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Chilli From TLC Co-Signs Christian R&B Artist Jor’Dan Armstrong
While visiting the Hip-Hop Wired offices, Chilli was introduced to Christian R&B artist Jor’Dan Armstrong's music and heard his track “My God.”
Michael Kagan Shifts Gears with Formula 1-Inspired ’Downforce’ Exhibition
Brooklyn-based artist Michael Kagan brings his latest solo show, Downforce, to life with 16 new collage works inspired by the fast-paced world of Formula One racing.Shifting from paint to paper, Kagan layers monoprints, created using squeegees and brushes, to capture the intensity, motion and drama of the sport. The show’s title, Downforce, references the aerodynamic force that keeps F1 cars glued...
Closer Look at Coachella’s Art Playground
Weekend Two of Coachella is heating up in Indio, California, and amid the sonic pulse and creative chaos of the live performances, art takes on a life of its own with the desert as its stage. Curated by Public Art Company in collaboration with longtime Goldenvoice Art Director Paul Clemente, this year’s art lineup invites festivalgoers into moments of stillness, play and surreal wonder as they jou...
Check Out Our 420 2025 Cannabis Gift Guide #420
For 420 2025, Hip-Hop Wired is back with another cannabis and CBD gift guide roundup, covering edibles, drinks, and more.
MIKE and Tony Seltzer Announce ‘Pinball 2’
Dynamic duo MIKE and Tony Seltzer are readying to run back Pinball. The power duo is returning as a unit once again to present the sequel to last year's Pinball project, Pinball 2. Set to land on streaming services the first week of May, Pinball 2 features the secretive teaser track “dolemite," which also features contributions from Lunchbox, and new cut "Prezzy," which the pair just dropped today...
Young Thug Officially Announces New Album: ‘UY Scuti’
April 16 has been a historical release date for Young Thug in years past, with the rapper dropping off both his debut mixtape, Barter 6, and Slime Language 2 on this date in 2016 and 2021, respectively. In keeping to today's tradition, Thugger followed up with a proper announcement today, officially lifting the veil on his speculated return to the music scene: UY Scuti. News of UY Scuti – which ge...
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0: Goodbye, and Thanks for All the Fun
The last naturally aspirated Porsche Cayman sings one final verse—this time in the rain-soaked streets of Singapore.There’s something cinematic about driving a naturally aspirated Porsche in the rain: damp roads, moody skies and slick parking garages echoing with the reverberation of a flat-six. The 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 isn’t just a precision-built sports coupe — it’s a statement. A fin...
Mercedes-Benz Goes Retro With the G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s
After celebrating its automotive icons from the '90s with the opening of its Youngtimer exhibition in Germany last week, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a special-edition G-Class paying homage to its trailblazing efforts in the '80s. Dubbed the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s, the new vehicle nods to the classic W460-series Geländewagen, which laid the foundation for the G-Class's...
Zak Starkey “surprised and saddened” after being fired from The Who
The drummer was ousted after the band's Teenage Cancer Trust performances at London's Royal Albert Hall. Zak Starkey “Surprised and Saddened” After Being Fired from The Who Spencer Kaufman
Google, Apple, and Snap aren’t happy about Meta’s poorly-redacted slides
During Meta’s antitrust trial today, lawyers representing Apple, Google, and Snap each expressed irritation with Meta over the slides it presented on Monday that The Verge found to contain easy-to-remove redactions. Attorneys for both Apple and Snap called the errors “egregious,” with Apple’s representative indicating that it may not be able to trust Meta with […]
Lorde announces comeback single “What Was That”
The track will mark her first new song in four years. Lorde Announces Comeback Single “What Was That” Eddie Fu
It’s A Girl! Coi Leray Shares Touching Gender Reveal
Rapper Coi Leray announced that she is going to be a “Girl Mom” in a sweet Instagram post on Tuesday. In the photo spread, Leray showed off her baby bump in two poses–including an adorable one where she is grasping a bouquet of My Melody flowers. The post has racked up more than half a […]
