Draymond Green Loves Young Dolph & Yo Gotti, Doesn't Get "Caught Up" In Rap Beefs

BY Erika Marie 8.9K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Christian Petersen / Staff / Getty Images, Bennett Raglin / Stringer / Getty Images
Draymond Green, Young Dolph
Green praised both artists and the city of Memphis while sending his love to Dolph's loved ones.

All eyes are on the NBA as the Western Conference SemiFinals are upon us, and this week, the Golden State Warriors were victorious over the Memphis Grizzlies. After Game 1, Warriors star Draymond Green enjoyed a few Young Dolph songs as he was in the late rapper's hometown where he was also murdered back in November 2021.

During his press conference, Green spoke about his admiration for Dolph as an artist, as well as Yo Gotti and Moneybagg Yo. As far as Rap beefs are concerned, Green doesn't even give it any focus.

Carmen Mandato / Stringer / Getty Images

"Always want to send my love to [Dolph's] family and the city of Memphis," said Green. "He was a staple. He was someone who took care of the community and gave back. Stayed in his community. He touched his community. So, I send my love and respect." He went on to say that he has a routine of playing music from the city his team lands in, going on to add that "Dolph is incredible." 

Green also made sure to say that he has no interest in entertaining conversations about animosity between rappers. "I don't get in people's beefs. I am a Yo Gotti fan as well," said the basketball star. "I love Dolph's music, I love Gotti's music, I love Moneybagg [Yo]'s music. Like I said, I'm not from Memphis, I don't live in Memphis, so I don't get caught up in that. I love all their music."

Check it out below.



About The Author
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.

Comments 1
Page was generated in 0.21456909179688