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N-Word Meme Using Estee Lauder Exec Gets All Clear From Chingy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Chingy found himself in headlines recently after a high-earning Estee Lauder executive posted a meme that referenced him while also using a racial slur. The St. Louis rapper responded to the chatter and showed leniency towards John Demsey for using the N-word in a meme that also made mention of COVID-19. Demsey was a top-level executive at Estee Lauder reportedly earning near $10 million a year. Demsey shared out a meme featuring a pair of Sesame Street characters which was captioned, “My n***a Snuffy done got the ‘rona at a Chingy concert,” with one of the characters appearing sick in bed. Related Stories The furor over the meme spread quickly online, leading to Demsey’s ouster. Demsey did apologize for using the meme via Instagram,...
Listen to ODESZA’s Stunning New Single, “Better Now”
After releasing their first new music since 2018 last month, it seems ODESZA are making up for lost time. The duo released a new single out of the blue this morning called “Better Now,” which features Portuguese singer-songwriter MARO. With its ambient soundscapes and textured production, the atmospheric track is signature ODESZA. It follows February’s momentous comeback single, “The Last Goodbye.” According to ODESZA, they trialed many different vocalists for “Better Now,” but ultimately sought out MARO. “It’s funny because we tried so many different collaborations with vocalists in varying genres to try to find the right fit for this song when we first made it, but for whatever reason nothing felt right,” ODES...
Karim Naas Drops Anthemic Single, “What They Say”
Karim Naas is back with his latest dancefloor filler, an energizing pop-house track called “What They Say.” The Parisian producer has once again landed on Island Def Jam with an intoxicating banger. From the get-go, “What They Say” is a potent dance tune, chock full of anthemic production and galvanizing lyrical work. The chorus is the track’s surefire sweet spot, and it could land either on the radio or at festivals. Here, Naas combines pitched vocal chops with a punchy bassline as a powerful vocal performance bellows out. The lyrics of “What They Say” are defiant in nature, urging listeners not to give a damn about things they can’t control—namely what other people say. “When listening to ‘What They Say,’ I want people to ...
“Nobody Else Has To Die” Benefit Concert to Raise Overdose Awareness In Los Angeles
Fentanyl overdose is officially the single leading cause of death among young adults in the United States, according to the CDC, and on March 10th in Los Angeles, the dance music community is taking up arms. The aptly-titled “Nobody Else Has To Die” benefit concert will be hosted by End Overdose, a non-profit dedicated to combatting drug-related deaths via education and medical intervention training. Its lineup, curated by local promoter Restless Nites, will include DJ sets by Black Marble, Drab Majesty and Sextile as well as live performances by the likes of Madeline Goldstein and Aurat. Free fentanyl test strips and End Overdose merchandise will also be available at the concert, which is set to run from 8PM to 2AM at 1720 Warehouse LA. Overall, the event ...
RÜFÜS DU SOL Announce Only U.K. Show In 2022
Renowned Australian electronic music trio RÜFÜS DU SOL have announced their only show to take place in the U.K. in 2022. Presented by Festival Republic, the concert will take place late summer on August 20th at London’s Gunnersbury Park. Joining RÜFÜS DU SOL will be fellow Grammy nominee Jon Hopkins, Flight Facilities, Bakar, Georgia, and Joplyn. RÜFÜS DU SOL are heading out on tour beginning Thursday, March 3rd, making stops in Mexico, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, among others. They also recently announced their debut headlining performance at one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier venues, the Gorge Amphitheatre, which is scheduled for October 1st. October 2021 saw the release of the trio’s fourth studio album, Su...
Kanye West’s ‘The College Dropout’ Projected to Return to No. 15 on Billboard 200
Kanye “Ye” West‘s debut studio record, The College Dropout, is projected to move up to No. 15 on next week’s Billboard 200. According to HITS Daily Double, the record is expected to earn 19,900 equivalent album units — including 3,500 in album sales — thanks to Ye’s Netflix documentary series, jeen-yuhs. The rapper’s 2021 album DONDA is also looking to land on next week’s No. 19 slot, giving West two titles in the top 20. The College Dropout was released in 2004 opened at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and was certified four-times platinum by the RIAA in 2021. jeen-yuhs, which just premiered its third and final episode, covered the creation of the album and the lead-up to the rapper’s record deal with Roc-A-Fella, which was initially plagued by problems. In related news, Kanye West was named a...
