French Montana is trying to help a cab driver after fans celebrating the Knicks’ NBA championship appeared to destroy the man’s car. For publishers, songwriters, and rights holders watching music and sports culture collide in real time, the story is a reminder of how quickly a viral moment can pull artists into public response.
French Montana Reposts the Cab Video
Fans flooded the streets of New York City after the Knicks won their first NBA Finals in 53 years on Saturday night, June 13. One video from the celebration shows fans standing on and running through a cab that had been blocked by the crowd, while the driver looked on helplessly as several Knicks fans stood on top of the vehicle.
After seeing the clip, French Montana reposted it in an effort to find the driver and help him. “Somebody find him for me so we can help him get back on his feet,” French tweeted.
Knicks Win Triggers Wild Street Scenes
The celebration turned chaotic as thousands gathered to mark the Knicks’ first championship. People reported that a teen was shot, four people were stabbed and five buses were set on fire the win. The New York City Police Department reportedly made 63 arrests.
The reaction also spread across the hip-hop community on social media, with rappers including 50 Cent, Fat Joe, French Montana, Jim Jones, Raekwon, Ben Reilly and others celebrating the Knicks bringing the Larry O’Brien trophy back to New York.
What to watch next: French Montana’s effort to identify the cab driver and whether the man is found after the viral video spreads across social media.
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