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Suspect Identified In Connection To Murder Of Young Dolph
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Mendez / Getty The shooting death of rapper Young Dolph sent shockwaves throughout the Hip-Hop industry and across the nation due to its brazen nature. Now, officials have identified a suspect in connection to the slaying of the beloved Memphis star and the search for the suspect is now in high gear. Local Memphis news outlet WREG reports that the combined efforts of the Memphis Police Department, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations, and U.S. Marshals pieced together enough evidence to name Justin Johnson, 23, as the man who shot and killed the rapper born Adolph Thorton on November 17. From the TBI’s Facebook page: Related Stories We need your help to find Justin Johnson, wanted by the Memphis Police Department and TBI for First Degree Murder, C...
DJ Kay Slay Hospitalized With COVID-19, Hip-Hop Community Offers Support
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty DJ Kay Slay is reportedly hospitalized and battling COVID-19. The Hip-Hop community has been pouring out support for the famed New York City DJ as news of health woes became public. Infamous music executive Wack 100 took to Instagram reveal that DJ Kay Slay, born Keith Grayson, has actually been hospitalized for two weeks, and was just placed on a ventilator. Wack’s candor, to say the least, has the Hip-Hop world concerned. “Pray for my brotha @djkayslay It’s not looking good,” wrote Wack 100 on Instagram. “He might be mad at me for this those that know Slay but he needs all the support he can get … Been 14 days fighting Covid and he’s just be put on a ventilator . Keep him in your prayers Please.” In the late 90’s and earl...
Las Vegas’ Zouk Nightclub Is Already Selling 2023 New Year’s Eve Tickets
If you’re already sick of 2022, you can already prepare yourself for 2023’s parties, thanks to Zouk Nightclub. Operated by Zouk Group, who were recently named EDM.com‘s “Best Event Organizer” of 2021, the Las Vegas venue has listed tickets for next year’s New Year’s Eve bash just days into 2022. The club wrapped up 2021 with Zedd as a headliner after recently announcing an exclusive residency with deadmau5 and his “cube” stage concept, so you’re safe to assume that 2023 is gearing up to be just as big or bigger. Zouk Nightclub in Las Vegas. Zouk Group Las Vegas Zouk Nightclub only just opened on The Strip, but its proprietor certainly isn’t a new name to the clubbing game. The pioneering nightlife brand has been well-establi...
Armin van Buuren Curates Spotify Playlist With His Favorite Trance Anthems of All-Time
Trance music icon Armin van Buuren has taken over Spotify’s “Trance Classics” playlist and filled it with his favorite trance anthems of all-time. The list contains 50 nostalgic tracks from Above & Beyond, Tiësto, Gareth Emery, 4 Strings, Ian van Dahl, Marsha, and many more. van Buuren was recently named in EDM.com‘s “Best of 2021: Songs” list in the trance category, where his single “Turn The World Into a Dancefloor” was honored alongside songs by Alpha 9, Ilan Bluestone & Ellen Smith, Au5 & HALIENE, and Aly & Fila & Jes. Before 2021 came to a wrap, van Buuren performed in front of 20,000 fans at halftime of a Chicago Bulls’ game against the Knicks at United Center. He opened with ...
Skee Mask Removes Music From Spotify After Founder’s Investment In AI Technology
German DJ and electronic music producer Skee Mask has removed his catalog from music streaming giant Spotify. Last year, Skee Mask released his album Pool physically and digitally, minus streaming platforms. He took to social media to announce his reasoning behind the removal of his music, citing that Spotify is giving their money to the “development of warfare” instead of “actual progression in the music business.” “it’s done, all of my shit is gone from spotify..” Skee Mask wrote. “i have nothing against streaming in general, it’s one of many ways to make music even more accessible! for me it’s about how much / less the creators behind the music receive in terms of value, respect or space. i’m aware of the fact that ...
Authorities Name Suspect Wanted in Young Dolph’s Murder
US authorities have identified and publicly named the wanted suspect involved in the murder of Young Dolph. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation took to social media to name 23-year-old Justin Johnson as the suspect, noting that he has been added to the TBI’s most wanted list, is wanted for first-degree murder, criminal attempt-first degree murder and theft of property worth $10,000 USD to $60,000 USD. Authorities also mentioned that he “should be considered armed & dangerous.” Young Dolph was shot and killed in home of Memphis in November 2021 while buying cookies for his mother at Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies. He was 36 years old. ?#TNMostWanted: We need your help to find Justin Johnson, wanted by @MEM_PoliceDept and TBI for 1st Degree Murder, Criminal Attempt-1st Degree Murder,...