Watch Bad Bunny Fight Brad Pitt in Trailer for New Movie Bullet Train
Bad Bunny is set to star in the new Sony Pictures action movie Bullet Train. In the film’s first trailer, released today, the Puerto Rican rapper-singer can be seen starting a fight with Brad Pitt on the namesake train after stabbing him in the chest. Watch it below. Bullet Train will hit theaters on July 15. The David Leitch–directed film will also star Michael Shannon, Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, and more. It’s based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by Kotaro Isaka and features a script written by Zak Olkewicz. Bad Bunny is currently on the road for his extensive 2022 tour, which will continue through the fall. His last album, El Último Tour del Mundo, came out in 2020. Since then, Bad Bunny has released a handful of new songs, including “Volví,” “D...
Injury Reserve and Armand Hammer Announce Co-Headlining Tour
Injury Reserve and Armand Hammer (the duo of billy woods and ELUCID) have announced a co-headlining tour with Akai Solo supporting. It takes place in May across the U.S. Find the dates and ticket information below. The last Injury Reserve album By the Time I Get to Phoenix was released last year, as was Armand Hammer’s Haram. Revisit Pitchfork’s interview “Injury Reserve Get Back Up.” Injury Reserve & Armand Hammer: 05-09 Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre05-11 Dallas, TX – Club Dada05-12 Austin, TX – Oblivion Access Festival05-14 Atlanta, GA – The Loft05-15 Orlando, FL – The Social 05-16 Durham, NC – Motorco Music Hall05-20 Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw05-21 Washington, DC – The Filmore SIlver Springs05-25 Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club05-...
Tonstartssbandht Reissuing Three Albums, Share New Video for Single “5ft7”: Watch
Fire Talk Records are reissuing three early albums by Florida duo Tonstartssbandht. The LPs—2009’s An When and Dick Nights, and 2011’s Hymn—are out now digitally and will be released physically on July 15. It marks the first time ever that the latter two albums will be pressed on vinyl. They’re also sharing a new music video for their 2009 single “5ft7” featuring live performance footage from that era. Check it out below. “We self-released these three albums in the early days of Tonstartssbandht, our cherished ‘Montreal era,’” the band said in a statement. “They were made in the late aughts and early ’10s, over a period of time when we first started to feel like a real band. Working at times both separately and together, we began to feed all of our energy into this new project, witne...
Live Nation to Cease All Business in Russia
Live Nation has announced that it will no longer promote concerts or conduct any business in Russia, NPR reports. “Live Nation joins the world in strongly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” reads the company’s statement. “We will not promote shows in Russia, and we will not do business with Russia. We’re in the process of reviewing our vendors so we can cease work with any and all Russian-based suppliers.” The news has landed the same day that Spotify announced plans to shutter its Russia office indefinitely. Multiple artists have protested Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by canceling concerts in the country, including Russian rapper Oxxxymiron, who canceled six sold out concerts. Green Day, HEALTH, Nick Cave, and more have followed suit in canceling Russian shows. The Killers and Iggy...
Kanye West and The Game Deliver a Claymation-Filled “Eazy” Music Video
Shortly after Kim Kardashian won her divorce case, Kanye West and The Game dropped their music video for “Eazy.” Taking to Instagram, Ye debuted a claymation-filled black-and-white visual for the track. The music video for the track, which samples Eazy-E‘s “Eazy-Duz-It,” starts with clay representations of The Game and the late West Coast rapper driving to dig up clay Ye. The rest of the video revolves around Ye burying a clay representation of Pete Davidson, Kim Kardashian’s current boyfriend. Claymation Ye is seen planting roses from where Pete is buried and delivering the flowers in a truck. The interesting visual ends with title cards that read “EVERYONE LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER,” “EXCEPT YOU KNOW WHO,” with “SKETE” crossed out and “JK HE’S FINE” with a rose illustration. Watch Kanye W...
H.E.R. Credits Her Mom for Winning the Impact Award at Billboard’s 2022 Women in Music
H.E.R. added another trophy to her long list of awards on Wednesday (March 2), when she accepted the American Express Impact Award at Billboard’s 2022 Women In Music event. Following the performance of her 2018 track “Fate,” H.E.R. graciously accepted the award from Jimmy Jams, one half of legendary R&B production duo Jam and Lewis. “It’s always a beautiful day when women are getting recognized for the hard work we put in,” said the four-time Grammy winner. Explore Explore Her See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Along with acknowledging the women in the room, H.E.R. had a special shoutout for her favorite person: her mother. “I want to thank my mom for teaching me to stay humble, be grounded, and be hardworking,” she said. In February...
