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Denzel Washington Talks About Will Smith’s Oscars Slap
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ROBYN BECK / Getty One of Hollywood’s most esteemed actors, Denzel Washington, opened up publicly about the infamous incident at the Academy Awards involving Will Smith and Chris Rock. The Tragedy of Macbeth star was a guest panelist at the International Leadership Summit on Saturday (April 2nd), which took place in Charlotte, N.C., and was organized by Bishop T.D. Jakes. During the two-hour conversation with the church leader about his faith and his career, Washington was asked about the incident where Smith slapped the Oscars host in the face after he made a joke about the actor’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Related Stories “There’s a saying when the devil ignores you, then you know you’re doing something wrong,” Washington told Jakes. “The devil goes, ‘O...
Tyler, the Creator Wins The Grammy Award for Best Rap Album
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty As DJ Khaled would say: “another one.” Well, another Grammy Award for Tyler, the Creator that is. Almost a year after beating out DJ Khaled for the number one spot on the Billboard Charts with his album, Call Me If You Get Lost, Tyler, the Creator took home the ultimate gold when he won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, beating out his legendary peers such as Nas (King’s Disease II), J. Cole (The Off-Season), and Kanye West (Donda). Khaled’s album, Khaled Khaled didn’t even get nominated. Tyler stays getting the last laugh in these situations. This marks Tyler, the Creator’s second Grammy Award for Best Rap Album as he took home the award back in 2019 for his previous album, IGOR. Taking to Instagram to drop his accept...
11 People Hurt, 1 Dead In Shooting During Rap Concert In Dallas
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: LAURA BUCKMAN / Getty Tragic news is coming out of Dallas, Texas over the weekend. A rap concert turned deadly when a gunman opened fire on a crowd of people, leading to nearly a dozen people injured and leaving one person dead. WFAA in Dallas is reporting that the incident unfolded during the Second Annual Epic Easter Bike Out & Field Party this past Saturday night (April 2) after a fight broke out which quickly led to more than one person reaching for their firearms. “Once they seen they can’t break up the fight, they shot in the air to stop it,” said a woman who only wanted to be identified as Brittney, and who happened to be in the fray when the shooting occurred. “It escalated, and they started shooting people.” A total of 11 people were shot, in...
The Best & The Worst of The 2022 Grammy Awards
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CBS Photo Archive / Getty The 64th Grammy Awards held a lot of spectacle, and a couple of surprises, without any hands being thrown like last week. Of course, the evening didn’t go without a couple of snubs along the way. Held for the first time in Las Vegas, Nev. on Sunday (April 3), the Grammys were billed as a return to the splendor of ceremonies past before the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the awards show started out of the gate with a captivating performance by the duo of Silk Sonic, better known as Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak — really a trio if you count THAT wig. The duo’s performance showed off the pizazz they’ve been exhibiting during their MGM residency and would be the backdrop for their winning all four of the categories they we...
LL Cool J Announces Rock the Bells Festival 2022 Lineup Featuring Ice Cube, Rick Ross and More
LL Cool J’s hip-hop music festival Rock the Bells will return this August. Hosted at the Forest Hills Stadium in LL’s hometown of Queens, the event will embrace hip-hop culture through live performances, art exhibits and interactive experiences. Fellow Queens native Roxanne Shanté will serve as the host of the event, with music from DJ Mister Cee and DJ Scratch. The festival will see a lineup of some of hip-hop’s most influential artists grace the stage. Hip-hop pioneers DJ Z-Trip, Ice Cube, Rick Ross and Lil’ Kim are all slated to perform. Attendees will also have the opportunity to see sets from The Diplomats featuring Cam’Ron, Jim Jones and Juelz Santana, Fat Joe and Remy Ma, Jadakiss, Scarface, Trina, N.O.R.E and Digable Planets, with more to be announced as the festival nears. “This f...
Watch Gunna and Future Perform “Pushin P” on ‘SNL’
Gunna made his debut as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live this weekend, performing a rendition of his Metro Boomin-produced track “Banking on Me” and enlisting Future for a prismatic take on “Pushin P.” Following the Atlanta rapper’s piano-backed delivery of the former single in a sharp, white suit with black sunglasses, Gunna stood side-by-side with Future to perform their popular DS4EVER track “Pushin P,” which also features Young Thug, among a myriad of multi-colored laser beams. DS4EVER, which was released in January, features 19 tracks and a sizable roster of guest appearances that includes Young Thug on “Mop,” 21 Savage on “Thought I Was Playing,” Drake on “Pussy Power,” Kodak Black on “How You Did That,” Lil Baby on “25K Ja...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Blasterjaxx [4/01/22]
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Doses & Mimosas (Tiësto Remix) – Cherub Frozen – Madonna, Sickick, 070 Shake Hurricane (feat. SHUBUI) – Blasterjaxx, Prezioso & LIZOT Festival Hits 2022 Limitless – Martin Garrix & Mesto Carnaval de Paris – CID Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles On The Low – Wax Motif & longstoryshort Big Nasty – Rich Dietz Get Up and Go – NIIKO x SWAE Electronic Avenue A Wolf Dressed Up As A Sheep –...
