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Neighborhood Nip: Twitter Remembers The Late Nipsey Hussle On 3rd Anniversary Of His Passing
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Genaro Molina / Getty Nipsey Hussle enjoyed a great in the independent Hip-Hop space ahead of signing with a major label and was on the cusp of greatness when he was tragically murdered three years ago today (March 31). On Twitter, fans are remembering Neighborhood Nip with heavy hearts by honoring the young legend. The story of Nipsey Hussle is one we’ve covered here at Hip-Hop Wired several times over, so we won’t dive in deep there. However, we do wish to send our ongoing thoughts, prayers, and condolences to the Asghedom and all of Nipsey’s loved ones on this day. Listening back to Nipsey’s body of work, it’s bittersweet at times. Not only did he have a natural gift for words and delivery, but Nip also had this uncanny ability to make what he ra...
Academy Says Will Smith Refusal To Leave Oscars Ceremony Under Review
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Myung Chun / Getty Will Smith remains the talk of Tinseltown and beyond after the shocking incident at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony continues to send shockwaves through the industry. According to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science, Smith refused to leave the building after striking Chris Rock and his actions are currently under review. The Associated Press shared press statements from the academy, which apologized for not taking stronger action in removing Smith from his seat. As reported, the academy met on Wednesday (March 30) in order to hammer out details for discipline towards the Hollywood megastar. Related Stories “Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated,” the academy said as published by the AP. “While we would like...
Phonte Announces Little Brother ‘May The Lord Watch’ Doc
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ray Tamarra / Getty Little Brother continues to serve as an inspiration to an entire generation of notable artists and now fans of the group will be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at their career and legacy. Coming next year, a documentary titled May The Lord Watch will tell the story of Phonte, Rapper Big Pooh, and 9th Wonder from their vantage point. Phonte shared via social media a trailer for May The Lord Watch, named after the group’s fifth studio album. All three members are slated to appear in the documentary, and Phonte shared in his social media caption why the North Carolina crew hopes to introduce to their legion of fans. From IG: Related Stories Been working on this one for 5 years and calling it an “emotional journey” is a big understate...
Young Jonn – Just Friends
Check out this brand new single titled “Just Friends” by Young Jonn. Nigerian singer and producer Young Jonn comes through with a brand new single off his EP titled “Love Is Not Enough“, which he calls “Just Friends“. The new single “Just Friends” is an amazing track, excellently compose and deliver well for his fans’ listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his song titled “Normally“, also it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Young Jonn – “Just Friends” below. Download
Makhadzi – Vhusiwana ft Casswell
Don’t miss this brand new single from Makhadzi titled “Vhusiwana”. South African & Open Mic Production music artist Makhadzi drops for her new anticipated extended play titled “Pain Ya Jealous”, from it is a new song titled “Vhusiwana“ featuring Casswell. The new single “Vhusiwana” is an amazing piece of an awesome vibe just for your listening pleasure and it is a follow-up track to her previous release called “Pain Ya Jealous“. Listen and share Makhadzi ft Casswell – “Vhusiwana” below. [embedded content] Download
Makhadzi ft Mr Brown – Fhumulani (Remix)
Don’t miss this brand new single from Makhadzi titled “Fhumulani”. South African & Open Mic Production music artist Makhadzi drops for her new anticipated extended play titled “Pain Ya Jealous”, from it is a new song titled “Fhumulani“ remix featuring Mr Brown. The new single “Fhumulani” is an amazing piece of an awesome vibe just for your listening pleasure and it is a follow-up track to her previous release called “Ndi Nne“. Listen and share Makhadzi – “Fhumulani” ft Mr. Brown below. [embedded content] Download
Zlatan ft Davido – Money
Don’t miss this brand new piece of music coming from Zlatan titled “Money” out now. Zanku Records boss Zlatan has this new song and it is called “Money“ and this is his first personal track for the year, he features DMW boss Davido. The new record is all about money talks, here is a line of what Zlatan says in his song “I no wan look like person wey get money wey no get”. “Money” is an impressive track you all would love. However, if you’re seeking to switch up on a groovy mood, then go ahead and add this to your music playlist. Listen, enjoy Zlatan ft Davido – “Money below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Zlatan_-_Money_ft_Davido__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Police Were Prepared to Arrest Will Smith on Oscars Night, Producer Will Packer Says
Will Packer, who produced the 2022 Oscars ceremony that aired Sunday, is speaking out following the fallout surrounding Will Smith slapping Chris Rock onstage. In a preview clip shared by ABC News ahead of Good Morning America’s interview with Packer that airs in full Friday, the producer said that the LAPD was ready to arrest Smith until Rock declined to press charges. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “They were saying, you know, ‘This is battery,’ was the word they use in that moment,” Packer said. “They said, ‘We will go get him; we are prepared. We’re prepared to get him right now. You can press charges. We can arrest him.’” He continued, “They were laying out the options, and as they were talking...
