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DC Police Officer Suspended For Passing Intel To Proud Boys, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ALEX EDELMAN / Getty A police lieutenant in Washington, D.C. has been suspended from the force after allegations surfaced that he was passing along classified information to the leader of the extremist Proud Boys organization. According to reports, veteran officer Shane Lamond has been put on leave from his duties by the Washington, D.C. police department as it investigates allegations against him having improper communications with Henry “Enrique” Terrio, the former chairman of the Proud Boys who has been front and center in the news for their far-right positions and violent acts. Lamond has been on the force for 22 years and was working with the intelligence branch. Robert Contee III, chief of police, was asked about the suspension at a recent press con...
Blueface Clowns Chrisean Rock For Stealing His Benz & Getting Arrested
HipHopWired Featured Video Blueface continues to struggle with women in his life but this time justice was on his side as his former artist, Chrisean Rock found herself in handcuffs for her transgressions. Taking to Instagram to call out Chrisean Rock, Blueface wrote ““B*tch stole my car an thought she was gone drive to Baltimore 25 hrs away. Dumbass.” In another story post he continued, “A thief is the worst thing you can be as a female. I’d have more respect for a prostitute…talm bout some ‘come bail me out.” Looking at her mugshot, you gotta admire how she was still able to smile in the pic even though you can see a tear in her eye. Wack 100 chimed in on the matter accusing Rock of stealing thousands before making off in the Mercedes G-Wagon and said she deserved her comeuppance. “This ...
Kid Cudi Launches New Virtual Live Performance App Called Encore
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty Kanye West’s former friend (for now) Kid Cudi isn’t letting the fallout with Ye stop him from securing bags. The Cudder just dropped a new app that sounds very promising to allow a creative new way to release music and connect with their fans. Regardless of how it may look and feel, COVID-19 is still here even as the world begins to “open” back up and we begin to do things like attend concerts. For some folks still feeling a bit apprehensive about attending live events, and understandably so, Kid Cudi’s new interactive live performance app Encore sounds like a true blessing. The “Day ‘n’ Night” crafter partnered with CEO Jonathan Gray and President Ian Edelman and serves as the Chief Creative Officer on the app described as a “music...
Celebrate O Beach Ibiza’s 10-Year Anniversary at Maldives Weekender
Picture this: It’s November. You jet off to the Maldives to escape winter and spend the morning snorkelling with tropical fish. Then, in the afternoon, you relax in a multi-sensory spa, followed by an evening of gastronomic delight in a world-class restaurant. Sounds dreamy right? For four days and four nights, 800 people will retreat to the Maldives for a once-in-a-lifetime experience with all of that and more. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of O Beach Ibiza, the White Isle lifestyle brand is going above and beyond with their Maldives weekender from November 25th to 29th, 2022. The event is set to take over three breathtaking islands situated in the Indian Ocean: The Hardrock Maldives, Saii Lagoon, and The Marina. Each island will host uni...
DJ Khaled, Lil Wayne, Mary J. Blige, and More Performing at 2022 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
This Sunday (February 20), the 71st NBA All-Star Game will take place in Cleveland and air live at 8 p.m. Eastern on TNT. During halftime, there will be a ceremony for the league’s 75th anniversary featuring narration from Usher, Spike Lee, Tiffany Haddish, and Anthony Anderson. In addition, Earth, Wind & Fire will perform “Shining Star.” There’ll be some proceedings ahead of the game, too: Cleveland native Machine Gun Kelly and DJ D-Nice will introduce the 2022 NBA All-Stars; Macy Gray will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner”; and Ryland James will sing “O Canada.” The night before the All-Star Game is the Slam Dunk Contest, airing at 8 p.m. Eastern on TNT. DJ Khaled is the pre-contest attraction, and, as usual, his performance will feature a myriad of big name guests: Mary J. Blige, Luda...
Record Store Day 2022: Taylor Swift, David Bowie, Nick Cave, and More
Record Store Day 2022 takes place on Saturday, April 23, and this year’s list of titles has been released. Among the artists with exclusive offerings is Record Store Day global ambassador Taylor Swift, who is releasing a 7″ of “The Lakes.” Other notable releases include David Bowie’s Brilliant Adventure and Toy EPs; a new reissue of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ Live Seeds; a picture disc of Kacey Musgraves’ Star-Crossed; an orange LP of St. Vincent’s The Nowhere Inn; a CD release of Lil Wayne’s Sorry 4 the Wait; a vinyl release of Chief Keef’s Sorry 4 the Weight (Deluxe Edition); and more. Find the full list here. Record Store Day returns to a one-day affair after pivoting to varied RSD Drops dates for 2020 and 2021. There will still be an RSD Drops day this year (on June 18) “for ...
