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Mase Responds To Allegations That He Only Gave Fivio Foreign A $5K Advance
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Louis / Getty There are always two sides to every story, especially when it comes to artist contracts. Mase says that Fivio Foreign was telling half-truths when he discussed his $5K record advance. As per Complex, the Harlem native paid a visit to the Million Dollaz Worth Of Game to course correct Fivio’s prior appearance. The “Big Drip” rapper said he originally signed with Mase for only $5,000.00 dollars on the podcast. He explained he did a song called “Blixky Inna Box” with Jay Dee and Dee Savv, piqued Betha’s interest in all three MCs. He explained that he signed with him during their first meeting. “The n***a that brought me to him, he was like, ‘Yo, man. Just sign that sh*t, You buggin,’ I’m like, ‘Yeah, read it.’ He’s like, ‘Alrig...
Nicki Minaj Teases Fans With A Trailer To Her Upcoming 6-Part Documentary
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz If there is one thing Nick James, aka Nicki Lewinsky, aka Nicki the Boss, aka the one and only Nicki Minaj—is not going to do, is disappoint her fans. She has teased The Barbz with a long-awaited documentary for years. And, it may finally be coming to a screen near you. The first trailer for Nicki: A Six-Part Documentary Series dropped on the rapper’s social channels this weekend. The 10x Grammy-nominated icon tweeted, “COMING SOON!!!! The #NickyDocumentary you didn’t know you needed. Love you so much.” The teaser starts with footage of Mrs. Minaj-Petty in her early days and ends with a view of her first glimpse of stardom. “You don’t get a manual on how to be a famous rapper,” her voice states over the clips. “...
Jamie T Bags First U.K. No. 1 With ‘The Theory of Whatever’
Some 15 years after his breakthrough, Jamie T is now a U.K. chart topper. The Wimbledon-born indie rock artist blasts to No. 1 with The Theory of Whatever (Polydor), for his fifth successive Top 5, following his 2007 debut Panic Prevention (No. 4), 2009’s Kings & Queens (No. 2), 2014’s Carry on the Grudge (No. 4) and 2016’s Trick (No. 3) Theory is his first leader on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, and it’s the week’s best-seller on wax. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Meanwhile, Jack White also bags a fifth Top 5 entry with Entering Heaven Alive (Third Man), following 2012’s leader Blunderbuss, 2014’s Lazaretto (No. 4), 2018’s Boarding House Reach (No. 5) and his first album release from 2022, Fear of the Dawn (No. 3). Heaven starts at No....
10 Standout Moments From J-Hope’s Historic Lollapalooza Set
When J-Hope joined the Lollapalooza lineup as a new headliner, the BTS member had already made history as the first Korean artist to headline a major U.S. music festival. But the star didn’t rest on those historic laurels when putting together his 70-minute set. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news J-Hope’s headlining set for the famous Chicago festival — nicknamed #HOBIPALOOZA by Twitter fans since its announcement — was a more extensive representation of different aspects that make up the star. Viewers got to see J-Hope’s electrifying onstage persona, his respect for hip-hop, the social messages he believes in, his humility, and much more. “I pour my heart and my soul into my music,” J-Hope told the crowd early into his set. “E...
Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’ Is Sprinting to U.K. Chart Throne
Beyonce is cruising to a fourth U.K. No. 1 with Renaissance (via Columbia/Parkwood Entertainment). The U.S. superstar singer leads the midweek chart with what should be an unassailable lead; it’s currently outselling the rest of the Top 5 combined, according to the Official Charts Company. Queen Bey previously led the Official U.K. Albums Chart with her solo debut Dangerously in Love (2003), 4 (2011) and Lemonade (2016), her most recent release. As a member of Destiny’s Child, the Houston, Texan native reigned over the national chart with 2001’s Survivor. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news With new track Break My Soul challenging for the singles crown, Bey could snag the U.K. chart double. Meanwhile, Maggie Rogers’ sophomore album Surrender (Polyd...
Beyonce Challenges LF System For U.K. Singles Chart Crown
Never, ever count Beyonce out of a popularity contest. The superstar U.S. singer is on the brink of a fourth U.K. No. 1 album with Renaissance (via Columbia/Parkwood Entertainment), and its single “Break My Soul” is inching towards the singles chart summit. In its sixth week, “Break My Soul” lifts 6-2 on the midweek chart, behind LF System’s “Afraid to Feel” (Warner Records), the U.K.’s best-selling single for the past month. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Break My Soul” is one of three Renaissance tracks aiming for the Top 20. Further down the list, “Cuff It” is poised to start at No. 11, for the week’s highest debut; and “I’m That Girl” could bow at No. 14. Expect Renaissance to take the U.K. Albums Chart title, with considerable ease...
