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Snoop Dogg Releases ‘B.O.D.R.’ Short Film in Celebration of New Album and Death Row Records Acquisition
Snoop Dogg has released a new short film in celebration of his acquisition of Death Row Records and his new album B.O.D.R. (Bacc on Death Row). In a 43-minute long video set in Long Beach, the clip is a compilation of behind-the-scenes studio sessions, intertwined with old footage, new music videos and other Snoop moments. The video offers fans a first-hand look at what to expect for Snoop’s latest album under his new label. In one clip, Snoop performs at Nate Dogg’s cemetery alongside the late rapper’s son Naijiel Hale. Snoop acquired Death Row earlier this month from Blackstone-controlled company MNRK Music Group. In a statement, he said, “It feels good to have ownership of the label I was part of at the beginning of my career and as one of the founding members. This is an extremely mean...
‘SBTV’ Founder Jamal Edwards Dies at 31 Years Old
SBTV founder Jamal Edwards has died at 31 years old. The BBC confirmed the news and reported that the British music industry figure died on Sunday. No other information about his death was revealed as of writing, other than the understanding that Edwards attended the BRIT Awards earlier this month and performed as a DJ in north London on the evening of Saturday. Edwards and his SBTV platform — which was launched in 2006 — were focused on shining a light on rising artists and were instrumental in aiding the early careers of musicians such as Stormzy, Dave, Ed Sheeran and more. He was awarded an MBE for his contributions to music in 2014, was an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust youth charity and renovated youth centers. Tributes to Edwards poured in on social media, with the likes of AJ Tra...
Justin Bieber Postpones Las Vegas Show Due to COVID-19
Justin Bieber has postponed his next Justice World Tour concert due to positive COVID-19 test results within his team, Rolling Stone and The Los Angeles Times point out. The show was scheduled to take place tonight (February 20) at the T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip. “Due to positive COVID results within the Justice Tour family, we will unfortunately have to postpone Sunday’s show in Las Vegas,” the official Instagram page for Bieber’s tour states. The post announced that Bieber’s Las Vegas date is being rescheduled to Tuesday, June 28. Pitchfork has reached out to Bieber’s representatives for further comment and information. The post added that Bieber “is of course hugely disappointed, but the health and safety of his crew and fans is always his number one priority.” TMZ initially ...
Jamal Edwards, SBTV Founder Who Championed Grime, Dies at 31
Jamal Edwards—the British entrepreneur, DJ, and founder of SBTV who was awarded an MBE in 2014 for his services to music—has died, BBC News reports. His company confirmed the news to the BBC. His cause of death is unknown. He was 31. Edwards, born in Luton and raised in Acton, began SBTV as a YouTube channel when he was a teenager. It became an influential space in the world of grime, giving young and established artists alike a space to share their craft. One trademark series he launched was F64, which asked rappers to deliver 64 bars of new lyrics. An acoustic spin-off of that format, A64, helped launch the career of Ed Sheeran. Dave, Stormzy, Jessie J, Skepta, Wiley, and countless others were featured on SBTV. Outside of the channel, he was an entrepreneur whose self-help book Self Beli...
‘Encanto’ Soundtrack Spends Sixth Week Atop Billboard 200 Albums Chart
The Encanto soundtrack stays firm at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart for a sixth nonconsecutive week on top. It is now tied with Adele’s 30 for the third-most weeks at No. 1 in the last five years. Only Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album (with 10) and Taylor Swift’s Folklore (eight) have tallied more weeks at No. 1 since January 2017. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Encanto earned 98,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending Feb. 17 (down 11%), according to MRC Data. Plus, Eminem’s Curtain Call: The Hits and Dr. Dre’s Dr. Dre – 2001 albums both return to the top 10, following the artists’ performance during the Super Bowl LVI halftime show on Feb. 13. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in...
Justin Bieber Tests Positive for COVID-19, Postpones Las Vegas Concert
Justin Bieber has tested positive for COVID-19, Billboard has confirmed with a representative for the singer. As a result, the 27-year-old pop star has postponed his concert at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on Sunday (Feb. 20). “Due to positive COVID results within the Justice Tour family, we will unfortunately have to postpone Sunday’s show in Las Vegas,” reads a statement on the venue’s website. “Justin is of course hugely disappointed, but the health and safety of his crew and fans is always his number one priority. The tour launch in San Diego was a massive success, and Justin is excited to bring this spectacular show to his Las Vegas fans as soon as possible.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news Bieber’s Las Vegas show has been rescheduled for June 28, but that date in contingent o...
