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Gucci Mane Gets Real On Mental Health Diagnosis In ABC Interview
Gucci Mane is opening up about his mental health journey in a new interview with ABC News’ Nightline. Nearly a year after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, Guwop told ABC’s Byron Pitts about how his life was turned upside down by his mental health episodes. “The episode is a brief daze, up to […]
6LACK Reveals The Meaning Behind His New Album Title ‘Love Is The New Gangsta’
6LACK sat down with Hip-Hop Wired ahead of the release of his upcoming album Love Is The New Gangsta, his first project in three years. Since his last release, the Atlanta swiss army knife says he’s been focused on fatherhood, personal growth, and sharpening himself not only as an artist, but as a man. During […]
Big Mama, One Kid: Latto May Have Welcomed Her First Child
Latto may have quietly welcomed her first bundle of joy into the world. While nothing has been officially confirmed, the internet has been putting the clues together like a puzzle. Big Mama has seemingly been hustler of the year while pregnant, and now fans think they caught another hint. In a recent video posted to […]
Christian Hip-Hop Artist, Aaron Cole Gets Usher’s Approval To Sample “You Make Me Wanna”
Christian Hip-Hop and R&B artist Aaron Cole has struck gold with his new record, “Usher In The Spirit.” The Virginia singer spoke with Hip-Hop Wired about how the song has brought a new spotlight to his career. Sampling Usher’s classic, “You Make Me Wanna,” Cole created his own gospel-inspired flip, which quickly went viral online. […]
Cardi B Snaps On Arena Staff For Being Disrespectful, Threatened To Cancel Atlanta Show
Cardi B was just about ready to pack it up and cancel her second show in Atlanta. Hours before hitting the stage, the Bodak Yellow rapper went live, going off on staff at State Farm Arena and accusing them of being disrespectful to her and her team. “You and your f*cking employees are being disrespectful, […]
Report: Detroit Rapper Siditty Allegedly Shot & Killed
Detroit rapper Siditty has been allegedly shot and killed, according to reports. Qualeisha Barnes, also known as Siditty, was identified as the victim of multiple gunshot wounds in Atlanta on Wednesday morning. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded to calls at Springside Plaves around 1:36 a.m., where they discovered the rapper inside a […]
Save The Streets: Lil Baby Says He’s Buying Up His Old Block
Lil Baby is making one of the most important investments of his life so far. The Atlanta rapper is known for buying cars and jewelry, but this time around, his money is being put toward something much bigger. During a “WHAM VLOG,” Baby took fans back to his old neighborhood, revealing that he has been […]
Lil Jon’s Son DJ Young Slade’s Body Identified, Family Confirms Passing
According to the Milton Police Department, a body believed to be DJ Young Slade, the son of Lil Jon, has been found. Nathan Smith, professionally known as DJ Young Slade, was reported missing on Feb. 3. At the time, local law enforcement released a statement saying, “[Smith] ran out of his house and has been […]
T.I. Plans To Hang His Titled Hat After His Next Album
T.I. may be preparing to retire following the release of his upcoming album, Kill The King. While speaking on the Grammys red carpet, the ATL legend revealed that the end of his rap career could be near. “It’s time, I have many gifts that God has given me that I can spend more time and […]
Lil Wayne’s ‘Lollipop’ Was Originally Made For Dem Franchize Boyz, Group Confirms
Dem Franchize Boyz are opening up about the biggest bag they ever missed. The Bankhead, GA-based group made their mark during a pivotal era in Southern Hip-Hop, delivering timeless records like “Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It,” “I Think They Like Me,” and “White Tee.” But there’s one song that got away. Back in March […]
14 Artists You’ll Be A Fan Of By The End Of 2026
As we kick off the new year, it’s only right that Hip-Hop Wired brings you our annual list of artists to keep on your radar.
Man Accused Of Stealing Beyoncé’s Music Pleads Not Guilty
Suspect Kelvin Evans is currently facing theft and trespassing charges. The charges come from allegations that Evans stole mutable hard drives belonging to Beyoncé that reportedly contained unreleased music. According to authorities, the hard drive also included plans for upcoming tours and other personal materials. On Wednesday (Jan.7), Evans appeared virtually in a Fulton County […]
