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Kodak Black Arrested on Felony Drug Charges in Florida
Kodak Black was arrested and charged with trafficking oxycodone of less than 25 grams—a first-degree felony charge—and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription on Friday afternoon (July 15) after being pulled over for a traffic stop in Fort Lauderdale, the Miami Herald reports and arrest records confirm. Online records show he’s currently being held without bail at Broward County Jail in Florida. According to a report sent to the Miami Herald by Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Alex Camacho, Kodak Black was driving an SUV with window tints that “appeared to be darker than the legal limit” and an expired registration tag when he was pulled over. After allegedly smelling marijuana, troopers searched the car and found 31 white tablets (later identified as oxycodone) in a clear ba...
Here’s the Date of the 2022 GMA Dove Awards
The 53rd annual GMA Dove Awards are set for Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Allen Arena at Lipscomb University in Nashville. TBN’s initial broadcast of the show will air three nights later, on Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. CT. Nominations will be announced Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. CT. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news That timetable is much the same as it was last year. Last year’s GMA Dove Awards were held on Oct. 19, 2021, at the same venue. Jonathan McReynolds and Natalie Grant co-hosted the show. The show aired three nights later on TBN and was simulcast on SiriusXM’s The Message. Performers on last year’s show, in addition to the co-hosts, were Dante Bowe, CAIN, Lauren Daigle, Hope Darst, Elevation Worship, KB featuring Matt Redman, Koryn Hawthorne featuring Don...
This Week: Nicki’s Fan Altercation & ‘Freaky’ Song Teaser, Lizzo’s New Album, BTS’ Disney+ Show & More | Billboard News
Nicki Minaj teases her latest song with a ‘Super Freaky’ sample and gets into an altercation with a fan, Lizzo talks about her song ‘Rumors’, creates an immersive experience and releases a new album ‘Special’, and BTS announce they have a slate of projects coming to Disney+ as J-Hope releases his first solo project. [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag” title=”Insert tag”][flexi-form-tag type=&#...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (July 16)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Grupo Firme goes to the White House Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Regional Mexican ensemble Grupo Firme took a little detour during their stadium tour and headed to Washington, D.C., to visit La Casa Blanca. According to a press release, Firme received an invitation from Vice President Kamala Harris’ office directly inviting them to see the White House and the Capitol. “We feel very flattered,” said Isael Gutiérrez, Grupo Firme’s manager. “We went with our families and to me, it’s unprecedented that something like ...
Anitta Takes a Stand on Brazil’s Presidential Election – And Her Influence Could Help Sway Voters
With fewer than three months to go before the next presidential elections in her country, megastar Anitta has officially declared her support for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a left-wing former Brazilian president who is leading in the polls against far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. Anitta stated her position on Twitter on Monday (July 11), two days after a leftist official supporting da Silva, the Workers’ Party candidate who is better known as Lula, was brutally murdered at his own birthday party by a Bolsonaro supporter in the state of Paraná in the country’s south. “If there had been no murder involved … I’d say that the stupidity of these people is almost funny. But it’s not. It’s frightening,” Anitta tweeted, referencing Bolsonaro supporters. “I’m not a Worker’s Party supporter, and ...
HD-4884 Blows the Doors Off With Gritty Drum & Bass Track, “Closure”
HD-4884’s latest offering is a turbulent, multi-genre concoction that is not for the faint of heart. The ascendant bass music producer splashed onto EDM.com‘s radar last year with forward-thinking releases such as the gritty midtempo original “Portals” and “Coda 21.” Now digesting HD-4884’s “Closure” alongside Medina Johnson and SPIRIT SERVER, we’re realizing this enigmatic producer isn’t quite done blowing the doors off. The new track is a sonic tornado whipping up quick-cutting drums, melodic vocal chops and ominous synths into its chaotic orbit. Entering into its final act, the dust settles on “Closure” as the sonic environment turns to clearer skies while ushering in a calming wave of harmonizing vocal ...
