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Knicks Capture First Title Since 1973, “Empire State” Soars

6/13/2026

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The New York Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973 with a comeback victory on Wednesday.
After the win, streams of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ “Empire State of Mind” jumped 1,245 percent in New York City.
Streams of Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Jadakiss’ “New York” and Sinatra’s “Theme From New York, New York” rose.
Spotify named “Empire State of Mind” the Knicks fans’ anthem and listed Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” as the top 1973 stream.

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The New York Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973 with a comeback victory on Wednesday.
After the win, streams of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ “Empire State of Mind” jumped 1,245 percent in New York City.
Streams of Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Jadakiss’ “New York” and Sinatra’s “Theme From New York, New York” rose.
Spotify named “Empire State of Mind” the Knicks fans’ anthem and listed Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” as the top 1973 stream.