Sherelle Shares Remix of Lone’s Song “Visited by Astronauts”: Listen
Sherelle has shared her contribution to Lone’s upcoming remix record Natural Aerials, a rework of select tracks from his 2021 album Always Inside Your Head. The song is titled “Visited by Astronauts (Sherelle Had a Groove Remix).” It marks the first time Sherelle has publicly released a remix. Check it out below. In a statement, Sherelle said she wanted to give Lone’s song “a space age, footwork jungle twist.” She continued: “It’s a pleasure and honor to remix for Lone, as being a longtime fan, it’s beautiful to be able to collaborate. I really wanted my first remix to be special and also for someone who I hugely admire, so Matt [Cutler aka Lone] asking me to be involved in this process was truly magical!” Last year, Sherelle released her debut EP 160 Down the A406 and a special mix for Fa...
Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Joan Jett, and Poison Announce Rescheduled Tour Dates
This spring, Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard will finally embark on the stadium tour that they announced in 2019, joined by original support acts Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Poison. Check out the dates below. “On behalf of the band, we’re beyond thrilled that the stadium tour is finally happening this summer,” Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott said in a statement, via Rolling Stone. “It’s been a while coming and we can’t wait to get back on stage again and we can’t wait to see you in one of the many stadiums soon!” Mötley Crüe said, “It’s on! We don’t think we’ve ever looked forward more to kicking off a tour than this one. We can’t wait to finally see all the fans across North America again. Get ready for a wild ride this summer!” The year the tour was first announced, Def Leppard were ...
‘Rock & Roll High School With Pete Ganbarg’ Podcast Returns for Season 2: Exclusive
Several years ago, Atlantic Records president of A&R Pete Ganbarg noticed one of his young staffers proudly sporting a Velvet Underground T-shirt. But when Ganbarg asked his employee to name a member or a song by the pioneering New York group, he couldn’t. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Ganbarg quickly gathered some of the other young staffers and held an impromptu pop quiz: Who were the brothers in The Kinks? Who was the original lead singer of Van Halen? None could answer. Right then, Ganbarg, who has a college degree in teaching, knew he had some educating to do. He began teaching a class about the history of rock and roll to anyone at Atlantic who was interested. The class quickly swelled to around 50 attendees. When he randomly r...
Migos’ Quavo a Playable Character in ‘NBA 2k22’: ‘Whatchu Waiting On?’
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to sink a deep three as a member of the Migos, your time is now. The Migos’ Quavo announced on Wednesday (Feb. 16) that he is a playable character in the NBA 2K22 game, and that all fans have to do to have access to Huncho’s digital avatar is unlock the right MyTEAM player card. Explore Explore Quavo See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I Am Officially A Playable Character In @nba2k The First Left Handed Sniper Play As The Huncho Now!!” Quavo wrote in an Instagram post that featured footage of his glasses-wearing digital version, which rocks a No. 91 Atlanta Hawks jersey. “Let’s get It @ronnie2k why are u one point away from being rated the same as me! Who Rated Me??” In the 17-second preview, 1s and 0s Qu...
2022 Beale Street Music Festival Adds Weezer, Spoon, Death Cab For Cutie & More
The 2022 Beale Street Music Festival announced a number of additions to the lineup for its first edition in nearly three years. Among the names added to the roster of the three-day event that will set up at the Memphis Fairgrounds from April 29-May 1 include: Weezer, Counting Crows, Sarah McLachlan and Van Morrison. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The 44th edition of the event also tacked on sets from Death Cab For Cutie, Grace Potter, Spoon, Goose, Kurt Vile & the Violators, Stone Temple Pilots, Indigo Girls and JJ Grey & Mofro. They all join the previously announced acts that include the Foo Fighters, Lil Wayne, Smashing Pumpkins, Modest Mouse, Lindsey Buckingham, Three 6 Mafia, Moneybagg Yo, DaBaby, Chevelle, Dirty Honey, NLE Choppa,...
Cincinnati Music Festival Announces Return With Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson, Anthony Hamilton & More
After canceling two editions due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the beloved Cincinnati Music Festival is planning a major comeback this summer with a stacked lineup that dropped on Wednesday (Feb. 16). The July 21-23 event that balances R&B from the past, present and future will be top-lined by BJ the Chicago Kid on its opening night, followed by Charlie Wilson and Anthony Hamilton on night two and Janet Jackson and the O’Jays on the final evening. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The fest will once again take place at Paul Brown Stadium — home of this year’s Super Bowl LVI competitors the Cincinnati Bengals — with a new venue added into the mix for the Thursday night kick-off party with BJ (and an artist to be announced soon): the new And...
