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3 Injured During “Security Incident” at Las Vegas’ Lovers & Friends Festival
Three people were injured Saturday (May 14) during the first night of Lovers & Friends Festival in Las Vegas, TMZ and local NBC affiliate News 3 report. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department told News 3 that shortly after 10 p.m., gunfire was reportedly heard at the event, which takes place at Las Vegas Festival Grounds. This reportedly caused a large group of attendees to exit the venue. Three people were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries, according to News 3. The LVMPD later tweeted that the report of gunfire heard nearby “was deemed unfounded,” and that “at this time, there is no evidence of a shooting.” News 3 reports that the festival was paused, but resumed shortly after. Festival organizers released a statement on stage screens saying there was a securit...
Listen to Trivecta’s Uplifting Debut Album “The Way Back Up”
Returning to Ophelia Records, the label he’s called home for the past three years, Trivecta has released his long-awaited 13-track debut album, The Way Back Up. The folk bass maestro has outdone himself on The Way Back Up, encapsulating the emotive sound that helped bring him to prominence while also showcasing his ability to effortlessly flow between genres. The first two tracks, “Sail Away” with Jay Mason and “Open Road” with Rico & Miella, capture that essence perfectly. The former encapsulates Trivecta’s signature sound perfectly while the latter gives listeners a glimpse into the diversity that’s to come. Another shining moment where his distinct sound comes to life is on “Memory Away” with fakelife and &#...
Idris Elba Joins Hï Ibiza’s Lineup of Summer Residencies Alongside David Guetta & MORTEN
Friday nights at Hï Ibiza just got a double dose of house music with Idris Elba joining the famed nightclub’s weekly lineup. Future rave pioneers David Guetta and MORTEN are already slated to take the club’s theater room by storm this summer, and with Elba set to hold down the adjacent Hï Ibiza club room on a weekly basis, house music will reign supreme in kickstarting weekends in the White Isle. The upcoming engagement marks the Golden Globe-winning actor’s second residency in Ibiza following his first rendezvous with Hï Ibiza in the summer of 2019. The development is particularly noteworthy for Elba, as the dual talent recently announced in February that he intends to lean more into his music career and away from acting. Since the announcement, Elba has ...
Nostalgix Returns to Night Bass with Bold and Sassy Single “My Type”
Producer and vocalist Nostalgix returns to Night Bass with her sassy bass house single, “My Type.” Known for her bold rap stylings and energetic productions, the LA-based artist has quickly become a house music favorite within the scene. “My Type” is an amalgam of everything we love about Nostalgix: confident vocals, excellent production, and high energy. Opening with flirtatious lyrics, the song drops into a bass house frenzy of riotous synths, catchy rhythms, and powerful, pumping bass. Serving as yet another solid release on AC Slater’s imprint, this club-ready tune is her favorite new song, as shared on TikTok. Hot off the Confession vs Night Bass tour, Nostalgix is primed for an outstanding rest of the year. She will be performing at EDC Las Vegas later this month, putt...
Pop’s Belief: Common Displays Pride As His Daughter Graduates Law School
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: David Livingston / Getty For all of the plateaus that Common has reached in his life and career, it’s safe to say that watching his daughter graduate from law school is among the most precious. He recently shared that joy with all of his fans. The rapper and actor was present for his daughter Omoye Assata Lynn’s graduation from Howard University Law School, which took place on May 7th. Common was ecstatic as he shared a montage of the ceremony and the moments of celebration he shared with her on Instagram. “There are no words to describe how proud I am! Finishing Law School at Howard University in the 3 years is pretty AMAZING! Congrats to my daughter and all the graduates of 2022. Now go out in the world and be great!”, he wrote in the caption to th...
18-Year-Old White Supremacist Terrorist Murdered 10 In Buffalo Mass Shooting, Twitter Points Out The Racism
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: John Normile / Getty An 18-year-old white male dressed in military attire and body armor opened fire in a Buffalo supermarket, killing at least 10. The mass shooting has been described as a “racially motivated hate crime” and as we have to come to expect, the domestic terrorist was radicalized right here in the US of A and online. What happened to Critical Race Theory being the problem? The shooter posted a reportedly racist, 106-page manifesto that cites the Great Replacement conspiracy theory. That course won’t be found in college or law school but lives and breathes every night on FOX News thanks to Tucker Carlson. As for the shooter, he was apprehended alive, which is also on-brand when it comes to these types of incidents where a white shooter ...
