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Shannon Sharpe Returns To ‘Undisputed’ With Class, Skip Bayless Showed His Ass
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 1 hour ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first B...
Pipe Passing: Jerrika Karlae & Mariah The Scientist Beefing Over Young Thug?
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Young Thug is currently behind bars but it appears that two women he was romantically linked with in times past have some issues with one another. Singer Mariah the Scientist posted a tweet that didn’t reference anyone by name but a fan seemingly invited Young Thug’s ex-girlfriend Jerrika Karlae to the mix and it’s been off to the races since. We understand that Young Thug and Jerrika Karlae dated for years and were even slated to get married before breaking things off. However, we’re not sure how to frame the extent of Mariah the Scientist’s relationship with the Young Stoner Life honcho. Source: Prince Williams / Getty This particular dustup occurred on Dec. 1 when Mariah tweeted, “Imagine fronting on someone who showed u lov...
Wack 100 Doubled Down On 21 Savage Snitch Claims
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Elijah Nouvelage / Getty Wack 100 is known for speaking his mind in a very blunt fashion whether on social media or in his preferred medium of Clubhouse. The manager for The Game and Ray J doubled down on earlier claims he’s made that Atlanta rapper 21 Savage is an informant. Wack 100 took to Instagram and shared a series of posts that, in his view, connects 21 Savage to a program he called the U Visa program. According to Wack 100, the program is how 21 Savage, who was not born in the United States, was able to avoid deportation after catching criminal charges. From Wack 100’s Instagram: Here’s the informant that informed on @21savage individual name “3838” Let’s eliminate the fanship Eliminate the popularity vote ::: This is how they got to him …..This ...
Latto Slams Nicki Minaj, Twitter Beef Is On: “Ur Older Than My Mom Tryna Be A Bully”
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Scott Legato / Getty Seems like Big Latto has had enough. The Atlanta rapper took to Twitter to slam Nicki Minaj for what she described as months of subtweets. And she didn’t pull any punches. “I’ve ignored countless subtweets since March and instead addressed u in the dm,” tweeted Latto, @’ing Minaj, so you know it’s real. “You’re asking why I didn’t speak up in ur defense… it’s the same answer I gave u when u asked why I didn’t congratulate you. Ur literally older than my mom tryna be a bully.” What started the fireworks (because of course Nicki clapped back) was the Grammys moving the Queens rapper’s hit “Super Freaky Girl” from the Rap to the Pop category. Apparently, while sharing her frustration, she suggested Latto’s own hit, “Big Energy,” be...
It’s Really Up: Cardi B & JT Go At Each Other’s Sew-Ins On Twitter
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Prince Williams / Getty Cardi B and JT of the City Girls were previously thought to be good associates at the very least but apparently, that isn’t the case. The Bronx star and the Miami rapper exchanged some harsh words about one another via Twitter and the Barbz, among others, are seemingly enjoying the mess. It isn’t known exactly why this beef started but from what we’ve gathered from Twitter , Cardi B may have thrown the first subliminal shot and JT returned fire after a second tweet went up. The tweets reading “Lapdog” and “Go Fetch” was cryptic until JT responded with, “Cardi you go fetch a real talent! We DM’ing why you come back here to put on a show for these KIDS?” Cardi, not known for pulling punches, fired back with a Quote Tweet to JT ...
Researchers allege Bitcoin’s climate impact closer to ‘digital crude’ than gold
The Bitcoin (BTC) bashing has continued unabated even in the depths of a bear market with more research questioning its energy usage and impact on the environment. The latest paper by researchers at the department of economics at the University of New Mexico, published on Sept. 29, alleges that from a climate-damage perspective, Bitcoin operates more like “digital crude” than “digital gold.” The research attempts to estimate the energy-related climate damage caused by proof-of-work Bitcoin mining and make comparisons to other industries. It alleges that between 2016 and 2021, on average each $1 in BTC market value created was responsible for $0.35 in global “climate damages,” adding: “Which as a share of market value is in the range between beef production and crude oil burned as gasoline,...
