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Adidas Ends Partnership With Kanye West Over Antisemitic Remarks
Adidas has ended its partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West over his offensive and antisemitic remarks, the latest company to cut ties with Ye and a decision that the German sportwear company said would hit its bottom line. “Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech,” the company said in a statement Tuesday. “Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the company’s values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness.” The company faced pressure to cut ties with Ye, with celebrities and others on social media urging Adidas to act. It said at the beginning of the month that it was placing its lucrative sneaker deal with the rapper under review. Adidas said Tuesday that i...
Jamie xx Takes Us on Tour for His New “KILL DEM” Visuals
Jamie xx is keeping busy. Last month, the electronic DJ released his latest single, “KILL DEM” — an uptempo record that captures the energy of sound system culture, merged with gated vocal samples, heavy 808s, and a bouncy tempo that allows listeners to cast their minds back to summer raves and parties alike — and now the xx band member has released some accompanying visuals to go with the record. The video follows Jamie xx on his summer world tour where he landed in the U.S. to play at venues such as New York’s Forest Hills Stadium and Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. And while the video is a documentation of life on tour so far, Jamie xx still has more shows planned. Speaking about the new single and video, xx said: “This video cuts the dance performances from my live shows across the summ...
Jim Jones & Hitmaka ft. Beam “Gunshot,” Future “Massaging Me” & More | Daily Visuals 10.21.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mike Stobe / Getty All these years later and hype man turned rap star, Jim Jones continues to be the most active member out of Dip Set. We must say we did not see that coming. After dropping off a ton of work with Harry Fraud, Jones now links up with producer Hitmaka for the Beam assisted visuals to “Gunshot” where the men head to Little Haiti in Miami to turn up with the locals, blaze some zaza, and do some laundry while they’re at it. Gotta keep it fresh and clean regardless of where you at, na’mean? Future meanwhile, seems ready to get toxic with the next woman and in his clip to “Massaging Me” kicks it with a gang of women who may or may not have left this video shoot as his next baby mama. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Milly...
Phony Stark aka Elon Musk May Layoff 75% Of Twitter Workers
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Anadolu Agency / Getty A new report concerning billionaire Elon Musk and his impending acquisition of Twitter says that he may let go of up to 75% of the company’s workforce. According to one report, the Tesla founder has stated to prospective investors in the social media platform that he’s planning to get rid of up of 75% of the workforce once his deal to acquire Twitter is closed. The news, delivered Thursday (Oct. 20), sent shockwaves throughout the tech industry. It was confirmed that the company had already planned layoffs among its 7,500-employee workforce in addition to shuttering key data centers. A lawyer for Elon Musk declined to comment when contacted by the press, but the billionaire reportedly told people on an earnings call for Tesla that h...
BET Announces 2022 Soul Train Award Nominations; Deon Cole To Host
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rick Kern / Getty One of the most important music ceremonies is back. BET Networks has announced the 2022 Soul Train Awards nominations with Deon Cole as host. As spotted on The Grio, BET announced the return of the Soul Train Awards to Las Vegas. The annual celebration will tape on Sunday, Nov. 13, recognizing the best in Soul, R&B, and Hip-Hop from both established industry legends and the next generation of promising artists. Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige lead all nominations with an impressive seven nods each. Beyoncé for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and twice for Best Collaboration and The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award. Mary J. Blige for Certified Soul Award, Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Al...
Lil Uzi Vert Announces 20-City Headline Tour for 2023
Lil Uzi Vert fans will be pleased to hear that the artist will be making his long-awaited return on March 2023 for a 20-city, cross-country tour produced by Live Nation. The last time Uzi appeared for a headlining tour was in 2018 for “The Endless Summer Tour” which spanned 32 cities. The announcement comes following the release of his Red & White EP earlier this summer featuring tracks such as “FOR FUN,” “I KNOW,” and “SPACE CADET” as well as an experimental two-minute single “Just Wanna Rock” this month. The upcoming tour will also coincide with the three-year anniversary of his 2020 platinum album, Eternal Atake. Looking ahead, Uzi is also preparing his THE P!NK TAPE studio album which will reportedly be featureless. Stay tuned for more details regarding dates and ticketing to arriv...
