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Bill Callahan Announces New Album YTILAER
I wanted to make a record that addressed or reflected the current climate. It felt like it was necessary to rouse people — rouse their love, their kindness, their anger, rouse anything in them. Get their senses working again. I guess there was already plenty of anger! But we needed a better anger. To get out of this hypnagogic state. Hypnagogic rage. Disassociated rage that destroys the community and leaves only the individual eating themselves alive instead of feeding others. We were born to feed others. We have milk, breasts. We have language, tongues. We have music, ears. All to feed. At the time it felt like we were coming out of something, getting clear of it. So I was picturing songs that would make sense to take before an audience at this crucial juncture — venturing out ̵...
HitPiece, the Infamous Music NFTs Startup, Relaunches With Actual Musician Partners
In February, an early version of an NFT marketplace centered on single and album artwork called HitPiece became the focal point of a social media uproar. Artists aired their collective rage after seeing their album and single artwork apparently being offered up as NFTs without permission. The website shut down in short order. Months later, the service has relaunched with actual participation from a handful of artists, Billboard reports. HitPiece founder Rory Felton told Billboard that the company learned its lesson following the uproar surrounding the service’s initial “preview” launch. “We need to be buttoned up whenever we allow any portion of our service to be publicly available,” Felton wrote. “By buttoned up, I mean having secured the necessary rights to any content that is made avail...
Olivia Rodrigo to Induct Alanis Morissette into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
Olivia Rodrigo is set to present Alanis Morissette at her induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on September 24 at Toronto’s Massey Hall. Morissette is joined by Bryan Adams and his songwriting partner Jim Vallance, as well as David Foster and Daniel Lavoie. Alessia Cara, Corey Hart, and Nickelback are scheduled to perform tributes to the inductees. In a statement to Exclaim! Rodrigo said: “I remember hearing Alanis for the first time when I was about 13. I was in the car with my parents when Jagged Little Pill came on. I heard ‘Perfect,’ I was like, ‘Oh, my God… You can write songs like that?’ I just looked at music and songwriting in a completely different way.” On her latest tour the American Rodrigo has performed with a coterie of international artists that g...
Gunna Commemorates ‘DS4EVER’ Going Platinum, Promises He’ll “Be Home Soon”
Gunna‘s latest studio album DS4EVER has officially been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling one million units in the United States since its release in January. The artist, who is currently in jail on charges of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, shared a message on Instagram via his team to commemorate the achievement. “Thankful to have the highest selling hip-hop album this year,” the caption reads. “Miss you all; love you and I’ll be home soon,” it continues, with his name signing off. DS4EVER marks Gunna’s third studio album with guest appearances from the likes of Future, Young Thug, 21 Savage, Drake, Kodak Black, Chlöe, Lil Baby, G Herbo, Roddy Ricch and more. The album went on to debut at No. 1 on ...
Will And Jada Smith Spotted Out Together For First Time Since The Oscars
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Even though they have kept a low profile Will and Jada are back outside. Last week the couple was spotted for the first time since the Oscars. As per Page Six, the two stars were out publicly. On Saturday, August 13 they were seen holding hands in Malibu, California by the celebrity hot spot Nobu. Will and Jada seemed to be in good spirits as they waved to onlookers on the street. He was sporting a navy blue polo shirt, blue pants, and white Nike Air Force 1 highs. His other half wore a black jumpsuit with a flannel shirt tied around her waist. Related Stories This marks the first time The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor has made a public appearance with his wife since his recent formal apology to Chris Rock. In a ...
I Need That: Kodak Black Asks For Car And Cash Seized In Florida Arrest
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Koerner / Getty Kodak Black wants what is his. He is demanding that police return his vehicle and cash seized in a recent arrest in Florida. As per TMZ, Kodak Black is asking for his belongings back; respectfully. About a month ago Florida Highway Patrol pulled over his Dodge Durango while in Fort Lauderdale because the car smelled of potent marijuana. During the stop, they found 31 oxycodone pills and $74,960 in cash. He was arrested on the scene; shortly after he posted bond. The celebrity gossip website’s sources say his license and car tags were also expired. A month has already transpired and the state is still in possession of the car and the funds. In response, Kodak has already submitted his prescription for the pills and claims that he is o...
