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Rap Song of the Week: Kanye West Goes “Off the Grid” with Fivio Foreign and Playboi Carti
Rap Song of the Week breaks down the rap and hip-hop song releases you need to hear each week. Check out the full playlist here. For our latest installment, Kanye West teams up with Fivio Foreign and Playboi Carti for “Off the Grid.” Following three public listening events and several missed release dates, Kanye West’s much-fabled Donda finally dropped on Sunday morning. With 27 tracks to choose from, picking a standout song was no easy task, but “Off the Grid” fits the bill because it sees the G.O.O.D. Music founder at his best. Sprinkling his own touch on Brooklyn drill, Kanye brings out a lyrical side of Fivio Foreign rarely seen before, while also sounding right at home over the wobbling bass and gothic synths. The track was reportedly first made as a solo track for Playboi Carti, who ...
Miles Teller Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Refusing Vaccine: Report
Production on the The Offer, an upcoming limited series about the making of The Godfather, was put on hold over the summer after the show’s star, Miles Teller, reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. The Daily Mail reports that Teller is unvaccinated, and his positive test forced Paramount Television to halt production for nearly a month. In a statement, Teller’s publicist disputed The Daily Mail’s report, but declined to elaborate further. Tellers himself responded to the report on Twitter, retweeting a direct message thread with the gossip Instagram account deuxmoi in which an anonymous individual confirmed Teller was on set. Teller also posted a photo of himself on set. However, the actor has not disclosed his vaccination status. Advertisement Related Video The Offer tells the behind-t...
Twitter Reacts to Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’ Release
September 3, 2021 has become a day to remember for Drake fans. Officially dropping his sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy, Drake has finally given fans his first album since 2018. The much-anticipated drop featured high-profile collaborators including Lil Baby, Lil Durk, GIVEON, JAY-Z, Travis Scott, Future, Young Thug, 21 Savage, Tems, Project Pat, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Kid Cudi. Prior to the release of the album, Drake took to the cities of his guest appearances to buy out billboards to announce to drop hints at who fans will hear on CLB. In just the first day, Certified Lover Boy broke Spotify and Apple Music records for becoming the most-streamed album in just one day. He reached this feat in less than 12 hours, racking up more than 60 million streams across the United States. T...
DaBaby “Wokesha,” Boosie Badazz “Hell’s Angel” & More | Daily Visuals 9.2.21
HipHopWired Featured Video We don’t know if it’s his “canceled” status or the fact that he was able to get on Kanye’s Donda album, but lately DaBaby’s been going hard trying to repair his reputation while dropping new visuals to remind everyone that he raps pretty damn well. Coming through with a new clip for “Wokesha,” DaBaby keeps it simple by simply puffing on a blunt while sitting on a chair and rapping his ass off. Those chains and pieces look like they hella heavy, b. Keeping the theme of controversial rappers in the game, Boosie Badazz too has run afoul of many in the game and basically copps to being the bad guy in his visuals to “Hell’s Angel” where he shows off his home to prove that being bad can sometimes payoff. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Soulja Bo...
Iman Shumpert Trading In His Balling Kicks For Dancing Shoes, Joins ‘DWTS’ As Latest Contestant
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 Iman Shumpert is looking to add DWTS’ Mirrorball Trophy to his collection. Per TMZ, the NBA free agent was the latest contestant to join the upcoming season of ABC’s hit competition show Dancing with the Stars. The celebrity gossip site spotted the hard-to-miss baller heading into rehearsals for Season 30 of the dancing competition show, and he’s trying to keep his appearance on the show a secret. Still, the cat is officially out of the bag now. TMZ has confirmed he will indeed be showing off his dance moves when the show returns. With that said, will he be able to win it all? Will being the husband of Teyana Taylor, who is known for being a great dancer, rubbed off on him? We shall see. History is on his side when i...
LeVar Burton’s Iconic ‘Reading Rainbow’ Getting Documentary
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Fred Lee / Getty One of the most memorable educational programs in history is about to get honored. A documentary is being developed based on LeVar Burton’s Reading Rainbow. As spotted on The Grio the popular series from the 1980’s is about to be given a Hollywood treatment. According to the story Butterfly in the Sky will chronologize the show’s magical history with archival footage and interviews with LeVar Burton. Additionally several other noted celebrities will also participate including “major broadcasters, educators, and filmmakers involved in the show that encouraged a love of books and reading among children.” The project will be directed by Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb, of GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies o...
