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The Paradox Hits No. 1, Gets LeBron's Blessing
25 Feb
Summary
- The Paradox achieves a historic No. 1 on Billboard's Alternative Airplay.
- LeBron James publicly acknowledged the band's chart success on Instagram.
- The band previously opened for Green Day and The Offspring.
The rock band The Paradox has achieved a significant milestone, with their song "Get The Message" securing the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart. This historic achievement is particularly noteworthy as it marks the first time an all-black group has reached this position on the chart.
Adding to their triumph, NBA star LeBron James publicly recognized The Paradox's success. He shared his praise for the band on his Instagram story, expressing his admiration for their accomplishment and even referring to the band members as "GOATs."
The band members, Eric Dangerfield, Donald Bryant, Christopher Bernard, and Percy Crews, shared their astonishment and delight at receiving this personal acknowledgment from James. They highlighted how their success, less than two years after the initial idea, felt surreal and overwhelmingly gratifying.
Prior to this chart success and the high-profile shoutout, The Paradox had already gained traction in the punk rock scene. Their popularity earned them opening slots for renowned bands like Green Day and The Offspring. Furthermore, Travis Barker, a member of Blink-182, collaborated with them on their hit song "Bender."
