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HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Nicki Minaj has given the Barbz something to look forward to this year. She announced that Pink Friday 2 is coming at the end of the year. As spotted on Hip Hop N More the Queens, New York talent had a big announcement this week and her fans are

42 Dugg back. As 42 Dugg continues to serve the remainder of his sentence, the Collective Music Group rapper checks in with his latest drop, “One Time”. Produced by VenoTheBuilder and A1 Rocky, the Detroit native unleashes his street-oriented and ballerfic rhymes. The release also comes alongside its music video directed by Rari Digital. “They

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: YouTube / NPR In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s a solid argument can be made that Juvenile was the hottest artist on Cash Money Records, a label loaded with stars like B.G. and Lil Wayne, and producer Manny Fresh. The New Orleans rapper’s highly anticipated Tiny Desk Concert finally

Eastside do the most. After a brief hiatus, Jay Rock makes his return with “Eastside”, his brand new single, which now pulls up with its proper music video. Produced by fellow TDE labelmate Kal Banx, who also assists on the hook, Eastside Johnny reps his hood to the fullest while giving viewers a glimpse of

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Variety / Getty Fans of the television series Community got a boost with confirmation that Donald Glover would be returning for the upcoming movie. Glover’s return to the comedy series’ cinematic project was announced by co-star Joel McHale while he appeared as a guest on talk show host Kelly Ripa’s Let’s

Talk to ’em. Drumwork, Black Soprano Family and Trust Comes First come together on Conway The Machine’s “Lalo” featuring Benny The Butcher and 38 Spesh. Produced by Graymatter, Conway kicks off the lyrical assault with a fiery opening verse. “These new rap niggas my sons, I’m feeling fatherly / Respect it more than your father,

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Wiz Khalifa’s been doing his thing in the rap game for a hot minute now and if we’ve learned anything from the Pittsburgh representative it’s that he likes weed, women and working out. In his latest visuals to “Swole Life,” Khalifa showcases two of his three interests

Big Business. Photos: Nickie Rose Steven Victor is a business, man. Literally. Recently, his management firm Victor Victor Worldwide added reigning boxing champion Gervonta Davis. With a roster that includes, Pusha T, The-Dream, and the late Pop Smoke, Victor is also set to open a restaurant with a client and designer, Nigo. Here, the Brooklyn

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Cam’ron might have the hottest sports take of summer. He revealed why Draymond Green and Jordan Poole got into a fight. As spotted on HipHopDX the Harlem, New York native discussed Jordan Poole’s recent trade from the Golden State Warriors to the Washington Wizards on the It

Oh Casanova. After already serving two years in prison, Casanova was ordered on Tuesday (Jun. 27) to complete 188 months in prison for his gang-related racketeering conspiracy case. In 2020, Casanova surrendered to NYPD after he and 17 other members of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Bloods Gang were indicted in a racketeering and drug conspiracy case.The

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty To celebrate Black Music Month, iOne Digital is going underneath the hood to explore American music through the lens of Black creators with AMERICAN SOUNDS. This short docuseries will celebrate a bevy of Black musical pioneers and their tireless journey to create some of the most iconic songs in Black culture.

Got to eat to survive. OTF’s King Von’s music lives on with his latest posthumous single, “Robberies”, which comes alongside its music video. Directed by Rook, the cinematic visual depicts a series of robberies as the late Chicago rapper narrates the gritty tales over ATL Jacob’s menacing beat. “Ran up to his car, made him

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: STAN HONDA / Getty In late May, Sean Diddy Combs sued his longtime spirits partner Diageo, citing racism and claiming the brand was falling short in their support of Ciroc and DeLeon. Today (June 27), Diageo announced it is severing its business ties with Diddy. Diddy filed his lawsuit with the

The saga continues. Jim Jones breaks silence and reacts to Pusha T’s recent subliminals with his From The Block freestyle. Posted on the block in Harlem, Capo stepped up to the mic and unleashed scathing bars towards his new nemesis. The only beef you know, nnigga is Arby’s or the Big Mac,” he raps in

HipHopWired Featured Video Iconic actress Angela Bassett will be honored with an Oscar at an upcoming ceremony, ending years of missing out. On Monday (June 26th), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the 64-year-old veteran performer would receive an honorary Oscar at the upcoming Governors Awards. Director, writer, and actor Mel

Sremm Life is good. Rae Sremmurd brings their antics across the pond in their new video, “Not So Bad (Leans Gone Cold)”. Directed by Michael Gilbert, the visual effect-filled clip follows the brothers in London mobbing with the locals, performing on stage, turning up with Post Malone, and more. “My lean’s gone cold, I’m wonderin’

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty While Bobby Shmurda’s been struggling to satisfy the hood with a brand-new street banger, his former co-d, Rowdy Rebel, has been doing his part in keeping the block buzzing with that goon music. And today is no exception. Linking up with Fivio Foreign and Fetty Luciano for

Woo-Hah! BET honored the year’s best in music, TV, film and sports at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 25. This year’s event celebrated 50 years of Hip Hop and awarded Busta Rhymes with their annual Lifetime Achievement Award. Following a playful roast by actor and comedian, Marlon Wayans, a tribute video

HipHopWired Featured Video Drake is a man of many talents and now he adds a new feather to his highly-decorated cap. The Canadian superstar just released a new book of poetry and also announced the title of his upcoming studio album. Drake, along with collaborator Kenza Samir, released the book Titles Ruin Everything, A Stream

The world is yours. Burna Boy’s literally is on top of the world in his new video, “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” now featuring 21 Savage. Directed by Troy Roscoe, the Nigerian superstar boasts his lady from a rooftop party, a photobooth, and even on a spacecraft overlooking planet earth. “Feel my thug passion