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Statik Selektah’s “Yeezy Duz It: The Sole of Kanye West” Mix Features Unreleased Tracks and Classic Hits
Ye‘s annual YEEZY Day is going down tomorrow, and the creative genius has a bunch of restocks and sneaker debuts in the cannon. And in celebration of the adidas YEEZY 450 “Utility Black” launch specifically, DJ Statik Selektah linked up with atmos to cook up a new mix titled “Yeezy Duz It: The Sole of Kanye West” which features a compilation of classic hits and unreleased tunes. “I’m excited to mix some classics together with rare versions and unreleased joints to celebrate the new YEEZY drop”, says Selektah. “The genius of Ye will be put on full display here and it’s an honor, being a fan since the beginning, to working with him in Hawaii on My Beautify Dark Twisted Fantasy. There will be special moments on this tape. It also brings me back to my mixtape roots when I would do similar styl...
Nichelle Nichols, Groundbreaking “Star Trek” Actor, Dies At 89
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CHRIS DELMAS / Getty Nichelle Nichols, whose role in the original Star Trek television series paved the way for Black women actors and sparked a movement of Black people who became involved in space and aeronautics, passed away at 89. According to an Instagram post on Sunday (Jul. 31) made by her son, Kyle Johnson, Nichols passed away the night before at her home in Silver City, New Mexico. “Her light, however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration,” he wrote in the post’s caption, which displayed her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Born Grace Dell Nichols on Dec. 28, 1932, outside of Chicago, Illinois, the actress got her start young as an ente...
Crystal Renay, Ne-Yo’s Wife, Accuses Him of Cheating On Her For 8 Years, Twitter Clowns Him
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Rick Diamond / Getty Love is dead, again, for Crystal Renay and R&B superstar Ne-Yo. Renay put all of the singer’s business on blast accusing him of cheating on her for eight years. Crystal Renay is so sick of Ne-Yo’s philandering ways and decided to take her grievances to the pulpit of social media on Instagram. Renay claims she has been sharing her life and husband unknowingly for eight years, accusing the singer of having unprotected sex with all of them. “Eight years of lies and deception. Eight years of unknowingly sharing my life and husband with numerous of women who sell their bodies to him unprotected… every last one of them!” she starts off her statement. “To say I’m heartbroken and disgusted is a understatement. To ask me to stay and ...
Mystikal Arrested On Charges of Sexual Assault & Robbery, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Stephen J. Cohen / Getty The Grammy Award-nominated rapper Mystikal has run afoul of the law again and is now in police custody after being arrested on charges of alleged sexual assault over the weekend. According to reports, the New Orleans native was arrested on Sunday (July 31st) and booked into the Ascension Parish jail. The warrant detailed the charges, which include first-degree rape, simple robbery, domestic abuse battery, and false imprisonment, in addition to simple criminal damage to property. Mystikal, also known as Michael Tyler, was awaiting his arraignment. An arrest was made after deputies from the Sheriff’s office responded to a victim of sexual assault at a hospital in Baton Rouge. In documents filed in the case, the unidentified woman wa...
Bobby Shmurda “Hoochie Daddy,” Millyz ft. Styles P “Scared” & More | Daily Visuals 8.1.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Bobby Shmurda might not be dropping off that heat for the streets everyone hoped for when he was released from prison, but the man really is living his best life these days, and for that, we cannot be mad at homie. Continuing to drop booty shakin’ music, Bobby comes through with some new visuals to “Hoochie Daddy,” in which the Brooklyn rapper shakes his hips alongside a gang of thick young women who twerk to the beat and rub up all on Bobby throughout the video. Again, we are not hating on homie. Meanwhile, back in Boston, a white rapper IS dropping some hard bars for the streets, and in his clip to “Scared,” Millyz links up with Styles P link up to burn down some sticky icky while rolling through the streets of bean town. Check out ...
ZHU Drops Surprise Seven-Track Mixtape, “Musical Chairs”
Grammy-nominated electronic music artist ZHU has released a surprise seven-track mixtape, Musical Chairs (Vol. 1). Out now via Astralwerks and in the wake of a headlining Lollapalooza performance, Musical Chairs marks ZHU’s first release since December 2021, when he dropped DREAMLAND (DELUXE). The mixtape features seven brand new tracks that offer up an atmospheric range of moods, styles and tempos all wrapped up in classic ZHU fashion. He’s joined by chart-topping U.K. artist Elderbrook on the buoyant “Unbothered.” The mixtape also includes the poignant, cinematic “I Wonder,” which finds ZHU contemplating what became of someone from his past. The track had emerged as one the most anticipated songs premiered by ZHU during his EDC Las Vegas sho...
