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Public Enemy Make Fiery Return With ‘State of the Union (STFU)’
When Public Enemy have something to say, they’ll say it. And they have done just that with their new single, “State of the Union (STFU).” Produced by DJ Premier, Chuck D and Flavor Flav return to the mic to give “Donald Trump and his fascist regime,” a rude awakening and empower those who have been currently fighting societal and racial injustice. “An unflinching statement about the destruction the current administration has unleashed on the country and its people, “State of the Union (STFU)” speaks truth to power while urging people to fight against racism, injustice and oppression with their vote,” the group said in a statement. Chuck D reiterated the message by saying, “Our collective voices keep getting louder. The rest of the planet is on our side. But it’s not enough to talk about ch...
The First Juneteenth Came at the End of the Civil War, This Year It’s During the Middle of a Revolution
Juneteenth historically has been a series of days, the ‘teen’ days of June, when we celebrate the end of slavery. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union Gen. Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas that all previously enslaved people in Texas were free — even though the Emancipation Proclamation had formally freed them almost two-and-a-half years earlier. On Dec. 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. It abolished slavery in the United States and said that “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” So, although we celebrate an end to slavery, the 13th Amendment sti...
Cat Clyde’s Protest Songs Playlist
With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. Here is singer/songwriter Cat Clyde: Hey, my name is Cat Clyde and I’ve collected some protest songs that help me feel inspired and charged during this time. The world is changing and I believe music can help us all heal, grow, and be brave in the face of these changes. “Times They Are A-Changin’”- Bob DylanThis song is such a timeless song, urging people to think for themselves and fight for their rights. This song will never not be relevant. “Drums” – Johnny CashThis song is a really great story about some of the abuse that native Americans suffered in the U.S. This whole album came out in 1964 and faced harsh censorship and b...
Rep. Cedric Richmond’s Smoothly Sidesteps Rep. Matt Gaetz’s MAGA Rage
Source: Pool / Getty Intense discussions between opposing elected officials isn’t a new thing but in the era of President Donald Trump, contentious disagreements are becoming the norm. An incident that occurred during a discussion between two congressmen, Rep. Cedric Richmond and Rep. Matt Gaetz, got especially testy but Richmond handled it quite smoothly. During a House Judiciary Committee session, Richmond, a Black Democrat representing Louisiana, took his turn to discuss the finer points of the pending Justice and Policing Act that the House of Representatives will soon vote on. Richmond expressed during his speaking time that the urgency for police reform as it relates to the effect it will have on saving Black lives was met with resistance as he yielded his time for an interjection. G...
Gilbert Arenas Apologizes To Lupita Nyong’o For Past “Coon Behaivor”
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty If you follow Gilbert Arenas, you know he lives up to IG handle “No. Chill. Gill.” Well, in a stunning move, Arenas seems to be atoning for his trolling ways. On Tuesday (Jun.16), Arenas hit Instagram and posted an apology for what he described as “coon behavior” and his colorist attacks on US actress Lupita Nyong’ o. Over a picture of Nyong’o he shared in his Instagram Stories, the 38-year-old former professional baller said: “We can’t come together as a race until the idiots of the race right their wrongs. My name is Gilbert, and I was an idiot for attacking one of our queens for no reason. @Lupita Nyong’ o, I am truly sorry for my coon behavior. #blacklivesmatterdeadandalive #blackexcellence.” Arena’s sudden change of heart when it comes to Nyong’ o is st...
Freedom Day: Hip-Hop Wired’s Juneteenth Playlist Courtesy Of The WK UP
Source: Cooper Neill / Getty Black people unite and let’s all get down. Those words were eloquently said on Ed O.G.’s 1991 classic single “I Got To Have It” but they especially have plenty of resonance at the moment. For Juneteenth, and frankly, for any occasion, we at Hip-Hop Wired have compiled a short collection of songs to accompany your celebrations. As an outlet, we place a strong emphasis on Hip-Hop music and culture, but it goes without saying that other forms of Black music are firmly on our radar. From Hip-Hop to Blues, to Jazz, to Funk and beyond, Black artistry has always found inspiration from times of deep struggle. And as we’re all aware of, the nation is currently under a cultural shift sparked by the Black Lives Matter movement and also the injustices Black women, men, and...
