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Minister Who Married R. Kelly & 15-Year-Old Aaliyah Details Shotgun Hotel Room Wedding To Court
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: E. JASON WAMBSGANS / Getty It’s not looking good for the king of R&Pee. R.Kelly’s federal sex trafficking trial is trucking along, and the prosecution is not playing. Wednesday (Sep.1), the minister who officiated Kelly’s 1994 wedding to Aaliyah testified under subpoena. Buzzfeed News reports 73-year-old minister Nathan Edmond claimed in his sworn testimony he never met both singers before he performed the “ceremony,’ that he revealed he was asked to do by Keith Williams, a mutual friend he shared with Kelly. “I didn’t think it was anybody special. I didn’t understand it at all,” he stated during day 10 of Kelly’s ongoing federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial being held in Brooklyn. Edmond shared further details about the shotgun wedding that...
Bobby Shmurda Drops New Visuals For “No Time For Sleep”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Koerner / Getty After months of enjoying his newfound freedom and making up for lost time, OG BK representative, Bobby Shmurda has finally dropped some new material for his starving fans to consume… kinda. In his new freestyle visuals to “No Time For Sleep,” Bobby gets military-minded with it and is strapped down to the teeth with the kind of artillery you’d expect to find on soldiers overseas with a team of half-naked thick young women. If looks could kill that’s all those women would need. All in all this visual gives off a real Tupac-ish vibe a la “Made Niggaz” as he’s donning all kinds of bulletproof vests and in a warehouse with an armed militia behind him. Check out the visuals to “No Time For Sleep” below and let us know if you’re looking for...
Leave The Horse Paste Alone: A Quick Ivermectin Explainer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bloomberg / Getty Ivermectin is dominating the headlines these days, with contorversial podcast host Joe Rogan claiming that he used it in a cocktail of drugs when he found out he had COVID-19 among others who’ve been buying up boxes of the stuff. This mass of people spurred on by right-wing figures and conspiracy theorists have chosen to take it as opposed to the free, tested and vetted vaccines that have been available. For those who don’t fully know what Ivermectin is, here’s a quick explainer for clarity. What Is Ivermectin and What Does It Do? Ivermectin is a drug that’s part of the class of anthelmintic medications, which are substances that help the body purge itself of worms and other internal parasites. It commonly can be found in paste or tablet...
Cardi B Checks Haters Who Are Justifying Instagram Model’s Death
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 It’s a cold world and but the internet truly has no heart. Cardi B checked folks who showed no sympathy for an Instagram model’s passing. As spotted on Madam Noire the Bronx bombshell made it clear that all lives matters, including social media vixens. On Sunday, August 19 Jenae Gagnier, aka Miss Mercedes Morr, was found dead at her Richmond, Texas home. Along with her body was another fatality which was Kevin Alexander Accorto. Her father was the one who found the two. He described what he uncovered in a formal statement. “I walk in and Janae’s on the floor, and her clothes are all torn up and stuff,” Mark Gagneir explained. “I go upstairs, guy upstairs with a knife in him, still alive… I just couldn’t do nothing but sta...
Ria Sean – “Fluid” EP Download
Aristokrat’s golden goose and newest signee, Ria Sean releases the highly anticipated EP Titled “Fluid”: a collection of six beautifully orchestrated songs aided in production by a cascade of talented producers ranging from rising producer Dehveen whose mad skills are visible on the hit track ‘Moneybag’; beatmaker and female producers Saszy, known for her intricate approach to the Afrofusion sound, made visible in the second EP track ‘Satisfy My Soul’, and Dunnie who combines all the elements to create an audio goldmine with ‘Underwater’. Other ace producers who worked on the ‘Fluid’ project are sound engineer BigFootInYourFace, known for making his beats from the heart in ‘Minor Notes’ PD who laced the track ‘Pin Me Down’ with the most addictive of rhythms, and Devon whose mastery is visi...
VIDEO: Adekunle Gold – High ft Davido
Following the release of “High” audio, Adekunle Gold brings on the official music video for his song which features Davido. After a few hours of release, we now have the official visuals for “High“, a song by Adekunle Gold featuring Davido. It is their first-ever collaboration and this single was conceptualised in 2016. AG reminisces to Davido his previous experience when he had one too many drinks in his system. It must be fun as the two stars laugh about the escapade. Listen, enjoy Adekunle Gold – “High” ft Davido below & share. [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by ch...
