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Bad Beat: Dame Dash Ordered To Dish Out $800K Over Copyright Infringement
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Courtesy of Damon Dash / Damon Dash Dame Dash just took a significant hit to his pockets after a court ruling directing him to pay over $800,000 to the director and producers of a movie he attempted to pass off as his own. According to reports, the verdict against the entrepreneur was issued earlier in the week after a jury found in favor of the plaintiffs, director Josh Webber and Muddy Water Pictures who made the motion picture Dear Frank. The film stars Brian White, Claudia Jordan, Nick Turturro, Lil Durk, and Columbus Short. They sued Dash in 2019 after it was discovered that he was trying to shop the movie around as his own despite being removed from the project, even to the point of sending promotional material to outlets such as BET – with the...
Bronx Man Wanted For Fatal Gang Stabbing Nabbed In Florida Hotel
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: AFP Contributor / Getty A fugitive’s run has come to a close. United States Marshalls have finally booked a man that is suspected of killing a gang rival in the Bronx. As spotted on The New York Daily News Abdiel Payano was apprehended on Thursday, March 10 at the Hollywood Gateway Inn in Hollywood, Florida. He was arrived back in the Bronx on Wednesday, March 30 where he was charged with murder, manslaughter and gun possession. The 25 year-old Bronx native is thought to have stabbed Christopher Martinez near West 183rd Street and Sedgwick Avenue in the University Heights section of The Bronx on September 10, 2021. After the melee, locals reported the incident and medics rushed to the scene. Martinez was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital were he hung on...
Waka Flocka Flame Confirms Split From Tammy Rivera: “That’s My Best Friend”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Waka Flocka is opening up about his separation from Tammy Rivera, assuring fans that everything is great between them. During a recent interview with “It’s Tricky With Raquel Harper,” Flocka revealed that there was no beef between the two, despite calling it quits after eight years of marriage, noting that he still considers her his best friend. “That’s my best friend, that’s my dog,” Waka said before quickly addressing critics of their breakup by adding that there wasn’t any beef or a reason that they split other than they just “grew apart.” Related Stories The Atlanta rapper said after a divorce people expect the pair to be “fighting and hating,” but he says, “I’m grown.” “People just want it to be fighting and hating and something...
HHW Gaming: E3 2022 Officially Put On Ice, Gamers React To The Sad News
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Christian Petersen / Getty No one should be surprised by this news, but E3 is dead, well, the 2022 edition of the convention that focuses strictly on video games. Thursday (Mar.31), the ESA, the company behind the Electronic Entertainment Expo aka E3, has officially canceled its virtual convention after axing the prospect of a return to an in-person event back in January. Sadly, there will be no E3 this year, but don’t fear gamers. The ESA does have plans of trying to revitalize E3 in 2023, but it’s still currently on life support, hanging on for dear life. “We will devote all our energy and resources to delivering a revitalized physical and digital E3 experience next summer,” the ESA said in a statement shared by IGN. “Whether enjoyed from the show...
Yerins Abraham – I’m Fine
Check out this brand new single from Yerins Abraham titled I’m Fine”. Nigerian reality tv star and singer Yerins Abraham drops a brand new single he calls “I’m Fine“. The new record “I’m Fine” is his first single for the year dedicated to his fans. Recall he was among the first evicted housemate on the BBN S6 TV show but regardless he has been doing amazingly well for himself. I’m Fine is a brilliant piece of music that is a follow up to his previously released track “Love In You” on his EP “MIND” (My Inspiration Never Dies). Listen and share Yerins Abraham – “I’m Fine” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Yerins_Abraham_-_Im_Fine_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
SOCAN Collections Rebound 6% to $325M
The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) saw collections rebound 6.4% to 416 million Canadian dollars ($325.5 million) from the prior year’s total of 391 million Canadian dollars ($305.9 million), despite the pandemic’s lingering economic impact in 2021. The SOCAN revenue collection total breaks out to $310 million Canadian ($242.55 million) in domestic receipts and 105 million Canadian dollars ($82.94 million) from foreign receipts. Domestically, that represents a 6.5% increase from 2020’s 291 million Canadian dollars ($227.64 million), while it’s a 6% increase over the 100 million Canadian dollars ($78.2 million) the society took in from foreign territories that year. “Given the challenges of the pandemic, at the end of 2020 we prepared for a financially a...