How to Get Tickets to ATEEZ’s 2022 Tour
ATEEZ are returning to North America in late 2022 after a wildly successful arena tour that saw the K-pop group clear out tickets for two nights at Los Angeles’ The Forum in January. The eight-piece will next embark on another global trek, dubbed “ATEEZ WORLD TOUR THE FELLOWSHIP : BREAK THE WALL,” to showcase their newest era introduced on July’s THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT. Check for tickets here, and read on for dates and details for the upcoming tour. What Is ATEEZ’s Next Tour? “ATEEZ WORLD TOUR THE FELLOWSHIP : BREAK THE WALL” kicks off in Seoul, South Korea for two nights on October 29th-30th. The tour then jets to North America for a double-header in Anaheim, California on November 7th-8th, followed by stops in Phoenix on November 10th, Fort Worth, Texas on November 16th, and Chicago o...
How to Get Tickets to Randy Rainbow’s 2022 Tour
Randy Rainbow, the Emmy-nominated comedian and YouTube superstar, has unveiled dates for “The Pink Glasses Tour” and tickets are quickly going up for grabs. The Playing with Myself author is now set to play to audiences across 21 cities starting this fall. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Randy Rainbow’s Next Tour? “The Pink Glasses Tour” kicks off in Huntington, New York on September 17th, followed by stops in the Empire State to Albany and Rochester. Next, Randy Rainbow plays three shows in Texas between Grand Prairie, Austin, and San Antonio, then takes to the West Coast for sets in Vancouver and Eugene, Oregon. He closes out the West Coast run in Sacramento and Santa Rosa, California, then heads to the East Coast for a string of shows inc...
Better Call Saul Review: The Past Is Present
[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Better Call Saul, Season 6 Episode 11, “Breaking Bad.”] On April 26th, 2009, a television show called Breaking Bad aired an episode called “Better Call Saul.” Thirteen years later, a television show called Better Call Saul aired an episode called “Breaking Bad.” Here we are at a full-circle moment for one of television’s great creative achievements, and yet the significance of Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul’s long-promised return as the iconic Walter White and Jesse Pinkman manages not to overshadow the action just now revving up in Omaha, Nebraska. The elegance of this new episode’s name choice, which is split between two very different periods of time for one Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman/Gene Takovic (Bob Odenkirk), cannot be overstated, es...
R.I.P. Mo Ostin, Legendary Record Executive Dead at 95
Mo Ostin, the legendary music executive who shepherded the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Madonna, and more to Warner Bros. Records over his three-decade tenure, has been confirmed dead from natural causes at 95. The longtime label head caught his first big break running Frank Sinatra’s Reprise Records until it was sold to Warner Bros. Records in 1963, subsequently launching his 31-year career with the purchasing company. His tenure began by personally signing The Kinks, which established Ostin’s reputation for attracting all types of industry innovators and rising talent. Under his stewardship, Warner signed Jimi Hendrix, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Fleetwood Mac, Randy Newman, the Grateful Dead, R.E.M., Madonna, Tom Petty, Talking Heads, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. He served fo...
John Cale Shares Video for New Song “Night Crawling”: Watch
John Cale has shared the video for a new song called “Night Crawling.” It’s a track written in reference to his time in 1970s New York City with David Bowie. Cale plays the majority of the instruments, with additional drums by Deantoni Parks and backing vocals from Dustin Boyer. Watch the animated video from Mickey Miles below. “It’s been a helluva past 2 years and I’m glad to finally share a glimpse of what’s coming ahead,” Cale said in a statement. He added: “There was this period around mid-late ’70s when David and I would run into each other in NY. There was plenty of talk about getting some work done but of course we’d end up running the streets, sometimes until we couldn’t keep a thought in our heads, let alone actually get a song together! One night we managed to meet up for a...
Mo Ostin, Longtime Warner Bros. and Reprise Records Chief, Dies at 95
Mo Ostin, who headed Warner Bros. and Reprise Records for three decades from the ’60s to the ’90s, has died, Variety reports. He died of natural causes at the age of 95. Ostin helmed Warner/Reprise Records for three decades; he was originally hired in 1960 by Reprise founder Frank Sinatra. He established himself as an industry force after the label was bought out by Warner Bros., signing the Kinks and Jimi Hendrix in the 60s, and forming the distributor WEA. At its peak it was among the biggest labels in the industry—Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours sold more than 20 million copies and spent 31 weeks at No. 1. He was named chairman/CEO in 1972, a position he held until 1994. During his tenure the label released records by Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, the Grateful DeadPaul Simon, Van Morrison, Randy N...
