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Flavor Flav Domestic Battery Charge Dismissed
Attorneys for entertainer Flavor Flav said Wednesday (Dec. 8) he’s working to stay sober following dismissal of a misdemeanor domestic battery charge stemming from a scuffle with his girlfriend at home in suburban Las Vegas. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The 62-year-old former rapper, hip-hop and reality TV star, whose legal name is William Jonathan Drayton Jr., pleaded no contest in Henderson Municipal Court to a nonviolent misdemeanor coercion charge, admitted he took a cellphone, and paid $640 in fines, a court official and his defense attorneys said. “Mr. Drayton and his family are grateful to bring an amicable close to this matter and appreciate everyone’s support as he continues his one-year journey of sobriety,” defense attorneys David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld sai...
for King & Country Scores Record-Extending Seventh Straight Christian Airplay No. 1 With ‘Relate’
for King & Country, the duo of siblings Joel and Luke Smallbone, notches its 10th leader on Billboard‘s Christian Airplay chart, as “Relate” ascends to the top of the list dated Dec. 11. The twosome also continues its record streak to seven No. 1s in succession (encompassing songs promoted as proper radio singles). Explore See latest videos, charts and news In the tracking week ending Dec. 5, “Relate” drew 4.7 million audience impressions, according to MRC Data (down 19%, with many non-seasonal songs declining in reach as Christian stations fill playlists with holiday music). The brother tandem wrote “Relate” with Josh Kerr and Tayla Parx. “There’s something beautiful about the fact that, in a time such as this, a song speaking to the idea of relating to one another and showing compass...
Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Adele & More: What’s Your Favorite Album of 2021? Vote!
While 2021 has arguably been much better than its thou-that-shall-not-be-named predecessor, the year is thankfully coming to an end. In between continued Zoom meetings, livestreamed concerts and a slight semblance of pre-pandemic life, the music of the year allowed even the most cold-hearted of pessimists to have something to look forward to — but which album helped you through 2021 the most? Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album, Sour, was for anyone who knows the sting of heartbreak. Lil Nas X fully blossomed from his “Old Town Road” beginnings into an out and proud artist unafraid to share his most vulnerable moments on Montero. Taylor Swift proved that lightning can indeed strike in the same place twice — and that the general public will let a 10-minute song reach No. 1 on the Billboard Ho...
Nicki Minaj Celebrates 39th Birthday in Her Birthday Suit: See the Pics
Even though Nicki Minaj rapped “Errday my birthday” on 2008’s “Young Money Ballaz,” Wednesday (Dec. 8) actually is the superstar MC’s big day. Minaj, who just turned 39, took to social media to celebrate her special day with some photos — appropriately dressed in her birthday suit, with a couple of shots revealing she’s only draped in a pink bejeweled chain and thong, plus perfectly swooped pink hair. She posed with a small birthday cake holding star-, heart- and rainbow-shaped candles while also nestling up to a giant teddy bear her 1-year-old son Papa Bear would surely love. “Say Happy Birthday to da Bad Guy,” she captioned the trio of festive shots. And a lot of stars did just that in the comments section, including Minaj’s frequent collaborators Big Sean, Soulja Boy and Juicy J as well...
Cordae Shares Trailer for New Album ‘From a Bird’s Eye View’
Cordae has officially announced his sophomore album with a new teaser. The rapper will debut his LP From a Bird’s Eye View on January 14. The video takes the form of a keynote presentation in which Cordae appears to emulate Steve Jobs, donning a black turtleneck and jeans. “This is a day that I’ve been looking forward to for two and a half years,” he says to the audience. “As a creator and an innovator, we must always aim to outdo ourselves.” Using a projector, the rapper unveils the album art, a painting that depicts himself sitting in a dusky desert. In October, Cordae kicked off the rollout of the forthcoming LP with the release of its first single “Super.” The song was followed by the Lil Wayne-assisted “Sinister,” which dropped last week. Cordae’s From a Bird’s Eye Vie...
Vanessa Bryant Files A Lawsuit To Keep Pictures of Kobe’s Body From Going “Viral”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: FREDERIC J. BROWN / Getty It’s been damn near two years since the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, and still Vanessa Bryant is in court dealing with the fallout from the horrific helicopter crash that took their lives. According to The Washington Post, Kobe Bryant’s widow filed a new lawsuit against Los Angeles County this past Monday (December 6) for invasion of privacy as first responders admitted that they snapped pictures of the remains of the bodies that were involved in the tragic helicopter crash. In the filing, Vanessa Bryant says she’s been “taunted” by people who are “threatening” to leak the photos of Kobe and Gianna’s bodies at the crash and fears that the pics will go “viral” even if they’re fake. Related Stories “These ...
