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It’s Been Real: Dave Bautista Reveals He Is Done Playing Drax In The MCU, Ready For More Dramatic Roles
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mondadori Portfolio / Getty / Dave Bautista Say it isn’t so. You can now add Dave Bautista to the list of OGs leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Speaking with GQ, former WWE superstar turned actor Dave Bautista revealed to the publication that after Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, he would no longer be playing Drax. Bautista’s acting career took off because of his portrayal as the vengeance-seeking but often at times silly alien brute in James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy films that introduced fans to the rag-tag team of heroes. The actor revealed to the publication he wants to further get dive into his acting bag by taking on more serious dramatic roles, and if you’re wondering, yes, he is fully capable of doing so. Bautista has shown off his dramat...
Rapper Theophilus London Found “Safe And Well” After Being Reported Missing
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: WWD / Getty After almost six months of being MIA, rapper Theophilus London has finally been found according to his family. Late yesterday Theophilus London’s cousin, Mikhail Noel took to Instagram to inform fans the “I Stand Alone” rapper was “safe and well” with his family. Asking everyone to simply give the family “PRAYERS AND PRIVACY,” Noel thanked everyone for their support in their efforts to find London for the past few months. “Truly appreciate everyone’s support in finding my cousin. It’s refreshing and rewarding to have such a strong support system of family and friends!!! God bless each and everyone of you all.” Related Stories Theophilus London had been missing since July of 2022 and in December his family flew out to LA to file a missing perso...
‘Wakanda Forever’ Gets Official Disney+ Release Date
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Marvel / Disney The critically acclaimed sequel film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, will soon arrive on Disney’s streaming service. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will make its debut on Disney Plus Feb. 1. The move was announced by Disney through their social media platforms, which brings the blockbuster film to homes three months after its release in November 2022. The sequel to Marvel Studios’ 2020 hit finds Queen Ramonda (Bassett), Princess Shuri (Wright), Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and M’Baku (Winston Duke) all dealing with the aftermath of the death of the Black Panther, King T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman). As they mourn, they are faced with a new threat to the kingdom of Wakanda – and the rest of the planet – i...
Lil Wayne, Future And More Named As Potential Witnesses In YSL RICO Trial
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @PhotosByBeanz / @PhotosByBeanz Hip-Hop’s most infamous RICO case is getting more interesting by the day. Some of Rap’s biggest names could be called as witnesses in the YSL trial. As per WSBT 2, Young Thug might be tapping into his Rap rolodex so folks can vouch for his character. Reporter Michael Seiden obtained the potential witness list for his defense. Included are Dwayne Carter, a.k.a. “Lil Wayne”; Dequantes Lamar, a.k.a. “Rich Homie Quan”; Bryan Williams, a.k.a. “Birdman”. His co-defendant Miles Farley listed Clifford Harris, Jr. a.k.a, “T.I.”; Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn a.k.a “Future”; and Michael Lamar White II a.k.a “Trippie Red. The state has listed YFN Lucci, born Rashawn Bennett, as a potential witness as well. But the rapper’s legal team denies...
For Tracy Hyde, Japanese Shoegaze Band, Break Up
For Tracy Hyde have announced that they’re disbanding. The Japanese shoegaze band published a statement on its website earlier today (January 5), citing issues with the band’s current membership and artistic growth. The group’s final performance will take place on Saturday, March 25, in Tokyo. “Since the turn of last year, we had been thoroughly discussing about our future directions, and had come to the conclusion that with the current lineup, it has become impossible for us to move along at the same pace, and achieve the potential growth we are capable of, both as a band and as individuals,” the statement said. “At the same time, replacing anybody with new recruitments was unimaginable, and since our history has gone past the 10-year mark, we feel that it is good timing to call it a day....
Black Sheep Sue Universal Music Group Over Spotify Stock Sales
Black Sheep have filed a class-action lawsuit against Universal Music Group, Rolling Stone reports and Pitchfork can confirm. The 1990s hip-hop duo allege that the label owes more than $750 million in royalties to numerous Universal artists due to an early “sweetheart” arrangement with Spotify, which allowed the streaming company to pay less in royalties in exchange for Spotify stock. The artists are suing Universal for breach of contract, breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing, and unjust enrichment. In the lawsuit, plaintiffs Andres “Dres” Vargas Titus and William “Mista Lawnge” McLean allege that Universal “is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties” due to a “previously undisclosed” agreement with Spotify. This “sweetheart” arrangement allowed Spotify to license...
