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Future Delivers Medieval “WAIT FOR U” Music Video Featuring Drake and Tems
Future has dropped off an accompanying music video for his Drake and Tems-assisted cut, “WAIT FOR U.” Helmed by the famed Director X, the “WAIT FOR U” visual travels back to the medieval times, reimagining Future and Drake as a king and knight in a fairytale entitled The Tale of the Toxic King. The music video fuses action and drama as Future emotionally deals with his queen and Drizzy saves his beloved from evil men in a full-fledged sword fight. “WAIT FOR U” is off Future’s latest studio album I NEVER LIKED YOU, which broke the record for the highest first-day streams on Apple Music in 2022. The record is also set to earn the biggest album debut of the year so far, with projections pointing at 175,000 to 200,000 units in its first week. In addition, fans can cop album merch designed by t...
Beyoncé Invests in Lemon-Flavored Water Brand: ‘It Was an Easy Decision’
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Beyoncé wants you to stay hydrated, and if anyone knows about the power of lemons, it’s Mrs. Carter. The multiplatinum-selling superstar became a key investor in the Atlanta-based flavored water brand Lemon Perfect, the company announced last week. “I don’t typically enjoy drinks without added sugar, but Lemon Perfect is delicious,” Beyoncé shared in a statement on the Lemon Perfect website. “It was an easy decision to invest in something that not only tastes great and is healthy, but also, and most importantly, allows choosing a healthier lifestyle to be af...
Dave Chappelle Attack Suspect Charged With 4 Misdemeanors
The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office filed four misdemeanor charges on Thursday (May 5) against suspect Isaiah Lee after the onstage attack of comedian Dave Chappelle during his set at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday. This follows the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office announcing earlier in the day that it declined to pursue felony charges. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news City Attorney Mike Feuer said his office has filed charges of battery, possession of a weapon with intent to assault, unauthorized access to the stage area during a performance and commission of an act that delays an event or interferes with a performer. “This alleged attack has got to have consequences,” Feuer said, in part, in video footage po...
Lil Wayne Calls Missy Elliott the Best Rapper Ever & She’s Forever ‘Grateful’
Lil Wayne is highlighting Missy Elliott and her incomparable music legacy. When asked to name the top five best rappers while guesting on Fox Sports’ What’s Wright? With Nick Wright podcast Thursday (May 5), Lil Wayne made sure to spotlight Elliott. “For me, it’s always going to be first, Missy Elliott,” he said. “She’s a huge influence of everything I’ve ever done. ” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Tunechi went on to name Jay-Z, the Notorious B.I.G., Goodie Mob and UGK before the host noted that he hadn’t included himself on the list. The five-time Grammy winner then replied, “I can’t touch them guys. I would never put myself in my list.” Elliott responded to Wayne’s mention with a heartfelt tweet on Thursday. Retweeting a clip from the ...
Naniwa Danshi Bows at No. 1, BE:FIRST at No. 3 on Japan Hot 100
J-pop boy band Naniwa Danshi’s “The Answer” blasts in at No.1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated May 4, topping sales with 534,004 CDs sold in its first week. The lead track off the new Johnny’s group’s second single is the theme of the new NTV drama series The Files of Young Kindaichi, starring member Shunsuke Michieda. The song came in at No. 1 for sales and look-ups, No. 3 for video views, No. 15 for radio airplay, and No. 38 for Twitter mentions, leading this week’s Japan Hot 100 fueled mainly by the physical metrics of the chart’s methodology. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news [embedded content] The seven-member band’s debut single “UBU-LOVE” launched with 632,655 CDs sold, also ruling sales and look-ups and coming in at No. 2 for video, ...
Failed Dave Chappelle Attacker Previously Wrote Song About The Comedian
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Supplied by WENN.com / WENN The story behind the recent attack on Dave Chappelle continues to get weirder. The culprit previously wrote a song about the comedian and the bars were mired in struggle. As per Raw Story the recent attempt to harm the comic is much more layered than anyone originally thought. On Wednesday, May 4 TMZ reported that Isaiah Lee had penned a song referencing Chappelle. As expected the track falls just as short as when he tried to rush the stage at the Hollywood Bowl. Titled “Dave Chappell”, yes you read that correctly, the 2020 song takes aim at the Half Baked star but the effort is largely underwhelming with lyrics like “laugh at you n***ers a joke” repeated over and over. Additionally, NONAME_TRAPPER (his stage name), s...