From Slip-N-Slide to Miami NFT Week, Ted Lucas Talks Embracing Tech to Close the Black Wealth Gap
Back in 1994, Ted Lucas was an entrepreneur on a mission. That quest led to his founding Miami-based Slip-N-Slide Records, home to hip-hop pioneers such as Trick Daddy, Trina, Plies and Rick Ross. Now 28 years later, Lucas is embarking on another mission. This time he’s determined to close the Black and Brown wealth gap through technology and innovation programs. In addition to establishing the non-profit organization TechNolij (pronounced tech knowledge) to support women and minorities seeking to enter the field, Lucas co-founded the inaugural Miami NFT Week conference, which kicked off Friday (April 1) at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Wrapping April 3, the three-day event is part of the city’s Miami Tech Month campaign. Three days before the launch of Miami NFT Week, Billboard chat...
Miley Cyrus Says She Has COVID-19, ‘But It Was Definitely Worth It’
Miley Cyrus revealed Friday (April 1) on Twitter that she has COVID-19, but she has no regrets: “It was definitely worth it.” The pop star has been touring Latin America for the past week, with a concert in Bogota, Colombia, and a performance at Lollapalooza Brazil in Sao Paolo. “Traveling around the world, playin for 100,000 people a night & meeting hundreds of fans a day, the chances of getting Covid are pretty high,” Cyrus tweeted. “I have Covid now but it was definitely worth it.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Traveling around the world, playin for a 100,000 people a night & meeting hundreds of fans a day the chances of getting Covid are pretty high. I have Covid now but it was definitely worth it. — Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyr...
Will Smith Resigns From Academy After Chris Rock Oscars Slap
Will Smith, in the wake of slapping Chris Rock at Sunday’s Oscars, has decided to resign from the membership of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, Smith said he was heartbroken and would accept all consequences for his conduct. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable. The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home,” Smith said in the statement. “I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for thei...
Joni Mitchell to Make Rare Public Appearance at the Grammys
Joni Mitchell will make a rare public appearance at Sunday’s Grammy Awards. The legendary songwriter will be on hand to present an award during Sunday’s ceremony in Las Vegas, the Record Academy announced on Friday. Mitchell, 78, has mostly remained out of the public spotlight since suffering a brain aneurysm in 2015. Her most recent public appearance came last December, when she attended the 2021 Kennedy Center Honors. In a brief speech following the ceremony, Mitchell briefly addressed her health, saying: “I always think that polio was a rehearsal for the rest of my life… I’ve had to come back several times from things. And this last one was a real whopper. But, you know, I’m hobbling along but I’m doing all right!” Ahead of Sunday’s Grammys, Mitchell will be honored at a separate ceremo...
Jim Carrey Says He Worries About Paul Dano’s Dark Portrayal of The Riddler
Jim Carrey may be mulling retirement, but he seems to be considering a new career as a cultural critic. Case in point: Matt Reeves’ The Batman has widely been praised for its grounded portrayal of Gotham City, but Carrey isn’t too thrilled about the film’s darkness. The actor — who’s had his own turn as Caped Crusader foe The Riddler — said he had mixed emotions about the movie, and especially about Paul Dano’s interpretation of the character. “I’ve not seen it. It’s a very dark version. I have mixed emotions about it,” Carrey told Unilad. “To each his own and all that. I love [Dano] as an actor, he’s a tremendous actor.” Carrey played The Riddler in Joel Schumacher’s 1995 film Batman Forever, which starred Val Kilmer as the superhero. But where Dano’s villain...
Song of the Week: Harry Styles Is Back, And Nothing Is the Same “As It Was”
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Harry Styles gives us the first look inside the walls of Harry’s House. “Harry, you’re no good alone.” Artistically, that’s something we know isn’t true. It’s been years now since Harry Styles struck out on his own, re-inventing his public persona through vintage aesthetics and the devil-may-care creativity of a present-day rockstar. His art, both in his self-titled solo debut and the Grammy-winning Fine Line, has always pivoted between the achingly personal and intentionally coy. It might be easy to speculate ...
