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James Harden Traded To Sixers For Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid Says RIP Bozo
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: James Harden Sixers Trade For Ben SimmonsJames Harden Sixers Trade For / James Harden Sixers Trade For Ben Simmons The rumors proved to be true, but this is still surprising. The Brookyn Nets have traded star guard James Harden to the Philadelphia Sixers in exchange for non-shooting point guard Ben Simmons. Of course, ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski dropped the bomb that has had NBA Twitter lit ever since. Reportedly, in exchange for shipping Harden to Philly, the Nets will receive Simmons as well as Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two 1st-round draft picks. The Sixers are also sending BK an unprotected 2022 1st-round pick and a protected 2027 1st-round pick. Also, as part of the deal, Harden has secured the bag to the tune of a $47.3M option on his...
Flag On The Field: Snoop Dogg Being Sued For Alleged Sexual Assault
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: VALERIE MACON / Getty On the eve of being part of the highly anticipated halftime show at this weekend’s Super Bowl, Snoop Dogg has been hit with a shocking lawsuit alleging that he committed sexual battery and assault. According to reporting from TMZ, the documents from the lawsuit filed in California’s federal court identify a “Jane Doe” who claims that the “Gin & Juice” rapper and entertainer sexually assaulted her back in 2013. The woman, who in the suit says that she is a model and dancer by profession, claims that it took place after she attended one of his concerts in Anaheim, California on May 29th of that year. The victim relates that Bishop Don “Magic” Juan, an associate of Snoop Dogg, offered her a ride home and she fell asleep on the way, ...
Disney+ Announces Premiere Date For ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Disney+ / Disney With the success of their smash hit series in The Mandalorian and now The Book of Boba Fett, Disney+ will continue to grow their Star Wars universe with a new series and it’s going to be a good one. According to Hypebeast, Disney+ has finally announced a release date for the highly anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi with Ewan McGregor returning as the OG Jedi master and it will hit the streaming service on May 25th. That’s right, Obi-Wan will once again be swinging that lightsaber as only he can and we’re all in on what Disney+ has in store for us as far as the series goes as McGregor isn’t the only OG poised to return in the new series. “The plot beings a decade after the dramatic events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. Hayden Christensen will...
NBA YoungBoy Says “Don’t Sign To Atlantic” In First Post Back To Instagram
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gary Miller / Getty The talent who the new generation heralds as The GOAT is back on social media. NBA YoungBoy’s first post urges other performers to not sign to his record label. As spotted on Hip-Hop N More the Baton Rouge, Louisiana native has returned back to Instagram. On Wednesday, February 9 he popped up on his account with a simple but very straightforward message to all artists. The visual read “Don’t sign to Atlantic” and he doubled down on the suggestion in his caption by saying “trust me.” This is not the first time the “Right Foot Creep” MC has expressed dissatisfaction with his recording home publicly. Earlier this month he questioned Atlantic Records about how they were handling his career and alleged that the company was baller ...
Eric Prydz, Martin Garrix, More to Perform at Tomorrowland 2022: See the Massive Full Lineup
Ahead of a historic edition of Tomorrowland, organizers have released a jaw-dropping list of artists to perform at the festival’s first-ever edition over three consecutive weekends. Tomorrowland today unveiled its massive 2022 lineup via a poster with more fine print than a car warranty. And after the long-awaited reveal, the question isn’t, “Who’s on the lineup?” but, “Who isn’t?” Tomorrowland. Anosov1505/Wikimedia Commons With over 600 artists, this year’s lineup is undoubtedly the biggest in Tomorrowland history. Eric Prydz, Martin Garrix, Marshmello, Charlotte de Witte, FISHER, Amelie Lens, Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Nicky Romero, Above & Beyond and many, many more are set to grace the stages of the Belgian...
ALWZ SNNY Taps Hi-Rez, Sincerely Collins and Julia Ross for Bubbly Future Bass Jam, “Glow”
Releasing new music at a dizzying pace over the course of the past year, ALWZ SNNY is back once again with a new single called “Glow.” This time around, he’s teamed up with singer-songwriter Julia Ross and hip-hop artists Hi-Rez and Sincerely Collins for a cross-genre smash. ALWZ SNNY leans into his affinity for electropop in “Glow,” producing a warm future bass tune with bubbly sound design. However, the dark undertones in the verses lend to a moodier feel, cultivated by smooth bars courtesy of Hi-Rez and Sincerely Collins. Before long, “Glow” really hits its stride in its soaring drops, which hit with a euphoric punch. Here, ALWZ SNNY uses pitched vocal chops and effervescent chords to bring the track home in rapturous fashion. Ross...
