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Dame Dash Labels Kanye West “Our New Michael Jackson”
With the first episode of the Kanye West documentary jeen-yuhs now available on Netflix, Roc-A-Fella co-founder Dame Dash opened up about the growth of Ye and why he calls him “our new Michael Jackson.” Speaking in a recent interview with The Jasmine Brand, Dash admitted that he never expected Ye to have this much of an impact. “I think this is the right time for that,” he said. “’Cause you get insight into who Kanye is, especially because he’s so public. He’s turned into our new Michael Jackson, you know, whether that’s negative or positive, but that just is what it is. I wasn’t expecting all that from Kanye.” Dash explained that the he made the Michael Jackson comparison because “every move [West] makes, everybody’s paying attention to him” and that he “triggers the world,” regardless of...
SBTV Founder Jamal Edwards Dead At 31
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Anadolu Agency / Getty Jamal Edwards, the founder of the British music platform SBTV and champion of Grime music, has reportedly died. Edwards founded SBTV as a means to feature Grime music but went on to helped break artists such as Ed Sheeran, Skepta, Lady Leshurr, and more. Edwards, born August 24, 1990, began his career as a rapper under the name SmokeyBarz, at the age of 15. Under the moniker, Edwards uploaded videos of his performances to the SBTV YouTube page in 2006, which then served as a hub to feature a bevy of musicians from the vast British scene including the aforementioned artists and others such as Dave, Jessie J, and Rita Ora among others. Since its launch, the channel has moved north of 1 million subscribers. So vast was the SBTV reach t...
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Cardi B Comments On Ukraine Crisis, Thinks Invasion Is Very Mid [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Cardi B is not feeling Vladimir Putin’s movements at all. She shared her thoughts on the Ukraine Crisis on social media all the while expressing her concern for speaking out. As per Billboard Magazine the Bronx bombshell continues to be vocal about politics. During the wee hours of Tuesday, February 22 she took to Twitter to voice her displeasure over the potential start of another world war. “Wish these world leaders stop tripping about power and really think about whose really getting affected (citizens) besides the whole world is in a crisis. War, sanctions, invasions should be the last thing these leaders should worry about.” she wrote. While her sentiment was generally well received by her followers some users que...
Kanye West And His Legal Team Object To Kim Kardashians Divorce, Here’s Why
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ricky Vigil M / Getty With all the (very public) drama surrounding Kanye West and his apparent inability to let his estranged wife Kim Kardashian move on, it’s not terribly surprising that Ye’s legal team is fighting Kardashian’s bid to divorce her husband and reinstate her legal status. But, in this case, his objections appear to be less stalkerish and more in line with what can typically become a battle between spouses going through a contentious divorce. According to TMZ, Ye’s lawyers appear to be concerned about the possibility of Kardashian remarrying and what it might mean for the ex-couple’s joint assets and custody of their children. (Meanwhile, Kim’s new boo Pete Davidson is probably somewhere reading the story and thinking, “Woah, woah, woah—rem...
Fivio Foreign, Kanye West & Alicia Keys “City of Gods,” Kid Cudi & Nigo “Want It Bad” & More | Daily Visuals 2.22.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty As Kanye West fans await the release of Donda 2 on their $200 Stem Play device (good luck with that), they can at least enjoy a little bit of Yeezy as he joins Fivio Foreign and Alicia Keys in a brand new video. Coming through with visuals to “City of Gods,” Fivio, Kanye and Alicia Keys use some black-and-white cinematography to give the video a gritty feel as the three artists do their thing and Kanye rocks a full mask because, well, we have no idea. Might be to creep on Pete Davidson at this point. Speaking of Kanye, while he no longer wants to be friends with Kid Cudi due to his friendship with Pete Davidson, Cudi seems to be doing just fine without Ye by his side as he links up with Bape founder, Nigo in the clip to “Want It Bad.”...
Rudy Touzet Drops Breezy Remix of Breakup Anthem, “Treason”
Breathing life into his brooding single “Treason,” Rudy Touzet has unveiled a brand new remix by The Alliance. The revamped production adds another intoxicating layer to the storytelling in “Treason,” which is the track’s crown jewel. Contemplative and aching, the lyricism explores the difficulties of moving on from a deceptive relationship in the wake of betrayal. “Life can give you brand new eyes,” Touzet croons. The Alliance has now taken Touzet’s dark pop original and transported it to the dancefloor, producing a catchy rework in the best of both worlds. The new rendition does a great job of keeping the melancholic feel intact while infusing more energy, employing a brisk, four-on-the-floor rhythm and smooth vocal...
