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Megan Thee Stallion Demands WMG Reveal Documents Regarding Traumazine Leak
On August 11, just hours before releasing her new album Traumazine, Megan Thee Stallion publicly addressed leaked music on her Twitter account. The leak included “[her] cover art, pieces of [her] track list and [her] even hearing a part of a song [she hasn’t] dropped yet,” as Megan put it in her tweet. She continued: “we ALL know who the only ppl who had access to all these PRIVATE links are.” The rapper ended the message saying that she “might as well…lol,” and released Traumazine at 12 a.m. Eastern the following day. Now, Megan’s attorneys are attempting to retrieve documents from Warner Music Group that could reveal who leaked Traumazine, as Billboard reports. Megan’s lawyers filed the paperwork in a Houston court on Monday (August 22) and told a judge that WMG “was one of the few compa...
Kenny Beats Announce Debut Solo Album Louie
Kenny Beats has announced that he’s got a new album on the way, his first solo project. It’s titled Louie and it’s out August 31 via XL. The producer made the record at the end of 2021 while self-isolating in England. Check out a Louie preview along with the album art and track list below. Kenny Beats began working on Louie after getting the news that his father—his namesake—had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “I always said that I wouldn’t do a solo album because I didn’t have anything to say. Finally, I did,” he said in a statement about Louie. “Something dark turned into something beautiful. This album encapsulated the feeling of that one month.” Kenny Beats has been a busy producer and collaborator in recent years, issuing joint releases with Q Da Fool, Rico Nasty, and 03 Greedo...
Neal Casal Fellowship Launched to Support Mental Health and Wellness in Music
A fellowship has been launched in Neal Casal’s honor to mark the third anniversary of the singer-songwriter’s death. Two nonprofits, the Neal Casal Music Foundation and Backline, are behind the Neal Casal Fellowship, which will allow a Neal Casal Fellow to work within Backline to help provide mental health and wellness resources to members of the music industry and their families. The paid role requires a weekly 10-hour commitment, and applications are open now. Jenn Glickman, a Backline co-founder, said in a press release, “The loss of Neal Casal started a ripple, and a long-overdue conversation across the music industry which led a group of us to form Backline in 2019 to create a stronger safety net for musicians and music industry professionals. Since our inception, we have provided men...
DJ Khaled Drops ‘GOD DID’ LP, Twitter Loves Title Track Verse From Jay-Z
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 11 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first...
Drake Debuts New Sticky Shag Hairdo, Twitter Says He’s Giving “Lunch Lady Vibes”
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images / Getty Drake is making his hair a talking point along with his hits and tattoos, and his latest hairstyle has the internet talking. Apparently, the only thing sticky right now is Drake’s hair. Like his flow and accents, Drake loves to switch up his hair. This week, the Honestly, Nevermind crafter debuted his slicked-back shag to his 120 million Instagram followers. While not giving any reasoning behind the new do, the rapper left it up to his friends and fans to give his new persona a name. His famous rapper friends did oblige. Quavo quickly dubbed him “RAZOR AUBREY RAMONE aka SCOTT HALL,” a nod to the late WWE Hall-of-Famer, while Riff Raff pointed out, “You about 3 months shy of a Million Dollar Mull...
HHW Gaming: Everyone Including NFL Pros Are Frying ‘Madden NFL 23’
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: EA / Madden NFL 23 Madden NFL 23 is here, and it’s only been a week since the game’s release, and it is getting dragged by not just fans of the annual sports video game franchise but NFL pros, too. Developers behind the game came into this season riding the momentum off Madden NFL 22, which was an improvement from Madden NFL 21. Reviews for Madden NFL 23 on OpenCritic have the game sitting at its usual fair rating despite new next-gen features like “FieldSense” technology that’s supposed to help improve the game’s feel and improvements to modes. But, there is another damming indicator of just how bad this game and it’s the reactions from players on social media, NFL pros in particular, who are trashing Madden NFL 23. “First game out on Mad...
