA star, two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge
2 years, 4 months ago

WNBA star, two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge

The Hindu  

KHIMKI Brittney Griner was back in court on August 2 for her trial for cannabis possession amid U. S. diplomatic efforts to secure her release. If convicted, the WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist could face 10 years in prison. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday that Russia has made a “bad faith” response to …

Brittney Griner Appears in Russian Court After United States Makes Swap Offer
2 years, 4 months ago

Brittney Griner Appears in Russian Court After United States Makes Swap Offer

News 18  

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner returned to stand trial at a Russian court on Tuesday as the United States sought to secure her release with a prisoner swap to help her avoid up to 10 years in jail on drugs charges. Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a Women’s National Basketball Association star, was detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport …

Shadowy arms dealer Viktor Bout may be key to Russia’s release of WNBA star Brittney Griner
2 years, 4 months ago

Shadowy arms dealer Viktor Bout may be key to Russia’s release of WNBA star Brittney Griner

LA Times  

Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer once labeled the “Merchant of Death,” is escorted to a courtroom in Bangkok in 2010. A 2002 profile of Bout in the Los Angeles Times quoted a former U.S. official describing him as the “Donald Trump or Bill Gates” of arms trafficking. “They would fly on circuitous routes, drop off pencils or blood diamonds, …

WNBA's Brittney Griner Back in Russian Court as Trial Continues
2 years, 5 months ago

WNBA's Brittney Griner Back in Russian Court as Trial Continues

News 18  

American basketball star Brittney Griner faced a Russian court again on Friday as her drug possession trial resumed after she pleaded guilty to the charges. Griner was arrested at the Russian capitals Sheremetyevo Airport in February when customs officials said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. Russian media have speculated that Griner could be swapped for …

WNBA’s Griner gets support at trial from character witnesses
2 years, 5 months ago

WNBA’s Griner gets support at trial from character witnesses

Associated Press  

KHIMKI, Russia — Brittney Griner’s drug possession trial resumed Thursday with the head of the Russian club she plays for in the offseason and a teammate from that squad testifying in support of her character and what the WNBA star has meant for women’s basketball in the country. “I was very happy to see her, and I hope this trial …

Russian basketball team praises Brittney Griner in latest hearing
2 years, 5 months ago

Russian basketball team praises Brittney Griner in latest hearing

Al Jazeera  

Jailed US basketball star’s Russian team testified in court to Griner’s good character and abilities, lawyer says. Defence lawyer Maria Blagovolina said UMMC Ekaterinburg club boss Maxim Ryabkov had testified to Griner’s good character during the hearing on Thursday, which was closed to reporters. She said Ryabkov told the court of Griner’s “outstanding abilities as a player and personal contribution …

Brittney Griner is the focus of WNBA All-Star weekend
2 years, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner is the focus of WNBA All-Star weekend

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles are playing in the WNBA All-Star Game for the last time. “I think for all of us, we just want to always keep BG’s name at the forefront in everything we do,” Bird said. Bird said she didn’t get any “personal time” with President Joe Biden, but she said Rapinoe “has taken the …

WNBA players union ‘stands with’ Griner after guilty plea
2 years, 5 months ago

WNBA players union ‘stands with’ Griner after guilty plea

Associated Press  

Brittney Griner’s guilty plea Thursday has not lessened the support the Olympic gold medalist continues to receive from her WNBA peers. “What we do know is that the U.S. State Department determined that Brittney Griner was wrongfully detained for a reason and we’ll leave it at that.” Speaking through an interpreter, Griner told the court that she had no intention …

Brittney Griner pleads guilty to Russian drugs charge but denies intent
2 years, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner pleads guilty to Russian drugs charge but denies intent

The Hindu  

US basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to a drugs charge in a Russian court on Thursday but denied she had intentionally broken the law. Biden spoke to Griner's wife on Wednesday, telling her he was working to have her released "as soon as possible", the White House said. Russian authorities say there is no basis to consider Griner's detention …

That Crenshaw shirt Brittney Griner wore in Russian court has important roots in L.A.
2 years, 5 months ago

That Crenshaw shirt Brittney Griner wore in Russian court has important roots in L.A.

LA Times  

Basketball player Brittney Griner appeared in a Russian court Thursday, pleading guilty to drug possession while saying she unintentionally brought vape canisters with cannabis oil into the country. Emblazoned on her red T-shirt as she walked into the courtroom was the word “Crenshaw,” a reference to the South L.A. neighborhood and a logo made famous by Nipsey Hussle and his …

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