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Mark Cuban Claps Back At Lil Wayne for Calling Luka Doncic A “Ho”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Christian Petersen / Getty Dallas Maverick’s superstar, Luka Doncic just sent Chris Paul and his Phoenix Suns team home for the remainder of the NBA playoffs and while many are giving Doncic his flowers for pulling off what seemed like an impossible feat, Lil Wayne is throwing dirt on his name instead. After Luka and the Dallas Mavericks completely destroyed the team with the best record in the NBA this season in the Phoenix Suns in a high stakes game 7, Wayne took to Twitter to call Luka a “H*” as his close friend, Chris Paul is once again not going to be able to get that elusive championship ring that alludes him. Related Stories While we’re sure this is just the CP3 fan in Wayne talking, Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban took issue with his franchise ...
Mac Miller Drug Dealer Gets 17 Year Prison Sentence, Admits Remorse
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Sun Sentinel / Getty One of the men responsible for providing the substance that led to the death of Mac Miller has received a hefty sentence for his involvement. According to authorities, Stephen Walter was given a sentence of 210 months – 17.5 years – in federal prison. Walter, 49, admitted to directing co-defendant Ryan Reavis to distribute the pills of oxycodone that were laced with fentanyl to co-defendant Cameron Pettit. Pettit would then sell them to Miller, who would die of a fatal overdose of fentanyl, alcohol, and cocaine. The charges normally have a 20-year mandatory minimum prison term, but Walter entered into a plea agreement last October which garnered him a 17-year sentence. Reavis previously pled guilty to drug distribution and received a ...
Freddie Gibbs Allegedly Catches B$F Taper & The Fade In Buffalo From Benny The Butcher’s Goons?
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty The feud between Freddie Gibbs and Benny The Butcher was one of the oddest moments in recent Hip-Hop history, shattering the idea of a bond between the talented lyricists. The beef escalated after Gibbs was allegedly beaten by goons affiliated with Benny The Butcher. Last Saturday (May 14), Gibbs was at a local dining establishment a day ahead of his Space Rabbit Tour stop in Buffalo. The Gary, Ind. rapper was allegedly mobbed by a group that fans suggested was connected to Benny The Butcher. The following day, images of Gibbs surfaced which added to the chatter that he was beaten. Gibbs and Benny first got into it when the Black Soprano Family honcho said during an interview that a collaborative project was not in the cards. Gi...
Lana Del Rey Says This ‘Honeymoon’ Track Makes Her Cry
Lana Del Rey is known for her emotional, vulnerable lyrics, and in a new conversation with Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele for W Magazine, she shared which of her stirring songs makes her cry. The singer revealed that her Honeymoon track “Swan Song” gets her misty-eyed. “Put your white tennis shoes on and follow me / Why work so hard when you could just be free? / You got your moment now, you got your legacy / Let’s leave the world for the ones who change everything,” she sings in the opening verse of the 2015 song. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “It’s the antithesis of hopefulness,” Del Rey told Michele. “It’s about trying to find beauty in giving up. If I had my way, I would continue to persist in all areas of my...
Here Are the Lyrics to Morgan Wallen’s ‘Thought You Should Know’
Morgan Wallen scored his fourth No. 1 debut, and his fifth leader overall, on Billboard‘s airplay-, streaming- and sales-based Hot Country Songs chart as “Thought You Should Know” blasted to the top of the May 21-dated list. Wallen co-wrote the song with Nicolle Galyon and Miranda Lambert, and Joey Moi produced it. The emotionally charged ballad is dedicated to Wallen’s mother, Lesli. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news If you need a guide to follow along with the country singer’s “Thought You Should Know,” find the lyrics below: What’s goin’ on, mama?Something just dawned on meI ain’t been home in some monthsBeen chasin’ songs and womenMakin’ some bad decisionsGod knows I’m drinkin’ too muchYeah, I know you’ve been worrying ’bout meYo...
Megan Thee Stallion Reveals Her New Album Is ’95 Percent Done’
Megan Thee Stallion has some exciting news for the Hotties. After scoring the 2022 Webby Award for artist of the year on Monday night, Thee Stallion revealed details about her next project. “I’m probably like 95 percent done with my new album,” she said backstage. “I wanna tease that for the Hotties. I haven’t even told them nothing about my album, but yeah.” The Stallion’s noteworthy update came just one day after she hit the stage during the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Surrounded by an array of dancers, Megan gave an incredible performance of her new track “Plan B” followed by “Sweetest Pie.” Although the latter is a collaboration with fellow hitmaker Dua Lipa...