HHW Gaming: Netflix Cancels ‘Resident Evil’ Series After 1 Season
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: COURTESY OF NETFLIX / Resident Evil Welp, that was fast. After one season, Netflix has decided that its once-promising Resident Evil series does not deserve a second season. Deadline exclusively reports that Netflix is doing its usual by canceling a show just after one season. The latest victim is the Resident Evil series which puts a fresh spin on the popular survival horror video game franchise. Related Stories The news of the show’s demise comes just months after its July 14 release and, according to the website, isn’t surprising due to how the show performed on the streaming service. The show faired poorly on Netflix’s Top 10 and was expensive to produce. Two factors against it, combined with a poor critical response, made Netflix’s decision easy to m...
Hello Yes, Members of ZHU’s Live Band, Return With Groovy House Single: Listen
What do you get when you put two members of ZHU‘s live show together in the studio? Pure indietronica magic. Following the release of their acclaimed debut EP, Listen Clearly, Hello Yes are back with a brand new single, “Never Trusted Me.” During time off the road with ZHU, guitarist Mitch Bell and saxophonist Aaron Leibowitz unite to make soulful electronic music under their collaborative nom de plume, Hello Yes. Their sonic palette blends modern electronic elements with sun-kissed funk. “Never Trusted Me” immediately pulls listeners in with catchy synths and an upbeat, tropical soundscape. Flawlessly building into a groovy house arrangement with warm vocals and saxophone patterns, the new track effortlessly blends Hello Yes’ sultry style with a cl...
Listen to Production From James Blake, Thundercat, Kaytranada and More In JID’s New Album
Famed Atlanta rapper JID has joined forces with a handful of the world’s greatest electronic music producers for The Forever Story, his third studio album. One of the album’s undeniable highlights is “Lauder Too,” its final track. In a high-profile collision of Grammy-winning artists, James Blake and Thundercat joined forces to produce the hypnotic hip-hop record, which features a gritty verse from Ravyn Lenae. It’s effectively a sequel to “LAUDER,” a brooding cut from 2017’s The Never Story, JID’s breakout debut album. Another crowd-pleaser comes with “Can’t Punk Me,” an energetic track featuring EARTHGANG. Here, renowned DJ and producer Kaytranada crafts a funky beat befit for the spitfire flow of JID. Scroll to Cont...
How to Find the Best Music at Burning Man
80,000 people are currently flocking to the Nevada desert to find music, community, art and themselves. They’re headed to the fabled Black Rock City for Burning Man, which makes its long-awaited return on Sunday, August 28th and runs through September 5th. This year’s theme, “Waking Dreams,” has the feel of a palpable one. It’s not long before Burners find themselves rubbing playa dust out of their eyes as if emerging from a dream to discover magnificent mutant art cars, mind-bending structural art, visceral sound camps and more. Burning Man 2022 “Waking Dreams” official cover art. Tanner Boeger Every attendee is strongly encouraged to digest the 10 Principles of Burning Man to make the most of their burn, as well as the Survival guide and the...
Jason Ross On How His Sophomore Album Reflects an Elevated Version of Himself
With just minutes to spare before he got behind the decks, Jason Ross continued embracing his loyal fans who lined the back patio of the Academy in L.A. As he ended the meet-and-greet, those same adoring fans rushed toward the stage of the Hollywood venue while Ross readied himself to perform for them. The performance was the conclusion of Ross’ Atlas album release party, an intimate event open to fans and ticket holders to his upcoming tour. The soiree highlighted Ross’ admiration for his passionate fanbase, to whom he dedicates his latest effort. Over the course of the pandemic, Ross found himself connecting with his legions of supporters through social media groups. As a means to continue playing music for his followers, Ross began to live stream his performances in a weekly...
The 22 Best VMAs Performances of All Time: Critics’ Picks
The annual MTV Video Music Awards have been one of pop culture’s biggest nights for decades. Good, bad or ugly, the show has had more than its fair share of headline-making moments since its debut in 1984. Remember when Drake professed his love for Rihanna on stage in 2016? Or Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley’s awkwardly long kiss in 1994? Oh, and need we even mention Lady Gaga’s 2010 meat dress? Despite its anything-goes reputation, the ceremony has always been a celebration of the year in music. Musical acts across genres are recognized not just for their records and albums, but for the hard work and creativity they put into accompanying visual works. And although going home with a moon person trophy (most notably for video of the year) is surely a goal for nominees, for viewers, i...
