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Kendrick Lamar, Wale to Coach Celebrity Basketball Challenge

Fabolous, Big Sean and more on deck for EBC America game, hosted by Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club.

Kendrick Lamar, WaleFrench Montana, Big Sean and Fabolous will face off this Sunday (July 27) for the EBC America Celebrity Basketball Challenge at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. 

Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club will host the charity game featuring four celebrity-coached teams from four major cities around the U.S., each trying to prove that their city has the best ball players. 

Team Montana is pitted up against Wale's Team DMV and Lamar's Team L.A. will compete against Team Fabolous. Each team is comprised of three to five professional basketball players and seven street ballers. NBA stars playing in the challenge include Kemba Walker, Lance Stephenson, Dorrell WrightTobias Harris, Brandon Jennings and Nick Young

The event, presented by EBC Rucker Park and Line Rocket Entertainment, also features performances from Wale, Montana, Sean, Lamar, Fabolous and more. 

Tickets are available via Ticketmaster or the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.

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