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STRYPER’s MICHAEL SWEET: Why We Shouldn’t Blame God For Every Bad Thing That Happens To Us
Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER has urged his fellow believers to hold on to faith through disappointment, tragedy and loss, explaining that we shouldn’t “blame God for every bad thing that happens to us.” Earlier today, Sweet took to his Facebook page to deliver the latest installment of his “coffee talk” where he offers his opinion on various topics related to his personal and professional life. He wrote: “Why is it that we as humans often praise God when things are going well yet curse God when things are going bad? We give God glory when something good happens but we also give God grief when something bad happens. I’ve always found that to be quite interesting. I’ve done it myself and do it myself. “God isn’t...
Swizz Beatz To Pay Tribute To DMX At Hot 97’s Summer Jam
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 It’s summer time in New York City and Hip-Hopper’s know what that means: Hot 97’s Summer Jam. A year after being canceled due to the pandemic, the traditional summer concert series is set to return with a star studded lineup that will include the likes of DaBaby, Migos, Meek Mill along with guest appearances from Rowdy Rebel and Bobby Shmurda (the man is still on parole with a curfew). For the OG’s of the Hip-Hop game Hot 97 has enlisted the talents of Swizz Beatz who will be taking to the stage to pay tribute to DMX (R.I.P). While we’re sure he’ll be spinning classic X records at the venue, we wouldn’t be surprised if X’s Ruff Rydin’ peers such as The Lox, Eve, and Drag-On join the festivities in honor of the legendary r...
Sean Diddy Combs Is Dropping A New Album In September
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Sean Diddy Combs, or Love, is still taking his can’t stop won’t stop mantra to heart. The Hip-Hop mogul revealed that he is dropping a new album in September. On Wednesday (July 21), Diddy hit Instagram to reveal the new project is called Off The Grid Vol. 1, and it will be available on September 24. “OFF THE GRID. The Album September 24, 2021. Welcome to the LOVE ERA!,” is the post’s caption of photos of the album’s title and release date in a red font on black backgrounds. Diddy’s last proper album was 2015’s MMM (Money Making Mitch) which was received with good reviews, but was considered a mixtape. That makes his last proper album 2006’s Press Play, not counting 2010’s Last Train to Paris which was a collaboration w...
HHW Gaming: EA Sports x ESPN Teaming Up ‘Madden 22’ Ratings Week
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 22 EA Sports and ESPN are teaming up once again to announce player ratings in Madden NFL 22. Player ratings in sports games have become a pretty huge deal. EA Sports and Madden saw that in 2020 when it first teamed up with ESPN to announce the ratings for NFL superstars. So, of course, it makes perfect sense they are doing it again leading up to the August 20 launch of Madden NFL 22. ESPN announced that it would be hosting a Madden Ratings Week from July 25 to 30. The player ratings for the latest edition of the iconic football video game franchise, plus players in the illustrious 99 overall ratings (the highest rating possible in the game) club, will be revealed. The week will kick off with a SportsCenter speci...
‘In The Heights’ Star Leslie Grace Tapped To Become Batgirl
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Roy Rochlin / Getty It looks like In The Heights breakout star, Leslie Grace is about to trade in Washington Heights for Gotham City as word around town is she’s about to become the DCEU’s newest newest superhero. According to Deadline the Bronx-born Dominican actress has just locked down the starring role of Barbara Gordon in Warner Bros upcoming feature film, Batgirl. Though the casting choice has yet to be confirmed, it’s being reported that the up-and-coming star blew away other would-be contenders with her audition this week. “The studio was already super high on the rising Afro-Latina star following her breakout role in In the Heights, and sources say her audition sealed the deal as the choice.” Salud! No word yet on the film’s plot or who’ll she’ll...
Listen to Prince’s “Hot Summer” Off His Unvaulted Album ‘Welcome 2 America’
Following the release of “Born 2 Die” last month and the titular track in April, Prince‘s estate has unveiled an additional previously unreleased song from the legendary vocalist’s upcoming posthumous album, Welcome 2 America. “Hot Summer” is the third track to arrive off of Prince’s soon-to-be-released record, which he originally completed in 2010 with plans for a 2011 debut. The pioneering singer then performed a tour in 2011 under the same name, though he ultimately decided not to release the coinciding album. The 23-track record, slated to release on July 30, will be the first complete studio LP to be unearthed from Prince’s vault since his death in 2016. The release of “Hot Summer” comes in tandem with the launch of the second season of The Story of Welcome 2 America, a podcast t...