All-Female Mosh Pit Ensues After Kayzo Calls Out “Aggressive” Man In Crowd
In 2022, the safety of women at electronic dance music shows has never been more urgent. The verity of that fact has not been lost on Kayzo. Known for his chaotic blend of dubstep and metal music, the barnstorming DJ has seen his fair share of mosh pits. After an intense pit unfolded at a recent show, he abruptly cut the music during his performance to call out a man who appeared to be shoving women. According to numerous accounts shared on Twitter, Kayzo then called for an all-female mosh pit. Moshing is embedded in U.S. dance music culture, but it sometimes goes too far. And the violent nature of mosh pits forces many women to actively circumnavigate them, often to the point where they’re unable to enjoy the show. Recommended Articles Kayzo went on to publicly condemn the unnamed m...
The Saga of Shaq: DJ Diesel On Why He’s Among The Few to Thrive In Both Sports and Music
As a four-time NBA champion and three-time MVP, Shaquille O’Neal thrives in high stakes environments. Though the NBA Hall of Famer traded the court for the stage, rebranding himself as DJ Diesel in the process, O’Neal’s “go big or go home” attitude is as vigorous as ever. Over the last handful of years, Shaq’s Fun House has rightfully earned a reputation as a “must-see” event during Super Bowl Weekend. The very concept of bringing a full-size carnival and music festival experience to fruition for one night only would appear a daunting task for almost anyone, but it goes to show that when you start your day with some energizing drum & bass music, anything’s possible. This year’s edition of Shaq’s Fun House is am...
Doja Cat Covers Hole’s “Celebrity Skin” in New Taco Bell Super Bowl Commercial
Doja Cat has landed the leading role in Taco Bell‘s upcoming Super Bowl commercial, titled “The Grande Escape,” during which she performs a cover of Hole’s “Celebrity Skin.” Doja’s cover features reworked lyrics, which Courtney Love assisted in writing, according to a press release. “Oh, make me over/I’m all I want to be/A walking fire/You can’t get rid of me,” Doja sings, replacing the original lyrics, “A walking study/In dermatology.” The pop artist’s cover will also release as an independent single this week. The commercial, which is scheduled to air during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl, sees Doja escape from a circus school and race through town toward the nearest Taco Bell. Additionally, a behind-the-scenes visual shows the “Woman” vocalist filming the video in front of a blue ...
HHW Gaming: Master Splinter Gets Busy In Latest ‘TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge’ Trailer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Dotemu / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Leonardo, Raphael, Michaelangelo, and Donatello are getting more help to take down the Shredder, Krang, and the Foot Clan. Thursday (Feb.10), Dotemu unleashed its latest trailer for the highly anticipated beat ’em up co-op video game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. Unlike previous iterations of games featuring the mean, green fighting machine, players will have the choice to also play with April O’Neil and now the Ninja Turtle’s sensei and father, Master Splinter. Source: Dotemu / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge In the trailer, we get a full breakdown of Master Splinter’s moves proving that he’s still proficient with his hands and feet just because he’s up there ...
Kim Kardashian Says To Allegedly Avoid Kanye West & Others, Phones Were Tossed In The Ocean
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Christopher Polk/E! Entertainment / Getty Kim Kardashian has remained graceful as possible amid an impending divorce from her husband Ye aka Kanye West, but the same hasn’t necessarily been extended to her if reports are accurate. In a new interview, the businesswoman and mother of four revealed that while on vacation, she allegedly had to avoid Ye and others by tossing her phone into the ocean. For Vogue‘s March issue, Kim Kardashian graced the cover and her wide-ranging feature isn’t solely about her husband or their woes, nor does she delve much into her alleged relationship with comedian and actor Pete Davidson. However, she does remark on a recent trip to the Bahamas around New Year’s that she reportedly scheduled to avoid Ye from showing up. From Vo...
Funk Trailblazer Betty Davis Dead At 77
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Anthony Barboza / Getty Betty Davis exploded onto the music scene in the 1970s, sporting a brash and sultry image that made her an icon to many. The pioneering funk singer and songwriter passed away this week, and we look back at her life. Fans of funk will most likely be familiar with Davis via her stylish album covers that served as precursors for the likes of other sex-positive artists such as Lil’ Kim, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, and even Madonna before them. She was born Betty Mabry in Durham, N.C., and was raised partially in the Pittsburgh suburb of Homestead. At 16, she left home to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and found her footing in the fashion-forward scene of Greenwich Village and New York overall....
