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Defective Edges Owner Candace Owens Falsely Labeled Uvalde Shooter As Trans
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Jason Davis / Getty Candace Owens and her takes often put her in the crosshairs of criticism, although she rarely retracts her stances. The conservative pundit found herself a topic of discussion after misframing the Uvdale shooter as trans. Candace Owens Spreads Falsehoods About Uvalde Shooter As seen on Mashable and Indy100, the shooter was identified as Rolando Ramos. However, users on Reddit and 4Chan spread images of a transgender woman claiming it was Ramos. The woman in the images also spoke out on Reddit, claiming that she doesn’t live in Texas where the shooting took place. As Mashable notes, there was another transgender woman whose image was used for the rumor, with both speaking with the outlet to shoot down the claims. Despite the debun...
HHW Gaming: PlayStation Annouces Upcoming Summer State of Play Presentation
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: T3 Magazine / Getty State of Play is back, and PlayStation is promising to give us a peek at what’s coming. Friday (May.27), Playstation announced a State of Play presentation is coming, and we can expect to see “exciting reveals” from third-party studios plus “several games in development” for PlayStation VR2. The 30-minute presentation will not share any information on first-party titles like God of War: Ragnarok. PlayStation is more than likely saving any announcements about the highly anticipated follow-up to 2018’s God War for its PlayStation Showcase event. It’s been two months since the last State of Play presentation. It’s almost been a year since the previous PlayStation Showcase arrived in September. We saw the first gameplay footage from God of...
MSNBC Host Ali Velshi Highlights Suspect Police Reports of Uvalde Shooting
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CHANDAN KHANNA / Getty The aftermath of the tragedy of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas has been racked with pain and confusion. This has only been heightened by conflicting reports about the police response to the shooting which were showcased during a primetime news program. On Thursday night (May 26th), anchor Ali Velshi began the MSNBC “Prime” program by addressing the concerns over the shifting accounts of what transpired as the mass shooting unfolded at Robb Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon (May 24th). “In the aftermath of any horrific event, information is spotty. Our understanding of what happens evolves over time, but even by those standards of breaking, and developing news, the inability of officials to give a consistent, and coherent ac...
HHW Gaming: ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ Finally Announced
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Respawn / Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the sequel to the fantastic Fallen Order video game, has finally been confirmed. Day one of the Star Wars Celebration saw the announcement of new shows coming to Disney+. Day two of the convention delivered the long-awaited confirmation of the game. The sequel to Fallen Order will see gamers continue the journey of one of the last remaining Jedi, Cal Kestis, and his lovable droid companion BD-1. The first chapter of the beloved Star Wars action-adventure series followed Kestis as he discovered his Jedi lineage and worked to rebuild the Jedi Order. Of course, the Jedi-hunting force using Inquisitors is hot on his trail. Source: Respawn / Star Wars Jedi: Survivor The next game picks up five y...
Watch Bruce Hornsby and Danielle Haim’s New “Days Ahead” Video
Bruce Hornsby has enlisted Haim singer-guitarist Danielle Haim for a new song titled “Days Ahead.” The track comes with a music video that Hornsby directed and filmed himself during the pandemic. In the clip, 3D-printed characters can be seen rearranging furniture in a dollhouse, attempting to learn German, and pondering what to do next in their lives. Check that out below. “Days Ahead” is taken from Hornsby’s new album ’Flicted, which is out today (May 27). The record was led by “Sidelines,” featuring Ezra Koenig (of Vampire Weekend) and Blake Mills. That song was co-written by Mills and co-produced by Ariel Rechtshaid. ’Flicted follows 2019’s Absolute Zero and 2020’s Non-Secure Connection. The new LP completes Hornsby’s trilogy based on film cues he composed for writer and dire...
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Announce First New Song in 9 Years
Yeah Yeah Yeahs have announced their first new music since 2013’s Mosquito. The indie rock trio’s new single, “Spitting Off the Edge of the World,” featuring Perfume Genius, arrives Wednesday, June 1, via Secretly Canadian. The band will preview the song and video at Brooklyn’s Main Drag Music, where it will play inside the store all weekend. RSVP for the event at Eventbrite. “Spitting Off the Edge of the World” will mark Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ first release for Secretly Canadian. The band has shows coming up in New York, Los Angeles, and Australia. Revisit Pitchfork’s interview with the band surrounding the release of Mosquito. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Isaiah Rashad Says He Identifies as “Sexually Fluid” in New Interview
Isaiah Rashad sat down for an interview with Joe Budden that got released on the rapper and media personality’s Patreon yesterday (May 26). During the interview, as Rolling Stone notes, Rashad said he is “sexually fluid” and also addressed the leaked video of him having intimate physical encounters with men. “I’d say, like, I’m sexually fluid,” Rashad said. “I’m still learning about it myself. I’m putting my head in the books to find out the basics of it, but, basically, like, I’m not in full control of, when I walk into a room, of who I’m attracted to.” Rashad continued, “I’m more attracted to a personality,. I’m more attracted, sometimes, to the intellect. And, sometimes, it’s just being attracted to somebody.” He added, “I have an understanding with myself that, you know, to not expect ...