Arctic Monkeys Surprise Release Live Concert Film
With their latest album The Car officially released, Arctic Monkeys surprised fans with the debut of a new live concert film. Shot at the King’s Theatre in Brooklyn, the 45-minute performance heard the Sheffield band play cuts from their latest full-length effort, along with some fan favorites such as “Crying Lightning,” “505,” “Brianstorm” and “Do I Wanna Know,” all released between 2007 and 2013. The four-piece is set to hit the road for an expansive tour in 2023; the band will make their way to Australia in January, Europe and the UK from May to June and North America from August to September. Watch the concert film above. Elsewhere in music, Post Malone’s music director spoke to HYPEBEAST about putting a tour as big as Posty’s twelve carat toothache engagement. Read Full Arti...
Taylor Swift Shares New Video for “Bejeweled”: Watch
Taylor Swift has shared a new video for the song “Bejeweled” from her latest album, Midnights. The second visual from her latest LP is a self-directed play on Cinderella, in which there’s a talent contest to win the castle and a proposal. It features countless easter eggs and cameos from Laura Dern as her stepmother, Haim as her stepsisters, Jack Antonoff, Dita Von Teese, and Pat McGrath, among others. Watch the “Bejeweled” video below. Swift released Midnights, her 10th studio album, on Friday (October 21). Hours later, she shared seven additional new songs, dubbed the “3am Edition.” She also shared the video for “Anti-Hero,” in which she spends a raucous night out with Taylor Swift. Earlier this month, Swift submitted Red (Taylor’s Version) for consideration for the 2023 Grammys; she had...
Taylor Swift Talks Midnights, Teases Tour Dates on Fallon: Watch
Three days after releasing her new album Midnights, Taylor Swift sat down for an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She talked about her songwriting process, getting her honorary degree from NYU, and her new music video for “Bejeweled,” which she said has “a psychotic amount” of easter eggs that she kept track of in a PDF file. Swift also teased a tour in support of Midnights, saying, “I think I should do it. When it’s time, we’ll do it. I miss it.” Watch clips from her interview below. Midnights is Swift’s 10th studio album following 2020’s Evermore. The album was produced by longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff, who also performed on some of the recordings. It includes the single “Anti-Hero” and also includes guest vocals from Lana Del Rey on the song “Snow on the Beach,...
Denzel Curry Joins Redveil in Video for New “PG Baby (Remix)”: Watch
Redveil has released a new remix of his song “PG Baby.” The new version features a guest verse from Denzel Curry and follows the rappers’ recent tour together. The Redveil-directed music video features clips of the two artists performing the track on a street corner and in concert. Check it out below. Denzel Curry’s latest full-length, Melt My Eyez See Your Future, was released in March, and was led by the single “Walkin.” Curry recently shared an extended edition of the album. The original “PG Baby” appeared on Redveil’s self-produced album Learn 2 Swim. Read about the Maryland musician’s single “Diving Board” in the Ones. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
K-Pop Star Lee Chanhyuk Gets Head Buzzed While Singing New Single ‘Panorama’: Watch the Performance-Art Production
While K-pop performances are synonymous with coordinated choreography and flashy stage setups, singer-producer Lee Chanhyuk brought something entirely new — and shocking — to the live stage. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In support of his newly released album Error on Oct. 17, Chanhyuk took to the South Korean music television program Inkigayo to deliver one of the first performances of the LP’s lead single “Panorama.” But instead of bringing the synth-pop cut to life with a dramatic spotlight and onstage mirror like he did previously, the singer opened his performance sitting completely still in a chair and wouldn’t move until the cameras cut. With just the stand holding a microphone near his mouth, a barber wrapped a sed...
Christian McBride & Inside Straight Win Big at Inaugural Jazz Music Awards: Full List
Christian McBride & Inside Straight were the top winners at the inaugural Jazz Music Awards, which were held on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta. McBride & Inside Straight received two of the eight competitive awards — best mainstream artist and best duo, group or big band. McBride, 50, an eight-time Grammy winner, was on the road in Europe and unable to attend the event. The show, dubbed Celebrating the Spirit of Jazz, was co-hosted by Dee Dee Bridgewater and actor Delroy Lindo. Terri Lyne Carrington was the show’s musical director and co-executive producer. A mid-show medley of “songs of social justice” featured Dianne Reeves, Lizz Wright, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jazzmeia Horn, and Ledisi. Reeves opened the segment with her 1994 composition, “E...