Hardwell’s “ZERO GRAVITY” Is a Big Room House and Techno-Infused Showstopper: Listen
As festival season reaches its fever pitch, Hardwell has another single ready to meet the moment. Hardwell’s journey through the intersection where big room house meets techno continues with the release of “Zero Gravity,” the Dutch DJ’s 10th single off his forthcoming comeback album, REBELS NEVER DIE. Hardwell’s pivot to embrace techno with a main stage flare has piqued the curiosity of his most tenured fans, many of whom were initially left wondering whether Hardwell would leave his big room house roots behind entirely. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Hardwell’s brooding, cinematic releases off REBELS NEVER DIE find contrast with the producer’s latest singles, the nostalgic “REMINISCE” and the jump-in...
Snoop Dogg ft. October London “Touch Away,” Sean Paul ft. Gwen Stefani & Shenseea “Light My Fire” & More | Daily Visuals 7.14.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Ever since Snoop Dogg acquired the rights to Death Row Records he’s been going hard dropping off new work from himself and other former Death Row alumni to get the brand buzzing and today he continues his grind. Dropping off some new visuals for his October London assisted “Touch Away,” Snoop Dogg showcases the life he’s built for himself and his family as they enjoy beach front property overseas whenever he’s not rocking the crowd with his OG self. Snoop really living his best life out here. Sean Paul meanwhile continues to try to regain that popularity that helped him soar to the top of the charts in the early 00’s and in his latest clip to “Light My Fire” hooks up with Gwen Stefani and Shenseea to turn up at a small house party where everyone’s twerking and bo...
Gap Money?: Kanye West Sued By Company Saying He Fleeced Them For $7.1M On Canceled Coachella Gig, Other Shows
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Winter / Getty Kanye West seems to keep his lawyers busier than his accountants. The multi-hyphenate artist now known as Ye is being sued by Phantom Labs for a little over $7 million for what it says are payments he never delivered. According to TMZ, Phantom Labs is claiming it worked on numerous projects for Yeezy between June 2021 and March 2022, including Sunday Service dates, listening sessions for his DONDA 2 project and his canceled 2022 Coachella performance, amongst others. Related Stories However, Phantom claims that although Ye was initially good about making his payments on time, by February 2022, they were still owed over a cool $6 million. The lawsuit claims Ye told them he would get them their dough with the money he was set to make—re...
Funkmaster Flex Blasts Pete Rock After Conway The Machine Beef
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Funkmaster Flex made news this week after exchanging harsh words with Conway The Machine, and it doesn’t look like that rift is going away anytime soon. The Hot 97 personality then turned his attention towards legendary producer Pete Rock, adding rise to the idea that Funk Flex isn’t backing down from any of his critics. Conway The Machine took aim recently at Funkmaster Flex, accusing the longtime DJ of ignoring rising artists in New York City in favor of commercial acts. Although the Buffalo, N.Y. star was clear he wasn’t clamoring for radio support, Funk Flex still fired a barrage of insults in the rapper’s direction. Pete Rock joined in the fracas by sharing a now-deleted comment on social media cosigning Conway and his crit...
Charlamagne Tha God Returns To Comedy Central With New Show Title ‘Hell of A Week with Charlamagne Tha God’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Comedy Central / Paramount Charlemagne Tha God‘s Tha God Honest Truth is set to return for a second season on Comedy Central, but change is coming and fans will be quick to notice. IOn Friday (July 15), MTV Entertainment Studios announced that the fan-favorite late-night talk show, will indeed be returning for another season. But this time it will be named Comedy Central’s Hell of A Week with Charlamagne Tha God and it will continue to not be for the easily offended. Related Stories Looking to take things to a whole new level of brutal honesty, Hell of A Week With Charlamagne Tha God will be pairing comedians, very opinionated celebrities and thought-provoking voices and leaders from the political spectrum of things to discuss the...
Ricky Martin Denies ‘Disgusting’ Claim That He Had a Sexual or Romantic Relationship With His Nephew
Ricky Martin is denying any sort of romantic relationship with his nephew after new developments have arisen in the domestic abuse dispute that led to a restraining order against him earlier this month in Puerto Rico. According to media reports, the accuser — who filed the order anonymously — was Martin’s 21-year-old nephew, who alleged he had dated the Puerto Rican artist for seven months. The report quotes the order as saying they broke up two months ago, but the petitioner says Martin did not accept the separation and has been seen loitering near the petitioner’s house at least three times. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Ricky Martin has, of course, never been — and would never be — involved in any kind of sexual or romantic relati...
