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Drake Does His Part For The Planet With New Climate Firm Partnership
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevork Djansezian / Getty Drake wants to take care of the environment, and to that end he’s entered into a new partnership with a climate-conscious group to do what he can to help heal the planet. On Wednesday (June 30th), the platinum-selling artist announced his partnership with Aspiration, a company that is dedicated to providing consumers and companies “sustainability as a service”. Through this connection, Aspiration will analyze Drake’s travel, artist schedule and events to figure out his carbon footprint and then help him reduce and offset it. This will be done in coordination with the firm’s reforestation program. “Drake isn’t just ahead of the curve — he defines the curve,” said Joe Sanberg, Co-Founder and Board Member of Aspiration. “He is showi...
A Rundown of All the Stellar Performances From the 2021 BET Awards
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bennett Raglin / Getty The 21st annual BET Awards this past Sunday (June 27th) night proved to be a fantastic affair. Hosted by actress Taraji P. Henson, the awards show took place in front of a live audience at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. BET made sure that this awards show, the first since last year’s all-virtual event, was charged with intensity from the opening performance of gospel legend Kirk Franklin and rapper Lil Baby’s song “We Win.” The theme of the 2021 BET Awards was “The Year of The Black Woman”, and the ladies certainly shined with their performances throughout the night. [embedded content] Migos took to the stage and got the crowd hyped with their performance of “Straightenin”, and Cardi B joined them for “Type S–t” –...
Curren$y Talks Meeting Diddy & Grilled Cheese In ‘High Tales’ Video Series
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MONOGRAM / MONOGRAM Curren$y sits down to share some stories – and a recipe for an amazing grilled cheese sandwich – in the latest episode of the High Tales video series. The New Orleans rapper has made a name for himself with lyrics as potent as the strains of cannabis he enjoys, and there’s definitely a lot of stories that come with that kind of activity. To that end, Curren$y is the focus of the sixth edition of the video series produced by the Monogram cannabis brand. Monogram was created by Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter as a cannabis brand designed to give consumers a relatable and high quality experience across all levels. The video series was designed to let artists talk about their careers and how cannabis and their perspectives on it has influenced them. ...
VH1 ‘Infamy’ True Crime Series Features Case of NOLA Rapper Young Greatness
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: VH1 / VH1 One unfortunate constant in the celebrity world has been the shocking deaths of its up and coming stars, and a new celebrity true-crime series on VH1 seeks to find out the truth behind these tragedies. Infamy: When Fame Turns Deadly is a series that explores the stories of how some young stars and established celebrities encounter fame and in turn, find a wave of jealousy that can be deadly. The show made its debut on VH1 earlier this month after the season premiere of the reality series Cartel Crew, and features Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Monica as the host and narrator. Each episode of the series turns a spotlight on the death of someone who was an established celebrity or on the rise, and takes viewers through the mys...
DJ Clark Kent Speaks On The Song That Didn’t Make Jay-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty The anniversary of Jay-Z’s legendary debut album Reasonable Doubt is approaching fast, and DJ Clark Kent reveals that there was just one track that didn’t make the cut. In an interview with Lowkey that will premiere today (June 25th) on Apple Music Hits, the longtime collaborator, producer and sneaker king talks about how the album was put together. He also spoke on how one song wasn’t included in what would be the final version. “There was only one thing that didn’t happen on the album,” Kent said. “And it was there was a song that was supposed to be on an album that we couldn’t find the DAT for when it was time to master. So it just didn’t make the album. It was called ‘Tell Me How It Feels.’ It would have been perfect on the alb...
Rihanna & A$AP Rocky’s PDA-Filled Date Night In New York City
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Samir Hussein / Getty Rihanna and her beau A$AP Rocky were spotted having themselves a sizzling date night out in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood on Wednesday (June 23rd). With everyone buzzing over A$AP Rocky’s declaration in a recent interview about Rihanna being “the love of his life”, there were many wondering about when they’d see the couple in public. They got their wish as the two visited the Barcade restaurant, blissfully ignoring the paparazzi, as reported by TMZ. Rihanna showed out in a Barbie-pink sleeveless dress with a high leg slit and a fuzzy pink hat to match, toting a vintage Fendi bag. A$AP Rocky wore a maroon tank top with a leather jacket and pants for the date. Onlookers in the dining establishment observed the two being highly affe...