HHW Gaming: Insomniac Games Drops Even More Details On ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man: Mile Morales’
Source: Insomniac Games / PlayStation There were many games shown during Sony’s big PS5 reveal event, but Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales stole the show. Now we are getting even more details about the highly anticipated game. We already know that when Miles Morales finally dons the infamous black and red Spider-Man costume and swings into action the PS5, it won’t be an add-on but his own stand-alone adventure. Today (Jun.18) on PlayStation’s blog, Brian Horton, Creative Director at Insomniac Games, dropped even more juicy tidbits about the studio’s upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive. In the post, Horton revealed the studio loved the character, Miles Morales, for a “very long time” and that Marvel’s Spider-Man creative director Bryan Intihar suggested years ago that Miles should be in the ...
How Love, Victor Helped Michael Cimino Find His Political Voice
When Michael Cimino first saw Love, Simon — Greg Berlanti’s sleeper hit from 2018 about a closeted high schooler (Nick Robinson) coming out to himself, then his classmates, by way of a grand, ferris wheel kiss — he was struck hard. He had recently graduated from high school and moved to Los Angeles from Las Vegas, where he was born and grew up, in pursuit of big-screen goals; and he found himself, like many Hollywood dreamers before him, “so broke. So, we went to see it on a Tuesday, when it was a $5 movie night,” he tells MTV News. “I literally walked out of the theater, and I was with some of my best friends, and I was like, ‘I cannot wait to be in a project like that.’” It would be a year until the emerging actor, whose résumé up to that point had been dotted by periodic TV cameos and a...
Tracee Ellis Ross Set For Spinoff Of MTV’s Classic Daria
Sighs: The Daria spinoff has a brand-new home. And it’s not the fictional suburban town Lawndale… Tracee Ellis Ross — the Emmy, Peabody and Golden Globe-award winning actress — is coming to Comedy Central with Jodie, a spinoff of MTV’s iconic Daria franchise from creator and head writer Grace Nkenge Edwards. Edwards previously served as writer/co-producer for the critically acclaimed HBO series Insecure. Additional credits include multiple seasons on the Emmy-nominated comedy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Inside Amy Schumer. Ellis Ross will voice the titular character and serve as executive producer. Jodie is based on Jodie Landon, Daria’s friend at Lawndale High School. The new show picks up with Jodie graduating from college and entering a complicated world. What ...
‘That Was So F*cked Up’: Here’s How Angelina Reacted After Her Jersey Shore Bridesmaids Gave That Wedding Speech
Cheers? Tonight’s Jersey Shore: Family Vacation featured the aftermath of Deena, JWOWW, and Snooki’s infamous wedding speech for Angelina, which ended with a bevy of boos from the Staten Island crowd and a “that was so f*cked up” from the bride. “I know that my husband that I just married is extremely hurt that these girls are saying this about his wife,” Angelina said. “It’s the wrong f*cking place; it’s the wrong time. You don’t do this at somebody’s wedding.” Here’s what else went down: Angelina gets pissed… The bride initially laughed off the “jokes,” but then it hit her. Though Chris encouraged Ang to not let it ruin her night, she wasn’t having it, dubbing the bridesmaids&#...
‘Sexy Time’: This Couple Just Became The Very First To Hook Up On Double Shot Season 2
The third night was “the charm” for Double Shot at Love, bringing Season 2’s very first hookup. On tonight’s episode, Brandon hit a “home run” (his explanation) with Marissa after he pivoted from saying he wanted something casual (while partying at Drai’s earlier in the day) to saying he would consider marrying her (when the group was at Chateau several hours later). “Wait, what?” is how Marissa reacted — just like us. Meanwhile, B-Lashes worried her East Coast, Beast Coast Crew member was “playing with fire.” Regardless, after getting cozy-ish in the club, Marissa tried not to resit and cave in to Brandon — but soon, they were in bed and, according to Mealissa, “Yeah.” The next morning, Hugh Hefner B...
Tayana Taylor – Killa ft. Davido
Here is a beautiful tune from Tayana Taylor – Killa ft. Davido below! American singer and actress Tayana Taylor engages music superstar Davido for her brand new song ‘Killa‘. ‘Killah’ is a single lifted off from Tayana Taylor’s latest album ‘The Album’. Nigerian singer Davido gave a solid verse on the dancehall tune. Listen and enjoy Tayana Taylor – Killa ft. Davido below! https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Tayana_Taylor_-_Killah_ft_Davido_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download Share this: You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give user...
