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Diddy and Dr. Dre Spotted in Studio for Producer’s Upcoming Album
Sean “Diddy” Combs and Dr. Dre were recently seen in the studio together as they get their collaboration ready for Dre’s upcoming album. The highly-anticipated record is being created with Snoop Dogg, who was also at the studio with Diddy and Dre. A press release revealed that producing with the N.W.A stalwart “has been a long-time dream for Mr. Combs,” and getting coached on his vocals by Dre added to the magic. In an Instagram post, Diddy opened up about his excitement for their collaboration, “Yesterday, one of my biggest dreams finally came true. I remember the first time I heard @DrDre’s production. It gave me clear direction on the level of Producer that I wanted to be.” Diddy continued, “Last night, I got the chance to work with this man and to see his genius as he coached me t...
Check Out The Trailer To ‘Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey’ Horror Movie
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jagged Edge Productions / Jagged Edge Productions A few months ago we reported that beloved cartoon character Winnie-the-Pooh would be coming to theaters as a bloodthirsty maniac with a taste for human blood. Now we have our first official trailer for the re-imagined 60’s Disney character, in horror form. Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey is a new take on A.A. Mine and E. H. Shepard’s cartoon character. In this case, the gentle honey-loving bear is left to his own devices in the forest after his man Christopher Robin (Nikolai Leon) leaves for college. Left abandoned, alone, and hungry, Winnie (Craig David Dowsett) and his Co-D, Piglet (Chris Cordell), go on a bloody rampage. Apparently, this the true nature of these wild animals—bear’s gonna bear, right? R...
Did Ya Get The Memo?: Kanye West Calls Out The Gap For Excluding Him From Meetings
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Ye aka Kanye West is not pleased with The Gap again, claiming on social media that the company excluded him from meetings for a new product line collaboration. According to reports, the clothing company teased another long-awaited collaborative effort between their YEEZY Gap imprint and the luxury brand Balenciaga on Monday (August 29). The images featured striking leather ensembles including long rubber boots and an oversized leather jacket that the rapper has been known for of late, with many of the comments betraying a mixed reaction. Related Stories It didn’t take long for West to accuse Gap of purposely excluding him from meeting about the new line. He posted a photo of a pair of the reflective YR 3022 YZYGAP...
Fulton County DA Fani Willis Doubles Down On Her War Against Violent Rap Lyrics
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Megan Varner / Getty Fulton County DA Fani Willis came to prominence after her office brought charges against Young Thug and his fellow YSL members, and recently went after a group of alleged robbers known as the Drug Rich. During a reading of the 220-count indictment against the Drug Rich crew, Willis shot back answers at reporters regarding her tough stance on violent rap lyrics and the debates her actions are sparking. In a clip provided by local Atlanta Metro outlet 11ALive, DA Fani Willis addressed a throng of reporters to read off the charges regarding the Drug Rich collective. The RICO charges laid out in the press conference involved 26 individuals and it appears that the alleged gang has been in operation since 2016 according to an Atlanta Journa...
JAY-Z Reveals His “Goal” for His Verse on DJ Khaled’s “GOD DID”
JAY-Z made a very brief and rare return to Twitter to reveal his “goal” for his verse on DJ Khaled‘s “GOD DID,” the title track of the producer’s latest album that also features Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, John Legend and Fridayy. Hov’s Twitter appearance was prompted by a tweet from LeBron James, who was namedropped as one of the four billionaire Roc Nation members — in addition to JAY himself, Kanye West and Rihanna — to have visited the rapper and Beyoncé‘s home. The NBA star shared an MSNBC video detailing how the rapper addressed Nixon’s failed drug war on his “GOD DID” verse, tweeting, “Listen! Then listen again to make sure you got the point. HOV DID!!!! And so did the reporter! and adding that it was “GOAT TALK.” The rapper simply replied, ”My only goal is to make the real ‘one...
Fugees Reportedly Canceled Tour Due to Pras Michel’s Involvement in Malaysian State Investment Fund Scandal
The reason for the cancelation of Fugees‘ highly-anticipated reunion tour may not have been due to health and safety concerns, but rather the legal troubles Pras Michel is facing for his alleged involvement with the notorious 1 Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. According to Puck.News, the 49-year-old artist has been banned by the Justice Department from leaving the United States and the “Fugees tour was eventually postponed after quiet negotiations over his bail conditions broke down.” Michel is currently facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted and is due back in a Washington, D.C. court on November 4. Michel was supposedly paid a minimum of $8 million USD for his work with fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, who allegedly siphoned $4.5 million USD from 1 Malaysia Develo...