Sam Smith and Lil Baby Announced as SNL Musical Guests
The first Saturday Night Live episodes of 2023 have been announced after the holiday break: on January 21, Aubrey Plaza will host, while Sam Smith will act as musical guest. The following Saturday (January 28), rapper Lil Baby will take the stage during an episode helmed by Michael B. Jordan. Find SNL’s official announcement below. The January 21 episode will mark Smith’s third time as musical guest; they also appeared on the show in 2014 and 2017. Smith is currently readying their next full-length Gloria, which arrives January 27. In 2019, DJ Khaled brought Lil Baby out onto the SNL stage along with Lil Wayne, SZA, Meek Mill, and others for a tribute to the late Nipsey Hussle. However Lil Baby’s upcoming slot on SNL will mark his debut as musical guest on the show. The rapper released his...
Big Thief Invite Teachers and Students to Soundchecks for 2023 U.S. Tour
Big Thief have extended an open invitation to educators and students to join them during soundchecks on their upcoming U.S. tour. The band shared the news on Twitter today (January 5), stating that they are “looking to bring an educational component to the touring process” with the initiative. “Our hope is that students would be able to come see the soundcheck and ask questions and share in a discussion about creativity, music, playing shows, songwriting, or whatever!” Big Thief wrote. They have also advised teachers to reach out to them via email to organize the soundcheck visits. Find their full statement (with contact info) below. The U.S. leg of Big Thief’s tour kicks off January 31 in Burlington, Vermont, and stops over in Philadelphia, Nashville, Austin, New Orleans, Atlanta, and add...
RAYE Reveals Debut Album ‘My 21st Century Blues’ Tracklist
Multi-platinum pop vocalist RAYE has revealed the full tracklist for her forthcoming debut album, My 21st Century Blues. The personal, 13-track effort touches on “everything from RAYE’s painful experiences in the music industry to sexual abuse, rape, body dysmorphia, addiction, misogyny, and even climate change,” according to a release. The artist’s current hit, “Escapism,” featuring 070 Shake, appears on the tracklist, alongside previously released songs “Black Mascara,” “Hard Out Here” and “The Thrill Is Gone.” New entries include “Ice Cream Man,” “Buss It Down” and “Five Star Hotels,” featuring Mahalia. RAYE’s “Escapism” is currently riding a high of TikTok fame. On the video-sharing platform, the track has surpassed more than 5.65 billion views and 4 million creations; and cumulatively...
Man Accused of Killing Takeoff Released From Jail on $1M USD Bond
Patrick Clark, the man charged with the murder of Takeoff, has been released from jail on a $1 million USD bond. Court records showed that Clark made bond and was let out from holding in Houston on Wednesday, ABC13 reported. Clark’s bond was initially set at $2 million USD, after which Clark’s defense team argued for his bond to be lowered to $300,000 USD, claiming that their client lacked the necessary funds. Judge Josh Hill denied that request but agreed to lower bond to $1 million USD, determining that previous statements from Clark indicated he could afford to pay that amount and that there are bail bond companies that would be willing to comply. Prosecutors previously argued that Clark had obscured his finances. The suspect works as a DJ at a strip club and said he deals mostly in cas...
A Decade Into His Career, Rapper OhGeesy Is Just Getting Started
In April 2020, just two years after inking a major label deal with Atlantic Records, Shoreline Mafia announced to their avid fans that they would be breaking up, citing “creative differences” among group members. However short their tenure may have been, the West Coast hip-hop collective — composed of OhGeesy, Fenix Flexin, Rob Vicious and Master Kato — had accrued a cult following thanks to murky trap hits like “Nun Major,” “Musty” and the infamous “Bands.” Three months later, in July, Shoreline would drop their debut album Mafia Bidness, a record that, while well-received, had a quiet arrival devoid of major-label fanfare. From the ashes of Shoreline Mafia, OhGeesy, the architect behind the group and most versatile lyricist, returned last year with his first solo mixtape, GEEZYWORLD. The...
Young Thug Will Face 8 of 65 Potential Charges Against YSL in Upcoming RICO Trial
Young Thug will be charged with eight different offenses when he heads to trial later this year. The charges were confirmed in court documents on Wednesday as the jury selection process kicks off in Fulton County, Georgia. The entire RICO indictment against YSL spans a total of 65 charges. 28 alleged members of the YSL collective were arrested in conjunction with the case last year. That number now hovers around 14, as several, including Gunna, have been released on plea deals. Among the eight charges Thug faces is a conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and two different counts of participation in criminal street gang activity. He’s also being charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of codeine with intent to ...