Police Identify Two More Persons of Interest in Young Dolph Homicide Investigation
The Memphis Police Department is seeking help locating two new persons of interest connected to the murder of Young Dolph. Police have named Devin Burns and Joshua Taylor in the development of their investigation into Adolph “Young Dolph” Thornton’s death. The Feb. 20 notice, which includes photos, describes Burns as a Black male, 26 years of age, 5’6” and 135 pounds. Taylor is described as a Black male, 26 years of age, 6’6” and 180 pounds. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Those with information regarding the whereabouts of Burns or Taylor are asked to contact the Homicide Bureau at 901-636-3300 or Crime Stoppers, where tips can be submitted online. Two others, Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith, were previously charged with fatally shooting rapper Young Dolph, 36, outside a Ten...
Chrissy Teigen Shares That She’s Undergoing I.V.F., Says ‘Stop Asking If I’m Pregnant’
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are working on expanding their family. Teigen told followers on Instagram this weekend that she is currently undergoing I.V.F. (in vitro fertilization), and she did not shy away from sharing how the experience makes her feel. “hiiii. I posted about it in my stories, but I wanted to let you guys know I’m balls deep in another IVF cycle to save as many eggos as I possibly can and hopefully make some strong, healthy embryos,” Teigen wrote late Saturday night (Feb. 19), after she had already shared a now-expired Instagram Story that showed a photo of I.V.F. injectables. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I honestly don’t mind the shots…they make me feel like a doctor/chemist…but the bloating is a b—–, so I humbly beg yo...
Michael Rubin, Jay-Z, Meek Mill And Lil Baby Buy Mitchell & Ness For $250M
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @michaelrubin / Instagram 2022 might mark the return of the throwback jersey. Michael Rubin, Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Lil Baby and more have purchased Mitchell & Ness. As per Complex the iconic Philadelphia based brand has a new owner group as of this week. The aforementioned rappers have tapped in with Michael Rubin and his company Fanatics. Michael detailed his enthusiasm in an exclusive statement to the youth culture site. “I’m incredibly excited for Fanatics to partner with this incredible group of innovative owners to build upon the company’s already strong business that has kept the brand culturally relevant for more than 100 years,” the Philadelphia 76ers partner said. “Growing up as a kid in Philadelphia, we looked at Mitchell & Ness as a ba...
Omeretta The Great Has Alleged Atlanta Big Mad With “Sorry Not Sorry”
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: YouTube / Youtube Omerettà The Great is an up and coming Atlanta rapper who has some of the hometown natives big mad. Her song and video for “Sorry Not Sorry” draws clear geographical distinctions as far as what really counts as “Atlanta,” and it has ruffled plenty of feathers. Shot in the Truist Stadium parking lot, home of the Atlanta Braves (in Cobb County), Omeretta spits bars outlining what does and doesn’t county as Atlanta. Apparently, spots like Bankhead and Adamsville count, but places like Decatur, College Park (where this guy named 2 Chainz hails from) and Gwinnett do not. Who knew? Well actually, the song has caused fierce debate with some folk co-signing and plenty of others crying foul. Expect the Clayyton County, Callege Park and East...
Woman Jumps Overboard From 10th floor Of Carnival Cruise Ship #BRUHnews:
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Orlando Sentinel / Getty If you are traveling the seven seas please make sure you play by the rules. A woman evading security jumped overboard to her presumed death. As per South Carolina Live News a woman risked it all during a recent vacation on the water. Apparently an unidentified passenger was traveling aboard the Carnival Valor this week with her husband. The vessel was scheduled for a five-day cruise to Mexico that departed from New Orleans, Louisiana, on Saturday, February 12. Reports say that on Wednesday afternoon security responded to an incident involving the 32-year-old woman and another passenger in a hot tub on the pool deck. While the badges tried their best to diffuse the situation they resorted to restraining her by holding her arms...
Queen Elizabeth II Tests Positive for COVID-19, Experiencing Mild Symptoms
Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday (Feb. 20) and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, Buckingham Palace said, adding that she still plans to carry on working. The diagnosis prompted concern and get-well wishes from across Britain’s political spectrum for the famously stoic 95-year-old. Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a fixture in the life of the nation, the queen reached the milestone of 70 years on the throne on Feb. 6, the anniversary of the 1952 death of her father, King George VI. She will turn 96 on April 21. The palace said the queen, who has been fully vaccinated and had a booster shot, would continue with “light” duties at Windsor Castle over the coming week. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guide...
