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Shocker: Jim Jones Claims Gucci Store Staff Ignored Him For An Hour In VIP
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Beanz Smalls / Bernard Beanz Smalls, Jim Jones is a self-proclaimed big spender but his wallet didn’t get respect put on his name. He claims he was ignored for an over an hour during a recent visit to Gucci. As per No Jumper the founding member of The Diplomats got a wake up call this week. On Tuesday, February 8 he vented to the world over social media that the French luxury fashion house fronted on him at one of their brick and mortar retail locations. According to the CAPO he and his entourage went to get fresh and apparently if you are a preferred client you are afforded some special amenities. This includes a personal shopper, a private room to browse, bespoke tailoring and complimentary champagne. Apparently Jomo and crew wer...
Shhh! Lizzo Teases She’s Back in the Recording Studio
Are all the rumors true? It looks like Lizzo is making music with producers Max Martin and Benny Blanco, but keep it on the down low. The “Rumors” singer posted a muted clip Tuesday (Feb. 9) to her Instagram Story of herself in the studio with what looks to be the production power team, a big yellow shushing emoji layered on top. Explore Explore Lizzo See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Also in the seconds-long video are what appears to be the two producers’ signature hairstyles, with Blanco’s famous frizz bopping to the song in progress, and Martin’s long mane nodding in approval. With a new Lizzo anthem potentially in the works both music production titans — if they are indeed collaborating with the “Juice” singer — would be adding yet another musi...
Will Smith Reinvents ‘Fresh Prince’ Theme Song for Super Bowl Commercial: Watch
Yo, Holmes, to Bel-Air! Will Smith debuted his Super Bowl commercial on Wednesday (Feb. 9) to celebrate the upcoming premiere the Fresh Prince reboot with a new version of the show’s iconic theme song. The actor kicks things off over FaceTime with help from a young beatboxer, rapping, “Now this is a story all about how …” before being joined by a parade of multicultural musicians, rappers and average Joes, including an accordion player, a young Black man dancing in an airport, an Indian tuba player and more. Explore Explore Will Smith See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “In West Philadelphia born and raised/ On the playground is where I spent most of my days/ When a couple of guys who were up to no good/ Started making trouble in the neighborhood/ I got in...
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood to Cover Tuition, Books for All Its Employees
Dolly Parton‘s Dollywood Parks & Resorts is helping out any of the company’s employees who are intent on continuing their education. The Dollywood Co. has announced that it will cover 100% of tuition, fees and books for any employee who is furthering their education, beginning Feb. 24. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The investment in employee education will be made via Herschend Enterprises, Dollywood’s operating partner. The program will be available to all seasonal, part-time and full-time employees at Dollywood Parks & Resorts. Herschuend’s GROW U. offers more than 100 fully funded diploma, degree and certificate programs with 30 learning partners in areas including business administration and leadership, culinary, finance, technology and marketing. The company will ...
Machine Gun Kelly Rocks Out With Willow in ‘Emo Girl’ Video, Teases New Track From ‘Mainstream Sellout’
Machine Gun Kelly is getting pumped for the release of his sixth studio album, Mainstream Sellout. In anticipation for the album’s release, the “Papercuts” singer gave fans not one, but two gems on Wednesday (Feb. 9): A music video to accompany his newest single “Emo Girl” featuring Willow, and a snippet of a track from his forthcoming LP. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The nearly-three minute video for “Emo Girl” kicks off with a cameo from MGK’s friend and frequent collaborator Travis Barker, who is dressed in a gray wig and and black turtleneck, and acts as a museum guide to a group of young children. Though the institution looks impeccably clean and sanitized, the material the children are exposed to in the exhibits are not exactly kid fri...
Betty Davis, Iconic Funk Singer, Dies at 77
Iconic funk singer Betty Davis has died, Rolling Stone reports. According to a press release, Davis died this morning at 4:40 a.m. Eastern in Homestead, Pennsylvania. The press release also stated that Davis was born on July 26, 1944; the musician’s has birth year was previously reported to have been 1945. Betty Davis was 77 years old. “It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Betty Davis, a multi-talented music influencer and pioneer rock star, singer, songwriter, and fashion icon,” Davis’ longtime friend Connie Portis said in a statement. “Most of all, Betty was a friend, aunt, niece, and beloved member of her community of Homestead, Pennsylvania, and of the worldwide community of friends and fans. At a time to be announced, we will pay tribute to her beautiful, b...
