HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 Despite being more accepting, Hip-Hop still has a homophobia problem. That has been clear thanks to DaBaby’s homophobic Rolling Loud Miami moment and the knee-jerk reactions to Lil Nas X’s brilliant visual for his latest single, “Industry Baby.” The Houston rapper spoke with People Magazine about what
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It’s on to the next month. Papoose’s journey to retirement at the end of the year continues with his latest monthly project, July. Lead by the Swizz Beatz-produced “Combative Soldiers (Remix)” featuring The Game, the 8-track EP features “Motivation”, “Signs Of Times”, and more. Guests include Smoke DZA, Saigon, Phresher, Tommy Guns, Capo, and Downtown.
Frank Ocean is expanding his brand. The Blonde singer has announced the launch of Homer, described as an “independent American luxury company.” The first Homer collection includes fine jewelry pieces inspired by “childhood obsessions” and “heritage as a fantasy.” According to GQ, the price points range from $435 for an enamel plus-symbol pendant to a
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bloomberg / Getty Oh y’all thought employers were playing with their new vaccination policies in the workplace? CNN surely wasn’t and now a few of their former employees are looking for a new gig. The New York Times is reporting that Donald Trump’s “favorite” media network fired three employees for showing
It’s going down. You can be anywhere in the world, but you’re here with Slim Thug in his new video. For his SDS Vibes’ closing track, H-Town’s boss spends an evening with his main chick. He rides through the city in his Maybach SUV, gets a little head action in his convertible, and caps off
4 hours ago News Nicki Minaj’s husband has accepted a plea deal for failing to register as a sex offender in California. According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, Kenneth Petty has agreed to plead guilty to one count of failing to register. In exchange, federal prosecutors say they will seek a lesser sentence. The mandatory
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CBS Photo Archive / Getty The decision this week made by the people at Jeopardy! to go with another host has caused an uproar among many in the public upset that LeVar Burton wasn’t chosen. But Burton is taking the news in stride, feeling the experience means he’s already won. The
Love checks. Troy Ave questions true love in the video to his new single, “Love With The Paper”. Accompanied with a compilation of photos with ransom women, Troy Ave reflects on past relationships, its authenticity while out and about. “Love With The Paper” follows Troy Ave’s previous single, “Money Dance (1-2-3)“ [embedded content]
August 5, 2021 New Music The King is back. Nearly one year after releasing King’s Disease, Nas delivers the surprise sequel. Executive produced by Hit-Boy, the 15-track set includes Nas’ first collaboration with Eminem, who appears alongside EPMD on “EPMD 2.” The 47-year-old legend also reunites with Ms. Lauryn Hill on “Nobody,” while A Boogie
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty A fashion veteran has his opinion on one of the biggest deals in recent history. The former CEO at The GAP says that Kanye West shouldn’t have done a deal with the San Francisco brand. As spotted on Hype Beast the Chicago, Illinois native is getting some free
Kodak Black hopes to leave off on a good note in the video to his new single featuring Rod Wave. Directed by DrewFilmedIt, the two rappers reflect on perseverance and the importance of life while an inmate does his time and a single mother trying to make ends meet. [embedded content]
1 hour ago News Two weeks after DONDA was supposed to arrive, Kanye West is still at work. After deciding that he was not done with his 10th studio album, he took up residency at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where he is finishing the project. He has also set up a live feed where fans can
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty We might have accidentally gotten the confirmation we needed that Diddy and Yung Miami are indeed dating. Yung Miami’s fans and Instagram follower’s eyebrows perked up when a video of herself sitting on Diddy’s lap enjoying some of his Deleon Tequila popped up in her IG stories.
Where’s the love? It’s a D-Block and Griselda affair out in Yonkers thanks to Tony Moxberg’s new video featuring Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and Benny The Butcher. Set up at a mural of the late DMX, the quartet of MCs gather with the hood and preach the importance of love and respect in the streets over
Aaliyah’s music may be finally coming to streaming services. The late singer’s label appears to be hinting at the imminent release of Aaliyah’s discography on streaming platforms. Blackground Records 2.0 has set up new social media accounts and launched a new website, AaliyahIsComing.com, while promoting the hashtag #AaliyahIsComing. Fans can also sign up to receive
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty While this might be one of the most anticipated albums of the year it is clear Donda is quite ready yet. DJ Toomp wasn’t totally impressed by what he heard from Kanye and gives his reasons why. As spotted on HipHopDX the famed producer sat in on an interview
Still got my money. Rihanna is officially worth a billion and is currently crowned the richest female musician in the world, reports Forbes. Robyn Rihanna Fenty is now worth $1.7 billion and is the second richest female entertainer behind Oprah Winfrey. The majority of her $1.4 billion comes from her Fenty Beauty empire in which
Dr. Dre’s oldest daughter reveals that she is homeless and living out of her car. In an interview with the Daily Mail, LaTanya Young, 38, said she hasn’t received money from her famous father in 18 months despite repeatedly asking him for help. The single mother of four, who works for DoorDash and Uber Eats
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Josh Brasted / Getty We’ve gotten so used to seeing MIllyz in videos with Dave East that whenever Millyz does a solo or another guest feature it’s lowkey strange. Still the man does have to branch out of his familiar surroundings to get his name out there and for his latest
Bang bang. Young Nudy catches bodies on his brand new album, Rich Shooter. Coming off the release of his Dr. Ev4l earlier this year, the Atlanta rings off with 20 tracks which features “Keep It In The Street”, “Bodies On Bodies”, “How I Eat”, “Money To Spend”, and more. Guests include Future, Gucci Mane, Peewee