Neil Young Releasing Shelved 2001 Crazy Horse Album Toast
Neil Young is continuing to dig into his vaults. On July 8, he’ll release the shelved Crazy Horse album Toast via Reprise. Young and Crazy Horse recorded the album in 2001 at Toast Studios in San Francisco. Below, listen to the record’s “Standing in the Light of Love.” “Toast is an album that stands on its own in my collection,” Young wrote last year. “Unlike any other, Toast was so sad that I couldn’t put it out. I just skipped it and went on to do another album in its place. I couldn’t handle it at that time. 2001.” “The music of Toast is about a relationship,” he added. “There is a time in many relationships that go bad, a time long before the break up, where it dawns on one of the people, maybe both, that it’s over. This was that time.” Young also wrote: It must be said that here...
BTS Receives 3-Part Anthology Series on Apple Music
BTS will be receiving a three-part series chronicling their path to K-pop stardom on Apple Music. Titled BTS Radio: Past & Present, the show will launch weekly on Apple Music 1 for the next three weeks. Fans can tune in to the first episode tomorrow, May 28. The episodes will premiere leading up to the release of the boy band’s new album Proof on June 10. The anthology series will dive into the seven-member band’s beginnings, the makings of some of their hit songs and their rise to become K-pop’s most popular group. “We wanted to use this radio show to celebrate nine years of BTS with you guys and with our ARMY all over the world,” BTS member RM said. “Every episode is dedicated to you,” he continued. “And we wanted to share the BTS songs that help tell our story.” Tune in to the first...
Big Gigantic Connect with Brooke Williams on Pop-Tinged Anthem “Losing My Mind”
With just two weeks until their forthcoming album arrives, Big Gigantic has dropped yet another single from the LP. This time around, they’re joined by Brooke Williams for “Losing My Mind.” “Losing My Mind” is the perfect fusion of Big Gigantic and Brooke Williams, as they each use their unique skills to create a pop-tinged anthem. Intricately-placed synths guide listeners alongside Brooke Williams’ shimmering vocals, creating a beautifully airy atmosphere perfect for the summer. Though the lyrics are melancholy, the song’s upbeat feel makes this one an easy listen. “Losing My Mind” is the latest single from the duo’s upcoming eighth studio album, Brighter Future 2. The LP is off to a hot start with each of its singles, as th...
GRiZ Drops Live Sets from both Nights of his Phenomenal Space Camp Event
Nearly six months after GRiZ took over the Hampton Coliseum for his eclectic Space Camp Festival, the Colorado-based producer has released his phenomenal performances from both nights via Apple Music. The sets feature numerous tracks from his latest LP Rainbow Brain as well as classics like “PS GFY” with Cherub, “Good Times Roll” with Big Gigantic, “Ease Your Mind” with Ganja White Night, and “Tiger Kingdom Space Camp.” To no one’s surprise, both sets are filled with fresh IDs for fans to cherish until they finally see their own release date. Listen to both nights below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles GRiZ has been an unstoppable force since first bursting into the electronic music scene with his funk-inspired sound. Since 2019...
Watch DJ Diesel’s Monstrous EDC Las Vegas 2022 Performance
If you thought the fun from EDC Las Vegas was over, think again. Shaq, also known as DJ Diesel, has uploaded his set from last weekend to YouTube. As expected, DJ Diesel’s set was as heavy as it gets. From start to finish, he holds onto an ignited crowd that’s ready for the earth-shaking set he’s prepared. In addition to the handful of originals played out during his set, he also snuck in his raucous ID with Hairitage at the 47-minute mark. Watch the set in its entirety below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Not only is the NBA Hall of Famer one of the most dominant players of all time, but, he’s become a staple on the bass music touring circuit. Since first making his way onto lineups of huge festivals including Lost Lands and Decadence Arizona, he...
