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Small Chips: Judge Orders Seizure of Nearly $28K From R. Kelly’s Jail Account
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cook County Department of Corrections / Cook County Department of Corrections A judge has granted permission for the Bureau of Prisons to move forward to seize funds from R. Kelly’s prison account. According to reports, federal Judge Ann Donnelly directed the Bureau of Prisons to seize $27,828 from the disgraced singer’s inmate commissary account last Friday (September 9th). Judge Donnelly granted approval of the motion, which was filed last month in the Brooklyn federal court by prosecutors to seize the money until a restitution amount judgment for the victims in Kelly’s first federal trial could be reached. “On August 4, 2022, at the government’s direction, the BOP restrained or ‘froze’ $27,824.24 of the money in the defendant’s trust account, leav...
Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir Expecting Their Second Child
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince WIlliams / Prince Williams/ATLPics.net Entrepreneur Keyshia Ka’oir and legendary Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane are expecting their second child and they made the announcement in a very touching viral video. Ka’oir shared a video this weekend of her walking into a room and showing Gucci the positive pregnancy test result. The “So Icy” rapper is seen in the video beaming at the exciting news. The video also showed the couple at an ultrasound appointment. The couple have not revealed the gender of their coming blessing. Related Stories “Let’s Have Another Baby ICE Needs Somebody To Play With,” Ka’oir wrote in the caption. The couple has a nearly two-year-old son together, appropriately named Ice Davis. Per Madame Noire, Gucci Mane shower...
Is It Over? Rumors Swirl About Possible Lil Durk and India Royale Breakup
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bennett Raglin / Getty First the Fat Boys break up… There are rumors swirling that Lil Durk and his fiancée India Royale may be splitsville. India recently tweeted that she is a “free agent” and according to XXL, she also unfollowed her Chicago superstar boyfriend. Related Stories The couple have been dating for five years. They have one daughter together, Willow. India has an older daughter from a previous relationship, while Durk is the father of five other children. The breakup rumors quickly got the attention of social media users who had varying opinions. “if lil durk and india really broke up every female bout to post “true love doesn’t exist 💔,” one fan wrote. While other fans were worried for the Chicago rappe...
Beyonce’s Belated 41st Birthday Party Deep With A-List Celebs
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Steven Ryan / Getty Beyoncé’s birthday was on a holiday (Labor Day Weekend), so of course she was going to have the actual party this past weekend (Saturday, Sept. 10) in Bel Air. If you weren’t on this guest list, you ain’t as big of a star as you think, respectfully. The A-listers were in force to party with Queen Bey, including Hip-Hop stars like Drake and Hollywood elite like Zendaya and LeBron James’ homie, super agent Rich Paul, and his girlfriend Adele. Per TMZ: The stars were out and on the prowl Saturday night … hitting up a mansion in Bel Air, where Bey and Jay-Z were hosting to celebrate her the big 4-1. It would appear just about anyone who’s anyone got an invite — and they didn’t hesitate to take Bey up on her offer to rage. Huge celeb...
White House Finally Unveils Official Obama Portraits
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: The Washington Post / Getty In a restoration of tradition, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama were at the White House for a ceremony honoring the unveiling of their official portraits. On Wednesday afternoon (September 7th), the Obamas were the guests of honor at the White House as their official portraits were unveiled to the public for the first time. The ceremony honoring a former President & First Lady which is hosted by his successor is a time-honored tradition – one broken as former President Donald J. Trump refused to hold the ceremony during his term in office. President Joe Biden, Trump’s successor, held court over the proceedings in the East Room. “Welcome home!”, he said to the former President and his family...
Journalist Jim DeRogatis Fighting Subpoena To Testify At R. Kelly Trial
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jim Derogatis / Jim Derogatis A music writer who has spent years sounding the alarm about sexual misconduct committed by R. Kelly is reportedly fighting an attempt to force him to testify at the singer’s current trial. According to reports, attorneys working on behalf of the Jim DeRogatis have submitted a request to U.S. District Judge Harry Lienenweber to shut down a subpoena sent to their client to testify at the disgraced singer’s federal trial. In the filing that was revealed on Tuesday (September 6th), the lawyers claim that the subpoena is an attempt to “put his newsgathering on trial.” The subpoena was issued by lawyers for Kelly’s co-defendant and former business manager, Derrel McDavid last month. “Virtually all knowledge that DeRogatis...
Beyoncé Signs Another Major Partnership With Tiffany & Co.
