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HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ron Galella, Ltd. / Getty Kirk Franklin and his 32-year-old son Kerrion Franklin have been the center of discussion all weekend after a leaked phone call posted by the younger Franklin went viral. After the profanity-laced argument made its rounds, the Gospel star has since apologized over the argument but his

1 hour ago Grammys News Lil Baby makes his Grammy debut. Nominated for two awards, the Atlanta rapper delivered a powerful statement about police brutality with his performance of “The Bigger Picture” at Sunday’s show that featured appearances from Killer Mike, activist Tamika Mallory, and “Insecure” actor Kendrick Sampson. Accompanied by an intro from James Baldwin,

Checc! J Stone runs down his list of wins for his album, The Definition Of Pain‘s new music video featuring Dom Kennedy. Directed by Norberto Garcia, the Crenshaw and Leimert Park rappers hit up a gentlemen’s club full of strippers where they make it rain and pop endless champagne. Cheers! [embedded content]

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Stephen Maturen / Getty George Floyd should still be alive today, but he isn’t due to the actions of former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, who is currently on trial for the murder of the Texas native. While no amount of money will suffice in the loss of a loved one,

Big Sean is bringing Detroit back. In honor of the Detroit holiday 313 Day, Big Sean has announced that his original mixtape is coming to all streaming services for the first time. Taking to Twitter, the Grammy-nominated rapper said the re-mixed and mastered project will arrive sometime in April. “Next month the Detroit mixtape will

Bring it on. YoungBoy Never Broke Again is never scared on his brand new single. In his accompanying music video, NBA YoungBoy reflects on his recent struggles and pain that the Baton Rouge rapper has endured. He fearlessly raps inside a studio, a hotel room full of money and bravely strolls through a park and

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: TMZ / Youtube This past Sunday and Uber driver in San Francisco found himself being assaulted and coughed on after some unruly women took issue with his request for them to wear their face masks while riding in his car. Well, those women are now facing charges as authorities have already

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are staying together. A day after it was reported that they had split, the power couple has announced that they remain in a relationship. “All the reports are inaccurate. We are working through some things,” they said in a joint statement to TMZ. A source close to the pair told

Everything will be alright. Vado caters to the ladies on his new collaboration featuring Lloyd Banks. Produced by G Sparks and accompanied by sultry hook from Shemon Luster, Vado and Banks provide comfort during the highs and lows of a relationship. The track comes ahead of Vado’s 36th birthday (Mar. 13) and following his previous

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz It’s finally Friday and with Biden’s stimulus checks set to hit bank accounts this weekend y’all know it’s about to get all kinds of lit for the next few days. Kicking off things for this weekend is Coi Leray with her Lil Durk assisted visuals to “No

2 mins ago News Kid Cudi does not approve of TikTokers using his music. The rapper has denounced the trend after his hit “Day ‘N’ Nite” became the soundtrack for a series of recent TikTok videos. “I dont fu**k w what they did to my song on tik tok takin out the lyrics. We live in

Bon appetit. Kicking off their Grammy weekend, Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist fine dined as the musical guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday (Mar. 12). In a reserved booth full of ladies at Alfredos, Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist performed “Scottie Beam” while enjoying heaping servings of pasta and champagne. The

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CLRD Ent / CLRD Ent It’s 2021 and in an era where Hip-Hop music seemingly lacks content and overall messaging, PRICE is looking to do his part to change that and bring back what we once referred to as the “Ghetto CNN.” With his sophomore album F.O.E.S. releasing on March 26,

It’s over for Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez. The superstar couple has reportedly called it quits following their two-year engagement, multiple sources confirm. “This has been a long time coming,” a source told PEOPLE. “They are tied in their business worlds so it’s not a cut and dry break up. It’s taken a while for

Mo money, no problem. Jazz Cartier is unfazed with the bullshit on his new collaboration featuring Cousin Stizz. Over a hypnotiq production, Jazz and Stizz stunt on their haters and flex and finesse their player ways effortlessly. In the meantime, Jazz Cartier is preparing the release of his next album, his first since his 2018’s

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Alexander-John / SF Shock Overwatch League Shiny bling is usually the reward you can always expect when you win the chip. For the SF Shock, the Overwatch League is rewarding the grand final winner with championship hardware for their feet. The Overwatch League revealed on Friday (Mar.12) that the SF Shock

7 mins ago Music Videos New phone, who is this? Jazmine Sullivan heads into the weekend with the retro video for “Pick Up Your Feelings.” Looking glamorous in a feathery white outfit, the Philly songstress takes the stage at a lounge with her band, including Adam Blackstone, performing to an empty house except for her love

True. Hot off the release of his G.R.A.M.S. release, Jayy Grams shares his “Moment Of Truth” in the project’s new video. Over a soulful loop, the LowFi rapper reflects on life and lessons learned from his elders from outside of a church to the park and the projects with producer 183rd and R.F.C. compadre Smoke

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty The next Verzuz battle is going to be a Wu-Tang Clan celebration, son. Ghostface Killah and Raekwon will be engaging in a friendly battle, and it goes down on Saturday, March 20. “Let’s take it back to the streets!!” reads the caption of the announcement on the

Jhené Aiko celebrates the 10th anniversary of her debut mixtape by releasing it on all streaming platforms for the first time. Self-released on March 16, 2011, Sailing Soul(s) introduced a new voice in R&B and set the stage for her debut album Souled Out three years later. The original tape featured 13 songs, while the