Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden hosted a birthday party in Las Vegas on Sunday, surrounded by his closest celebrity friends. The star-studded event at an upscale club celebrated Harden’s 35th birthday. Among those in attendance were his former teammate and Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, rapper Travis Scott, singer Chris Brown and rapper Lil Baby, with Brown and Lil Baby performing.
On Monday, rapper Travis Scott honored Harden during the celebration by giving him a toast and a shout-out, repeatedly calling Harden the “greatest human being of all time.” Scott encouraged those in attendance to enjoy the celebration in honor of Harden.
“I want everyone to reach the next level for the greatest human being of all time. We are here to celebrate the best of the best…” Scott explained.
He continued, “This is my best friend ever, so I hope everyone has fun until you can’t move your hands and feet anymore.”
“When you hold a shot, raise your glass as high as you can. We’re here to have a good time, not to stay late. For the best man ever, my best friend, my brother.”
James Harden and Travis Scott, both Houston natives, have developed a long-standing friendship that has evolved into a brotherhood. Harden, a former NBA MVP, spoke about his connection with the rapper in a 2019 interview with Billboard.
Although the party seemed to be fun, there was trouble for Lil Baby the next day. TMZ Sports reported that the 29-year-old rapper, whose real name is Dominique Armani Jones, was arrested on Monday for alleged illegal possession of a firearm.
The report states: “Police arrested the rapper on Monday evening for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit – a felony – and took him to the Clark County Detention Center, where he is being held on $5,000 bail.” The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police have not yet released any further details about the arrest.
Harden and Lil Baby’s close friendship became widely known after they attended Paris Fashion Week together in 2021. During that trip, Lil Baby was arrested and fined for having marijuana in his car while Harden was detained and questioned.
Harden’s scoring has declined, however, and he now averages 21 points per game. His finishing has also noticeably declined. Despite criticism, particularly regarding his playoff performances, he is still considered a borderline All-Star and one of the best playmakers in the game.
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