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Gucci Mane Enlists Lil Durk for New Single “Rumors”
Gucci Mane has employed Lil Durk for a new track, “Rumors.” The song marks the duo’s first joint project since “War Wit Us (Remix),” which was released in 2014. “Rumors” arrived with an accompanying Jerry Production-directed visual, which sees the two rappers hanging out with their friends while showing off their ice and swapping verses. “This gone be a street smash when we drop this,” Gucci wrote on Instagram one day prior to the single’s release. The collaboration arrives as both artists have been keeping busy with several other projects. Lil Durk recently unveiled dates for his “The 7220 Tour,” which kicks off on April 8 at the Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona and closes in his home of Chicago, with a total of 17 stops. The young rapper also just made an appearance on the the...
Watch Earl Sweatshirt Perform “2010” on ‘The Tonight Show’
Earl Sweatshirt appeared as the musical guest on Monday night’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, during which he delivered a performance of “2010” from his newly-released album Sick!. The performance marked Sweatshirt’s first appearance as a musical guest on The Tonight Show, though he previously appeared on Fallon’s Late Night for a performance of “Burgundy” with the Roots in 2013. Sick!, which Sweatshirt released earlier this month, clocks in at under 30 minutes and includes 10 tracks with features from Zelooperz and Armand Hammer. At the time of the album’s release, Earl released a statement revealing that the record was created during the beginning of the pandemic. “Before the virus I had been working on an album I named after a book I used to read with...
Jury Awards Cardi B $1.25M In Lawsuit Against Tasha K
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Two years after Cardi B sued YouTube personality Tashak K (Latasha Kebe) for defamation of character, the case has come to an end and Cardi B just got a lot richer. Billboard is reporting that on Monday (January 24), a federal jury sided with the Grammy Award-winning rapper and found Tasha K liable for defamation and “two other forms of wrongdoing” due to her dozens of YouTube videos claiming that Cardi B had herpes and used hardcore drugs amongst other things. Aside from the guilty verdict, the jury also awarded some monetary damages to Cardi to the tune of $1.25 million for the mental anguish she suffered due to the wild allegations Tasha would throw out there. Related Stories “Following the verdict, Kebe tweeted that she...
Anti-Vaxxer Vibes: Eric Clapton Thinks Folks Vaccinated From COVID-19 Are Under Hypnosis
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Lia Toby/BFC / Getty Eric Clapton might have a number of awards and honors that signify a successful musical career, but he’s transformed himself into somewhat of an anti-vaxxer crusader in recent times. The famed guitarist essentially stated during a recent interview that COVID-19 vaccine recipients are under a form of mass hypnosis. Clapton, 76, was a guest on The Real Music Observer YouTube show with host Dave “Harmless Dave” Spuria last week, and the pair went through some talking points that directly linked to Clapton’s history of railing against COVID-19 shutdowns and the subsequent lockdowns along with bringing up his usual stance. When the talk began, Clapton shared that he’d become sick with what he referred to as “the thing” which could be assum...
Queen Latifah Breaks Silence On Former ‘The Equalizer’ Co-Star Chris Noth
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CBS Photo Archive / Getty Queen Latifah currently stars in the hit CBS series The Equalizer, currently in the midst of its second season. The famed actress broke her silence about former co-star Chris Noth’s ouster from the series due to sexual assault allegations and how the show goes forward in the aftermath. Queen Latifah, 51, spoke exclusively with People (the TV Show!) about The Equalizer when the topic of Noth, 67, came about. Latifah was careful to answer the question directly without delving too deeply. “It’s still surreal. It is such a dicey, delicate situation that requires a great deal of respect,” Latifah said. “That’s a personal thing that he’s going to have to deal with.” Latifah added, “Chris’s character’s obviously a big part of the show a...
‘SLAM’ Magazine Gets Up Close & Personal With Kanye West’s Donda Academy Basketball Team
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SLAM / Slam Magazine Ye and his love for basketball is no secret, so it shouldn’t come as a shock that West is involved in youth hoops. Thanks to SLAM Magazine, we are getting up close and personal with his stacked Donda Academy basketball team. Kanye West, who is currently living out his best life with his new barbie doll Julia Fox in Paris for Fashion Week, let his team full of the country’s next crop of basketball talent do all the talking, thank God. In the interview, the young hoopers talked about playing for Ye, bringing his vision to life and what it means to be the building blocks for the Chicago rapper’s prep school’s basketball program. The team is comprised of notable high school prospects Jalen Hooks, Jahki Howard, Chuck Bailey, Braeden Moore,...