Pfizer Booster Dose May Protect Against Omicron Variant
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Yui Mok – PA Images / Getty Early findings suggest that the booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine may protect against the surging Omicron variant according to a new report. As cases of COVID-19 and its variants continue to crop up around the world, the third dose of this particular vaccine shows promise of mitigating worsening conditions. Via a joint statement from Pfizer and BioNTech, the companies conducted preliminary lab studies that reveal their version of the vaccine at two doses offers less protection than a third booster dose could offer, but there is some optimism ahead. Related Stories “Although two doses of the vaccine may still offer protection against severe disease caused by the Omicron strain, it’s clear from these preliminary data th...
Kanye West & Drake’s Larry Hoover Benefit Concert Will Stream On Amazon Platforms
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ye / Instagram The long-awaited benefit concert that Kanye West is organizing which features Drake will now be available to fans worldwide, thanks to a deal with Amazon. In a press release issued on Tuesday (December 7th), Amazon Music and Prime Video announced that their platforms will be exclusively streaming the concert in honor of Larry Hoover, which is organized and headlined by Kanye. The Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert, which will feature Drake as a special guest on December 9th is set to take place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Prime Video will host the live stream of the event for all of its 240 million customers, and it will also be streamed on Amazon Music’s app and its Twitch channel. The concert will also be streamed at select ...
Faith Evans Asks Judge To Deny Stevie J’s Spousal Assistance Request
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Stevie J and Faith Evans are headed down the road to divorce, but Faith has no interest in getting any walking around money and has asked a judge to decline Stevie J’s spousal assistance request. According to The Florida News Times, the “I Love You” singer is asking not only for the judge to dead Stevie J’s spousal assistance request, but also wants “all property acquired before marriage, by gifts, inheritance, or ingenuity, and after the date of separation.” Related Stories “Faith has asked the court to “end” Stevie J’s ability to provide spouse support. It’s unclear if they signed a prenuptial agreement, but Faith wants her to retain her personal property after the divorce.” Seems fair enough. Whether or not the judge will...
Bite-Sized Audio Sharing App humit Aims to Redefine How Fans Connect Through Music
humit is on a mission to change the way people connect through music discovery. Backed by Antler, a Singapore-based early-stage VC firm, the app was launched last year by three self-described music geeks: Rohit Ganapathy, Prithvi Sankar, and Ishaan Negi. Since then, they’ve worked tirelessly to develop their audio-first social platform with hopes to inspire a paradigm shift in the way music is consumed. “Back in college, we did not know how to build an app or anything about licensing content, so we created these Facebook and WhatsApp communities for likeminded listeners to share and discover music,” Sankar explained. “Soon we realized that the current music streaming services lack compelling social features. And while existing social networks are great for shar...
Watch SVDDEN DEATH Wreak Havoc at His Sold-Out Red Rocks Show
Legend has it, the spirits unleashed by SVDDEN DEATH and his alter-ego VOYD have still not settled after his Red Rocks show back in October. One of the most exciting standalone bass music shows took place back in the fall, when—making his debut at Red Rocks—the dubstep superstar wreaked havoc on the masses just days before Halloween. With help from Space Laces, Oolacile, Aweminus, Phiso, Neonix, and Syzy, the show, dubbed “The Valley of Darkness,” exceeded fans’ expectations and then some. The show came just days after his massive single “Transmutation Sequence” hit the airwaves. Putting the evil in medieval, the official release of the highly anticipated track was yet another peak performance from one of bass music’s most excit...
Above & Beyond Celebrate 10 Years of “Group Therapy” With Remix Album
Above & Beyond are getting ready to honor their most iconic release in a huge way. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 years since the legendary trance music trio dropped Group Therapy. Since then, we’ve seen them produce countless originals, remixes, and collaborative works all while reinforcing their position as one of the leading figures in trance music. Longtime fans have kept the massively popular album that would go on to become the name of their long-running radio show in a special place in their hearts. In honor of this, Above & Beyond have called on some of their favorite dance music producers to reimagine some of their biggest tracks for an upcoming two-part remix album. Recommended Articles Some of the artists who’ve lent their talents are ...