Cordae Brings His “Futurist” Vision to Life in a New NFT Collection
A little over a month out from the release of his highly-anticipated sophomore album, From a Birds Eye View, Cordae has already moved on to his next creative project. A self-described “futurist,” the 23-year-old breakout rapper told HYPEBEAST that he is drawn to anything new and innovative – and for the time being, that means pivoting from music to explore NFTs. “I always like to just put my head into it and do research to learn more about it,” Cordae said of exercising due diligence before hopping onto a new creative project. “In general, I like to think into the future. Learning and doing research, NFTs were definitely something that caught my interest.” It seems that the rapper already has a built-in audience for his new venture into digital collectibles. Earlier today, Cordae debuted h...
Evan Rachel Wood Documentary on Marilyn Manson Abuse Allegations Gets HBO Premiere Date, New Trailer
HBO has announced the premiere dates for Phoenix Rising, the new documentary in which Evan Rachel Wood discusses the abuse allegations she made against Marilyn Manson. The first part, subtitled Don’t Fall, airs on Tuesday, March 15 at 9 p.m. Eastern; the second part, called Stand Up, airs the following day at the same time. The full film will be available to stream on HBO Max beginning March 15. Find a trailer for the documentary below. In the new trailer, Wood says, “I’m here today to talk about Brian Warner also known to the world as Marilyn Manson.” The clip includes interviews with Wood’s mother and brother, as well as footage of Wood with a support group and testifying in front of lawmakers. Phoenix Rising: Don’t Fall premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. In the film, Wood all...
Mura Masa Taps Lil Uzi Vert, PinkPantheress, and Shygirl for New Song “Bbycakes”: Listen
Mura Masa has shared “Bbycakes,” his new song with Lil Uzi Vert, PinkPantheress and Shygirl. According to a press release, the single “further introduces the dazzling world of Mura Masa’s third studio album.” Check it out below. Mura Masa released his second studio LP, R.Y.C, in January 2020. Last year, the UK musician shared the single “2gether.” In addition, he produced PinkPantheress’ To Hell With It track “Just for Me.” Check out “The Long, Bumpy Road to Lil Uzi Vert’s Eternal Atake” on the Pitch, as well as Pitchfork’s Rising feature “Shygirl Is Shaping London Club Music In Her Own Bawdy Image.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Procol Harum’s Gary Brooker Dies at 76
Gary Brooker, who co-founded and led the English rock band Procol Harum, has died. The group announced the news on its website Tuesday (February 22), writing that Brooker had died peacefully at home amid cancer treatment. “He lit up any room he entered, and his kindness to a multilingual family of fans was legendary,” his bandmates wrote. Gary Brooker was 76. Procol Harum were best known for their debut 1967 single “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” which became an anthem for the exploding counterculture movement. Brooker had established the group with Keith Reid, Ray Royer, David Knights, and Matthew Fisher, having been a busy presence in Britain’s early 1960s rock scene. After the early success of “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” the band remained an influential force on other up-and-coming British rock...
Mark Lanegan, Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age Singer, Dies at 57
Mark Lanegan, the lead singer and co-founder of Screaming Trees and former member of Queens of the Stone Age, has died. “Our beloved friend Mark Lanegan passed away this morning at his home in Killarney, Ireland,” a statement from his official Twitter account reads. “A beloved singer, songwriter, author, and musician he was 57 and is survived by his wife Shelley. No other information is available at this time. The family asks everyone to respect their privacy at this time.” Mark Lanegan got his start with the Screaming Trees in Washington in the mid-1980s. The band was part of the Pacific Northwest rock scene that also included Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and more. Screaming Trees released their debut album, Clairvoyance, in 1986. The LP helped earn Screaming Trees a deal with SST Rec...
New ‘Chappelle’s Home Team’ Netflix Series On Deck, Opens With ‘Earthquake: Legendary’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Lester Cohen / Courtesy of Netflix The much-anticipated series of comedy specials executive produced by Dave Chappelle will air on Netflix, starting off with veteran comic Earthquake. Chappelle’s Home Team is a series of stand-alone comedy specials, all with Chappelle serving as the executive producer. Each special, which will air on Netflix, features a comic who he has worked with in the past who possesses over 30 years of experience on the comedy stage. The first of these four specials to make its debut is Earthquake: Legendary. This special showcases the hilarious comedy of Earthquake, a D.C. native who has been a fixture on the scene for decades notably with BET’s Comicview, and is a recurring character on CBS’ The Neighborhood along with hosting his ...
