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A suspect connected to the murder of Takeoff has been arrested. TMZ reports that 33-year-old Patrick Xavier Clark was taken into custody on Thursday evening (Dec. 1) in Houston and charged with the fatal shooting of the Migos rapper. Prosecutors said that Clark applied for an expedited passport a day after the murder and submitted

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: YouTube / Youtube We have arrived at the Ye co-signs Adolf Hitler with his whole chest portion of the simulation. On Thursday (Dec, 1), the artist formerly known as Kanye West made an appearance on Alex Jones’ web show, and proceeded to say that even a homicidal maniac has something

Yeah ho! Latto tears the club up on her new single, “FTCU (Fuck The Club Up)” featuring GloRilla and Gangsta Boo. Over d.a. got that dope’s flip of the Three 6 Mafia’s, “Tear Da Club Up”, the ClayCo and Memphis rappers give the 1995 classic party anthem its modern makeover. The clip also comes with

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage) / (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage) Boosie Badazz has raised some eyebrows with recent comments he made stating that he feels Nas and Jay-Z are no longer relevant in music to the younger generation.The “Wipe Me Down” rapper sat down for an interview with media personality DJ

Hooray for The Bay Photo: Kenya Frank Berner’s career is up in smoke. But don’t expect him to find a new line of work. Thanks to his marijuana brand Cookies, the Bay Area native landed on the cover of Forbes magazine. Months later, he opened his flagship store in NYC and released his 47th album,

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Patrick McMullan / Getty/ Billy McFarland Billy McFarland, the man behind the biggest fail in music festival history, the Fyre Festival, wants to plan another venture in the Bahamas. Spotted on VICE, Billy McFarland, who was sent to prison for defrauding investors out of $26 million, is back with another venture.

Freebandz and Cactus Jack connect. Future’s turns up the heat in his new music video, “712PM”. Directed by Travis Scott, Hendrixx cruising through the night in a Maybach with a woman before being swarmed by fans and paparazzi. Elsewhere, he’s walking through fire and flies to Vegas in a private plane. Travis Scott previously directed

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mel Melcon / Getty Kanye West continues to move forward with rebuilding his collapsing empire. He is now trying to relocate his Donda Academy to a church in southern California. As spotted on TMZ, the Chicago, Illinois native is reportedly in talks with the Cornerstone Christian Church in the Northridge area of

Sorry cash only. Westside Gunn links with Black Star in the heart of Brooklyn in their new music video, “Peppas”. Courtesy of Daily Gems, the Flygod, Yasiin Bey, and Talib Kweli hit up the local jerk chicken spot Peppas, where they feast on Jamaican cuisine with friends and mingle with the spot’s staff and customers.

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Courtesy VH1 / Black Ink Crew This week on Black Ink Crew, Tatti is big mad after learning Ceaser is partnering with Rok and Krystal on a new Black Ink shop. Spyder is believes Bux is lying through his teeth. Tatti Feels Underappreciated After Hearing Rok & Krystal’s Big News

One love. After 21 Savage’s controversial comment on Nas’ relevancy, the two rappers unite on their unexpected collaboration, “One Mic One Gun”. Over Hit-Boy’s triumphant horns and hard-hitting drums, Esco and the Saint Laurent Don trade fiery bars full of bravado and positivity. “You rappers be chasing the hype/ I do it and I don’t

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