SB19’s ‘Bazinga’ Surpasses BTS’ ‘Butter’ for Most Weeks Spent at No. 1 on Hot Trending Songs Chart
SB19‘s “Bazinga” spends a seventh week at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Trending Songs chart (dated Jan. 29), powered by Twitter. The Filipino group’s single surpasses the six-week run of BTS‘ “Butter” for the most weeks spent at No. 1 on the chart so far, dating to the list’s October launch. “Bazinga” crowns the chart with 9.3 million Twitter mentions in the Jan. 15-22 tracking week. It has continued its momentum since the premiere of its official video in October, followed by the group’s performance of the song at the 34th Awit Awards in November. The group also performed the song on the BYE2021 digital music festival on New Year’s Eve and took part in the ASEAN-Korea ROUND Festival Jan. 9. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news ...
Here’s Why BTS Caused Chipotle to Change Its Twitter Name
Anything that BTS says, goes … even if it’s a slip of the tongue. On Sunday (Jan. 23), BTS uploaded a behind-the-scenes video of members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook enjoying bowls of Chipotle after performing their special sidewalk concert on the Dec. 17 episode of The Late Late Show With James Corden. Delighted by the meal but slightly confused, Jungkook mispronounced Chipotle. Explore Explore BTS See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “How do you eat this? What is this, Chicotle? Chipotle?” Junkook says in Korean, with J-Hope behind him adding, “I thought they said it was chocolate at first!” After the pair took turns sharing the contents of the bowls, Jungkook took a brief moment to tell the camera just how good his food was: “This is so ...
Kelly Clarkson Is ‘Nervous as Hell’ Taking on a ‘Control’-Era Hit by Janet Jackson: Watch
Kelly Clarkson is in Control despite her nerves! On Tuesday (Jan. 25), the talk-show host kicked off The Kelly Clarkson Show by performing Janet Jackson‘s “What Have You Done For Me Lately.” “Used to be a time when you would pamper me/ Used to brag about it all the time/ Your friends seem to think that you’re so peachy-keen/ But my friends say neglect is on your mind/ Who’s right?/ What have you done for me lately?/ Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah,” she sang with effortless swagger before optioning up her impressive vocal on the track’s second verse. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Released as the lead single for Jackson’s breakthrough third LP in January 1986, “What Have You Done For Me Lately” peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, earning the singer ...
Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Zac Brown Band & More Set for 2022 iHeartCountry Festival
Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Zac Brown Band and Maren Morris are among the artists set for this year’s iHeartCountry Festival presented by Capital One, set for May 7, the event announced Tuesday (Jan. 25). This year’s performers will also include Dustin Lynch, Jimmie Allen, Scotty McCreery, Cody Johnson and more. iHeartMedia personality Bobby Bones will again host the event, to be held at Austin, Texas’s new Moody Center, which opens in April on the University of Texas campus. The show will broadcast live on iHeartMedia’s country stations and on iheartradio.com on May 7, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Country music fans across the country look forward to the iHeartCountry Festival each and every year,” said Rod...
Leya Tap Julie Byrne for New Song “Glass Jaw”: Listen
New York’s Leya have shared a new song called “Glass Jaw,” featuring Julie Byrne. Check it out below. Leya—the duo of harpist Marilu Donovan and violinist/vocalist Adam Markiewicz—released Flood Dream in 2020. Later that year, Actress remixed their song “Wave,” and the duo collaborated with Liturgy on “Antigone.” Julie Byrne released Not Even Happiness in January 2017. More recently, in 2020, she released “Love’s Refrain” with Jefre Cantu-Ledesma, and also worked with Trayer Tryon on several tracks, including “New Forever.” Revisit Pitchfork’s “The 50 Best Albums of 2017,” featuring Not Even Happiness at No. 37. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Governors Ball 2022 Lineup Announced: Kid Cudi, J. Cole, Halsey, Playboi Carti, and More
Governors Ball Music Festival 2022 is taking place from June 10-12 at Citi Field in Queens, New York. Today, the lineup has been announced. In addition to headliners J. Cole, Kid Cudi, and Halsey, the lineup includes Playboi Carti, Jazmine Sullivan, Migos, 100 gecs, Kaytranada, Denzel Curry, Japanese Breakfast, Skepta, Clairo, Roddy Ricch, YG, Soccer Mommy, Flume, Dehd, J.I.D, Tove Lo, Diesel (aka Shaquille O’Neal), and more. Find the full lineup below. After being forced to cancel in 2020, Governors Ball returned in 2021 with a lineup that featured Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion, Post Malone, Phoebe Bridgers, A$AP Rocky, J Balvin, and others.