Ray J Claims Kim K Orchestrated Sex Tape Deal, Kris Calls Cap
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Patrick McMullan / Getty Ray J is deciding to sound off about what really went down with the infamous sex tape with him and Kim Kardashian, claiming that he was part of a plan conceived in conjunction with Kris Jenner. According to reports, the entertainer and Love and Hip-Hop: Hollywood reality star alleges that he and Kardashian, along with her mother were in partnership to release the lurid tape in 2007. “I’ve never leaked anything. I have never leaked a sex tape in my life. It has never been a leak,” he said in an interview with the British tabloid Daily Mail. “It’s always been a deal and a partnership between Kris Jenner and Kim and me, and we’ve always been partners since the beginning of this thing.” Ray J continued to blast the reality show star a...
Drake Claps Back At Troll By Following His Wife On Instagram And Sliding In Her DMs
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cole Burston / Getty A lot of celebrities choose to navigate social media by taking the high road and ignoring the trolls who will inevitably show up on their posts to take shots at the celebs they love to hate. But not Drake. Drake will let it be known that he has time ta’day, and he’ll do it in the Drak-iest way possible. One social media troll found this out the hard yet hilarious way. Not only did the Certified Lover Boy rapper clap back by following his troll’s wife on Instagram, but he even slid in her DMs. From Blavity: Related Stories The hilarious interaction started when Drake went on Instagram to defend Tee Morant, the father of NBA superstar Ja Morant. Responding to a post that claimed that the dedicated father is “approaching LaVar Ball level...
Breaking News: Twitter Streets Saying Kevin Samuels Allegedly Has Passed Away
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Screencap / Instagram Reports are swirling on Twitter that controversial media figure and relationship guru Kevin Samuels has passed away. As it stands, this is largely speculative and most are scrambling for an official source. Samuels, 56, garnered massive fame due to his biting comments regarding how women should date, using terms that suggest these women shouldn’t aspire to dare outside their league. To be fair, Samuels shares similar critique and harsh barbs towards men but those moments haven’t gained the traction as the former. We’ve gathered reactions from Twitter and we’ll update this post when details emerge. — Photo: Instagram
SLANDER, Adventure Club, Flux Pavilion to Headline Lakeside Music Festival, Bass Camp
Most associate Lake Tahoe with relaxation and tranquility, but in late July, the waters will be clattering from the sounds of dubstep and house music. Bass Camp Festival is returning on July 23rd with and a massive lineup. Tucked in the scenic mountains of South Lake Tahoe, the open-air event is planning to return bigger and better than ever after a string of brutal cancellations due to the impact of the pandemic. Fans will be able to check out three curated stages as well as a silent disco and interactive artist paint wall, among other experiential activations. “How amazing to be back producing music events again after what we all went through the past couple of years,” Paul Reder, Founder and CEO of Bass Camp, tells EDM.com. “All of us at Bass Camp can’t ...
Rihanna Stars in A$AP Rocky’s Video for New Song “D.M.B.”: Watch
A$AP Rocky has a new song called “D.M.B.” It comes with a music video written, directed, and executive produced by Rocky for AWGE. The visual stars Rocky and Rihanna, who is pregnant and expecting her first child with the rapper. In the clip, Rocky wears grills on his teeth that say, “MARRY ME?” Rihanna’s teeth, in turn, bear the message, “I DO.” Find the visual below. “D.M.B.” is produced by Rocky, Skepta, Shlohmo, Hector Delgado, and Kelvin Krash, with additional production by D33J. There are background vocals from A$AP Ferg on “D.M.B.,” too. On the track, Rocky raps, “I don’t beat my bitch, I need my bitch,” which many have seen as a shot at Chris Brown, who was found guilty of assaulting Rihanna in 2009. A$AP Rocky has featured on recent songs by Nigo (“Arya” and “Lost and Found Freest...
Future and Drake Travel Back to Medieval Times in New Video for “Wait for U”: Watch
Future and Drake have shared a new video for “Wait for U.” In the clip, Future experiences relationship issues in medieval times and Drake rides a horse. The Tems-sampling track landed on Future’s album I Never Liked You, released last week. Check out the video, directed by Director X, below. “Wait For U” is one of two Future and Drake collaborations on I Never Liked You—the second is “I’m on One.” Other artists who appear on the album include Kanye West, Gunna, Young Thug, and EST Gee. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
