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Nipsey Hussle Estate Reportedly Sues Counterfeiters Over Bootleg Merch
Nipsey Hussle‘s estate is reportedly going after bootleg merch hawkers operating out of China. The rapper’s late brother and estate administrator, Samiel Asghedom, has recently filed a lawsuit against multiple entities that the estate believes are behind selling counterfeit merch items. The e-commerce websites in question are reportedly selling knockoff pieces closely related to Nispey’s Marathon clothing line. The estate has the rights to various registered trademarks including the “Crenshaw” logo, “South Central State of Mind” and others that claim that the websites have used the trademarks without permission. The lawsuit also states that these websites have targeted sales towards Illinois residents, hence it being filed in Illinois. The tell-tale signs of the counterfeit items include m...
Lana Del Rey Delivers New Single “Arcadia”
Lana Del Rey has dropped off her latest Blue Banisters single, “Arcadia.” The new track arrives with a self-directed music video that’s reminiscent of her early “Video Games” days — a simple effort that sees Del Rey in a hotel room. Its ending features behind-the-scenes footage from the visual and clips of the artist driving around. Del Rey also delivered a lengthy message on Instagram just before the release of the single: “I guess you could say this album is about what it was like, what happened, and what it’s like now. If you’re interested go back and listen to the first three songs I put out earlier. They chronicle the beginning. This song hits somewhere in the middle and by the time the record drops you will hear where we’re at today. As much as the on going criticism has been trying,...
Lil Nas X’s ‘MONTERO’ Leads Apple Music’s Pre-Add Chart
Lil Nas X‘s upcoming record MONTERO is leading the week’s Apple Music Pre-Add chart. According to reports, the album surpasses titles like ABBA’s Voyage, Ed Sheeran’s =, J Balvin’s Jose, BIG30’ King Of Killbranch and more. MONTERO marks Lil Nas X’s debut studio effort and his first non-single release since 2019’s 7 EP. “creating this album has been therapy for me. i’ve learned to let go of trying to control people’s perception of who i am, what i can do, and where i will be,” he wrote on Twitter. “i’ve realized the only opinion of me that really matters is my own.” The forthcoming record will include 15 tracks and features from Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Elton John, Miley Cyrus and Jack Harlow. Fans can expect previous singles “Call Me By Your Name,” “Industry Baby” and “Sun Goes Down”...
Tyler, The Creator Shares His Thoughts on Hearing André 3000’s Original Verse on Kanye West’s “Life of the Party”
Following the release of Drake‘s Certified Lover Boy the Canadian artist also leaked Kanye West‘s “Life of the Party” track featuring André 3000‘s original verse. Drizzy’s leak intended on showing the world Kanye’s bars which were heavily directed at him. Earlier this week, Tyler, The Creator shared on Twitter that he had actually heard the song months ago and that his opinion about it still has not changed. Tyler tweeted, “man i heard life of the part a few months back and lost my mind. song is beautiful man i want to eat it. very anita baker style progression. original verse was so warm and true. pretty.” When Drake first leaked the track, Tyler also took to Twitter to share a few quick thoughts, commenting “sir 3000*,” with a heart emoji seemingly praising André 3000. In André’s stateme...
Michael K. Williams Death Being Investigated As Overdose, NYPD Seeking Drug Dealer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Renowned and beloved actor Michael K. Williams was found dead on Monday, September 6, and the culture has been in mourning ever since. The hurt continues as the Brooklyn native reportedly died of an overdose, and the authorities are investigating the circumstances. When the New York Post initially revealed his death, the NYC rag made sure to mention drug paraphernalia was in the home where he was found. Although Williams had been candid about his past drug use, anything noting a specific cause of death is pure speculation until the coroner’s report. However, TMZ is now reporting that his death has kicked off a criminal investigation, and the authorities are looking for the drug dealer. Reportedly, the narcotics found on the sc...
L’s On Deck: Nike To Drop Some “Travis Scott” Air Max 1’s
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @cop_o_clock / Instagram Who’s ready for some fresh L’s to finish off an already struggle 2021 for sneakerheads? After seeing how the highly sought after Air Jordan 1 “Travis Scott’ Fragments ended up in the hands of resellers by the thousands, Nike is dropping some new Travis Scott designed Air Max 1’s that will no doubt find there way into the hands of the highest second hand bidders. According to Sneaker News, the new Air Max 1 “Travis Scott” will be releasing this holiday season and though the first colorway is earth toned “Baroque Brown” installment, there are plans of these releasing in more than a handful of different colors. “Entitled “Baroque Brown,” the colorway draws inspiration not only from past releases but also Scott’s own personal style. T...