“So Many Beautiful Memories”: GRiZ Fans Share Their Favorite Moments and Stories
The connection between fan and musician has always been an elusive one. But GRiZ understands that both parties are kindred spirits—and that should not only be celebrated, but rewarded. In collaboration with GRiZ and his team, we found seven super-fans to share their favorite memories and stories as part of the Michigan-born electronic music virtuoso’s tight-knit community. Max Dashevsky “I saw GRiZ for the first time in 2012 at the Blue Note in Columbia, MO, opening for Big Gigantic. My friend bought me a ticket because he wanted to introduce me to the funkier side of electronic music. As soon as GRiZ started his set and played that sax, I was completely blown away. I fell in love with his energy and music right then and there. Since then, I have seen him all acr...
Leotrix Pushes Forward-Thinking Sound on Raucous “Out Of Order” EP
Leotrix is unstoppable. The Australian wunderkind is back with his fourth EP of the year, Out Of Order, via Never Say Die. Once again, Leotrix has released a record that puts his production prowess on full display. Heavy from front to back, Out Of Order adds even more depth to his high-powered arsenal via four tracks that masterfully maintain a cohesive feel. “Jump” is the lone collaboration on the EP and it’s a doozy. Leotrix has tapped fellow Australian AGES to provide his own flavor of grime to the tune. His flow fits seamlessly over the old-school feel of the beat, providing bars through the majority of the drop before Leotrix’s mind-melting production takes the fore. The following track “Crash Report” follows takes th...
Lupa Debuts on mau5trap With Brooding Techno Track “For the Ride”
Nothing is bolder than coming fresh out of the gate with a new take on a storied genre. Lupa has done just that on her mau5trap debut “For the Ride.” Diving in with a plethora of eerie ambient sounds, listeners will quickly find themselves surrounded by a hypnotic techno buildup. The broodiness of the track maintains throughout, with mesmeric vocal samples serving as a light in the darkness. “For the Ride” captures an old-school feel while simultaneously introducing contemporary elements, emphasizing Lupa’s skill set. As Lupa’s first major release, the Bay Area product has tested her mettle and proven her production is ready for the spotlight. Keep your eyes on her as she’s just getting started. Check out “For the Ride...
longstoryshort Drops Bass House Anthem “Power To The People”
Only two years into his musical project, longstoryshort is making waves with his self-described cinematic bass sound. Today he returns by way of Night Mode with his new single “Power To The People.” Catchy and downright anthemic, “Power To The People” is longstoryshort’s most impressive single yet. The distinct vocal sample alone is enough to get a crowd moving but the anonymous New York producer has produced a bass house beast for listeners to groove to. The chaotic energy of the tune is perfect for a dancefloor burner like this, making it one to listen for as festival season rages on. Since 2019, longstoryshort has quickly made a name for himself. His tracks “Both Sides” and “Lost Summer” have garnered him an...
DEVILDRIVER Pulls Out Of Florida’s REBEL ROCK Festival Over COVID-19 Concerns
DEVILDRIVER has canceled its appearance at the Rebel Rock festival over COVID-19 concerns. The Californian metal band pulled out of the event, which is set to take place between September 24 and September 26 in Orlando, Florida, “due to the new COVID variant and logistics around keeping everyone safe,” frontman Dez Fafara announced on social media today. “It’s with great dismay that we announce DEVILDRIVER will not be taking the mainstage with WU TANG and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE at The RebelRock festival this September in Florida due to the new covid variant and logistics around keeping everyone safe from this virus within our band and crew,” Fafara wrote in a statement. “We will 100% be on next year 2022 on the main stage and hope to see you all there . Pleas...
WENDY DIO On Why She Pulled The Plug On RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: ‘I Decided I Want Real RONNIE’
Ronnie James Dio‘s former wife and longtime manager Wendy Dio says that she decided to pull the plug on the hologram of the legendary metal singer because she “wanted to see real Ronnie.” Dio died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. The singer’s hologram was created by a company called Eyellusion and made its debut at the Wacken Open Air festival in August 2016 in front of more than 75,000 fans. The Dio hologram production used audio of Ronnie‘s live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO band playing live, consisting of Craig Goldy on guitar, Simon Wright on drums and Scott Warren on keyboards, along with Bjorn Englen on bass. Also appearing with them were ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim “Ripper” Owens and former LYNCH MOB fron...
