The Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has recently come under the spotlight. After a rocky year with legal issues and a suspension, he signed a massive $75 million deal to return to the Hornets.
Now, he’s pursuing his rap dreams under the name Real Trench Baby. His latest freestyle has received mixed reactions from fans, with many people divided on his NBA comeback and his music.
Miles Bridges’ return to the NBA has not been easy. He was suspended for 30 games at the start of the 2023-24 season due to a domestic violence incident in June 2022.
Despite pleading no contest to felony domestic violence charges and receiving probation, he didn’t play at all last season because of these allegations. Since the NBA counted part of his suspension from last season, he will miss the first 10 games of this season and return on November 17.
Despite these issues, Miles Bridges secured a substantial contract with the Hornets, showing that the team believes in his talent and is willing to give him another chance. The Hornets’ management is confident in his commitment to change and his ability to contribute to the team.
Fans React to Miles Bridges’ Latest Freestyle Rap
Bridges recently performed on On The Radar Radio and released a freestyle rap. Some people have praised his rap, with one person commenting, “Best rapper in the league 🔥”
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Another fan commented, “Best one I seen in a while“
While Bridges latest rap did gather some praise, many X users also trolled the NBA star with one person commenting, “This dude ain’t good at nothin 😭”
Another one wrote, “This is embarrassing as an NBA player lol”
Fans point out that some lyrics mention gang culture and activities similar to those that have caused problems for other players like Ja Morant, who received a suspension last season.
One X user believes Bridges waited until he had a new contract before releasing new music, suggesting he was aware of how his lyrics might impact his career. The user wrote, “Bro waited to get his new contract before continuing his rap career 😂 😂 😂 😂”
As Miles Bridges prepares to return to the court after part of his suspension, it’s unclear how the recent controversies will affect his performance and public image.
The Hornets have heavily invested in him and will closely monitor how he balances his roles. This season is crucial for Bridges’ career as he works to manage fans’ expectations and regain their full support while juggling his roles as both an NBA player and a rapper.
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