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AOC Trolls Phony Stark aka Elon Musk On Twitter
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Anadolu Agency / Getty Elon Musk might’ve bitten off more than he could chew, as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is effectively trolling the billionaire on Twitter. As the Tesla founder has begun his oversight of the social media platform, there have been many who are concerned about the increased potential for bullying among other questionable decisions. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has been among the most vocal, calling out Musk over his plans to charge $8 a month for those verified by Twitter to keep their blue check. “Lmao at a billionaire earnestly trying to sell people on the idea that “free speech” is actually a $8/mo subscription plan,” she wrote. That apparently didn’t sit well with Musk, who fired back a terse response. Of course, it d...
Nike Drops Kyrie Irving Like A Bad Habit
Written By Alvin aqua Blanco , Director of Content Posted 5 hours ago @aqua174 Alvin aqua Blanco is the Director of Content in the Men’s Division for iOne Digital, steering Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. Representing the Bronx, he was nurtured by a steady diet of Hip-Hop culture and music. He graduated from the University of Virginia, with a B.A. in African American Studies and Psychology. His prior work has appeared in XXL, The Source, Vibe, The Village Voice, and other notable print and online publications. Other stops in his over 15-year journalism career include BET, MTV News, and AllHipHop.com. Alvin joined iOne in 2017 and continues to always make sure the culture—be it music, business, fashion, sports, sneakers, and everything in between—is thoroughly and accurately documente...
Drake and 21 Savage Sample Daft Punk’s “One More Time” In Controversial Track, “Circo Loco”
Drake and 21 Savage‘s collaborative album, Her Loss, has dropped and there’s one particular track that immediately became a lightning rod for controversy. That track is “Circo Loco,” which is underpinned by an unexpected sample: a slow-rolling version of Daft Punk‘s iconic “One More Time.” The bold usage of the robots’ biggest hit isn’t the only thing that’s got the industry buzzing, however. In his verse, Drake sparked controversy on multiple fronts, taking aim at both Megan Thee Stallion and Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), respectively. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “This bitch lie about getting shot but she still a stallion. She don’t even get the joke but she still smiling,” Drake...
Listen to Whyte Fang’s Hypnotic Single, “Girl”
Alison Wonderland descends further into the unknown with the spellbinding “Girl,” the third single to release since she revived her Whyte Fang alias. Wonderland’s experimental side project continues to cover new ground in the realm of bass music. Her latest track is equally curious as her prior singles, as hypnotic vocal chants serve as the connective adhesive of this minimal trap banger. Much like the preceding “333,” Wonderland manipulates her vocals to create hypnotic loops, each drenched in an unpredictable concoction of delay and reverb, adding a tangibly psychedelic flare to the mix. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles With three Whyte Fang tracks out now in the open as well as a sold out debut live show in Los Angeles under her belt, ...
Listen: Zedd and ellis Co-Produce New Edit of Mike Posner’s “I’m Not Dead Yet”
All Mike Posner knows are sad songs. Despite the lyrical weight of his recent single, the Grammy-nominated pop star once again opts to see the glass half full by sharing a new edit of “I’m Not Dead Yet,” produced by the collaborative force of ellis and Zedd. Posner has always worn his heart on his sleeve, and “I’m Not Dead Yet,” marks another characteristically open and candid lyrical offering. Much like Seeb’s high-flying remix of “I Took A Pill In Ibiza,” the new version of “I’m Not Dead Yet” brings an almost paradoxically uplifting energy to the production side with bright guitar riffs and playfully pitched vocal chops. Posner leans into the duo’s spirited production, smiling ear-to-ear in the new m...
Aaron Carter Dead at 34 Years Old
“I Want Candy” singer Aaron Carter has died at 34 years old. According to reports, he was found dead in the bath in his home in California on Saturday morning, with Los Angeles County police arriving at the scene around 11:00 a.m. after responding to a report of drowning. Representatives for Carter confirming the news, stating, Right now it’s a really bad time, we’re trying to figure out what happened and what the cause of it was.” They added, ”We’re just as upset as everyone and hope that fans can give thoughts and prayers to his family.” Melanie Martin, the mother of Carter’s son Prince, also released a statement. “Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated,” she said, adding that she is “still in the process of accepting this unfortunate reality.” Carter is the younger ...