Omar Apollo Announces Debut Album Ivory, Shares Video for New Song: Watch
Omar Apollo has announced his debut LP Ivory with a video for “Invincible,” his new song with Daniel Caesar. Ivory is due out April 8 via Warner. Watch the video, directed by frequent Bad Bunny collaborator Stillz, below. In November, Apollo shared “Bad Life,” a collaboration with Kali Uchis. Over the summer, he shared “Go Away” and a cover of the Mamas and the Papas’ “California Dreamin’.” Check out Pitchfork’s Rising feature “Get to Know Omar Apollo and His First-Generation Love Songs” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Caroline Polachek Shares Video for New Song “Billions”: Watch
Caroline Polachek has shared a new single titled “Billions.” It’s co-produced by Polachek and Danny L Harle and arrives with a visual co-directed by Polachek and Matt Copson. The new single is getting released on 7″ vinyl with a B-side featuring a rework of Polachek’s recent Oneohtrix Point Never collaboration “Long Road Home.” Check out the video for “Billions” below; plus, hear “Long Road Home.” “Billions” is Polachek’s second new solo track within the last year, following last summer’s “Bunny Is a Rider.” In a September New Yorker profile, Polachek said that the song began with a beat from Harle. “I wanted something that captured the afterglow of a reopening,” she said. Since 2019’s Pang, Polachek has released an instrumental counterpart for the record, plus a collection of remixe...
André 3000 Narrates New Zendaya-Starring Super Bowl Ad: Watch
Zendaya stars in a new Super Bowl commercial that is narrated by (and features a brief appearance from) Outkast rapper André 3000. It’s an advertisement for Squarespace and it’s directed by Edgar Wright. The ad is built around the tongue twister “Sally sold seashells by the seashore.” Find the commercial (and an extended version) below. In a statement, Zendaya remarked, “I was incredibly excited to have the opportunity to work and create with Edgar Wright on a story narrated by André ‘3000’ Benjamin.” Super Bowl LVI takes place this Sunday, February 13, at Inglewood, California’s SoFi Stadium. The halftime show will feature Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar. André 3000 made a rare guest appearance last year on the Kanye West song “Life of the Party.” He is set ...
Moore Kismet to Become Youngest Artist In Tomorrowland History
Another day, another milestone for Moore Kismet. The electronic music prodigy, who is primed for the release of their debut album in 2022, has announced a landmark performance at Tomorrowland. They’re set to make history, becoming the youngest artist to ever perform at the iconic Belgian dance music festival. It’s been quite a rise to prominence for Kismet, 17, who last year also became the youngest to ever perform at EDC Las Vegas and Chicago’s illustrious Lollapalooza. As a non-binary artist and influential voice on the topic of gender identity, their Tomorrowland booking has the feel of a watershed moment for the LGBTQ+ creative community. Kismet’s performance was announced alongside Tomorrowland organizers’ reveal of the festival’s first artists for ...
Pusha T “Diet Coke”, Joell Ortiz ft. KXNG Crooked “Housing Authority” & More | Daily Visuals 2.8.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Patrick McMullan / Getty When Kanye West and Drake officially squashed their drama a month and change ago many were wondering how Pusha T would react to the news and whether or not it would strain his relationship with Yeezy. It did not. Pusha dropped his latest Kanye produced cut “Diet Coke” and now we have a video to go along with the cut. Shot in a black-and-white setting a la “Flava In Ya Ear,” the visuals to “Diet Coke” features Pusha and Ye sitting along each other as T kicks his rhymes while Ye play’s the role of Puff and busts all kinds of moves to his beat. Simple, yet effective. Joell Ortiz meanwhile reunites with a quarter of his Slaughterhouse brethren and in his clip to “Housing Authority” takes over the streets with Kxng Crooked and holds do...
Meat Market: Nelly & Lil Fizz Have Videos Of Their Junks Leaked, Twitter Says They’re Coming Up Short
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Paras Griffin / Getty If there’s one thing the world can count on, it’s the fact that a nude video of an entertainer will get leaked to the World Wide Web somehow. The latest to have their wares go public are Nelly and Lil Fizz, but Twitter says the two gents are coming up a little short. The news is moving fast but from what the sleuths online determine, Nelly allegedly posted a video of him getting his microphone checked to his Instagram Stories feed, not unlike Hitman Holla did with the Close Friends video that leaked. While the famed battle rapper’s video was met with largely favorable remarks, his St. Louis counterpart caught some vicious slander over the size of the situation at hand. Not to be outdone, a video of Lil Fizz having a little alon...
