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Boosie Badazz Erupts While In Handcuffs During Georgia Traffic Stop
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: TMZ / TMZ Boosie Badazz had a bad day after a run-in with police officers in Georgia, which saw him boil over into a rant while handcuffed. According to reporting from TMZ, Boosie was pulled over while riding in a black Cadillac SUV on Tuesday afternoon (July 12th) being driven by a 19-year-old associate, De’Shun Lawrence. Officers approached the car and informed the two that they could smell marijuana emanating from the vehicle. After requesting that they exit the SUV, the officers searched it and found a large bag of cash along with a bag of weed. At that point, the officers handcuffed the Baton Rouge native and Lawrence who had been standing alongside the vehicle. The ensuing encounter was then captured on one officer’s body camera. Related Stories Boo...
Nicki Minaj Meet & Greet In London Collapses In Chaos
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ki Price / Getty While it’s safe to say that Nicki Minaj has a devoted fanbase, she got a heavy reminder of just how devoted they are when a meet-and-greet she planned overseas got out of hand. The rapper had just performed at the Wireless Festival in London, England on Sunday (July 10th). She wanted to get to meet her U.K. fans after the show, but since her schedule prevented it, she decided to hold a meet-and-greet session in the area the next day. “I want you guys real quick to spread the word about something,” Minaj said in an Instagram Live session after her performance. “First of all, today was one of the best nights of my life with one of the best crowds of my life. Because of the way the venue was set up outside, I wasn’t able to do what I normall...
Rage Against The Machine’s Zach de la Rocha Injures Leg During Show In Chicago
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty The frontman for Rage Against the Machine suffered an injury to his leg during the band’s show in Chicago. Zach de la Rocha would wind up finishing the concert while seated. Fans at the Rage Against the Machine concert in Chicago, Illinois got an unexpected shock as Zach de la Rocha hurt his leg during the band’s show on Monday night (July 11th). The group was playing at the United Center on the second stop of their highly welcomed reunion tour, and four songs into the set, de la Rocha appeared to have an accident. Footage of the moment was captured by a fan, but it is unclear how the singer incurred his injury. Related Stories He was helped off of the stage by crew members, but he returned shortly afterward. He sat on a set of mon...
Young Thug & YSL Records Subject Of ‘Rolling Stone’ Doc
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Young Thug and YSL Records have been heavily scrutinized, and now a new documentary from Rolling Stone will shed light on the rapper and the recent criminal allegations against him and his label. It was announced last Thursday (July 7th) that Rolling Stone’s film division is partnering with Jigsaw Productions, the company helmed by Academy-Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney, to develop a series of documentary projects on the Atlanta rapper and his rise to fame. There will also be a focus on the current criminal case against Young Thug and fellow rapper Gunna along with 26 other individuals for involvement with the Young Slime Life street gang. The aim of the documentary project will look to capture the investigation and the crimin...
Proper Fade: Nipsey Hussle Murder Suspect Reportedly Gets Cellblock Beatdown
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 The man alleged to have murdered Nipsey Hussle has suffered injuries behind bars, reportedly due to being the target of physical assault. According to reports, Eric Holder Jr. was not present at his trial on Tuesday (June 28th) in a Los Angeles courtroom due to sustaining injuries that he received after being physically assaulted while in custody. The attack on the 32-year-old happened after he had left the courtroom at 4 P.M. on Monday (June 27th). “Based on some unforeseen circumstances that are no fault of parties here, we won’t be in session today,” Judge H. Clay Jacke told the court on Tuesday. He then instructed jurors to prepare to return Wednesday unless otherwise advised. “[He] was attacked by two inmates and bea...
Kendrick Lamar Issues Fiery Women’s Rights Plea At Glastonbury
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Joseph Okpako / Getty Kendrick Lamar closed out his set at the Glastonbury music festival with an impassioned statement for women’s rights this past weekend. The rapper performed at the music festival in Somerset, England on Sunday (June 26th) in a night-time set highly anticipated for months after delays that were caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the set at the Worthy Farms soundstage, he did a medley of his hits like “Alright” and “Humble” and newer tracks from his recent album, Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers. As he performed the final song, “Savior”, he was wearing the diamond-encrusted crown of thorns that he had recently sported while performing at the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh’s show for Louis Vuitton for Paris Fashion Week, wh...