Jack White Cast in Martin Scorsese’s New Film Killers of the Flower Moon
Jack White is in Martin Scorsese’s forthcoming movie Killers of the Flower Moon, The Playlist notes and Pitchfork has confirmed. He’s part of an ensemble that includes fellow musicians Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson. The news was revealed by music supervisor and Scorsese collaborator Randall Poster on screenwriter Brian Koppelman’s podcast The Moment. Koppelman asked, “Does Jason Isbell play music in it? […] He’s just acting only?” Poster answered, “Yeah, he’s terrific in it. Jason Isbell, Jack White […] there’s, like, four musicians in the movie who don’t play music.” Listen to the podcast below; the Isbell and White conversation begins around the 57:09 mark. Killers of the Flower Moon is based on the 2017 nonfiction book of the same name. In addition to White, Isbell, and Simpson, the...
Aaron Carter Dies at 34
Aaron Carter, the American pop singer and actor behind songs like “I Want Candy” and “That’s How I Beat Shaq,” has died, The Hollywood Reporter and TMZ report and Pitchfork has confirmed. Carter was found dead on Saturday (November 5) in his home in Lancaster, California. Police arrived at the scene after a 911 call was made claiming that the musician had drowned in the bathtub, according to the reports. Carter was 34 years old. Aaron Carter began performing music when he was just 7 years old, releasing his eponymous debut album in 1997. His breakout LP, Aaron’s Party (Come and Get It), arrived in 2000, and featured the hit singles “I Want Candy,” “Bounce,” and “That’s How I Beat Shaq.” He released three more studio albums in his lifetime: 2001’s Oh Aaron, 2002’s Another Earthquake, ...
Billie Eilish Encourages Fans to Vote Ahead of 2022 Election Day: ‘Our Futures Are on the Line’
Billie Eilish is making a passionate plea to her fans about voting. The 20-year-old superstar singer took to Instagram on Saturday (Nov. 5) to encourage her 106 million followers to vote before Election Day on Tuesday (Nov. 8). “I want to explain why I am voting this year and how important I think it is you for vote to,” Eilish says in the video. “Our rights, our freedoms, and our futures are on the line, and if we don’t show up, there is a good chance we will see a national ban on abortion, with no exceptions.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The artist added, “They also wanna take away the freedom to marry who we love, restrict voting rights, and enact laws that threaten the progress that must be made on climate change… It scares me.”...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (Nov. 5)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Maluma launches new business Anyone in the mood for a Maluma-style burger or hot dog? The colombiano has launched his very own delivery-only restaurant called Dembow. Available in four countries (Colombia, Mexico, Brazil and Perú), those who want to place an order can do it directly via WhatsApp or fast-food deliver app Rappi or online. “Another dream come true,” the “Junio” singer wrote on social media. “Taste the greatest hamburgers and hot dogs with Latin flavor.” J Balvin receives ...
Aaron Carter, Singer and Brother of Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter, Dies at 34
Aaron Carter, singer, television personality and younger brother of Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter, died Saturday (Nov. 5). He was 34. A representative from his management team cofirmed his death to Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter. No cause of death was given. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department told THR that a suspicious death took place at the address of Carter’s residence but could not confirm the identity. Representatives for Carter’s brother did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Born in Tampa, Fla., on December 7, 1987, Carter got his start opening for the Backstreet Boys on a 1997 tour, and his debut album, Aaron Carter, was released later that year, reaching gold status. His follow-up album, Aaron’s Party (Come an...
Diane Warren, Tyler Hilton and More React to Aaron Carter’s Death: ‘This Is Heartbreaking’
Aaron Carter, who rose to fame as a child pop star with hits like “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” and “That’s How I Beat Shaq,” died at the age of 34 on Saturday (Nov. 5). In the wake of his death, fellow artists and television stars paid tribute to Aaron, the younger brother of Backstreet Boys‘ Nick Carter. Carter’s manager confirmed his death to Billboard on Saturday. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department also told The Hollywood Reporter that a suspicious death took place at Carter’s address but did not confirm the identity. “Fame at a young age is often more a curse than a blessing and Surviving it is not easy. RIP Aaron Carter,” legendary songwriter Diane Warren wrote on Twitter. Carter’s self-titled debut album was released in 1997, and it was followed by 2000’s...