First Look: Peek Inside FutureFest’s Digital Pinball Machine Ahead of Kaskade’s Metaverse DJ Set
Planning one of the year’s most innovative concerts in the metaverse, FutureFest is on a mission to reinvent shared music experiences. Thanks to FutureFest, you can soon roam around a giant, digital pinball machine as a robot avatar—and serenaded by the sounds of Kaskade. The iconic DJ and electronic music producer is gearing up for a one-of-a-kind performance for FutureFest, an innovative Web3 project based on the Cardano blockchain. The event is co-presented by Space Yacht, who recently launched their “Space Pass” utility NFT on Nifty Gateway, giving fans access to over 100 IRL Space Yacht events as well as metaverse events. Kaskade will be beaming in for a virtual performance in Future Fest’s intricately designed metaverse, which is situated inside a polychromati...
Grabbitz Showcases Innovative Production On Genre-Bending Third Album, “Time Isn’t Real”
After months of singles and tantalizing teasers, Grabbitz‘s hotly anticipated third album has finally arrived by way of Hopeless Records. Time Isn’t Real is masterful and innovative, as Grabbitz’s decade of experience pioneering the fusion of rock and electronic music has further opened his own clear-cut lane. Throughout each of the 12 tracks, the Buffalo-born artist effortlessly weaves between unpredictable soundscapes. Gritty, gut-wrenching guitar riffs can suddenly be swooped up by dreamy moments, ultimately adding to the mystique of the record. Some of the most impressive tracks on the album are the already well-received “Pigs In The Sky” and “Pain Killers.” Both tunes embody the message, feel, and sound Grabbitz has long embraced, providi...
Jauz Taps Rising Stars for Loaded Bite This! Compilation, “THIS IS OFF THE DEEP END VOL III”
As Jauz continues to embrace his house-laden “Off The Deep End” sets, his Bite This! imprint is doing the same. Its latest compilation, OFF THE DEEP END VOL III, has now arrived with a loaded roster of newcomers. One of the brightest moments of the compilation comes from Belcastro and his track “Aura,” as his refined chops subtly guide listeners through a vivid, pulsating soundscape enchanted by an intoxicating vocal and a four-on-the-floor beat. It embodies the theme of the comp as a whole, allowing his distinct sound to flourish while staying true to Jauz’s vision. SHARPS has whipped up another impressive tune on the EP with “What You Need.” Traditionally known for his uproarious, bass-centric singles, the Seattle-born producer has take...
Big Bang Returns After 4 Years With New “Still Life” Music Video
Big Bang has made their long-awaited comeback with the release of a new track called “Still Life.” Reports that the K-pop boyband had filmed a music video began circulating in mid-March. On April 1 and 2, Big Bang dropped teasers of the single’s lyrics. Then, a day ahead of the release, they began a countdown to midnight KST on YG Entertainment‘s website. “Still Life” is a gentle rock track with thoughtful lyrics and composition that includes the contributions of the group’s own G-Dragon and T.O.P. celebrating the arrival of the spring season, Big Bang reminisces about their youth, singing “goodbye now to my beloved young days.” “Boy looking over at the sky,” T.O.P raps. “Doing well throughout the four seasons, goodbye.” In an accompanying music video, the members perform aboard an abandon...
Kanye West Drops Out of Coachella
Kanye West has pulled out of his headlining appearance at Coachella, according to a source via Variety. Ye was slated to perform on the closing night of the two-weekend festival, which is scheduled to take place from April 15 to 17 and April 22 to 24. Ye’s representatives have not yet disclosed a reason for the cancelation, nor has Coachella commented on the news. However, according to a source via Variety, Ye had not rehearsed or prepared for the performance. In February, Ye threatened to cancel his Coachella set if fellow headliner Billie Eilish did not issue an apology to Travis Scott for halting her show to help a struggling fan, shortly after the Astroworld tragedy. While Ye believed that Eilish had insulted Scott, who he had planned to bring out at this year’s festival, the “Hap...
