Iman Shumpert Applauded For Outkast "Hey Ya" Routine On "DWTS"

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Iman Shumpert
People can't believe the basketball star could move like that.

When he was named as a contestant on Dancing With the Stars, the public was surprised. Iman Shumpert seemed like an unlikely candidate on the famed, long-running competition series, but earlier this evening, fans were treated to his first routine. Last season, Hip Hop watched as Nelly partnered with professional dancer Daniella Karagach and she makes a triumphant return this season with Shumpert.

This evening (September 20), Shumpert showed off his twinkle toes skills and opted to jump into the competition with a routine to Outkast's megahit, "Hey Ya."

Shumpert paid homage to the Hip Hop icons by wearing a fit similar to Andre 3000's suspenders look in the music video. The judges weren't as impressed as the basketball star's fans were and gave him the second-lowest score of the night at 21 points. Fans took to social media to declare that Shumpert deserved more, but they'll have to wait to see how he fairs the next go 'round.

Meanwhile, the Shumperts are online asking fans to continue to vote for Iman. Check out portions of the performance, as well as a few reactions, below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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