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HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Edward Berthelot / Getty Ye fka Kanye West was a recent guest on a podcast and stormed off the set after it appeared the host suggested they clear up a little antisemitism in the midst of their conversation. From what we’ve learned, Ye wasn’t angered by suggestions of antisemitism, but

After a brief hiatus, Harlem’s A$AP Ferg returns with new music with his new freestyle courtesy of Funkmaster Flex. Over Lil Uzi Vert’s “Just Wanna Rock” instrumental, the Hood Pope delivers an abundance of braggadocious bars with his Uptown swag. “Why they playing with me, I’m the G-O-A-T, y’all ain’t playing in my league,” declares

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty Hip-Hop icon LL Cool J will be among those recognized for their contributions to the culture at the annual Urban One Honors being held this week. The announcement of the annual gala held by Urban One was made earlier today. In a press release, the star-studded event

This is what I mean. Coming on the heels of his new album, This Is What I Mean, Stormzy delivers the video for the album’s title track featuring Amaarae, Black Sherif, Jacob Collier, Ms. Banks, and Storry. Filmed on the night of the album launch, the Dir. LX-directed clip centers the UK artists flexing his

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty One of our unsung Hip-Hop heroes has transitioned. De La Soul contributor Don Newkirk has passed away. As spotted on Complex, the musician is no longer with us. Rahiem of The Furious Five confirmed the sad news via an Instagram post. “With a heavy heart i announce my

Thanks. Termanology is set to release his next album, Rapping With My Friends on December 9, and is “Thankful” on his latest single featuring Ishan. Over Nottz’s hard drums and soulful loop, the Lawrence and Boston MCs countless their blessings with endless bars. The release also comes with an accompanying music video directed by Ruscillo.

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bojan Brecelj / Getty Road rage has sadly taken another life. A Harlem man has died due to injuries suffered during an attack by a gang of ATV riders. As per the Daily News a gentleman faced a menacing crew earlier this month when driving his grey Mercedes-Benz C 300 sedan

Respect the shooters. Lil Baby pulls up with Nardo Wick in his new music video, “Pop Out”. In the clip, Lil Baby recollects his success while cruising through the streets and mingling with his community before linking with his co-star. Under thirty, made the Forbes list, I’m a walking script, record me,” raps Lil Baby.

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Prince Williams / Getty Jonathan “Hovain” Hylton, a beloved Hip-Hop music industry executive and professional, passed away on Friday. November 25. “It is with deep regret that we message to all family, friends and colleagues that Jonathan ‘Hovain’ Hylton passed away while at his home on Friday, November 25,” read

R.I.P. Hovain. Well-known and respected music mogul Jonathan “Hovain” Hylton passed away unexpectedly at the age of 34. The heartbreaking news was revealed on his social media accounts on Friday (Nov. 25) that Hylton passed away peacefully at his home. “It is with deep regret that we message to all family, friends and colleagues that

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ljubaphoto / Getty What up, Hip-Hop Wired Nation? We’re back on our biweekly schedule with CRT FRSH AKA Certified Fresh! Part of our duty as a publication and crew is to school the masses on who is doing what musically and there’s no better way to do that beyond our CRT FRSH

R.I.P. Chinx. The late Chinx does it with no shame on his new single “On Purpose” featuring reggae star Sizzla. Opened with a sped-up sample of the Sizzla’s 2002 hit “Solid As A Rock”, the Far Rockaway delivers his unapologetic raps full of flex. “All your shit is luck, I did that shit on purpose,”

Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 2 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor

Still Never Broke Again. Quando Rondo and NBA YoungBoy pair up on their collaborative album, 3860. At 16 tracks, the Never Broke Again labelmates lead the joint project with the previously released “Give Me A Sign“, “Keep Me Dry“, and themost recent “It’s On“. Elsewhere, the Atlanta and Baton Rouge rappers release “Casket Talk”, “Want

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Chrisean Rock has the chill of a steaming bowl of soup, and she’s back in the trending topics roundup once again for more of her antics. The on-again, off-again boo of Blueface was seen in a now-viral video of her preparing a pan of macaroni and

Welcome to New York City Troy Ave scores the soundtrack to N.Y.C. with his new album, New York City The Movie. The album also comes with an accompanying short-film of the same name. On the album, the Brooklyn rapper holds it down throughout the entire 13-track set including the tracks “Backyard Freestyle“, “Ice T”, “My

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: mladenbalinovac / Getty Now that Thanksgiving is in our rearview, Black Friday means folks will be hitting the stores in droves to check out all the great deals available. For this year’s Black Friday gift guide, we’re teaming up with our guys at CASSIUS to deliver a collection of items that

Game told, not sold. At no extra cost, rap supergroup Mount Westmore kick some “Free Game” in their action-packed music video. Directed by Cam Busby, West Coast legends Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too $hort spread OG knowledge while pulling off a heist, leading police on a wild chase, and giving the money back

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Nike / NIke It’s going on a year since the shocking passing of iconic fashion designer, Virgil Abloh, and to honor his memory and legacy, Virgil Abloh Securities will be holding a one-day festival for his fans and peers (except probably Kanye). Hypebeast is reporting that the first-annual Mirror Mirror Festival

Stormzy is back. After nearly three years since his last album, British rapping sensation Stormzy returns with his third studio album, This Is What I Mean. Boasted with 12 tracks, the Croydon native leads the way with his romantic ditties of “Hide & Seek” and “Firebabe“. Elsewhere, the Wicked Sengman delivers “Fire + Water”, “My