Seyi Vibez – Professor Peller ft Zlatan
Don’t miss this brand new piece of music coming from Seyi Vibez – “Professor Peller” ft Zlatan out now. Fast-rising Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez returns with a big tune titled “Professor Peller” featuring Zanku Records boss Zlatan. Seyi Vibez has been amazing so far this year which has earned him millions of streams on DSPs. He keeps up the momentum with his latest music release. This is a good party starter and we recommend it. Listen, enjoy Seyi Vibez – “Professor Peller” ft Zlatan below & share. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Seyi_Vibez_-_Professor_Peller_ft_Zlatan_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download 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 Beau...
Rudeboy – Focus
Check out this brand new song from Rudeboy – “Focus” out now. Nigerian singer Rudeboy (Paul Okoye) drops a hot new single and he titles it “Focus“. It is his first single this year and it is also a lead single for his forthcoming album “Rudykillus“. Rudeboy’s last single “Oga” was last released in October 2020 during the End Sars Protests. The new song sees the singer give fans that melodious vocals that we have always enjoyed. There are lots of distractions but Rudy just wants to puff puff and stayed focus on the goals. While we enjoy this tune, his album “Rudykillus” drops on August 5, watch out for that. The project would have 12 brand new songs. Listen, enjoy Rudeboy – “Focus” below & share. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Rudeboy_-_Focus_NaijaMu...
Jamopyper – Better Better (Remix) ft Davido
Don’t miss this brand new song Jamopyper – “Better Better” (Remix) ft Davido out now. Zanku Records unveils this brand new song “Better Better” (Remix) from Jamopyper and he features Nigerian pop superstar Davido. The original version of the song has been enjoying decent airplay, however, Jamo want to take things a notch higher with this remix. If you liked the original version you would like this one too, and if you didn’t enjoy it as much this remix should get to you. Jamopyper promises more music on the way. Listen, enjoy Jamopyper – “Better Better” (Remix) ft Davido below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Jamopyper_-_Better_Better_Remix_ft_Davido_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined...
VIDEO: Adekunle Gold – Sinner ft Lucky Daye
Don’t miss this lovely new music video from Adekunle Gold – “Sinner” ft Lucky Daye out now. Adekunle Gold finally premieres the anticipated official music video for his song “Sinner” which he released some days back. The song is inspired by his wife Simi and especially dedicated to her. If you enjoyed the song, well the video is even a lot more intriguing. Adekunle Gold uses his wife Simi as video vixen as they give off some steamy sensual tension. The visual is a must watch, and you’ll definitely love it. Watch, enjoy Adekunle Gold – “Sinner” ft Lucky Daye video & 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 mak...
Somebody Built an Elaborate LEGO Rave With Strobe Lights, Turntables and Totems
After over a year devoid live shows, people have become quite creative when it comes to experiencing their favorite artists’ music. One fan went so far as to construct an entire rave out of LEGOs—headlined by Gorgon City. The duo gave a shoutout to the rave’s designer, Tyler Laabs, on their socials yesterday. The art piece features everything from strobe lights, costumed ravers, totems, and even vendors. He even included a guy on the verge of vomiting in a trashcan. Laabs also took it one step further by propping his phone, transforming it into a video screen to showcase Gorgon City’s most recent album, Olympia. “Gorgon City has been my favorite since getting into house music. Although I wanted to have this build done in time for the release o...
Charlamagne tha God to Host Comedy Central Late Night Talk Show
The Breakfast Club co-host Charlamagne Tha God will host a new weekly series on Comedy Central titled Tha God’s Honest Truth with Lenard “Charlamagne” McKelvey. The show is co-created by Stephen Colbert and executive produced by The Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder. Expect to see Charlamagne’s unique personality on display, offering social commentary on culturally relevant issues. Charlamagne announced his excitement for the show to kick-off saying: “This is the third talk show Chris McCarthy has done with me, and those shows prepared me for this opportunity. My South Carolina brethren Stephen Colbert is the ultimate cosign in the late-night space, and he wouldn’t cosign no bullsh*t! We are going to win an Emmy next year for best lighting direction I can feel it!!!” In an odd coincidence, ...