Gorillaz Announce New Album ‘Cracker Island’ With Bad Bunny, Thundercat and More
Gorillaz have officially announced their newest album, Cracker Island. Set to release on February 24, 2023, the upcoming record will include a total of 10 tracks featuring Thundercat on the opener “Cracker Island,” Stevie Nicks on “Oil,” Adeleye Omotayo on “Silent Running,” Tame Impala and Bootie Brown on “New Gold,” Bad Bunny on “Tormenta” and Beck on the closer “Possession Island.” To celebrate the announcement of the album, the band released “New Gold” with Tame Impala and Bootie Brown as the project’s latest single. In a previous press release, it was revealed that Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D have relocated to Silverlake, California where they supposedly found out that “the one truth to fix the world is to invite fans to join The Last Cult” — led by Murdoc as the self-appointed ...
‘NOPE’ Sequel?: Jordan Peele Teases A Potential Follow-Up To His Latest Thriller Could Happen
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YouTube / Universal Pictures Jordan Peele hasn’t dropped a sequel to any of his blockbusters, but he could break that trend with NOPE. NOPE was another huge box office success for Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions and, like his other films, left viewers amazed and simultaneously questioning what they just witnessed. The film’s ending was pretty straightforward and didn’t have many moviegoers screaming for Peele to get to work on a sequel. Still, some questions remained, specifically about an IMDB-listed character called “Nobody,” played by actor Michael Busch. Related Stories Speaking with the New York Times, Peele touched on that mystery character, those fun fan theories his films always produce, and the idea that NOPE could see a sequel. “The s...
DJ Khaled ft. SZA & Future “BEAUTIFUL,” Latto “It’s Givin” & More | Daily Visuals 8.31.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Yesterday social media was a-buzz after a post of DJ Khaled out in Yonkers to shoot his video for the Jadakiss Interlude began making the round on the internet, but until that gem drops, Khaled done blessed us with (Khaled voice) another one off his latest album GOD DID. In his latest visuals to “BEAUTIFUL,” DJ Khaled calls on the talents of the sizzling SZA and Toxic King known as Future to join him on a tropical island where he woos a beautiful young lady who obviously isn’t his wife. He must still feel a ways about his wifey snapping on him a few years back. Related Stories Latto meanwhile knows she got some killer curves at her disposal and for her clip to “It’s Givin” bosses up and rocks a blazer with no pants to remind everyone she’s bossy but also a baddy....
Atlanta DA Indicts 26 Alleged Gang Members After Crimes Against Celebs
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Megan Varner / Getty District Attorney Fani Willis has announced that her office is bringing formal RICO charges against the “Drug Rich Gang.” 26 people were arrested this week with many of the alleged incidents related to crimes against well-known celebrities in the city. “If you thought Fulton was a good county to bring your crime to, to bring your violence to, you are wrong and you are going to suffer consequences,” Willis said at the press conference, according to 11 Alive News. “And today is the start of some of those consequences.” The DA’s office said that the crew would often target celebrities or people who flaunted their wealth on social media. “So I do have a message for the public where it is kind of fun to put your things on social medi...
Nike & John Geiger Reach A Settlement In Air Force 1 Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Nike / NIke The battle over the culture’s most beloved low top is now over. Nike and John Geiger have reached a settlement over the Air Force 1 trademark infringement accusations. As per Nice Kick the longtime designer has made nice with the global sportswear giant. On Tuesday, August 30 Nike released a statement confirming the two parties have come to a mutual understanding over the sneaker. “Nike and John Geiger have resolved the lawsuit related to Nike’s Air Force 1 trade dress and John Geiger’s footwear products, specifically his GF-01 shoes,” reads the joint statement. “ The lawsuit has been resolved through an amicable resolution that includes a consent judgement. As part of the resolution, John Geiger has agreed to modify the design of hi...
Nick Cave to Narrate Audiobook of His New Memoir
Nick Cave has announced the audiobook for Faith, Hope and Carnage, the new book based on 40 hours of interviews between Cave and his friend, the journalist Sean O’Hagan. Cave narrates the book with O’Hagan, and it was recorded so the listener, when wearing headphones, is hearing the narration as though they’re sitting between Cave and O’Hagan. Listen to a clip below. The audiobook was co-directed and co-produced by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, who collaborated with Cave previously on the film 20,000 Days on Earth. It was recorded by Adam Devenney and Michael Pender at Red Apple Creative in London. Musical codas and elements from Carnage, Skeleton Tree, and Ghosteen are included throughout the book, and it closes with a 12-minute additional conversation between Cave and O’Hagan about reco...