After Selena Gomez’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ Hosting Debut, Which Musician Should Host Next? Vote!
This past weekend, Selena Gomez hosted Saturday Night Live for the very first time, where she showed off her spot-on Miley Cyrus impression and reminded viewers of her showbiz beginnings on Barney & Friends. While she’s far from the first musician to host SNL — following in the footsteps of Lizzo, Adele, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Billie Eilish, Drake, Ariana Grande and many more — her hosting gig got us thinking: Which musician should host the show next? Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith throw out a few ideas for current musicians who would make great SNL hosts, from Megan Thee Stallion and Olivia Rodrigo to Lil Nas X and Doja Cat. And you might be just as surprised as...
40th Anniversary Edition of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Will Unveil Unreleased Demos
This November will mark 40 years since the release of Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller album. Originally released on November 30, 1982, via Epic Records, the record was produced by Quincy Jones and features an eclectic blend of disco, pop, funk and R&B sounds. Thriller also contained several tracks from Jackson that became instant hits. In addition to the eponymous “Thriller,” the LP contains “The Girl Is Mine,” “Billie Jean, “Beat It” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’. ” Seven singles from the project reached top 10 spots on the Billboard Hot 100, beating the record at the time for the most singles on the chart. To celebrate the anniversary, a special edition of Jackson’s Thriller will be re-released as a two-disc album. One disc will comprise the album in its original form, whil...
Watch Silk Sonic Perform “Love’s Train” at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards
Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak brought their soul outfit Silk Sonic to the Billboard Music Awards tonight (May 15). Mars and .Paak performed their cover of “Love’s Train,” which got released on Valentine’s Day. Watch it go down below. Later this month, Silk Sonic will wrap up their Las Vegas residency, which kicked off in February at Park MGM’s Dolby Live theater on the Las Vegas Strip. Recently, Mars and .Paak performed at the 2022 Grammy Awards, where they also took home trophies for Best R&B Song, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year, all for “Leave the Door Open.” The single also tied with Jazmine Sullivan’s “Pick Up Your Feelings” for Best R&B Performance. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. An Evening With Silk Sonic Bruno Mars Read the ...
Adia Victoria Releases New Song to Benefit Carolina Abortion Fund: Listen
Adia Victoria has released a B-side from her latest album A Southern Gothic. Proceeds from “In the Pines”—which is available exclusively on Bandcamp—will benefit the Carolina Abortion Fund. “The song centers the stories of those who fall victim to the ideologies of emotionally stunted men,” Victoria said of the track in press materials. “I dedicate ‘In the Pines’ to every teenage girl who is desperately scratching at the walls of ideological imprisonment.” Find her full statement, as well as the new track, below. Victoria is one of many artists who have spoken out in support of abortion rights in recent weeks, in response to the Supreme Court’s plans to overturn Roe v. Wade. Phoebe Bridgers and Olivia Rodrigo have addressed the issue during their concerts, while countless artists donated t...
Girls’ Generation Releasing New Album This Year
The beloved K-pop group Girls’ Generation will return this year. Their new currently untitled album is due for a release in August via SM Entertainment. The release marks the 15th anniversary of their debut single “Into the New World.” The album will follow Holiday Night, which came out in 2017. Eight members of Girls’ Generation will participate in the album, which will be arrive accompanied by TV appearances and a new reality series. Read about Girls’ Generation in Pitchfork’s 2014 list of “20 Essential K-Pop Songs.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Above & Beyond Usher In New Era Of Ambient Music With “Reflections” Imprint
Above & Beyond‘s new label imprint, minted for life’s ruminative moments, has arrived with its debut release. Christening the label themselves, the famed dance music trio has dropped “Morning in Deira” and “Time Heals” respectively. With the first taste of what the group’s new imprint will have to offer, it’s plain to see the creative direction for Reflections will be far different compared to that of Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep. Despite the stylistic differences, the group has certainly shown their tenacity in the competitive label space with their beloved Anjunabeats having surpassed over twenty years of operations in late 2020. In stark contrast to the more traditionally-defined dance music offerings of their existing imprint...
