Adreian Payne, Former Michigan State Star & NBA Pick, Dead At 31

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RIP Adreian Payne.

Adreian Payne, a former standout at Michigan State University, who was eventually drafted in the first round of the NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks, has died at the age of 31. This unfortunate news was reported by the Detroit Free Press this morning, and the news has sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world. 

Payne had played four seasons with Michigan State and was always seen as a fantastic veteran presence. In 2014, he was drafted into the NBA, and from there, he split his time from the G-League to the Hawks' main roster.


Since becoming an NBA player, Payne decided to take his talents overseas where he got to play in the Greek league. He also played in Italy for quite a bit of time prior to his passing.

At this time, there is no cause of death, and very little is known surrounding the circumstances of his passing. Either way, this is very tragic news and our hearts go out to all of those who are affected.

Adreian Payne, Former Michigan State Star & NBA Pick, Dead At 31
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This remains a developing story so stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you any updates as soon as they become available to the public.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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