Gunna Hints at Freddie Gibbs Diss on ‘Drip Season 4,’ Unveils Tracklist and Features
With his new album set to release on January 7, Gunna took to social media to unveil the tracklist and features of Drip Season 4, along with a hint that the record will include a diss track aimed at Freddie Gibbs. Gunna took to Twitter and proudly proclaimed, “When my album drop Freddie Gibbs will the biggest moment of his career.” Gibbs, on the other hand, directly responded to the tweet with a simple kiss emoji before sharing a series of tweets addressing the YSL rapper, including Wunna’s appearance on Crime Stoppers — which likely started the beef between the two — his upcoming album SSS, and how he loves Gunna’s music and thinks “he one of the best making music so to be recognized by one of the best is a blessing.” Take a look at the tracklist and tweets below. DS4 drops January 7...
Jill Scott Shuts Down Sex Tape Rumors: ‘Y’all Too Much’
Twitter went wild Tuesday after rumors of a sex tape involving Jill Scott went viral on the platform, and the singer is not having it. “Say word!?!” the R&B singer tweeted alongside a GIF of herself taking her bows onstage in front of an adoring crowd. “I expect this energy when my new movies, albums and tv show drop. Ya’ll too much. #headedbacktowork #hydrate.” Soon enough, however, the Twitterverse realized that the salacious gossip was just that, and no such video was being passed around in links and DMs. Explore Explore Jill Scott See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “It’s no Jill Scott sex tape that mf was lying. How you gone start a rumor like that ?! Report his account,” one fan wrote, while a second chimed in, “You know what, if y’all lying abou...
Latin Remix of the Week: Tiago PZK & LIT Killah Recruit Nicki Nicole & Maria Becerra for ‘Entre Nosotros’ Remix
Tiago PZK (real name: Tiago Uriel Lezcano) is kicking off 2022 alongside his colleagues LIT Killah, Nicki Nicole and Maria Becerra for the official remix of “Entre Nosotros,” out Wednesday (Jan. 5). Released in the summer of 2021 via Mad Move Records/Warner Music Chile, the original track is a collaboration between Tiago and LIT, which at press time has garnered more than 212 million views on YouTube and entered the Billboard Global 200 chart last year. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Now, the two artists have reeled in fellow Argentine stars Nicki Nicole and Maria Becerra for a fiery remix. Produced by Big One, the new version keeps its sultry R&B and rap fusion intact, but each artist shines in their own right with their powerhouse vocals...
Jennifer Hudson, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis & More to Be Honored at 2022 Urban One Honors
The 2022 Urban One Honors will honor singer/actress Jennifer Hudson, writer/producer Timbaland and gospel singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard as well as two legendary songwriter/production teams, Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The two-hour telecast, hosted by Ne-Yo, is set to air Jan. 17 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) on TV One and Cleo TV, a division of Urban One. Hudson, an Emmy, Grammy and Oscar winner – who could receive another Oscar nod (or perhaps even two) next month for Respect — will be honored as entertainment icon. Jam and Lewis will be honored for lifetime achievement; Gamble & Huff as living legends; Timbaland for music innovation; Cobbs Leonard for inspir...
Aimer Returns to No. 1 as Holiday Favorites Soar on Japan Hot 100
Aimer’s “Zankyosanka” returns to No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 dated Dec. 29, tracking the week from Dec. 20 to 26, 2021. The anime theme song ruled the tally two weeks prior and continues to maintain momentum. [embedded content] “Zankyosanka” rules streaming for the third week and video views for the second week in a row, both decreasing slightly figure-wise but still going strong. The track racked up 8,904,311 weekly streams (from 9,649,396 the week before) and 2,655,800 views (from 3,183,554) during the chart week, while slipping to No. 2 for downloads after reigning over the metric for two weeks. In other metrics, it comes in at No. 60 for Twitter mentions and No. 29 for radio airplay. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The song that to...
Nipsey Hussle Estate Wins Restraining Order Against Fake Merch Sellers
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz A federal judge in Illinois has granted the estate of the late Nipsey Hussle a temporary restraining order against vendors selling counterfeit merchandise bearing his name and likeness. According to reports on the case, the ruling was issued by Judge Steven Seeger on Monday (January 3rd) in response to a complaint by the estate represented by Hussle’s brother, Samiel Asghedom against a group of individuals the complaint claims “reside and/or operate in the People’s Republic of China or other foreign jurisdictions with lax trademark enforcement systems.” Judge Seeger also granted the plaintiff’s motion for “electronic service of process” and a “motion for leave to file under seal” as recorded in the one page ruling made avai...
