Prior to being cut from the lineups of several festivities, DaBaby was reportedly planning a videotaped apology. According to Billboard, the rapper’s representatives reached out to the promoters of seven fall festivals that had booked him and informed them that he would deliver a heartfelt apology to the LGBTQ+ community. The short video was to
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HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason LaVeris / Getty Terry Kennedy, a popular skateboarder known for the Fly Society brand and recording label, is now facing first-degree murder charges in connection with a fellow skateboarder. The Long Beach, Calif. native was arrested on July 27 for allegedly beating Josiah Kassahun to death at an Illinois motel
Ay! From Yonkers to Harlem, Verzuz brings The Lox and Dipset to the stage for an epic and entertaining showdown. Live from a sold-out Hulu Theater at New York’s world famous Madison Square Garden, Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch faced off with Cam’Ron, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, and Freeky Zekey for a live performance
T.I. was arrested in Amsterdam after a run-in with a police officer. The Atlanta rapper took to Instagram on Tuesday (Aug. 3) to explain what happened. According to T.I., he was riding his bicycle when a cop pulled up alongside him and told him to stop using his phone. He slowed down as the officer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Xbox / Xbox Wireless Controller – Aqua Shift Special Edition Xbox’s newest wireless controller is almost elite status. Tuesday (Aug.3), Xbox unveiled a new wireless controller, but this one isn’t like the models the have come before it. This new controller, called the Aqua Shift Special Edition that comes in a
Nice stacks. Key Glock and Snupe Bandz put in work in the latest video off Young Dolph and Paper Route Empire’s Paper Route Illuminati. With the assistance of a female accomplice, Key Glock and Snupe Bandz are transporting bags of money and fanning dollar bills inside a trap house. [embedded content]
August 2, 2021 News Chris Brown is making a movie. While fans anxiously await his upcoming album Breezy, the R&B superstar has announced that he is working on a film of the same name. In a post on his Instagram Story, he shared a graphic that read “Chris Brown – Breezy – Short Film.” Breezy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Judy Eddy/WENN.com / WENN Dolly Parton continues to be thoughtful in her philanthropic efforts. The woke Country music icon has taken monies earned from when Whitney Houston used her song to help a Black community. As spotted on Yahoo News the icon reminded folks yet again that she is about the people.
Welcome back. The Underachivers’ AKTheSavior is back like he never left on his new LP, Hiatus. Spearheaded by creative director, Lord Fubu, AK releases 10 new tracks including “Plz Stand By”, “No Brakes”, “Three Two One”, the Kenneth Cash-assisted “Lil Soldier”, and more. This mark’s the Brooklyn rapper’s first project since 2020’s Almost Home.
3 hours ago News Blac Chyna and Tyga’s relationship has seemingly taken a turn. On Monday, the model took to Twitter to put her ex and the father of her son on blast, claiming he loves trans women. “Tyga loves Trans , me 2,” she wrote, adding, “Tell the truth @Tyga !!!!!” Tyga loves Trans ,
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Square Enix / MARVEL’S AVENGERS EXPANSION: BLACK PANTHER – WAR FOR WAKANDA It’s almost time to head to Wakanda in Crystal Dynamic’s Marvel’s Avengers. Ahead of the highly-anticipated Black Panther — War For Wakanda expansion, we are getting our first look at some of King T’Challa’s outfits in the game. We
Still trippin’, still sippin’. Nearly 17 nears since the Mike Jones’ “Still Tippin’, Paul Wall and Slim Thug tip their cups with their sequel featuring Lil Keke. For the first single off Paul Wall’s upcoming album, Hall of Fame Hustler, three of Houston’s finest pour up for the H-Town culture. We’ll drink to that. [embedded
DaBaby has been cut from the Lollapalooza bill. In the wake of his homophobic comments, festival organizers have removed him from tonight’s lineup, which he was supposed to headline. Lollapalooza made the announcement on Sunday morning, just hours before he was set to close out the four-day festival in Chicago. “Lollapalooza was founded on diversity,
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Al Pereira / Getty Hip-Hop is still mourning the loss of Biz Markie, born Marcel Theo Hall. The iconic rapper’s funeral service is set for Monday, August 2, in Long Island and the Reverend Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy. Sharpton and his National Action Network announced details of the Biz’s
Bars is back. Cassidy pops off on Tory Lanez with his diss record, “Perjury”. The record stems from Tory Lanez’ recent Flex freestyle over his “I’m A Hustla”. Although it may seem innocent and a way of paying homage, Cas took the gesture differently and claims Tory’s long history of stealing flows and lyrics from
Fetty Wap is mourning the death of his daughter. The rapper’s 4-year-old daughter, Lauren Maxwell, has sadly passed away. Following reports of her death in June, her mother, Turquoise Miami, took to Instagram on Saturday (July 31) to confirm the devastating news. “This is my amazing ,beautiful , funny , vibrant, loving ,talented , smart
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rich Fury / Getty It’s been about a week since DaBaby went full homophobe from the Rolling Loud Miami stage, and the repercussions continue. On Sunday morning (August 1), the Lollapalooza Music Festival announced that the North Carolina rapper would no longer be performing on the day’s bill. As you can
Dare to enter. After rolling out their “First 48“, Boldy James and The Alchemist kick it in the “Drug Zone”, the next single off their Bo Jackson LP dropping August 15. Over The Alchemist murky beat, Boldy James narrates the harsh realities of the streets, hustling, and surviving in the highly drug trafficking areas. [embedded
July 31, 2021 News The wait is almost over. After a series of delays, Drake has announced that Certified Lover Boy is finally finished. During his appearance on Sound 42’s “Fry Yiy Friday” on SiriusXM on Friday, Drizzy provided another update on his sixth studio album. “Album’s cooked. Looking forward to delivering it to you,”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mass Appeal / Def Jam Nas is applying pressure on his Rap peers. Not even a year after his last release he has announced a new album with King’s Disease II. As spotted on Hype Beast the Queens legend took his fans and the Hip-Hop community as a whole by surprise this week. On