Rick Ross Bets On Thighs In New Launch To Combat Chicken Wing Shortage
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty The current nationwide shortage of chicken wings and rising prices has compelled Wingstop to get customers to appreciate chicken thighs by making it part of their menu, with Rick Ross leading the charge. On Monday (June 21, the restaurant chain introduced “Thighstop,” a virtual brand with crispy chicken thighs as the centerpiece. The chain made the move in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which limited production and supply of chicken wings in the nation. Rick Ross, who owns 28 Wingstop franchises, has stepped up to promote it heavily with new posts on his Instagram page as the “Thigh Boss”. In an interview with Yahoo, Ross said, “We know how Wingstop perfected wings. Now, just imagine that juiciest part of the meat, and we boss it ...
DMX To Be Honored With A Special Tribute at the 2021 BET Awards
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: TV One / TV One Uncensored The beloved rap legend DMX will be the subject of a special tribute to take place during the 2021 BET Awards. The segment honoring the life and career of the Yonkers, New York musician was announced today (June 22nd) through a press release from the network. Swizz Beatz, the renowned producer and DMX’s long time friend is curating the entire production. Veteran choreographer and video director Fatima Robinson, the mind behind some of the culture’s iconic videos like Michael Jackson’s “Remember The Time” and other artists from Kendrick Lamar to Aaliyah to Sade, will be serving as creative director for the segment. Artists that will be performing during the tribute include Busta Rhymes, Method Man, the Griselda crew and Swizz Beat...
Bout It Bout It: Master P Campaigns For New Orleans Pelicans Coaching Job
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty With news that New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson isn’t happy after his coach was fired after one season, one notable person has thrown their name into the mix for the job—Master P. The rapper and entrepreneur recently spoke to TMZ Sports and publicly declared he’s the right man for the job, now open after the team fired Stan Van Gundy at the end of a 31-41 season. This led to reports of Williamson’s family being none too pleased with the franchise. Master P is also open to taking a role as an assistant coach. “The NBA is entertainment. I think it’s time for me to be the first hip-hop coach.” he said to TMZ reporters. Master P is no stranger to the National Basketball Association. He had contracts in 1998 with the Charlotte Ho...
Pras Gets Hit With New Federal Illegal Lobbying Charges, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Pras’ recent legal troubles just got more complicated. The Fugees rapper Prazrakel “Pras” Michel, along with a Malaysian financier, was hit with charges from a federal grand jury this past Thursday (June 10) of illegally lobbying the former Trump administration to drop an investigation tied to a global bribery scandal and attempting to remove a Chinese billionaire dissident from the United States. The indictment, announced by the Justice Department, comes six months after former President Donald Trump issued a pardon to Elliot Broidy, who pled guilty last October for his role in the illegal lobbying effort on behalf of Low to stamp out the investigation into Low’s embezzling funds from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad development and ...
Pras Gets Hit With New Federal Illegal Lobbying Charges, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Pras’ recent legal troubles just got more complicated. The Fugees rapper Prazrakel “Pras” Michel, along with a Malaysian financier, was hit with charges from a federal grand jury this past Thursday (June 10) of illegally lobbying the former Trump administration to drop an investigation tied to a global bribery scandal and attempting to remove a Chinese billionaire dissident from the United States. The indictment, announced by the Justice Department, comes six months after former President Donald Trump issued a pardon to Elliot Broidy, who pled guilty last October for his role in the illegal lobbying effort on behalf of Low to stamp out the investigation into Low’s embezzling funds from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad development and ...
Lil Jon Among Slew of Stars Taking Over As ‘Bachelor In Paradise’ Host
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Winter / Getty The return of ABC’s Bachelor In Paradise will see its longtime host replaced by Atlanta’s own Lil Jon among a slew of other celebrities this summer. The other hosts include comedic actor and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Tituss Burress, comedian David Spade and former NSYNC boy band singer Lance Bass. Each will rotate as host during the upcoming season, with other special guests slated to make an appearance. The move comes as it was announced on Tuesday (June 8th) that the original longtime host, Chris Harrison, was permanently leaving the reality-show franchise. Harrison had been the host since the first Bachelor aired in 2002. He caught a lot of heat for defending former contestant, Rachael Kirkconnell with racially insensitive com...
