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French Montana offers help to cab driver after Knicks celebrations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:15 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

French Montana offers help to cab driver after Knicks celebrations

Summary

Rapper French Montana has reached out to assist a New York cab driver impacted by enthusiastic Knicks fans celebrating the team's NBA championship victory. The Knicks recently won their first title in 63 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in a five-game series. Celebrations across New York City turned chaotic, with many fans causing damage, including to a cab whose driver was helpless as fans climbed on the roof. Montana expressed his willingness to help the driver recover from the incident by tweeting for assistance to connect with him.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks ended a 63-year championship drought.
•Fans celebrated wildly, causing chaos in the streets.
•A cab driver was damaged during the celebrations.
•French Montana offered to help the cab driver.
•Fans turned out in large numbers after the victory.

Latest Updates

10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Days after French Montana’s public request, New York cab driver raises $51K after vehicle damaged during Knicks celebration
11:15 PMYahoo Sports — French Montana reaches out after Knicks celebrations leave New York cab driver devastated

What they're saying

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American rapper French Montana has offered to help a New York cab driver following the Knicks’ wild celebrations. The Knicks ended a 63-year championship drought by defeating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in a five-game series.
— Yahoo Sports