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Kendrick Lamar’s “The Heart Part 5” Music Video Could Be His First Collab With ‘South Park’ Creators
The first collaborative effort between Kendrick Lamar and Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of South Park, may have already been released. In the YouTube caption of K-Dot’s “The Heart Part 5” visual, the rapper and his team credited the music video’s deepfake technology to DEEP VOODOO, Parker and Stone’s studio launched in 2020, and also gave “special thanks” to the two creators. Neither Lamar nor the South Park founders confirmed the news, however. Earlier this January, Lamar and Dave Free‘s pgLang announced a partnership with Stone, Parker and Paramount Pictures for a feature film. Billed as a live-action comedy, the untitled movie “will depict the past and present coming to a head when a young black man who is interning as a slave reenactor at a living history museum discove...
KRS-One “Raw Hip-Hop,” Mack Wilds “Simple Things” & More | Daily Visuals 5.9.22
HipHopWired Featured Video To many purists, KRS-One is the definition of true Hip-Hop and for three decades and change he’s been dropping gems in his well-crafted bars that not only make your head bop but also make your brain think. Continuing to do what he does best, the Blast Master comes through with some new visuals to “Raw Hip-Hop” in which KRS-One takes viewers on a tour of the Big Apple that tourists tend to avoid as they don’t wanna see that real ish that many a Hip-Hopper is living on a daily basis. Mack Wilds meanwhile is looking to make the transition from actor to music artist and in his clip to “Simple Things” finds himself dealing with a jealous girlfriend who’s about to wire his phone to keep tabs on him. He should be familiar with that. Check out the rest of today’s drops a...
CEO Of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Defends Inclusion Of Eminem
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Robert Gauthier / Getty Eminem was recently announced as an upcoming inductee to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame but apparently, his inclusion in this year’s class raised potential questions. The CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame defended Slim Shady getting his name thrown into the hat and referred to the Detroit wordsmith’s music as “hard hitting.” Sitting down with Audacy, Rock Hall CEO Greg Harris shared details regarding the artists set to be inducted into the Hall, sharing his observations regarding the group along with informational tidbits. Related Stories Eminem will be the only artist among the inductees to enter the Hall in his first year of eligibility, and Harris defended the choice while framing that Hip-Hop artists have a place in the...
Tame Impala, RZA, BROCKHAMPTON and More To Contribute to ‘Minions: Rise of Gru’ Soundtrack
A number of big musical artists are set to contribute to the soundtrack of the upcoming animated film, Minions: Rise of Gru. Several posters heavily influenced by ’70s design have been spotted across London, each bearing the names of Tame Impala, Diana Ross, RZA, BROCKHAMPTON, Phoebe Bridgers, St. Vincent, Thundercat, Caroline Polacheck, Brittany Howard, Bleachers, Tierra Whack, Weyes Blood, Kali Uchis, H.E.R. and producer Jack Antonoff and a note that simply states “Coming Soon.” A source confirmed to Variety that the posters are, in fact, in support of Rise of Gru, which will serve as a prequel to Despicable Me that is set in the ’70s. Check out the poster below. Rise of Gru premieres in the United States on July 1. Elsewhere in music, Lil Nas X, SZA and more have been named headli...
Jessica Biel Shares Justin Timberlake’s Marriage Philosophy: ‘Keep Dating’
Jessica Biel just premiered her new Hulu series Candy, and on the red carpet Monday night (May 9), she dished about the secret to her nearly decade-long marriage to Justin Timberlake. “Well, I’ll have to give Justin the credit in this moment, for this one thing that he always says to me: ‘We might be married, but we have to keep dating,’” she revealed to Entertainment Tonight. “You just have to keep making time for each other and you have to keep making each other a priority. And do the things that you love together…It’s not always easy, as we all know, but those touch point moments make all the hard times palatable.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The one-time *NSYNC even happened to be on hand during his wife’s big night, celeb...
Astroworld Victims’ Attorneys Now Say Over 4,900 People Were Injured
More than 4,900 people were injured in some capacity at the deadly Astroworld music festival, according to the latest tally by the attorneys representing victims. That’s a substantially higher total than previously claimed. When the litigation over the disaster was combined into a single large lawsuit in late January, the attorneys involved listed 387 separate cases, with estimates of roughly 2,800 alleged victims. But “tag along” cases were expected, and one filing said new claims were “being filed nearly every day.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Several months later, it appears that the number of people who have made claims in the case has ballooned. A new filing on Monday listed 4,932 total alleged victims. In addition to 10 people...
