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Travis Scott’s Legal Team Calls Astroworld Doc A Shameless Money Grab [Video]

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Rawls / Radio One Digital A filmmaker is looking to further explore what exactly went wrong at the Astroworld festival. Travis Scott’s legal team is calling the forthcoming documentary a shameless money grab. As per TMZ a film has been made about the tragedy that occurred at the November concert series. Concert Crush: The Travis Scott Festival Tragedy is currently screening to select audiences this month. Director Charlie Minn aims to put a spotlight on what really led up to the devastation that took the lives of 10 individuals. Related Stories Travis Scott’s team has taken umbrage with the project calling it a” farce financed by and containing content from members of the plaintiff’s legal teams, who, weeks after a tragedy, sought to exploit an...

“Welcome To The Slave House”: Another Black Employee Has Filed A Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Telsa

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: JOSH EDELSON / Getty There are a number of reasons people, particularly Black people, have concerns when it comes to Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter. But all of his Trump-backing and “free speech” advocacy (which we all know will inevitably include hate speech and dangerous propaganda and misinformation) aside, Black folks are wary because Musk is responsible for Telsa and Telas has Black employees by the thousands accusing the company of racism. And that hasn’t changed as yet another Black Telsa employee has recently filed yet another racial discrimination lawsuit against the company. According to the San Jose Mercury News, Black Telsa employee Raina Pierce filed the suit on Friday suit claiming, among other things, that the manager at the Telsa ...

The Artist Formerly Known As Guapdad 4000 Reintroduces Himself With New Video For “Black Iverson”

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Guap / Black Iverson Guapdad 4000 is no more, it’s just simply Guap, and we get reintroduced to the rapper in his latest visual for his song “Black Iverson,” not to be confused with “white rapper” Post Malone’s “White Iverson. Guap’s “Black Iverson” was first introduced to the world via NBA 2K’s unique collaboration with COLORSxSTUDIOS as part of a curated COLORS soundtrack and a unique in-game NBA 2K performance and a live performance of the song. [embedded content] Now, Guap is introducing his new name to the world and is using the K.Fisha-produced single “Black Iverson” that lives on his forthcoming project Handsome as his relaunching pad with a new Chris Simmons-directed visual for the single. The song obviously references basketball Hall-of-Famer and...

Celine Dion Pushes European Tour Dates to 2023 Amid Ongoing Health Issue

Celine Dion is once again postponing a leg of her Courage World Tour amid an ongoing health issue. “I’m so sorry we have to change our tour plans for Europe one more time; first we had to move the shows because of the pandemic, now it’s my health issues causing us to postpone the shows,” Dion said in a statement posted to her website on Friday (April 29) announcing her European dates were rescheduled. In her message to fans, Dion directly gave a more detailed update about her condition, which she has previously identified as severe and persistent muscle spasms, promising that she is doing her “very best” to get back to being performance-ready. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I am doing a little bit better … but I’m still...

The Ledger: Tencent Music Highlights Risks of Doing Business in China

Doing business in China got tougher in 2021 after government agencies handed down new rules and levied fines against some well-known companies. For evidence this has made investing in Chinese companies more complicated, look no further than Tencent Music Entertainment’s annual report released Tuesday. All publicly traded companies’ financial statements include risk factors mandated by the Securities and Exchange Commission to help investors understand companies’ unique challenges and possible negative outcomes if things go south. TME’s previous annual reports have listed numerous risk factors, ranging from licensing third-party content to its corporate structure. It’s a long list that just got longer. The new risk factors in TME’s 2022 annual report are further evidence of the challenges f...

Paulo Londra Rules Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Chart for a Fifth Week With ‘Plan A’

Paulo Londra’s “Plan A” spends a fifth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart (dated April 23). The track ties Londra’s longest-leading title to date, “Adan y Eva,” which also topped the chart for five consecutive weeks. Emilia’s “Cuatro Veinte” takes the runner-up slot with a 3-2 jump and sends La K’onga’s “Universo Paralelo,” featuring Nahuel Pennisi, to No. 4 after its fifth week at No. 2 (the song previously topped the tally for one week on the March 19-dated ranking). Meanwhile, Sofía Reyes’ “Marte,” with Maria Becerra, lifts 5-3, the highest the Mexican has ranked thus far. Londra holds with a second song in the survey’s top five despite “Chance” dipping 4-5. Harry Styles scores his highest ranking among four chart entries: “As It Was” rises 11-6, the only English-lan...

