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Ebro Puts Joe Budden On Blast Over Summer Jam Remarks
Joe Budden's comments about being asked if he was a "seat filler" while attending HOT 97's Summer Jam concert event seemed to spark some controversy, and Ebro Darden caught wind of the situation and called him out online. Darden also alerted Funkmaster Flex and other personalities at the network, and the conversation eventually got to Budden who denied any ill intent with the comments.
Tyler, The Creator Announces The Return of Camp Flog Gnaw
Tyler, The Creator announced the return of the Camp Flog Gnaw festival after a four-year hiatus. The two-day concert event will be held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California in November. Advance VIP passes will go on sale on Friday.
3rd Man Charged For The Murder Of Jam Master Jay
Federal authorities announced that they were bringing charges against a third man for the murder of Hip-Hop icon Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC. Jay Bryant was already being held on a separate drug-related indictment, and his lawyer states that he plans to plead not guilty. The post 3rd Man Charged For The Murder Of Jam Master Jay appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Busta Rhymes Surprises Janet Jackson At Her MSG Concert
Busta Rhymes joined superstar Janet Jackson onstage at her 'Together Again' concert date in New York City on Tuesday. The "Break Ya Neck" rapper & Jackson performed their hit collaboration "What's It Gonna Be," and he took the opportunity to pay her a heartfelt tribute and wish her a Happy Birthday. The post Busta Rhymes Surprises Janet Jackson At Her MSG Concert appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Heavy D Sculpture Unveiled In Money Earnin’ Mount Vernon
A new sculpture honoring the life and impact of the late Heavy D was unveiled in Mount Vernon, New York last week. The sculpture, over 18 feet tall, was named "Peaceful Journey" after his third album. The post Heavy D Sculpture Unveiled In Money Earnin’ Mount Vernon appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Diddy Pays Sting $5K A Day For 26-Year-Old Sting Sample, Allegedly
Diddy set the record straight in response to a viral video clip that resurfaced concerning royalty payments for an uncleared sample he's making to Sting totaling five thousand a day. The clip from"The Breakfast Club" in 2018 showed Sting revealing that the Bad Boy Records founder was paying $2,000 a day for sampling The Police's "Every Breath You Take" for the 1997 hit "I'll Be Missing You". The post Diddy Pays Sting $5K A Day For 26-Year-Old Sting Sample, Allegedly appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Lupe Fiasco Announces His Yale University Fellowship
Lupe Fiasco will once again dispense his Hip-Hop wisdom to collegiate students as a new fellow at Yale University. The rapper revealed the news of his fellowship last week on social media. This follows his stewardship of a course at MIT last year. The post Lupe Fiasco Announces His Yale University Fellowship appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Lawsuit Against Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” Dismissed
A lawsuit against Childish Gambino alleging that he plagiarized another song to make his Grammy Award-winning track "This Is America" has been dismissed in court. In the ruling, the judge deemed the allegations by rapper Kidd Wes weren't substantial, saying elements of the songs were "entirely different and not substantially similar." The post Lawsuit Against Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” Dismissed appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Amazon Music Debuts New Hip-Hop & Latino-Focused Shows
Two new shows, dedicated to Hip-Hop, Latin music and pop culture, will be premiering on Amazon Music later on in the month. The two shows, "La Semanal Live" and "Rotation Roundtable," are based on popular playlists on the platform and will be a combination of the podcast format and live streaming. The post Amazon Music Debuts New Hip-Hop & Latino-Focused Shows appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Is A Drake And Lil Baby Joint Album On Deck?
During a podcast interview, a producer who's worked with Drake stated that he received information that the Canadian rapper and Lil Baby are working together to release a joint album. Black Coffee delivered the information on the latest episode of the 'Podcast and Chill With Mac G' show. The post Is A Drake And Lil Baby Joint Album On Deck? appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Chuck D, Daddy-O Team Up For “Stop Self Destruction” Project
Rap legends Chuck D and Daddy-O have united to drop a new project called "Stop Self Destruction," over 30 years after the first "Self Destruction" song was released. The artists have partnered with the music label Opposition to bring forth the initiative. The post Chuck D, Daddy-O Team Up For “Stop Self Destruction” Project appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Judge In Young Thug Trial Orders Probe Tied To Evidence Leak
The Fulton County judge overseeing the racketeering trial against Young Thug and 13 of his associates has ordered a probe into how a video featuring a witness was leaked online. The video shows the witness in an interview offering information on Young Thug and YSL members to get leniency from the state. The post Judge In Young Thug Trial Orders Probe Tied To Evidence Leak appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