L’s On Deck: Nike To Drop Some “Travis Scott” Air Max 1’s
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @cop_o_clock / Instagram Who’s ready for some fresh L’s to finish off an already struggle 2021 for sneakerheads? After seeing how the highly sought after Air Jordan 1 “Travis Scott’ Fragments ended up in the hands of resellers by the thousands, Nike is dropping some new Travis Scott designed Air Max 1’s that will no doubt find there way into the hands of the highest second hand bidders. According to Sneaker News, the new Air Max 1 “Travis Scott” will be releasing this holiday season and though the first colorway is earth toned “Baroque Brown” installment, there are plans of these releasing in more than a handful of different colors. “Entitled “Baroque Brown,” the colorway draws inspiration not only from past releases but also Scott’s own personal style. T...
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Memphis Bleek Says Nas Doesn’t Want Any ‘Verzuz’ Smoke With Jay-Z [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Theo Wargo / Getty While two of our greatest MC’s are not considering a Verzuz it continues to be a hot topic for fans. In a recent. interview Memphis Bleek says that Nas will not be able to compete with Jay-Z. The Brooklyn MC recently talked with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. While the two discussed a variety of things one topic stood out from the rest. Midway during the Q&A, Scoop asked the “My Mind Right” rapper his thoughts on whether or not he would want to see Esco and Hova face off in a Verzuz. His answer should not surprise anyone, but of course it did. “No” he responded. He went to expand further on his stance. “Nas don’t have enough songs to compete,” he explained. “And it’s no disrespect to him, he just don’t – like, he just don’t. Jay c...
Justin Timberlake Celebrates 15th Anniversary of ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds’: ‘This Album Changed My Life’
Justin Timberlake is cherishing the 15th anniversary of his sophomore solo album FutureSex/LoveSounds on Wednesday (Sept. 8). The “4 Minutes” singer wound back the clock on Instagram by posting a throwback photo of JT dramatically gazing toward the camera from his chair perched by the disco ball from the album cover. He also shared snippets of the music videos that supported the project’s hit singles “Sexy Back,” featuring frequent collaborator and the album’s executive producer Timbaland; “My Love,” featuring T.I.; “What Goes Around… Comes Around;” and “LoveStoned / I Think She Knows” — all of which won Grammy Awards in different categories. Every song besides “LoveStoned” a...
It Only Took 3 Days For Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’ To Blow Kanye’s ‘Donda’ Out Of The Streaming Waters
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Todd Williamson/NBC / Getty If you were invested in the Hip-Hop culture feud that emerged across social media after Kanye West’s 10th studio album, Donda, dropped in late August and then Drake’s 6th studio album, Certified Lover Boy, dropped five days later, just know that, if the number of streams each project got is an indicator as to who the victor of the “beef” is, the guy from Toronto is taking that W. And it isn’t even close. According to Rolling Stone, it took eight days for Donda to garner 423 million on-demand audio streams in the U.S. The album’s success even earned it the No. 1 spot on the Rolling Stone Top 200 Albums Chart. But in only three days—Friday, Sept. 3, through Sunday, Sept. 5—CLB had already seen more than 430 million streams, accor...
BMI’s Revenue Keeps Growing, Despite Pandemic Setbacks
Although digital licensing peaked over the year, media and general licensing were dampened, in part by pandemic concerns, with general taking the greatest hit. Since fiscal 2019, which raked in an all-time high of $169 million in general licensing, revenue from general, public spaces like bars, restaurants, shops and concert venues — has dropped by 25%, and amounted to just $127 million in the past year. Meanwhile media licensing, which accounts for cable and satellite television and radio, decreased by 11% from last year to a total of $472 million. This is the first time in recent years that media has taken a dip and may be indicative of a major upcoming downturn for traditional TV and radio. In 2020, the category made $527 million in revenue for BMI, up by 3% from the previous year...
ItsBizkit ft. Uncle Murda & Benny The Butcher “Straight Cap,” Rich The Kid ft. Polo G “Prada Remix” & More | Daily Visuals 9.8.21
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty We always said that when there’s a bag to be had, Benny The Butcher will go and get it regardless if it’s with well-known artists or up and comers from unknown territory. Today he goes with the latter. Linking up with Uncle Murda for ItsBizKit’s visuals to “Straight Cap,” the three men politic at the trap house which is stylishly designed with some street art as they sip out some red cups and blow some thick smoke. On a less gritty note, Rich The Kid takes to the road with Polo G in his clip for “Prada Remix” and with two young women riding with them enjoy the sun rays before turning up under the bright stars at night. Also they apparently buried somebody but that’s a story for another day (or visual). Check out the rest of tod...
