Jason Collins Ignores Gay Slurs From 'Knucklehead' NBA Player (@JasonCollins34)

With the signing of Jason Collins to the Brooklyn Nets as the first openly gay player, Collins says he has been the target of gay slander.

According to the Daily News, Collins says he was tried during his first month with the Brooklyn Nets by an opposing player who he labels a 'knucklehead.'

"One player, one knucklehead from another team," Collins said. "He's a knucklehead. So I just let it go. Again, that goes back to controlling what you can control. That's how I conduct myself just being professional."

As Collins travels to conservative states like Texas and North Carolina this weekend with his team, he wants to remain positive.

"As an individual, as a person, as a human being, you have a lot of different hats that you wear," he said. "Whether you're an athlete or a human being trying to empower and help others. I'm trying to, again, empower and help others any way that I can."

The basketball player hasn't had any issues with his teammates. Fans have embraced him, with his #98 jersey became the top seller on NBA.com. Collins also believes that his sexuality isn't a distraction, and hopes that other players see that they have nothing to hide.

"This shows that 'distraction' is B.S. That it's about the team, it's about the sport," said Collins. "I hope this shows all players that you can still have your life off the court and not have to hide anything."

Collins signed on for the rest of the season with the Brooklyn Nets last week.

Source: nydailynews.com

The Web Exposes Instagram Users For Flexing

Instagram can be a crazy place.

While people who love to show off their recent vaca or shoes, there are others who are patiently waiting to steal it and flex like it's the car or jet that they own.What's worse? There's a site dedicated to users who love to flex called Instasham that allows users to take photos and claim them as their own.

Bossip has captured some of the best call outs on IG. Some are fake sneakerheads, vixen wannabees and your favorite celebrities.

Take a look at folks straight flexing above.

Photo Credit: Instagram, Tumblr

Source: bossip.com

Yandy Smith Rings In Birthday With Celeb-Filled Bash (@yandysmith)

Yandy Smith has kept busy since the recent season of Love & Hip Hop: NY wrapped in February.

With encouraging women to get involved in owning business and standing behind Obamacare, the businesswoman managed to find the time to celebrate her birthday over the weekend.

Yandy posted some flicks of her birthday bash Thursday, with comedian Deray Davis, Juelz Santana and more on Instagram.

Take a look at the beautiful b-day girl's celebration above.

Source: instagram.com

50 Cent Speaks On Relationship With Lloyd Banks (@50Cent @Lloydbanks)

50 Cent hasn't been seen publicly with his G-Unit affiliates for sometime now. The group made up of Young Buck, Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks have all seen minimal success since their heyday in mid 2000's. While his relationships with Young Buck and Tony Yayo are fragile, fans questioned if 50 was still on good terms with Banks.

During his interview for MTV, he explains that Banks wanted his independence and how he treated his friend may have been the cause of it.

"I think he wanted his independence," 50 said. "They're like my little brothers, so sometimes I say things to them that make them feel uncomfortable."

The rapper is referring to Banks' father passing during the time of his sophmore album Rotten Apple in 2006. 50 believes that he was harsh on Banks and told him he should keep pushing after his father's death.

"[Banks'] father passed away and I was like, 'Alright, he passed away, but you can't just go home and stay home.' He went home and just stayed at the house. Ask Kanye, his mother passed away while his record was at a peak point. If he didn't go on tour, he wouldn't be the Kanye you know right now. He worked his way through that situation; the world doesn't stop."

50 also says that there were many other tragedies that occurred while they were touring and believed Banks used it as an excuse.

"We lost...Probably 5 or 6 people got killed while we been on the road prior to him actually behaving that way. We don't stop what we've been doing. To me, it's an excuse."

Do you think he's right?

Source: allhiphop.com

ScHoolboy Q Recalls His First Experience With the Herb (@schoolboyq)

Schoolboy Q may be a pro puffer now, but that's only because he gave Mary Jane a second chance.

"I did it, and I threw up...like on the exhale, "the TDE spitter told Uproxx. "I was so high just off that one hit, dawg."

"I'm sittin' there like 'why do y'all do this? Y'all function like that?'"

The 27-year-old L.A. native goes on to describe his progression from beginner smoker to veteran chiefer.

"Now that I smoke a lot I can do like, you know anything -- I would prefer to be high before I do anything."

Nae Nae Dance in the Spotlight Thanks to Mercer Basketball Player

The Nae Nae dance has now reached nationwide popularity thanks to Kevin Canevari, a Mercer Bears basketball player. After his team beat Duke 78-71, in the biggest upset of the NCAA tournament so far, the team celebrated with a victory dance.

Canevari broke out into the dance repeating the steps while his teamed gathered around and cheered him on. The young man’s impressive footwork has now gone viral in all of its GIF-worthy glory.

For the uninitiated, the Nae Nae dance was created by Atlanta rap group We Are Toonz. The dance, which is loosely based on Martin Lawrence’s famous Sheneneh character on ‘Martin,’ has become a national phenomenon among athletes who do the dance after a big win.

It won’t be long before we see the Nae Nae being performed alongside the fox trot on ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ It could happen.

Below is a video tutorial on the Nae Nae dance by We Are Toonz.

VladTV's Hottest Female Basketball Athletes

The women of basketball are rarely seen out of their element. When they are, they're a delight to fawn over.

These women have shown that they can play dirty on the court, but still manage to look irresistible at the same time. Here are some of the hottest women in the WNBA, NCAA, and beyond.