It’s Up: Cardi B Hits Back At Akbar V, Tweets Got Flagrant Real Quick
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Prince Williams / Getty Cardi B has endured her share of beef online over the years of her career with some of her Hip-Hop peers taking aim at her music and personal life. Akbar V is currently catching the wrath of the Bronx superstar after Cardi B responded to what some are perceiving to be a dig at her talent.The still-ongoing beef between Cardi B and Akbar V seemingly began after the latter posed a speculative thought that some fans took as a slight toward Glorilla’s “Tomorrow 2” track featuring Cardi. It appeared that Akbar was questioning the song’s impact on the charts and Cardi responded to the now-deleted tweet and it’s been off to the races since. Cardi went for the jugular, mentioning Akbar’s five children from five different men, her alle...
Popular Demand: Cam’ron Reveals How He And Jay-Z Squashed Their Beef
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Theo Wargo / Getty Cam’ron rarely does interviews but when he does he doesn’t disappoint. In a new Q&A he reveals how he and Jay-Z squashed their beef. As per Complex the Harlem, New York native paid a visit to the Million Dollaz Worth Of Game podcast. While Gillie Da Kid and Wallo got the “Get Em’ Girls” rapper to discuss several iconic moments in his career, it was his take on his back and forth with Hov that got the Hip-Hop Community talking. During the 56-minute mark he was asked how things got nasty between them and he pointed to his smash single “Oh Boy”. Related Stories Jigga surprised him with a remix verse but Killa wasn’t feeling it thus he erased it. “I was just so caught up… I’m very, very petty, man” he said. But looking ba...
Paolo Banchero & Dejounte Murray Might Be The New NBA Rivalry To Watch
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 2 mins ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first B...
Double Up: Mase & Cam’ron Prove They Have No Beef In New Video Clip
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Mase and Cam’ron haven’t had the best relationship over the years but it seems they have moved on from their issues. The two are now talking. As per Complex the two Rap icons are back on speaking terms, literally. On Thursday, August 4 the “Feels So Good” rapper shared a brief clip of him speaking to Killa over the phone. In all his jiggy glamour Betha is seen laughing as he checks in on his friend of 30 years saying “Killa, what’s good?” to which Cam replies “What up, n***a?”. The former Bad Boy Entertainment talent then proceeds to ask “where’s Mr. Petty?” as a reference to one of Cam’s most signature traits. Related Stories The news took not only their fans and peers by surprise but also Mase’s sister Stase. She reposted the c...
Jibber & Jabber: Gillie Da Kid & Rick Ross Have War Of Words, Twitter Is Entertained
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: James Gilbert / Getty Rapper turned podcaster Gillie Da Kid and Rick Ross have been engaged in a days-long war of words that is reaching a new level of petty for both gentlemen. According to Twitter, the Philadelphia media figure is currently ahead of the race against his Florida counterpart, although some observers think the beef is corny. Gillie Da Kid’s issue with Rozay points to a moment earlier this year when Lil Wayne and the former Major Figgas rapper crossed paths claiming that the New Orleans star was afraid but footage of the encounter showcased that was completely the opposite. Mack Maine, the president of Young Money Records, posted the video showing the two gentlemen exchanging pleasantries instead of nearly coming to fisticuffs. From w...
Funkmaster Flex Blasts Pete Rock After Conway The Machine Beef
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Funkmaster Flex made news this week after exchanging harsh words with Conway The Machine, and it doesn’t look like that rift is going away anytime soon. The Hot 97 personality then turned his attention towards legendary producer Pete Rock, adding rise to the idea that Funk Flex isn’t backing down from any of his critics. Conway The Machine took aim recently at Funkmaster Flex, accusing the longtime DJ of ignoring rising artists in New York City in favor of commercial acts. Although the Buffalo, N.Y. star was clear he wasn’t clamoring for radio support, Funk Flex still fired a barrage of insults in the rapper’s direction. Pete Rock joined in the fracas by sharing a now-deleted comment on social media cosigning Conway and his crit...