Here Are the DMs Jack Harlow Sent to ‘Hometown Hero’ Bryson Tiller When He Was 17

Years after then-teenager Jack Harlow messaged Grammy-nominated singer/rapper Bryson Tiller, crediting him for bringing Louisville artists to the mainstream, Tiller is putting his support behind the rising star. “Get ready for my bro Jack’s new album. Soon you’ll see why he is number 1. MAY 6th,” Tiller tweeted on Thursday. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Harlow replied, tweeting, “Dreams come true,” alongside a series of direct messages he previously sent the “Don’t” hitmaker.” In the messages, dated June 30, 2015, Harlow wrote to Tiller, “Just wanted to hit your DMs and say thank you for what you’re doing for the 502. truly putting us on the map.” In the next message, Harlow added, “Obviously we are from the same city and have a lot of mutual...

Khalid Releases New Music Video for Summer Anthem Track “Skyline”

Khalid has made a return to music with his new summer anthem, “Skyline.” The new track embodies good vibes and is evident throughout the colorful video to match the song’s energy. The video features Khalid and his friends enjoying carefree moments, dancing in a grounded hot air balloon and running through the hills. The visual is directed by Levi Turner and Cody LaPlant and sees Khalid take the track to new heights, singing in his car as it soars above the clouds. In a press release, Khalid describes his new track, “‘Skyline’ to me is a recharge and a full of summer vibes. I hope it brings my fans joy and gets them through any dark times they may be going through.” Just last year, Khalid dropped his Scenic Drive mixtape which featured collabs with artists like 6Lack and Lucky Daye. He also...

Justin Bieber and Don Toliver Share Snowy Visuals for New Track “Honest”

Justin Bieber is back with a new track, joining forces with Don Toliver for “Honest.” Prior to the release of “Honest,” the Biebs debuted a comedic track and visual titled “I Feel Funny” to tease his upcoming video collaboration with Cole Bennett. Bennett also directed the music video for “Honest” which sees both artists jet skiing through the snowy, mountainous terrains in an action-packed sequence. Bennett spoke about the two videos and said, “Justin randomly texted me this song one day and said ‘Should we do a visual to this? song straight to number 1.’ We joked around about doing a video for it but never did.” He shared how the teaser and the actual video came about stating, “A few weeks later we were doing a pick up day for a video we had recently shot, but never finished (“Honest”). ...

Eric Hilton of Thievery Corporation Announces Solo Trip-Hop Album, “Lost Dialect” [Exclusive]

From acid jazz and reggae to downtempo and bossa nova, Eric Hilton explored it all as one half of renowned electronic music duo Thievery Corporation.  Yet as a solo artist, Hilton’s true love lies with trip-hop. It’s a genre he helped to create with a pioneering approach to sound design, highlighted by ingenious sampling, moody synths and psychedelic lo-fi.  Now Hilton is taking an opportunity to revisit these roots with his newly announced Lost Dialect album, the titular track of which is out now. It’s a 10-track opus that, according to Hilton, consciously brought him back to his “early days” of producing trip-hop when he was “combining sample collages with grooves,” he tells EDM.com. For the grooves, Hilton self-recorded all o...

Listen to The Knocks’ Stunning Fourth Album, “HISTORY”

After teasing singles from their latest album for over two years, The Knocks have finally released HISTORY via Big Beat Records. The long-awaited LP embodies its name perfectly, encapsulating the duo’s past experiences into a blissful, 12-track experience. Maintaining an upbeat feel throughout, HISTORY is a masterclass in songwriting, sound design and collaboration while simultaneously pushing the needle of dance music innovation. It’s The Knocks’ most genuine and cohesive project yet. The Knocks grab their listeners’ attention straight from the get-go, opening with their hit single “Bodies” (with MUNA). The track sets the pace for the rest of HISTORY as three more previously released fan-favorites follow. But the new cuts are just as phenomenal, ri...

Knock2 Turns Up the Heat In Fiery Single, “gettin’ hott”

Rising star Knock2 has released “gettin’ hott,” yet another unhinged record befit for any festival stage. Knock2 has quickly become known for his innovative sound design, creating something wholly unique with each new release. “gettin’ hott” is representative of his genius at work, a high-flying house tune replete with energy. His signature synths pair effortlessly with his expertly selected vocals samples and pulsating percussion, further emphasizing his finely tuned skill set. Knock2 is a force to be reckoned with, rising through the electronic music ranks in just a short amount of time. Genre-defying tracks like “dashstar*” and “Radial” (with Class of 2022 artist ISOxo) have amassed widespread praise and support from ...