Kendrick Lamar Floats Through “N95” Video
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YouTube / pgLang Kendrick Lamar certainly got the Hip-Hop world praising, discussing and debating after his new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers dropped. On cue for the highly-anticipated album’s rollout, the Compton rapper drops a stunning visual for “N95” off the project. The song’s content is about stripping away everything and getting to the core, with plenty of one-liners that will be showing up on Instagram captions for a while, too. “Take off the weird-ass jewelry, I’m a take ten steps, then I’m taking off top five, take off them fabricated streams and them microwave memes, it’s a real world outside,” spits Kendrick. Related Stories From floating over the ocean, to kicking rhymes in a crucifix-filled room to running for his life from a ...
Lovers & Friends in Las Vegas Leaves 3 People Injured After Crowds Rush Exit
A music festival in Las Vegas has resumed after a “security incident” temporarily halted performances on Saturday (May 14), authorities said. Las Vegas police said in a statement that three people were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries after crowds at the Lovers & Friends Festival rushed from the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. Police said a large group of attendees fled the venue after gunfire was reportedly heard at about 10 p.m. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “At this time, there is no evidence of a shooting and the initial report has been deemed unfounded,” police said in a statement. Festival organizers displayed a message on screens in the venue that said there was a security incident, authorities were investigating and to rem...
In Record-Setting Fashion, Ukraine Rides Popular Sentiment to 2022 Eurovision Win
Ukraine’s rap and folk group Kalush Orchestra, riding a record number of votes from the public and a kinetic song that became an anthem for suffering mothers, overtook the United Kingdom, Sweden and Spain to capture the 66th Eurovision Song Contest in a nail-biter in Turin, Italy. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news While the oddsmakers, pundits and fans pegged Ukraine as the clear favorite to win going into Saturday’s final, it didn’t look good after the jury vote, when Ukraine was in fourth place with 192 points and the U.K. was in first with 283. The juries were not especially kind to Ukraine, with some countries, like the Netherlands, giving them no points at all. Poland, Moldova, Latvia, Romania and Lithuania — all countries that are c...
Juan Luis Guerra Brings Dominican Culture to His Miami ‘Entre Mar y Palmeras’ Concert
Juan Luis Guerra’s “Entre Mar y Palmeras” tour is a Dominican cultural experience, and a packed FTX Arena witnessed that on Friday (May 13). Guerra, who’s on his eight-city trek presented by Loud and Live, finally made his pit stop in Miami after postponing his original April 30th show due to getting a positive COVID-19 test. “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you,” he expressed in an Instagram video. “Looking forward to seeing you and continuing the party!! Healthy in the name of Jesus!! A big hug and blessings!!” After a two-week wait, fans of all ages gathered at the South Florida venue to sing and dance with Juan Luis Guerra and his longtime 440 band. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Following a 30-minute DJ set and a...
Kendrick Lamar Drops Striking New ‘N95’ Video: Watch
Kendrick Lamar has shared an explosive music video for his new song “N95.” On Saturday (May 14), the 34-year-old superstar rapper dropped the second visual from his just-released fifth album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. The powerful clip, directed by Lamar and Dave Free, opens with the phrase “This S— Hard” flashing across the screen in red capital letters. From there, the rapper is seen hovering in a Jesus-like crucifix pose over crashing ocean waves while a young child looks on from the beach. The three-and-a-half minute video alters from color to black-and-white, as Lamar takes on several roles with striking imagery, including a piano player surrounded by beautiful women and a man doing an intense workout on the rooftop of a large building. Explore Explore See latest videos, char...
Britney Spears Shares on Instagram ‘We Have Lost Our Miracle Baby’
Just last month, Britney Spears announced she and her fiancé Sam Asghari were expecting their first child together. On Saturday (May 14), Spears took to Instagram to announce that the pair have lost their unborn child. “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that we have lost our miracle baby early in the pregnancy,” the post read. “This is a devastating time for any parent. Perhaps we should have waited to announce until we were further along however we were overly excited to share the good news. Our love for each other is our strength. We will continue trying to expand our beautiful family. We are grateful for all of your support. We kindly ask for privacy during this difficult time.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The po...