Fans Thank Harry Styles for the ‘Instant Serotonin Boost’ of ‘As It Was’: ‘I’m Alive But I’m Dead’
Ahead of the May 20 release of his third album, Harry’s House, Harry Styles released “As It Was,” the first song and video from the new album, on Thursday (March 31) — and fans are in their feelings. The Stylers took to Twitter en masse to share their love for the jubilant song with the uber-personal lyrics. “If you ever need an instant serotonin boost, just listen to Harry Styles #asitwas,” one fan tweeted, while another thanked the pop star for the “free therapy.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The “As It Was” video shows Styles walking through the world in a baggy red overcoat only to shed the oversize jacket for a two-piece red spandex set once he’s inside that lets him be his true self. Fans are reading into Styles’ sartorial choi...
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek to Be Deposed in Eminem Copyright Infringement Suit
A federal judge says Spotify CEO Daniel Ek must sit for depositions in a copyright lawsuit over Eminem’s music, rejecting the streamer’s arguments that he’s not personally involved in “day-to-day” licensing operations or that he’s too busy to participate in the case. Spotify claimed that Ek had little information to offer about the lawsuit and that Eight Mile Style was trying to drag him into a deposition simply to “harass and annoy” him. But U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley ruled Thursday (March 31) that the executive would need to find the time. “Undoubtedly Mr. Ek has a full schedule [and] the Court credits Spotify’s assertion that he is very busy indeed,” Judge Frensley wrote. “Yet, the issue of proper licensing relationships with the artists whose work comprises the entirety ...
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ ‘Unlimited Love’ Has Arrived: Stream It Now
Red Hot Chili Peppers are back with some more hot stuff, Unlimited Love, the alternative rock legends’ 12th studio album The new set dropped at midnight, and marks the band’s first recording with guitarist John Frusciante since 2006 and first with producer and collaborator Rick Rubin since 2011, reigniting a creative partnership that teamed on Blood Sugar Sex Magik (from 199), By The Way (2002), and Stadium Arcadium (2006). Just hours before release, the band got a little piece of Los Angeles all to their own, in the form of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Friends of the band, including Bob Forrest, George Clinton and Woody Harrelson, came to the ceremony and gave speeches. The Hollywood star is the latest in a heaving list of accolades that includes induction into the Rock And Roll ...
Hip-Hop Legends Honor “Beautiful Trainwrecks” Cypress Hill in Trailer for Insane in the Brain Doc: Watch
It’s been almost 30 years since Cypress Hill went insane in the membrane, so naturally, they’re due for a documentary. Showtime has released the official trailer for the hip-hop group’s forthcoming film, Cypress Hill: Insane in the Brain, and you can watch it below. In addition to bringing a Latin voice to West Coast rap, Cypress Hill helped normalize two things: rapping over rock riffs, and rapping about weed. The talking heads in Cypress Hill: Insane in the Brain make sure to give the group their flowers for that, with legends like Ice T and Chuck D remembering their contributions to the genre. “Cypress Hill went deeper into it like few hip hoppers have ever gone before,” Chuck D recalls, while Ice T proclaims, “Cypress comes from our generation where you had to be differe...
