Summer ’21. Now that Summer is gone, Hot 97 and Apple Music’s Ebro Darden picks his hottest record of the year in Complex Brackets‘ latest episode. From Drake’s “Wants & Needs” and WizKid’s “Essence” to Moneybagg Yo’s Wockesha” and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Thot Shit”, Ebro and host Brian B.Dot Miller breakdown their 16 anthems and
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Pharrell Williams’ Something in the Water Festival won’t be returning to Virginia Beach. The rapper-producer is pulling the festival from his hometown. In a letter to city manager Patrick Duhaney, shared by WAVY-TV 10, Pharrell said he can no longer throw the annual event in his “beloved 757” because of what he calls “toxic energy.”
HipHopWired Featured Video It feels like it’s been a hot minute since we’ve heard The Game spit anything on a record, but the man hasn’t hung his mic up just yet and links up with an up and coming crooner for his latest drop. Linking up with Blaneoh for the visuals to “Different Flows,” Chuck
Dapper Dave. Dave East certifies his swag like no other rapper in the latest video off his and Harry Fraud’s Hoffa album. At Dapper Dan’s boutique, the Harlem MC’s tailored in Gucci by the fashion designer and haberdasher man himself and kicks it Uptown with the crew including Fabolous, Maino, Nelly, and more. It’s Gucci!
Nelly is finally getting his flowers. Over two decades since the release of his debut Country Grammar, the St. Louis rap icon is set to be honored with the “I Am Hip-Hop” award at the 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards, airing tonight at 9 p.m. ET. Despite all his accomplishments, including 21 million albums sold and
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Chesnot / Getty During Nintendo’s last direct presentation, the company promised it would reveal the final DLC fighter was coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate later. Tuesday (Oct.5), that promise was kept by Nintendo, and gamers are very pleased. During a special presentation solely dedicated to the Nintendo Switch brawler,
When it comes to the bars, Grafh doesn’t miss. Such is the case on his new track featuring Sheek Louch and Ransom. Over the late DJ Shay’s gritty beat, Grafh whips up a witty opener full of drug talk. Sheek follows and salutes his success while Ransom comes out swinging with rhymes galore. “Valid” follows
Elton John thinks Young Thug is the best freestyler, even better than Eminem. The pop icon was “blown away” after witnessing Thug in the studio while they were recording “Always Love You,” a collaboration on John’s forthcoming album The Lockdown Sessions, which also features Nicki Minaj. In fact, he was even more impressed by Thug’s
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Courtesy of Howard University / Howard University The spirit of Chadwick Boseman continues to shine through, with yet another honor at his alma mater of Howard University in the form of a scholarship for students of the fine arts. On Monday (October 4th), Howard University announced the creation of The Chadwick
Est Gee brings the blasphemy in the latest video off his Bigger Than Life Or Deathalbum. Sporting big rings and a cross on his forehead from red paint, the Louisville rapper of CMG rapper brings his aggressive raps from the pews of a Catholic church to a confessional booth with a priest. [embedded content]
Miami based Rapper/Producer Dici is actually on top of the world right now, and if you don’t know why, you probably haven’t been paying much attention to the credible indie beat he’s immersed himself in down in south Florida over the past couple of years. In his new single, “Flip,” the acclaimed singer/songwriter/rapper floods our
October 4, 2021 News Cordae is just warming up. With a new album on the way, the North Carolina rapper offered a glimpse into the next chapter of his career with an explosive freestyle on Twitch with Adin Ross. Over Drake’s “Way 2 Sexy” beat, “Du Rag Dae” unleashed blistering bars that blew the minds
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty It’s time for a celebration. Getting into any business is tough, but remaining successful for several decades is a real achievement, which is why we’re raising our glasses to Urban One, which is celebrating its 42nd year in the space. Alfred Liggins III is the CEO, and the company was
Suprise. After three years since its release, Eminem revisits his “Venom” track with a remix for its anniversary. The remix features an alternate production and a slight alter in vocal arrangements. The original appeared in the 2018 film Venom and his Kamikaze. The track serves as the B-Side to his latest single “Last One Standing”
Hey ladies. Wale’s has officially announced his Folarin 2 for an October 22 release and reunites with J.Cole for the album’s latest single. Over an electrifying flip of Q-Tip’s “Vivrant Thing” by Cool & Dre, Folarin works his charm with his slick pick-up lines, while Cole follows with his flirtatious wordplay. In accompanying clip, the
27 mins ago News Summer Walker is Still Over It. Two years after releasing her debut album, the R&B singer has announced that the follow-up will arrive on Nov. 5. She shared a trailer, which co-stars JT of City Girls and finds Summer recreating the cover artwork from her first album. “My new album ‘STILL OVER
After a pandemic shortened sixth season, Black Ink Crew: Chicago is back, so that means fans can expect the return of the tattoos and, of course, drama in season 7. We’re heading back to Chicago. No, the pandemic isn’t officially over, but the world is slowly opening up, so that means 9 MAG’s owner Ryan
It’s universally accepted that the best stories are lived, as opposed to written or imagined. This is especially true, in the case of King Cole, an R&B Singer/Songwriter, with a past that will astound most. His newest single, “Your Story Is Mine” is a romantic lament to his wife of many years. It’s Cole’s story,
“Blurred Lines” is still making controversy. In her new book My Body, which will be released next month, supermodel Emily Ratajkowski alleges that Robin Thicke grabbed her breasts while they were filming the music video for his chart-topping 2013 hit featuring Pharrell Williams and T.I. “Suddenly, out of nowhere, I felt the coolness and foreignness
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Richard Bord / Getty Cardi B and Offset are in Paris and showing out. The Hip-Hop power couple attended the Spring 2022 Balenciaga show during Paris Fashion Week on Saturday (Oct. 2) and made sure all eyes were on them at the Theatre Du Chatelet. Bardi turned heads off the