ZHU Drops Surprise Seven-Track Mixtape, “Musical Chairs”
Grammy-nominated electronic music artist ZHU has released a surprise seven-track mixtape, Musical Chairs (Vol. 1). Out now via Astralwerks and in the wake of a headlining Lollapalooza performance, Musical Chairs marks ZHU’s first release since December 2021, when he dropped DREAMLAND (DELUXE). The mixtape features seven brand new tracks that offer up an atmospheric range of moods, styles and tempos all wrapped up in classic ZHU fashion. He’s joined by chart-topping U.K. artist Elderbrook on the buoyant “Unbothered.” The mixtape also includes the poignant, cinematic “I Wonder,” which finds ZHU contemplating what became of someone from his past. The track had emerged as one the most anticipated songs premiered by ZHU during his EDC Las Vegas sho...
“We’re Back”: ODESZA Return for First Live Show In Three Years
It only took two words for ODESZA to properly introduce their long-awaited return to the touring circuit: “We’re back.” Over the weekend, the Grammy-nominated duo kicked off an innovative amphitheater tour at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena in support of their scintillating fourth album, The Last Goodbye. The show on July 29th not only marked the beginning of a momentous, three-day hometown takeover, but also ODESZA’s first live performance in three years. Longtime fans of ODESZA can attest that there’s nothing quite like the duo’s live performances. Their signature drumline, captivating production and immersive visuals are enough to leave even the most veteran concert-goer awestruck. ODESZA perform at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle o...
“We’re Back”: ODESZA Return for First Live Show In Three Years
It only took two words for ODESZA to properly introduce their long-awaited return to the touring circuit: “We’re back.” Over the weekend, the Grammy-nominated duo kicked off an innovative amphitheater tour at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena in support of their scintillating fourth album, The Last Goodbye. The show on July 29th not only marked the beginning of a momentous, three-day hometown takeover, but also ODESZA’s first live performance in three years. Longtime fans of ODESZA can attest that there’s nothing quite like the duo’s live performances. Their signature drumline, captivating production and immersive visuals are enough to leave even the most veteran concert-goer awestruck. ODESZA perform at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle o...
Here’s What to Expect at the Mind-Bending Denver Debut of Meow Wolf’s Vortex Festival
There’s nothing in the world quite like a Meow Wolf event. The renowned entertainment brand is now gearing up for the Denver debut of Vortex, its fan-favorite music and arts festival which originally launched in Taos, New Mexico. And in 2022, it’s clear that Meow Wolf remains hellbent on pushing the limits of the live music experience. Scheduled for August 5th to 7th, the mind-bending fest aims to encapsulate rave culture in its own unique way at the intersection of dance music and surrealism. Culinary delights, stupefying art installations and fantastical creatures are just a few of the experiential activations you’ll encounter at Vortex, which is as much of an adult playground as it is a music festival. “There will be three days of endless entertainment, talented ...
Here’s What to Expect at the Mind-Bending Denver Debut of Meow Wolf’s Vortex Festival
There’s nothing in the world quite like a Meow Wolf event. The renowned entertainment brand is now gearing up for the Denver debut of Vortex, its fan-favorite music and arts festival which originally launched in Taos, New Mexico. And in 2022, it’s clear that Meow Wolf remains hellbent on pushing the limits of the live music experience. Scheduled for August 5th to 7th, the mind-bending fest aims to encapsulate rave culture in its own unique way at the intersection of dance music and surrealism. Culinary delights, stupefying art installations and fantastical creatures are just a few of the experiential activations you’ll encounter at Vortex, which is as much of an adult playground as it is a music festival. “There will be three days of endless entertainment, talented ...
Drake Postpones Reunion Show With Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne After Contracting COVID-19
Drake has pulled out of his October World Weekend festival after testing positive for COVID-19. He had been due to perform tonight as part of a Young Money reunion show, which will be rescheduled “to the SOONEST date possible,” according to his Instagram Story. “I will keep the city posted and share the new date whenever we have it locked,” he wrote. “Until then I hope everyone stays safe and healthy and I love you all I am so sorry for letting you down on our weekend together and the moment I test negative I will give you everything I got on stage (except the covid).” He finished the message with a tearful emoji. Last night, Drake kicked off the concert series at the History venue, bringing out fellow Canadian Nelly Furtado during his set for live renditions of “Promiscuous” a...