Ciara and Russell Wilson Introduce Precious New Puppy: ‘The Sweetest Surprise’
Ciara got quite the surprise from Russell Wilson on Mother’s Day: a brand new puppy! On Monday (May 9), the superstar couple took to social media to introduce the world to their latest bundle of furry joy. “Meet.. BRONCO,” Ciara wrote using a dog emoji. “The kids call her Bronco Love Brownie:) The sweetest surprise. I love you baby @DangeRussWilson #MothersDay.” “Got a puppy!” the Beauty Marks singer gushes in the accompanying video as she cuddles up next to the Denver Broncos quarterback with a giant smile on her face. “Say hi — say hi, Bronco! Say ‘hi guys.’ That’s a cute girl.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Back in March, Ciara hosted Billboard’s 2022 Women in Music for the second time, opening the star-studded night with a special...
The Weeknd’s ‘Dawn FM’ Returns to No. 1 on Top Album Sales & Sets Vinyl Record
The Weeknd’s Dawn FM re-enters Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart (dated May 14) at No. 1 following the album’s release on vinyl, cassette and in boxed set configurations on April 29. It’s the set’s second nonconsecutive week atop the tally; it first reached No. 1 on the Feb. 12-dated chart, after its CD configuration was issued. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Dawn FM sold 44,000 copies in the U.S. in the week ending May 5 (up 2,284%) according to Luminate. Of that sum, nearly 34,000 were vinyl LPs – marking the largest sales week for an R&B album on vinyl since Luminate began tracking music sales in 1991. (R&B albums are defined as those that have hit Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart.) Previously, Prince’s Welcome 2 America had the...
Pusha T Talks Collaborating With JAY-Z and Pharrell on ‘It’s Almost Dry’
In a recent interview with Apple Music 1’s Ebro Darden, Pusha T gave listeners a glimpse into the process of putting together his fourth studio album, It’s Almost Dry. Released on April 22, the LP marked the rapper’s first record in almost four years, following 2018’s DAYTONA. Speaking to Darden, Pusha T talked through different tracks on It’s Almost Dry. When it came to his single with JAY-Z, “Neck and Wrist,” the rapper revealed that he had already recorded the song solo before realizing it was missing something. “I had the record, I did the record, and I was like, man, I needed this record to step up a level, you know what I’m saying?,” he said. “Anybody else I could’ve done the record with, we could honestly say the same things. So that’s why I sent it to [JAY-Z], because I felt like I...
Sean “Diddy” Combs Launches Love Records, Announces New Summer LP
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gio Bandero / Combs Enterprises Sean “Diddy” Combs knows quite a bit about running a label after taking the Bad Boy imprint to some of the highest heights in music. The savvy businessman is once again diving into the music business with a new venture known as Love Records. Diddy AKA Love announced today (May 10) that he’s launching his Love Records imprint. The announcement also includes details of an exclusive one-time album deal with Motown for a Diddy solo album for release this summer. Related Stories “Music has always been my first love, LOVE RECORDS is the next chapter is about getting back to the love and making the best music of my life,” Combs shared in a statement. “For the [l]abel I’m focused on creating timeless R&B music with the next gen...
Fans Urge Chloe Bailey Not To Go “Full Monica” After Gunna & Young Thug Were Arrested On RICO Charges
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Theo Wargo / Getty Somehow, someway, social media has found a way to include Chloe Bailey in Young Thug and his YSL crew’s legal drama. For those who don’t know, Atlanta rapper Young Thug was among 28 individuals rounded up by law enforcement and slapped with RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) conspiracy charges. Also among the group was Thugger’s artist, Gunna, who was rumored to be dating Chloe Bailey, a claim that she has flat out denied. Regardless, Black Twitter, who has a unique skill in finding comedy in the direst of situations, decided to throw Chloe Bailey’s name in the mess anyway. Twitter users are hilariously warning her not to go full Monica, a nod to the “So Gone” singer still being down for the currently incarc...
“Hit The Quan” Rapper iLoveMemphis Arrested For Partying Too Hard
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Miami Dade County PD / TMZ It’s been a minute since a party got so out of control that a rapper was led away in handcuffs, but Memphis rapper, iLoveMemphis has just accomplished that feat and judging from his mugshot, he’s cool with it. TMZ is reporting that over the weekend the “Hit The Quan” rapper found himself in iron bracelets after police responded to a call alleging that people were throwing bottles at passing cars at a house party. Once police arrived at the scene they found a shirtless Memphis who reeked of liquor and spoke with slurred speech. After asking him multiple times to identify himself and say his first and last name, iLoveMemphis was unable to so police attempted to take him into custody. Related Stories Cops say when they started plac...
