ELeague

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***ELeague***, shortened as ***EL***, and stylized as ***ΞLEAGUE*** is an esports league and American television show that airs on TBS.

## *ELeague Street Fighter V Celebrity Showdown*

The ***ELeague Street Fighter V Celebrity Showdown*** is a televised special in support of various charities. It featured Lupe Fiasco (M.U.R.A.L), Shaquille O'Neal (Odessa Chambliss Quality of Life Fund), Natalie Eva Marie (American Cancer Society), and Reggie Bush (619 Charitable Fund). The episode aired on April 28, 2017, marking the first time Fiasco appeared on a *ELeague* show for TBS.

TBS said of the format, "The single-elimination tournament will consist of two first-round matches and a winner's match (three matches total). The champion will earn a majority of the prize pool, with all other participants receiving a portion of the funds for their charities." Media company Esports Insider reported, "American rapper and producer Lupe Fiasco is the man one to be paired with, though. Fiasco famously beat Daigo Umehara last year in an exhibition match by three rounds to two. He's a confessed lover of the FGC so it's of little surprise that he returns for the charity showdown at *ELEAGUE*. If he's substantially better than the rest, maybe viewers will be treated to another Lupe versus professional showdown. Only time will tell." They concluded, "Our money is firmly on Lupe. We know the man has the ability. That said, Shaq has probably been practising hard and will likely be competitive. With four great causes being supported, kudos to the FGC, *ELEAGUE* and the celebs involved."

## *ELeague The Challenger: Street Fighter V*

***ELeague The Challenger: Street Fighter V*** is a reality show where seven contestants live together and navigate challenge activities. The winner receives $250,000. Fiasco appeared as a special guest in the third episode, titled "An Unexpected Fiasco," which aired on May 5, 2018.

When asked how Fiasco appeared on the series, he responded, "I had done some work with TBS before on their ELEAGUE show for a celebrity gaming kind of thing. I played Shaq and some other folks—Reggie Bush. I worked with them prior, and I was just kind of in their pipeline already for people that they knew were interested in *Street Fighter*. I think that's how I got the call." He filmed his part in Atlanta, Georgia, 2018, where he was in a team with RobTV and JB against Commander Jesse, gllty, and Dayasha. He mentioned about the experience, "I went in for a special team challenge and I was one of the team captains. I had to pick a squad. It was still an elimination—whoever won, got to pick whoever would go up in their elimination round. It was pretty cool because I knew most of the players that were there. I've seen them in competitions or know them somewhat personally."

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cantor, Brian (April 20, 2017). "Shaq, Eva Marie, Reggie Bush, Lupe Fiasco Confirmed For TBS' April 28 Celebrity Street Fighter Showdown". *Headline Planet*.
2. ↑ Montes, Patrick (April 20, 2017). "Shaquille O'Neal, Reggie Bush & Lupe Fiasco to Compete in 'Street Fighter V' Tournament". *Hypebeast*.
3. ↑ Ring, Oliver (April 21, 2017). "ELEAGUE announce Street Fighter V celebrity showmatch for charity". *Esports Insider*.
4. ↑ "ELEAGUE The Challenger: Street Fighter® V to Feature Lupe Fiasco for Special Celebrity Challenge, Saturday, May 5, on TBS". *WarnerMedia*. May 2, 2018.
5. ↑ Diep, Eric (April 18, 2018). "Lupe Fiasco Talks Guest-Starring on 'ELEAGUE The Challenger: Street Fighter V,' Nicki Minaj's 'Chun-Li' & His Upcoming Music". *Billboard*.