Lil Wayne Joining 2022 BET Awards Performers, Presenters Announced
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Tullberg / Getty Lil Wayne has been added to the list of artists performing at the 2022 BET Awards, as the network announced the celebrities who will be presenting awards at the event. In an announcement, the network broke the news that “The Carter” rapper would be added to the list of performers at the awards ceremony taking place this coming weekend. The five-time Grammy Award winner will regale audiences along with other popular artists such as Babyface, Chlöe, Chance the Rapper, Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin, Lizzo, Giveon, Roddy Ricch, Latto, Ella Mai, Muni Long, Joey Bada$$, Jack Harlow, Doechii, and Fireboy DML. New artists Gogo Murrow and OGI will be the main performers on the BET Amplified stage. Related Stories The list o...
Feds Want Longer Jail Sentence for Nicki Minaj’s Husband
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty Kenneth Petty, the husband of rap star Nicki Minaj, is embroiled in a serious legal fight as prosecutors want him to serve time in a prison facility instead of home confinement as his lawyers asked for. According to reports, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has raised serious objections to a proposed sentence for Petty, who has pleaded guilty to not registering as a sex offender in the state of California. Lawyers for Petty are advocating that he serve his time on house arrest, followed by heavy supervision during his release. Federal prosecutors are vehemently against that idea, citing that the mansion he shares with the “Super Bass” rapper is in a “gated, affluent community” with amenities such as a pool and a music studio that do...
Tom Brady Calls Pusha T’s ‘It’s Almost Dry’ Album of The Year
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Pusha T’s latest album has gotten a championship co-sign from none other than NFL superstar Tom Brady in a recent social media post. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback expressed his love for It’s Almost Dry in a post through his social media accounts on Tuesday (June 21st). The post shows Brady going for a run through the streets of New York City, with the Ye-produced “Dreamin of The Past” serving as the backdrop. The video is an ad for BRADY Run Apparel, the player’s new athletic clothing line. That line is set to make its debut Thursday, complete with its own color, “Brady Blue.” “You guys know I have 1,124 career rushing yards, right? No accident. RUN is available Thursday,” the tweet read. Pusha got wind of the tweet ...
Rollout: Ludacris To Get Hollywood Walk Of Fame Honor
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Joseph Okpako / Getty Ludacris can now add a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to the list of tremendous achievements he’s amassed within his career. The three-time Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor shared the news last Friday (June 17th) through his Twitter account. “Hey Momma, Your Son Is Being Selected To Recieve a STAR on the Hollywood Walk of Fame In 2023 GOD IS THE GREATEST”, the tweet accompanying the official nomination picture said. Related Stories The official announcement was made earlier that day by the chair of the Chamber’s Hollywood Walk of Fame selection panel, radio host Ellen K. Ludacris will be part of the 2023 class for motion pictures, which includes actors Uma Thurman, Bill Pullman, Vince Vaughn, and director John Waters. Anothe...
Trick Daddy Blasts “White Bigot” Ron DeSantis Over Cruel Policies
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: John Parra / Getty Trick Daddy held nothing back in his fiery criticism of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, calling him a ‘White bigot” and attacking his policies in a recent interview. The “Nann” rapper was a guest on the It’s Tricky podcast hosted by Raquel Harper of TMZ on Tuesday (June 14th). He spoke at length about how hard it’s getting for people to live in his native Florida, noting that it’s “getting more expensive”. He even remarked how for some people that he knows, their rents have risen by as much as $500 in different parts of the state. “That’s a lot of damn money for somebody that’s living low class,” he said. Related Stories Harper then asked him for his thoughts on the Republican governor. “He thinks he’s a white European bigot now,” he sai...
Roddy Ricch Governors Ball Case Dropped Less Than 24 Hours Later
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Roddy Ricch found himself in hot water on the way to his set at the Governors Ball music festival but managed to get released shortly afterward. According to reports, the rapper was en route to perform at the Governors Ball being held at Citifield in Queens, New York on Saturday (June 11th). The 23-year-old was riding in a Cadillac with two other men, Michael Figueroa and Carlos Collins as they reached a checkpoint outside of the venue. NYPD officers responded as Figueroa reportedly replied to a festival security worker asking him to exit the vehicle, “I’m not ready to get out yet.” An on-scene search of the car included the front passenger seat where Figueroa sat was in. Police unearthed a 9 mm Cavik handgun with bullets. All three w...
