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Future Takes a Walk Through Miama’s Little Havana in New “HOLY GHOST” Visual
Future is hanging out in Miami’s Little Havana in the new music video for his single “HOLY GHOST.” Coming off of his latest gold-certified album I NEVER LIKED YOU, the track’s video sees the rapper stroll around the Cuban neighborhood wearing red sunglasses and matching leather pants, as well as a chunky chain and watch. After dropping bars while exploring Little Havana, he sits down with a local family for a game of dominos. “Overseas, everything I’m spending, Gucci on the feet,” Future raps. “Only see, everything this month, I bought an OnlySea.” I NEVER LIKED YOU landed as Future’s ninth studio album in August, featuring guest appearances from Kanye West, Gunna, Young Thug, Drake, Tems, EST Gee and Kodak Black. Following the project’s release, Future teamed up with Megan Thee Stallion...
R . Kelly To Be Sentenced Today, Facing 25 Years
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cook County Department of Corrections / Cook County Department of Corrections Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly is set to be sentenced today (June 29) after being convicted of all nine counts of sex trafficking—he was found guilty of sexually abusing women, boys and girls for years. The 55-year-old singer is facing 25 years in prison. Federal prosecutors are asking for a maximum sentence in order to “protect the public.” According to The Mirror UK, Kelly’s defense team is asking for a sentence of 10 years or less because he is “not currently a risk.” The federal government called 45 witnesses during the trial last fall. The witnesses recounted that Kelly and his entourage of managers, bodyguards and others subjected the victims to horrific sexual ab...
Doing Too Much: Machine Gun Kelly A Bloody Mess After Smashing Glass On His Face During Performance
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gotham / Getty Bad Boy Records legend *insert sarcasm* Machine Gun Kelly is willing to risk bodily harm to himself to entertain his fans. Machine Gun Kelly Sheds Blood For Rock and Roll Former “rapper” turned Rock and Roll sensation, Machine Gun Kelly, was spotted at Catch in New York City late Tuesday (Jun.28), smashing a champagne glass across his face. As expected, his dumb decision led to him bleeding profusely from his head. Related Stories “I don’t give a f–k, bro. I don’t give a s–t,” Kelly screamed in the microphone before smashing the glass into his face causing shards to fly into the screaming crowd, Page Six reports. The 32-year-old rockstar shared a video of the moment via his Instagram Stories to let us know it really went down, writing in th...
John Krasinski Was Cast As SPOILER In ‘Doctor Strange’ Due To Popular Demand
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Kovac / Getty Much to the delight of millions of Marvel fans, Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness finally gave fans what they’ve been dreaming about for these past few years. SPOILERS AHEAD… John Krasinski as Reed Richards a.k.a Mister Fantastic, and as it turns out it was due to the massive outpouring of support for The Office actor to take on the role. Related Stories Hypebeast is reporting that Marvel Studios President, Kevin Feige made the call to have “Jim Halpert” become “Mr. Fantastic” and it was basically a decision years in the making. During an audio commentary for the film, the director, Sam Raimi revealed that it was Kevin Feige’s call to have Krasinski take on the role of the classic superhero due to the fan support it ha...
‘GTA’ Vibes: SpotemGottem Put In Cuffs After Trying To Flee Police On A Jet Ski
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty SpotemGottem might have thought he was playing a real-life version of Grand Theft Auto during his latest incident with law enforcement. SpotemGottem Tried To Flee The Police On A Jet Ski Miami police arrested the “Beat Box” crafter over the weekend after he tried to flee from officers on a jet ski. NBC Miami reports the rapper was arrested and taken to Miami-Dade jail after police successfully caught up with him. Per NBC Miami: Miami Police arrested the 20-year-old Jacksonville native, whose real name is Nehemiah Harden, on charges that included reckless operation of a boat, fleeing police, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and aggravated assault. According to an arrest report, police patrolling the area near Mia...
Emotional Oranges Returns With New Track “Make Me Wanna”
Emotional Oranges has had plenty to celebrate lately. For one, the R&B duo has impressed their fans with captivating festival performances at Coachella and in more recent memory at Pharrell‘s Something in the Water. And secondly, they’re now officially completely independent. So to kick off what they’re dubbing “EO SZN 3,” the group has now returned with their latest Summer-ready track titled “Make Me Wanna.” Emotional Oranges first teased the new smooth tune during the height of the pandemic and got received an overwhelming response to it, but they wanted to keep it shelved until they felt it was the right time to release it. Production on the track can be credited to A, the male member of EO, as well as Dante Jones from THEY. “We were listening to a lot of early Missy & Timbaland...
