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J. Cole faces online criticism after supporting the LA Clippers at concert

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 10:01 AM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

J. Cole faces online criticism after supporting the LA Clippers at concert

Summary

Hip-hop artist J. Cole performed at the Intuit Dome on Friday, two days after the NBA issued heavy sanctions against the LA Clippers. The franchise must pay a $30 million fine and forfeit five future first-round picks for violating salary cap rules. During the concert, J. Cole expressed support for the team, prompting boos from the crowd and subsequent social media backlash. The negative reaction followed the league's disciplinary action regarding the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration issue. Separately, comments from Chris Paul regarding his exit from the team last December resurfaced on the same day the league announced the penalties. Paul described his departure as one of the most disrespectful experiences of his career.

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•The NBA fined the LA Clippers $30 million and stripped them of five future first-round draft picks.
•J. Cole drew public disapproval after voicing support for the team during his performance at the Intuit Dome.
•Commissioner Adam Silver imposed the sanctions following an investigation into the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration deal.
•Chris Paul publicly characterized his release from the franchise last December as highly disrespectful.
•J. Cole is a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets.

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10:01 AMYahoo Sports — “Doing crisis PR” – NBA Fans Roast J. Cole For Sympathetic Clippers Shoutout After Adam Silver’s Crackdown on LA Franchise

What they're saying

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On Friday, hip-hop star J. Cole gave a shoutout to the LA Clippers during his “The Fall-Off World Tour” performance at the Intuit Dome.
— Yahoo Sports

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