The Lox “Terminator Lox,” Alicia Keys ft. Brent Faiyaz “Trillions” & More | Daily Visuals 8.15.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty It’s been more than a year since The Lox reminded everyone that they’re one of the greatest Hip-Hop groups of all time after they put the love on The Diplomats during their classic Verzuz performance last summer. Now the trio from Yonkers seems ready to get back on their rap grizzly as they come through with some new visuals for “Terminator Lox” in which Sheek, Kiss, and Styles kick it in the studio where they drop their bars and light some spliffs. It’s kinda weird seeing Jadakiss without any ice on. Just sayin.’ Related Stories On a softer note, the R&B Queen known as Alicia Keys makes a rare appearance, and for her Brent Faiyaz-assisted visuals to “Trillions,” lounges with Brent in a room with nothing but a piano and light...
A$AP Rocky Charged With Felony Assault With a Firearm in Connection to November 2021 Shooting
A$AP Rocky has been hit with a charge of felony assault with a firearm in connection to a shooting that took place in Hollywood last November. According to reports, the Los Angeles district attorney charged the rapper with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm, and his arraignment is scheduled for August 17. “Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood,” Dist. Atty. George Gascón said as he announced the charges. “My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.” Rocky, real name Rakim Mayers...
Nipsey Hussle Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in Los Angeles
Nipsey Hussle has been posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on what would have been the rapper’s 37th birthday. In attendance at Hollywood Boulevard to receive the star on behalf of the artist was his family, which included his grandmother Margaret Boutte, sister Samantha Smith and longtime girlfriend Lauren London. London spoke at the award ceremony and paid homage to the late Crenshaw rapper, “I think I speak for the entire city of L.A. when I say that we’ve always known Hussle was destined for greatness. This moment only amplifies this for us. Nip would’ve been honored by this moment.” His sister also said a few words at the ceremony, speaking on how proud she was of her brother, “Nip the Great, look at who you are, look at what you did. I’m in awe but I’m not ...
Playboi Carti Joins Rolling Loud New York 2022 Lineup
Playboi Carti is officially joining the Rolling Loud New York 2022 lineup as a special guest. The upcoming festival is set to return to Citi Field in Queens from September 23 to September 25, where Carti will be joining a bill comprised of headliners Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky and Future, along with performers such as Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Moneybagg Yo, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Lil Tecca, Fivio Foreign, BIA, Bktherula, DreamDoll, Kali, Lakeyah, Pusha T, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe and more. The festival recently closed out Rolling Loud Miami with Kid Cudi, Future and Kendrick Lamar, and is also scheduled to set up shop in Toronto with Future, WizKid and Dave. Elsewhere in music, Kendrick Lamar’s visual for “We Cry Together” is qualified for Oscar consideration. Read Full Article
R. Kelly Chicago Trial Focuses on Whether Potential Jurors Watched ‘Surviving R. Kelly’
Jury selection in R. Kelly’s federal trial on charges that he rigged his 2008 state child pornography trial began Monday (Aug. 15) with the judge and attorneys quickly focusing on whether would-be jurors watched a 2019 documentary about sex abuse allegations against the R&B singer. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news After denying a request from Kelly’s attorney to automatically exclude anyone from the jury who watched the six-part documentary series, Surviving R. Kelly, U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber quizzed potential jurors about how much they watched, what they could recall about it and whether they could be impartial if they were selected. Jurors were asked whether they watched the documentary in a questionnair...
A$AP Rocky Charged With Assault Over 2021 Shooting Case
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced on Monday (Aug. 15) that A$AP Rocky has been charged in connection to an alleged shooting in Los Angeles in November 2021. The rapper, born Rakim Mayers, faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm. “Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood,” Gascón said in a news release. “My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The rapper is set to b...
