G-Eazy is mourning the death of his mother. On Wednesday, the rapper revealed that his mom, Suzanne Olmsted, passed away. Still in a state of “shock,” a grieving G-Eazy penned an emotional tribute to the woman who raised him. “The tears won’t stop. My eyes hurt, my face hurts, my body hurts, everywhere hurts,” he
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HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty With the release of his latest project, They Got Amnesia, French Montana is out to show and prove the doubters that he’s got bangers in the chamber and truth be told, the album go kinda hard with the production and bars to boot. Looking to drive that
This is Hov. The nominees for the 64th annual Grammy Awards were announced on Tuesday (Nov. 24) and JAY-Z picks up three nominations. Now with a total of 83, Hov is currently the most-nominated artist in Grammy history, surpassing Quincy Jones (80). This year, the rap artist and business mogul is nominated in the Album
The first teaser for “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” reboot is here. Inspired by the ’90s sitcom, Peacock’s reimagined drama “Bel-Air” is based on Morgan Cooper’s viral fan film Bel-Air, which dropped in 2019. Newcomer Jabari Banks takes on the role of Will Smith’s character from the original series, which went off the air in
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez/2021 BET Hip Hop Awards / Getty We were not playing when we say Benny The Butcher will get that bag no matter where it’s to be found and if that means guest appearances with rappers you’re not familiar with, then that bag will be secured. Once again proving our
After nearly four years, Mack Wilds makes his return with the “Simple Things”. Produced by Anwar Sawyer, the Staten Island croonerand actor sings the highs and lows of a relationship and the uncomplicated things to hold it together. “It’s been some time since our last full-on release, and so it made sense to lead with
Adele has a friend in Drake. The Toronto rapper has expressed his admiration for the “Easy on Me” singer, who he calls “one of my best friends in the world.” He was recently spotted cheering her on at the taping of her CBS special, “Adele One Night Only,” and she has often gushed about her
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Samir Hussein / Getty One white author’s ridiculous take about King Richard starring Will Smith drew the ire of Black Twitter. King Richard stars Will Smith as Richard Williams, the polarizing but insanely determined father of Venus and Serena Williams. The film details the rise of the Williams sisters, particularly
New Meth alert. To coincide with his NFT collection deal, Method Man brings takes it to the old school on his new track. Anchored by an retro beat by Adam McAleer and The Lordz Of Brooklyn, the rap veteran infuses his energetic flow with modern day rhymes. The single arrives with the release of his
November 22, 2021 News Tracklistings Khalid is closing out the year with new music. Before he drops his next album, the R&B crooner is set to release his new mixtape Scenic Drive. Ahead of the Dec. 3 release, he has revealed the tracklist for the 9-track project. In addition to Alicia Keys, who is featured
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: The Matrix Resurrections / UnitedMasters UnitedMasters is allowing artists to enter The Matrix without taking the blue pill and getting a nice chunk of change. UnitedMasters, “the record label in your pocket” for independent artists, is celebrating the upcoming release of filmmaker Lana Wachowski’s The Matrix Resurrections by offering artists a once-in-a-lifetime
Young Money is Rich Forever. Lil Wayne and Rich The Kid revisit their mixtape Trust Fund Babies with their new music video. Directed by Mooch, the whimsical clip centers the two turning up at an indoor skating park. Here, their faces are depicted on the bodies of toddlers sitting on a bed full of money.
52 seconds ago News Saweetie has baby on the brain. Hot off her “SNL” performance, the 28-year-old rapper stopped by Power 105.1’s Powerhouse in New York City where she revealed that’s ready to become a mom. “I want a baby,” she told a reporter backstage at the concert, where she also performed. But she’s not currently
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mythical Games / Marathon Clothing This collaboration between Mythical Games and Marathon Clothing makes all the sense in the world. Monday (Nov.22), Mythical Games announced its latest collaboration, this time with the late Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Clothing. Dubbed The Marathon Collection, it will see the long-awaited The Marathon Clothing x Blankos
Longtime Wu-Tang affiliate Remedy is set to release his Remedy Meets Wu-Tang album on Friday (Nov. 26) and rounds up the clan for his posse cut. Over Danny Caiazzo and Ross Filler’s sharp production, Rem rounds up selected members of the clan as well as his fellow affiliates Solomon Childs and Streetlife. [embedded content]
November 21, 2021 News TV Appearances Saweetie brought Icy Season to “Saturday Night Live” when she made her debut as musical guest this weekend. For her first performance of the evening, she delivered a medley of two of her biggest hits, “Tap In” and “Best Friend.” Wearing an icy blue gown, a red-haired Saweetie opened
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ABC / Getty There weren’t be as many “hotties” tuning into the American Music Awards this year. Megan Thee Stallion revealed that she won’t be performing as scheduled due to a “personal matter.” The Houston rapper took to Twitter on Saturday (Nov. 20), to reveal she wouldn’t be in attendance after
Saweetie twerks that ass for a “Icy Chain”. Over a melodic bassline and an infectious chant, the Bay Area rapper spits her cocky and sassy raps while preaching girl power and dominance. Saweetie is set to perform the new single during her SNL debut on November 20. “Icy Chain” proceeds her Insecure contribution “Get It
November 21, 2021 News Police may be getting closer to tracking down Young Dolph’s murderers. Less than a week after the rapper was gunned down in his hometown of Memphis, the getaway car in which his killers fled may have been located. According to a reporter for FOX13, a white Mercedes-Benz was found Saturday (Nov.
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Pool / Gettynews Apparently, struggle rapper du jour Kid Rock is still making music. His latest song is some anti-woke nonsense, and Twitter is slandering the goofball accordingly. For those who don’t know, Kid Rock was always a privileged white guy who found rap, made some cash of it, and