VIDEO: Oxlade – Ojuju
Nigerian music star Oxlade comes through with the official music video for his song “Ojuju“. After several weeks of the audio release, Oxlade drops the visuals for his song “Ojuju” taken off his recent EP “Eclipse“. As expected Oxlade is wowing his love Interest with some very passionate vocals. The clips have some interesting scenes you’ll enjoy as you watch. Watch, enjoy Oxlade – “Ojuju” below & share. [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Dicky Barrett
Name Dicky Barrett Best known for I’d have to say I’m probably best known for knocking on wood with a punk rock/reggae sound in the mid-to-late ‘90s. Current city Always Boston, but I have to be in L.A. to announce on Jimmy Kimmel Live! weeknights on ABC, but Boston forevah in my heart. Really want to be in Boston, but I’ve always enjoyed Glasgow in Scotland. If I lived there, I’m sure I’d just be thinking about Boston. Excited about There is an epic new Mighty Mighty BossToneS record called When God Was Great that got a terrific review in SPIN. Good on you. My current music collection has a lot of A.M. Gold. And a little bit of Nordic Sea Shanties. Don’t judge me for The brand-new Dropkick Murphys album Turn Up That Dial. Preferred Format Eight-track tapes. I like the “kachunk” noise the ...
SOFI TUKKER Tap John Summit for Atmospheric House Stunner “Sun Came Up”
Genre-defying duo SOFI TUKKER have returned with yet another surefire hit. The SOFI TUKKER tandem have released a slew of sensational, celebrated singles over the years, integrating underlying messages of inclusivity, liberation, and unity, among other motifs. Their latest single, “Sun Came Up” with breakout Chicago house music artist John Summit, follows suit. Arriving by way of Ultra Records, the hypnotic house track begins with soft, sensual lyricism courtesy of Sophie Hawley-Weld of SOFI TUKKER. Her vox are looped beautifully, contrasted by exotic production from Tucker Halpern. From there, intricate guitar work is seamlessly interpolated to create an airy ambiance before Summit’s club-focused sou...
Seven Lions, Wooli, and Amidy Unveil Diverse Remix Package for “Shadows”
Just one week following his massive “Chronicles Chapter 3” show at the Gorge Amphitheater, Seven Lions and Wooli have released a remix package for their collaboration with Amidy, “Shadows.” The remix EP features longtime Ophelia Records favorite Xavi as well as drum & bass guru REAPER and trance vet Maor Levi. Each producer offers a unique take on “Shadows,” infusing the melodic bass anthem with a diverse sound palette. Xavi’s remix maintains the heaviest feel of the trio released in the EP, as the impassioned sonics of the original have been replaced by a rumbling bassline. REAPER holds nothing back on his edit, similarly taking a heavy route. Amidy’s vocals remain the focal point leading into a dramatic, eerie ...
RL Grime’s Sable Valley Imprint Drops Stunning 15-Track Compilation: Listen
Staying true to its mission to thrust young talent into the limelight, RL Grime‘s Sable Valley imprint has unveiled a brand new compilation. A whirlwind of cinematic bass and mind-melting trap, Sable Valley Summer Vol. 2 spans 15 tracks. It kicks off with an original from Grime himself, who teamed up with Montell2099 for a dreamy trap stunner called “One Day,” which was featured in his monster Halloween Mix IX mix. What follows is a sublime song-cycle showcasing music from the next wave of bass producers primed to dominate the electronic scene. Highlights on the record are aplenty. Jon Casey and CAB’s “Fuel” pumps along with a high-octane blend of glitchy saws while Deadcrow‘s “Scythe” follows suit with its own ...
Lady Gaga’s “Dawn of Chromatica” Remix Album Is a Captivating Rush of Hyperpop: Listen
Little Monsters, rejoice: Lady Gaga‘s Dawn of Chromatica remix album has finally arrived. Fans have endured over 15 months and a revolving door of rumors since Gaga’s chart-topping, cyberpunk-themed Chromatica album dropped, but the wait was worth it. Executive produced by BloodPop®, Dawn of Chromatica is a supercollider of genre-bending dance music. Hyperactive electronic crossover bangers speckle the album like a paintball gun gone haywire. Renowned producer A. G. Cook teamed up with Charli XCX for a fierce rendition of Gaga’s Madeon-assisted “911,” a captivating cry for help that came with a spine-chilling short film. Meanwhile, Arca warps the tempo of “Rain On Me” (with Ariana Grande) in a blissfully quirky house rendition w...
