4.3.2021 News DMX is battling for his life following a drug overdose. According to TMZ, the 50-year-old rap icon was at his home when he suffered an overdose around 11 p.m. on Friday night (April 2). The overdose reportedly triggered a heart attack. He was rushed to a hospital in White Plains, New York and
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HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Courtesy of Netflix / Netflix When it comes to Black samurai, heads may quickly think of the likes of the Wu-Tang Clan or Afro Samurai, but in a new anime Netflix is about to put us on to the legend of Yasuke, an actual Black samurai who lived in Japan during
Happy EasterGunn Day. Westside Gunn carries on tradition with his holiday drop “EasterGunn Day 4 Freestyle” featuring Mach-Hommy. Clocked in at over 9 minutes and opened with a sermon, the FLYGOD and the Dump God trade gritty bars over the Wu-Tang Clan’s “Hollow Bones” instrumental followed by some trash talking at the end. Boom bo
Lil Wayne is setting up shop on the West Coast. The Young Money boss has purchased a $15.4 million mansion in the celebrity enclave of Hidden Hills, about 30 minutes outside of Los Angeles. According to TMZ, the 12,135-square-foot modern farmhouse sits on 3.26 acres with 7 beds and 7.5 baths. Weezy’s brand new custom
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bloomberg / Getty It’s a beautiful morning in New York for many herb enthusiasts now that the state has finally legalized recreational marijuana. State legislations and Governor Andrew Cuomo made it official on Wednesday, allowing some parts of the legislation to take effect immediately. The New York Times breaks down what’s
Prayers for X. DMX is fighting for his life after suffering a heart attack from a drug overdose. TMZ reports the incident occurred at his home on Friday (April 2) night. The 50-year-old rapper was rushed to a hospital in White Plains, New York where he was taken into the critical care unit. Sources say
Rod Wave almost ended up on Drake’s “Lemon Pepper Freestyle.” During an interview with Apple Music’s “The Plug Radio,” the “Rags2Riches” rapper revealed that he submitted a verse for the Rick Ross-assisted song, but ended up killing it. “I was supposed to be on [‘Lemon Pepper Freestyle’],” he said, “but I didn’t like how my
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Joe Raedle / Getty Rep. Matt Gaetz is under heavy scrutiny as a Justice Department investigation has uncovered a link between a disgraced politician and the Florida congressman. A new report revealed that former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg paid women for sexual favors and introduced them to Gaetz, who
M-O-B Mo3 links with Foogiano for thelatest single off his upcoming posthumous project, Shottaz 4 Eva dropping April 9. Produced by Rob Stoval, Foogiano and Mo3 intertwine their charismatic flows and turn out the trap with their menacing and unapologetic raps. “Mob” follows the late rapper’s previous release “Outside” with OG Bobby Billions. [embedded content]
1 hour ago News It’s not summer yet, but Chris Brown is ready to drop a heater. On Friday, the R&B superstar revealed that he and H.E.R. have teamed up for another collaboration, and even went as far as to declare it the “song of the summer.” “Me and @hermusicofficial have the song of the summer,”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Theo Wargo / Getty Bruno Mars and silky smooth dance moves are coming to Fortnite. Epic Games announced Silk Sonic crooner’s dance skills would be coming to the game as an Icon Series Emote. Bruno Mars shared the news with a post on his Instagram account featuring the singer, masked-up, dancing
Luca too shiesty. Kevin Gates is “Back In Blood” with his brand new freestyle. Over Pooh Shiesty and Lil Durk’s collaboration, the General adds his mafia material to the track, where he references his street ethics, lavishing lifestyle, and his savagery sexcapades. In February, Kevin Gates released his latest project, Only The Generals Pt. 2.
Iggy Azalea is back. On “Sip It,” her first release in eight months, the new mom reunites with her “Kream” collaborator Tyga. The provocative slapper, produced by OG Parker (Drake, Migos), finds Iggy bringing all the boys to the yard. “Rappers in my phone, in my DM, won’t leave me alone / Boys on my
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Carmen Mandato / Getty While Deshaun Watson might be going through his darkest time ever there might be some light ahead. Over a dozen women who have provided massages to him in the past say he was a class act. As spotted on TMZ the football star is now getting support via
Kane’s the man. Freddie Gibbs is calling the shots on his new record, “Big Boss Rabbit”. Opened with a soundbite from Iron Mike Tyson, Freddie Kane counts his wins and taunts his adversaries while switching up the flows. The Swaggyono-produced track samples Nas’ 2001’s “You’re Da Man”. Along with the release, the accompanying video finds
Saweetie is breaking her silence. After video of a physical altercation with former boyfriend Quavo surfaced, the “Best Friend” rapper is addressing the viral elevator clip. In a statement, Saweetie acknowledged that the incident happened a year ago when the couple was still together. Since the fight, they were able to reconcile, but other issues
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty No one really knows why Kentucky Fried Chicken has an actual Twitter account dedicated to gaming but it exists. KFC Gaming decided to partake in the historic and annoying tradition of April Fool’s Day. Thursday (Apr.1), KFC Gaming tweeted to its over 200 thousand followers that if
Harlem stand up! Smoke DZA carries on “Tradition” in his Homegrown album’s new video featuring featuring Jim Jones. Out in Uptown, the Kushed God and Capo post up on the block and hit up a local eatery where they tap in on their legacy and influence over the soulful track. [embedded content]
3.31.2021 News Summer Walker is over it. Just days after giving birth to her daughter, the singer is expressing her frustration over her occupation. In an Instagram post on her “galactawhore” account, a disgruntled Summer complained about “stalkers” in her personal life that make it hard for her to do her job. “I legit hate
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jeremy Moeller / Getty Griselda might be your favorite hardcore Hip-Hop group of the 20’s, but that doesn’t mean each individual MC of the three-man group isn’t capable of bodying a track all by themselves. For his clip to “Julia Lang,” Westside Gunn is showing and proving he’s just as deadly