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Whoopi Goldberg Wants Emmitt Till’s Accuser ‘In Front Of A Judge’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Whoopi Goldberg wants the woman who falsely accused Emmitt Till and provoked his lynching to face justice and come out of hiding. The EGOT-accomplished actress and co-host of ABC’s The View made her position clear about Carolyn Bryant Donham, expressing her disbelief that she is still not being held accountable for her actions. “I don’t want her in jail but I want her in front of a judge and jury,” she said at a Q&A session at the New York Film Festival on Saturday night (Oct. 1). The session took place after the world premiere screening of Till, a new movie about the young Black teen whose death helped spark the Civil Rights Movement. Related Stories ”I want her to admit what she did and what part she had,” Goldberg continued. “...
On Brand: MAGA Acolyte Kanye West Rocks ‘White Lives Matter’ Shirt In Paris
Written By Alvin aqua Blanco , Director of Content Posted 10 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 document...
Kendrick Lamar Hits The ‘SNL’ Stage For Show’s Season 48 Premiere
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NBC / Getty Saturday Night Live (SNL) is back for its 48th season and featured in the classic sketch comedy show’s season premiere is none other than Hip Hop phenomenon Kendrick Lamar. Earlier this year, K-Dot gifted the world with his fifth studio album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. It had been five years since he literally gave a “Damn.” (See what I did there?) And with half a decade passing since his last solo project, the anticipation was thick in the air. Related Stories Anyway, on Saturday, the “Money Trees” rapper hit the “SNL” stage to perform “Rich Spirit” and “N95” from the new album, and then later, he performed “Father Time” with Sampha. [embedded content] [embedded content] Of course, as Hip Hop N More noted, this was not Kendrick’s...
Watch Beyoncé’s New Visual Featuring “Summer Renaissance”
Two months off the release of Renaissance, Beyoncé has shared a clip featuring “Summer Renaissance.” The Mark Romanek–directed visual is described as a “brand campaign anthem film” for Tiffany & Co.’s “Lose Yourself in Love” campaign. Watch below. Beyoncé initially “decided to lead without visuals giving fans the opportunity to be limitless in their expansive listening journey,” as a press release stated upon the release of Renaissance. “It is a chance again to be listeners and not viewers, while taking in every gem of the pristine production,” the release continued. Renaissance is Beyoncé’s seventh studio LP. It is also the long-awaited follow-up to her pivotal visual album Lemonade, which she surprise-released in 2016. The new, 16-track record includes lead single “Break My Soul,” as...
Arctic Monkeys Announce 2023 North American Tour
Arctic Monkeys have announced a string of North American dates behind The Car. The run begins in August 2023, and includes two nights at New York’s Forest Hills Stadium and one at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. They’ll be supported by Fontaines D.C. Check out the dates below. Last week, the band shared a second single from The Car, “Body Paint,” along with a video directed by Brook Linder. The band also played the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The Car, which was produced by the band’s longtime collaborator James Ford, also includes lead track “There’d Better Be a Mirrorball” and a song called “I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am,” which the band has been playing live this year. The Car follows 2018’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, which came five years after A...
Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Isn’t Happening in 2022, Set to Return Next Year
Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival will not return to Los Angeles in 2022, his manager Chris Clancy told Billboard. Plans are in place for the festival to return in 2023. “It’s really not that deep,” Clancy said. “Tyler toured all year and was busy with a number of projects. Reading the tea leaves and what’s happening with festivals coming out of the pandemic, we thought it would be best to come back next year.” The last Camp Flog Gnaw was held in 2019. The lineup included Solange, FKA twigs, Juice Wrld, Brockhampton, and more. A surprise headliner was teased in advance without a name revealed, and a rumor began to circulate that Frank Ocean would perform. Instead, Drake came out and was eventually booed off stage by fans chanting for Ocean. Tyler’s last album Call Me If You Get ...
Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Festival Will Not Return for 2022
Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival in Los Angeles is skipping 2022, his manager Chris Clancy tells Billboard, and is planning to bring the festival back next year. “It’s really not that deep,” says Clancy of the Goldenvoice-produced event. “Tyler toured all year and was busy with a number of projects. Reading the tea leaves and what’s happening with festivals coming out of the pandemic, we thought it would be best to come back next year.” This has been an unusual year for festivals, as large-scale events largely returned from the pandemic. The festival space was more crowded and oversaturated in 2022 than many expected as promoters created new events to take advantage of an uptick in ticket buying and fan demand at the beginning of the year for events like Coachella and Outside L...
Jaden Smith Among Twitter Users Calling Out Kanye West for ‘White Lives Matter’ Shirt
Kanye West debuted his Yeezy Season 9 collection during a surprise Paris Fashion Week show on Monday evening (Oct. 3), but began trending online when he was seen wearing a long-sleeved shirt with “White Lives Matter” emblazoned on the back. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Not only was the the rapper-turned-designer wearing the phrase on his shirt, so were some of the models in the show. Ye went on to pose with conservative commentator Candace Owens, in matching “White Lives Matter” shirts. While “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” rapper’s reasoning behind wearing the shirt is currently unknown, the racist phrase was widely adopted for years by neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. “The...
Ed Sheeran & Johnny McDaid Win European Song of the Year at 2022 BMI London Awards
BMI honored Ed Sheeran and Johnny McDaid with the European song of the year award for their global hit “Bad Habits” at the 2022 BMI London Awards. The private event was held at London’s Savoy Hotel on Monday (Oct. 3). The award is given to BMI’s most performed song of the previous year by U.K. or European writers. The single spent 11 consecutive weeks at the top of the Official U.K. Singles Chart. Accepting the award via video message, Sheeran said, “We had so much fun making the song and it has been so much fun playing the song out on the road and seeing the reactions of people all around Europe and I can’t wait to go out and do some more.” Accepting alongside Sheeran, McDaid said, “Ed, I’m so grateful, man, for the fact that you still trust me to make music with you after over a decade o...
Shirt Reflects on the State of Art in New Single “Death To Wall Art”
Artist and musician Shirt is back with his newest single “Death To Wall Art.” Produced by Jack Splash, known for his work with Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Alicia Keys, the cut arrives just shortly after Shirt’s project with the New York Public Library and artist residency in a castle in Italy. “It’s nice to get a HYPEBEAST premiere but I have real issues with hype culture in general we can talk about that when you guys are ready,” he said. “‘Death To Wall Art’ relates to what Duchamp has called ‘retinal art’ – which is art that is purely visual. I have a rule for myself over the last few years of studying art that goes: No aesthetic purely for aesthetic sake — the people deserve better.” I am interested in ideas, not merely in visual products, shit that just sounds or l...
George Michael’s ‘Older’ Leads Midweek U.K. Albums Chart
George Michael is set for a posthumous return to the U.K. chart summit, with Older (via Sony Music CG). The former Wham star leads the midweek survey with his 1996 album, which enjoys the reissue treatment, including its first-ever release on vinyl. The third solo album from Michael, Older hit No. 1 on the Official U.K. Chart following its original release, and spawned two U.K. chart-topping singles, “Jesus To A Child” and “Fastlove.” Michael had a stellar recording career, both with ‘80s pop duo Wham and, later, as a solo artist, which yielded seven No. 1 singles and as many best-selling albums. He died on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2016, at the age of 53. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Coming in at No. 2 on the Official Chart Update is Slipknot...
Whethan Brings Back Signature Dance-Pop Sound On First Independent Release In 6 Years, “Fall Out Girl”
You heard it here first: Whethan is the official shapeshifter—or soundshifter, rather—of dance music. And he’s now breaking away in more ways than one. Whethan’s latest single, “Fall Out Girl” (with Zai1k), is his first independent release in six years following a two-album stint with Atlantic Records. “Fall Out Girl” is an uplifting callback to the sounds of this dance music prodigy’s past, from the playful sonics and youthful enthusiasm of his debut album, Fantasy, to the moodier, too-cool-for-school edge of its hip hop follow-up, MIDNIGHT. Anthemic lyrics rasp above pumping house synths and a propulsive bass line while Zai1k’s heady vocals send us along at a breakneck pace. It’s an electronic song at its hea...