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @tiffanyandco / Instagram Once again, Beyoncé has joined forces with Tiffany in another major partnership, which she announced to her fans over the past weekend. Last Friday (September 2nd), the superstar entertainer was the subject of a new video that the luxury brand released as part of a new campaign. Entitled “LOSE YOURSELF IN LOVE”, the eighteen-second video features Beyoncé dressed in several high-end outfits in its premiere on Twitter, with the caption stating that the new campaign “celebrates that true love is only as strong as the love one has for themself.” Related Stories Fresh off the continuing success of her latest album Renaissance, the singer released a statement about the latest joint venture. “I am honored to continue the partnersh...
The Weeknd Apologizes To Fans For Canceling LA Show Mid-Performance
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Canadian superstar The Weeknd had to cancel a Los Angeles concert mid-performance on Saturday night. During the show at SoFi Stadium, the singer broke the sad news to his fans saying, according to CBS News, “I don’t know what just happened when I screamed, but I just lost my voice,” he said. “This is killing me, I don’t want to stop the show but I can’t give you the concert I want to give you right now.” The cancelation came just after the second song in the show and fans expressed their disappointment, however, The Weeknd promised them refunds and that he would set a new date. Related Stories “But I wanted to come out and personally apologize, not tweet it or Instagram or whatever. I wanted you guys to know that I can’t ...
Nope, Scottie Pippen’s Ex & Michael Jordan’s Son Not Dating, Despite Being Spotted Out Together
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Manny Hernandez / Getty We all know that nothing gets the rumor mill spinning like when celebrities who know one thought were dating are caught out it public together looking like they’re on a date. Well, apparently, that also applies to the family members of celebrities. So, Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife was spotted with Michael Jordan’s son and the two appeared to be on a double date with another couple. Now, for those of us who would not recognize Pippen’s ex or Jordan’s son if we bumped into them at Waffle House and they were both wearing the respective Chicago Bulls jerseys of the NBA legend they’re attached to, we might wonder how anyone even noticed the pair. (To be fair, Pippen’s ex is a Real Housewives star, so, fans would certainly know her. It’s ent...
Harry! Olivia! Florence! I’m Losing It Over the Don’t Worry Darling Premiere
I knew Styles would treat us to something spectacular, and he certainly held up his end of the bargain in a midnight blue, flared-trouser suit and cornflower pointed-collar shirt, accessorised with white shoes, retro sunglasses (all by Gucci, naturally), gold rings, and a pastel manicure. Pleasing indeed. Then, there’s fashion darling and, in my opinion, one of the A-list’s freshest dressers, Florence Pugh, who took the naked dress trend to the next level with her off-the-shoulder Valentino Haute Couture creation of tulle and sequins. A fellow petite girl, she has my full support in her choice of stacked platform, bow-adorned heels. Then, there’s the film’s director Olivia Wilde, whose flowing yellow Gucci gown was challenged in its beauty by only her diamond j...
Chrisean Rock Says She’ll Never Hit Blueface ‘In Public’ Again, But He Says, ‘I’m Worried’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty We all know that rapper Blueface and his (I guess?) girlfriend Chrisean Rock are a walking reality show for older people who miss Jerry Springer and younger folks who need a measuring stick for how toxic their relationship is. But an incident that led to Rock’s arrest earlier this month—after she was caught on camera throwing hands at the “Respect My Cryppin” rapper—has given her new clarity and she says her days of domestic violence against her man have come to an end. A reporter for TMZ caught up with the (again, I guess?) couple at the Los Angeles International Airport on Monday and asked what can be done to make their relationship more stable and less like a Bizarro World Ike and Tina situation (my words, not his), to whi...
Kendall Jenner Just Wore the Flat Shoe Trend That’s All Over Mango and M&S
Wouldn’t you just love to spend some time in Kendall Jenner’s shoe wardrobe? I’m sure it’s a magical place. I’ve written my fair share of content about her shoes, but this is the first time I’ve covered Jenner wearing ballet flats. But given that they’re a major trend at the moment and she loves a trend, it’s quite fitting. Personally speaking, I love it when somewhat classic shoe styles such as ballet flats become trendy, as I can feel good about investing in them knowing that I’ll still want to wear them once the trendiness cools off. Ballet flats are that for me, and forward brands like The Row, Miu Miu, and Gucci are embracing it and people are responding, as I see them selling out left and right. But not to worry, th...
