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adidas Debt Rating Slashed By S&P After Earnings Spiral, Blame Yeezy?
S&P Global Ratings announced on Tuesday that they were slashing the long-term and short-term credit rating of Adidas. The firm detailed the reasoning in its statement, saying it was based on the company's projected outlook and warnings of losses after its termination of the partnership with Ye aka Kanye West last October. The post adidas Debt Rating Slashed By S&P After Earnings Spiral, Blame Yeezy? appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
BBC Creating Documentary & Podcast On Kanye West aka Ye
The BBC has announced a new documentary and a podcast series exploring Ye aka Kanye West. The documentary will cover the rapper’s 2024 presidential campaign. The post BBC Creating Documentary & Podcast On Kanye West aka Ye appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Vic Mensa Opens Up About Ghana, DJ Akademiks Beef & More
Vic Mensa sat down for a recent profile in which he opened up about sobriety, his experiences in tapping into his Ghanaian roots and why he publicly called out DJ Akademiks. The post Vic Mensa Opens Up About Ghana, DJ Akademiks Beef & More appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Dee Barnes Calls Out The Grammys On Award Named After Dr. Dre
Dee Barnes spoke out about the Grammys renaming their Impact Award after Dr. Dre in an op-ed on Wednesday, stating that they did so for "an abuser." She wrote about how the situation made her feel, and how speaking out about her being a victim of assault by the producer has led to her being blacklisted by the industry. Barnes also wrote of the hope for a face-to-face summit with Dr. Dre to resolve things. The post Dee Barnes Calls Out The Grammys On Award Named After Dr. Dre appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Red Bull Makes Paris Site Of 2023 One World Final
The esteemed breaking competition heads to the City of Light for their world championship final & 20th anniversary of the event. The post Red Bull Makes Paris Site Of 2023 One World Final appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Cardi B Overheard Scolding Offset & Quavo At Grammys
Cardi B was caught on camera scolding Migos members Quavo and Offset backstage at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. The incident took place as the two were in a heated dispute over how to tribute their late group member Takeoff during the "In Memoriam" segment. The post Cardi B Overheard Scolding Offset & Quavo At Grammys appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
MAGA Ye Might Be Banned From Australia
Ye aka Kanye West's reported plans to visit Australia have been met with government officials suggesting that he would be banned from obtaining a visa due to his antisemitic comments. The criticism also was echoed by members of an Australian Jewish organization. The post MAGA Ye Might Be Banned From Australia appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Cyndi Lauper’s Son Dex Is A Whole Rapper
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Dex, the son of pop star Cyndi Lauper, has announced an upcoming album with features from fellow rappers G-Eazy and Trippie Redd. In an interview over the past weekend, the 25-year-old rapper spoke about the project while leaving Los Angeles International Airport for a promotional tour for the “F*** You Gumbo” cannabis brand that he’s involved with. He was asked about being perceived as a “nepo baby,” given that the pop legend Cyndi Lauper is his mother. Related Stories “If you know me personally, I grew up in Harlem bro. Me and my mom were split up when I was a kid. But we reconnected through music, which was kind of beautiful,” Dex said casually. He continued: “I don’t complain about my story man. Everything is a blessing.” ...
Lil Kim To Headline Harlem Festival Of Culture Concert At The Apollo
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Shahar Azran / Getty The Harlem Festival of Culture has released the details of their highly anticipated kickoff concert at the Apollo Theater with Lil Kim as the headliner. On Thursday (Jan. 19), the festival board announced the details for “The Jump-Off With Lil Kim and Friends” concert. The show is slated to take place at the world-famous Apollo Theater Thursday, Jan. 26 coinciding with the legendary institution’s 89th anniversary. The event (named after one of her hit singles) will be Lil Kim’s first time as a headliner at The Apollo. The bill will also feature Grammy Award-winning artist Ashanti, along with Remy Ma and Fivio Foreign, with more guests set to be announced later. “It’s going to be a night to remember to help kick off the Harlem Festival...
Bun B Discusses Jay-Z Using His Lyrics For “99 Problems”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Veteran rapper Bun B took time to reflect on Jay-Z’s apparent usage of his lyrics for one of his hits and on their relationship in an interview. The “Still Trill” rapper sat down as the guest on the most recent episode of the People’s Party with Talib Kweli podcast. At about the halfway mark the discussion soon turned to his feelings about the revelation that the first four lines of the third verse of Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” were taken from Bun B’s verse from the UGK song “Touched.” The track was on their iconic 1996 album Ridin’ Dirty. “99 Problems” would go on to be one of the standout hits from The Black Album. Related Stories “I feel like enough people know,” the Port Arthur, Texas native said. “But I don’t feel like it’s that bi...
Lil Tjay Nabbed On Gun Charge, Misses Ice Spice Video Shoot
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Roy Rochlin / Getty Rapper Lil Tjay’s mission to support fellow rapper Ice Spice ended with him in handcuffs as he was arrested on the way to her video shoot. According to reports, officers from the New York Police Department conducted a car stop of a black Cadillac Escalade on Monday afternoon (Jan. 16) at West 183rd Street and Ryer Avenue in the Bronx around 4 p.m. They reported that five men including Lil Tjay were in the vehicle and that four handguns were recovered. A passerby took video footage of the encounter, which was later shared on Twitter. He was reportedly en route to film the video for “Gangster Boo” with Ice Spice. Related Stories Lil Tjay, aka Tione Jayden Merritt, was arrested and taken to a local precinct. Representatives for the NYPD s...
“Your Whole Life Trash”: Soulja Boy Blasts Rappers Over Tory Lanez Support
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Tullberg / Getty Soulja Boy called out the rap community after seeing Megan Thee Stallion receive little to no support in her case against Tory Lanez – but others have called him out over his own alleged history of abuse. The “Crank That” rapper spoke out about the Grammy Award-winner and how silent many were in relation to Lanez’s treatment of her and the ensuing trial on social media. “Yall ni**as out here shooting bi**hes and ain’t nobody gone say nothing? I’m the only ni**a in the whole rap game that’s gonna say something? Ok, cool,” he said in an Instagram Live session. [embedded content] Related Stories He continued his tirade, directly addressing the Brampton, Canada artist. “You want to shoot bi**hes in the feet ni**a? Yous a pu**y ni**a a...