Lil Durk Announces Collaborative Album With Metro Boomin
In an interview with Ebro for Apple Music, Lil Durk confirmed that his next full-length project will be a joint album with Metro Boomin. “As far as next album, you done heard something,” he said jokingly when discussing his next record. “Nah, it’s really the Metro.” Metro Boomin previously teased the collaborative project in March, when a fan on Twitter asked whether he and Lil Durk still had plans to put out a joint album. “@MetroBoomin ever dropping your durk collab album,” the fan inquired, to which he answered, “Yes still otw we spoke about it the other day.” The duo has not yet disclosed an official title or release date for the record. While speaking with Ebro, Durk also spoke about his experience working with Lil Baby on their joint record, The Voice of the Heroes, which was re...
Lizzo Performs “About Damn Time” at 2022 BET Awards
Lizzo took the stage at the BET Awards Sunday night (June 26), performing “About Damn Time” from her forthcoming album Special. She stepped onstage in a gold disco ball–style outfit while playing an extensive flute solo. Watch it below. Lizzo announced Special, her full-length follow-up to 2019’s Cuz I Love You, in April with the lead single “About Damn Time.” She’s also shared the title track from the album, which she debuted on Saturday Night Live. She most recently issued a new version of her Special track “Grrrls” after receiving criticism for using ableist language in the original song. Lizzo is set to tour North America with Latto beginning in September. HBO will premiere a Lizzo documentary later this year, but a title and specific release date have not yet been announced. Content T...
Max Tundra Re-Pressing His Three Albums on Vinyl, Shares A. G. Cook Remix: Listen
Max Tundra, the British producer who released three cult-favorite albums in the 2000s, is re-pressing each of them on vinyl, via Domino. As well as Some Best Friend You Turned Out to Be, Mastered by Guy at the Exchange, and Parallax Error Beheads You, he will release a remix mixtape digitally. Remixtape features remixes by Julia Holter, Kero Kero Bonito, and a cover by Katie Dey, as well as a remix by Tundra’s successor in madcap pop production, A. G. Cook. Listen to the PC Music founder’s remix of “Lights,” from Mastered by Guy at the Exchange, below, and scroll down for the full Remixtape tracklist. The vinyl re-presses are out August 12, the same day as Remixtape. Of the latter, Tundra said in a press release: Much has taken place since my albums emerged at the beginning of the 21...
Broken Bells Announce New Album Into the Blue, Share New Song
Broken Bells—the collaborative project between Brian Burton (aka Danger Mouse) and James Mercer (of the Shins)—have announced their new LP Into the Blue with a new song called “We’re Not in Orbit Yet….” The follow-up to 2014’s After the Disco is “coming soon,” according to a press release. Check out “We’re Not In Orbit Yet…” below (via AWAL). Burton and Mercer teased a return in 2018, later sharing “Shelter” and “Good Luck.” They released their debut self-titled LP in 2010 and the Meyrin Fields EP in 2011. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
The World’s First ‘Metal Choir’ Drags Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’ to Hell on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Britney Spears has suggested her own music career is behind her. If that is the case, it’s a good thing we have the Dremeka Choir. Hailing from Montreal, Canada, and founded by Pierre-Luc Senécal, the “Dream Machine” delivered a dramatic – and very metal – performance of “O Fortuna” from Carmina Burana. If that wasn’t a surprise, the finish sure was as the vocal group wrapped up their audition with Brit’s “Toxic”. Claiming to be the world’s first “metal choir,” the Dremeka Choir look the part, its members clad in black with red ties, and one singer boasting skin so pale it can only be achieved by hiding from the sun. “I love it,” Sofia Vergara enthused at the close. The audience did too, as many stood to applaud something dark, wild and totally unexpected. Three of the four judges got out ...
You Have to See This Teenage One-Woman Band Do It All on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Why focus on one instrument when you can play them all, simultaneously. Somewhere along the way, Mia Morris had that realization. The teenage student showed off her substantial musical talents when she stopped by America’s Got Talent on Tuesday night (June 28). Hailing from Nashville, TN, music is in Morris’ DNA. Performing an original song, “Gone My Way”, the 17-year-old didn’t need support from a backing band, instead, she worked her way through several instruments and used a loop pedal to make the magic happen. “My dream is to share my music and my writing with the world,” she enthused. AGT is, of course, the place where dreams come true. She came to the right place. “I think you’re one of the coolest girls that’s been standing on that stage,” Sofia Vergara remarked. “It was at times a ...
