Mach-Hommy returns with another masterpiece. After kicking off the year with his Pray For Haiti, Mach-Hommy releases his latest effort, Balens Cho. Dubbed Hot Candles’ in Kreyol, the elusive lyricist returns to his Haitian roots for the youth. The 13-track set features guest appearances from Tha God Fahim and AA Rashid and production by Ras
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Mary J. Blige is back to take her throne. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has officially announced that her 15th studio album, Good Morning Gorgeous, will arrive on Feb. 11, 2022. On Friday, she released the first two singles, “Good Morning Gorgeous” and “Amazing” featuring DJ Khaled, via her newly-launched label, Mary Jane Productions in
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: WTOL / WTOL If the privileged, entitled and often dangerous white women we not-so-affectionately call “Karens” have nothing else, they have the nerve. On Thursday, a white woman from Ohio was sentenced to six months in prison for shouting racial slurs at a group of Black teenagers and trying to hit
Ain’t nothing funny. Never put smut on Snoop Dogg’s name. Such is the case in his Algorithm‘s new video featuring Kokane and Battle Locco. In the black-and-white clip full of whimsical effects and backdrops, the dapper trio from the West Coast solidify their greatness and street credibility. [embedded content]
All hail to the queen. Mary J. Blige returns with a pair of new singles, “Good Morning Gorgeous” and “Amazing,” off her first album in over four years. On the empowering anthem “Good Morning Gorgeous,” she celebrates self-love, while DJ Khaled provides an assist on the upbeat “Amazing.” MJB is now readying her 14th studio
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Jerritt Clark / Getty VERZUZ just might have to retool things going forward with their live show format after a heated contest between Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia turned suddenly violent. An exchange of words between Bizzy Bone and Juicy J halted the production, but the show did eventually
This ain’t rap music, this straight literature. Cordae and Lil Wayne bring Black Power in the epic music video to their new collaboration. Spearheaded by Hit-Boy’s production, Cordae and Tunechi flex their lyrical muscle filled with braggadocious bars. For the Edgar Esteves-directed visual, the two educate the youth and orchestrate a revolution during a Black
Rihanna is putting the pregnancy rumors to rest. The singer sparked speculation that she was expecting a baby with A$AP Rocky during her appearance at a ceremony celebrating Barbados’ independence from 400 years of British rule earlier this week. During the event, she wore an orange dress by Bottega Veneta that accentuated her stomach, prompting
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Symone Sanders has given her time and energy to the political efforts of the Democratic Party, and now will be putting her talents on the move once more. At the end of the year, Sanders will leave the office of Vice President Kamala Harris and her
Tierra Whack is back. Tierra Whack celebrates her first-ever Vans collaboration with her new EP, Rap? The 3-track project features “Stand Up”, “Meagan Good” and “Millions”. Rap? arrives off the heels of her new partnership with Vans, titled “WHACK” (Weird Hype and Creative Kids). “It was an amazing experience to be able to take what
DaBaby has reportedly not followed through on his support for AIDS organizations in the wake of his homophobic rant at Rolling Loud. According to an investigation from the Daily Beast, the “Rockstar” rapper failed to provide a financial contribution to the HIV/AIDS awareness organizations he met with after making offensive comments about those living with
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc / Getty It’s no doubt that Drake and Kanye West‘s “Free Larry Hoover” concert is one of this year’s most anticipated events, but the recent change in the price of tickets for the event has fans scratching their heads and clutching their wallets. According to reports, resale
Cozz is back. It’s been three years since a full body of work from Cozz, but the Dreamville rapper makes his return with his new EP, Fortunate. At seven tracks, the L.A. rapper battless his vices (“Addicted“) and counts his blessings (“Fortunate“). Other tracks include “Cry”, “Higher Power”, “So Am I”, “Juice Bars”, and “Control
1 hour ago New Music Ahead of his ’80s album Alone at Prom, Tory Lanez keeps the vintage vibes coming with his latest single “’87 Stingray.” Over the synth-pop instrumental, Tory takes it back as he soundtracks a late-night drive to his girl. “Baby, you know, I’m on my way,” he sings. “’87 Stingray” follows “Lady
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Nicholas Hunt / Getty The fashion community lost a giant in Virgil Abloh last week. His final Louis Vuitton runway show celebrated his legacy with his peers, friends and family in attendance. As spotted on High Snobiety the luxury French designer unveiled their Spring Summer 2022 menswear collection. The assortment was curated
Lil Tjay uplifts the spirits this holiday on his new tune. Over sombering pianos, the young rapper from the BX salutes the incarcerated ones who won’t be home this holiday season. The Christmas tune follows Lil Tjay’s previous single, “Not In The Mood” featuring Fivio Foreign and Kay Flock. [embedded content]
As The Simonetta Lein Show debuts its 4th season, the show welcomes one of the most insanely influential and impactful legacies in hip-hop history, Tech N9ne. Tech has consistently accomplished the impossible from outside the system. Having worked with the hip-hop industry’s biggest legends from Eminem, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, to Tupac, he’s resisted every trend, overturned
Barbados officially became a republic on Tuesday, ending nearly 400 years of British rule. The island’s most famous citizen, Rihanna, was on hand to witness the celebration, which formally cut ties with Queen Elizabeth II. It took place in Barbados’ capital, Bridgetown, where a young Robyn Fenty was raised before she moved to the U.S.
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ADIDAS / Ivy Park Beyoncé typically stops the world anytime she makes a creative move, and that much is true for a new collection she’s unveiling via her adidas X Ivy Park collaboration. Introducing the “Halls Of Ivy” collection, the video for the campaign features a number of notable celebrities showing
Let it snow. BJ The Chicago Kid ushers in the wintry season with his icy single, “Snowflakes” featuring Susan Carol. On the duet, the 7x GRAMMY-nominated reflects on a former relationship that ended too soon. The track arrives off the heels of his Grammy nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance and last month’s Three EP.