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NBA 2K24 Takes Over NYC For Launch Party & More [Photos]

NBA 2K24 is here, and the celebration went down in NYC.

Jadakiss & Dave East ‘I Got Questions’ Honoring Hip-Hop 50

Jadakiss and Dave East connect for a special edition episode of the popular interview series.

Jadakiss & Dave East Release “Floor Seats” In Conjunction With Clarks Wallabee Drop

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Clarks Originals/Compound / Clarks Originals/Compound Jadakiss and Dave East have hooked up again for a new track. The song is a nod to a special Clarks Originals Wallabee drop. The British brand Compound founder, Set Free Richardson, has collaborated to capture the luxury, style and energy of sitting courtside with a special project: Game Time. The multilayered initiative is rooted in a limited-run Clarks Originals x Compound “Floor Seats” Wallabee. The campaign comes to life in both physical and digital realms through an exclusive Carbon neutral NFT drop with art from prolific artist BK the Artist, a Buda & Grandz produced track titled “Floor Seats,” featuring Jadakiss and Dave East, and a celebration at Art Basel in Miami in December. As a nod to i...

Shiny Suit Problems: MA$E Implies Diddy Blocked His Tour With Jadakiss & Cam’ron

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Brian Stukes / Getty MA$E continues to be very vocal about his problems with Diddy. He is now implying that his former CEO blocked his tour with Jadakiss and Cam’ron. As per Complex the Harlem, New York City native is back to pointing the finger of shame at the Bad Boy Entertainment mogul. On Friday, Sept. 9 he announced a multi market concert series with Jadakiss and Cam’ron called The Three Headed Monster Tour. Naturally, fans were excited to hear about the line up but fast forward to a couple of weeks later and it was called off. Now the “Feels So Good” MC is once again calling out Diddy as the puppet master behind the abrupt start and stop. On Wednesday, Oct. 12 MA$E took to social media to hint that Diddy had a hand in nixing it. It’s Time To Sh...

As Hip-Hop Stars Spark New Movement In Dance Music, Malaa’s Debut Album Meets the Moment

Malaa‘s incendiary brand of G-House was destined sooner or later to satiate the rap community’s newfound interest in dance music. With the release of his new album, Don Malaa, the masked mafioso shows just how potent that demand really is.  The album sees Malaa flexing the full spectrum of his sound in a well-curated effort which sees him teaming up with rappers hailing from all walks. The adrenaline-fueled Don Malaa hits the gas in its introduction with the frantic patter of running footsteps—and it never looks back. c/o Press The album’s first verse, from Brooklyn drill rapper Fivio Foreign, is certainly one for the highlight reel. Escalating his cadence in the build, Foreign lays the groundwork for an epic beat switch from Malaa, who blasts down the doors with the...

Couldn’t Get Jiggy: Jadakiss Says He Hated Ghostwriting For Diddy [Video]

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Jadakiss’ pen goes off whether it’s for solo work, for The LOX or someone else. He now admits he hated writing for Diddy. As spotted on Complex the Yonkers, New York native’s career is full of several classic appearances, battles and moments. As far as the bars go he has crafted some of the most memorable verses during Bad Boy Entertainment golden era. In a recent appearance on The Personal Party Podcast he revealed that writing for Puff Daddy was far from an enjoyable experience for him. Related Stories “I really hated it. Puff, after giving him “[It’s All About] The Benjamins,” “Señorita,” “Victory.” … A couple remixes—I used to feel like it was taking away too much of me,” he explained. “I ain’t know how to morph. It ain’t like he ...

DJ Snake, Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss to Appear on Malaa’s Debut Album: See the Full Tracklist

Malaa has recruited some hip-hop legends for his upcoming debut album. The masked DJ and producer is set to unveil his long-awaited album, Don Malaa, at the end of the month. And after releasing a couple singles, he’s now unmasked the complete tracklist. Malaa is bringing out some old friends and hip-hop superstars for his grand debut. French compatriots and frequent collaborators DJ Snake, Tchami and Tony Romera are set to appear on “Deep,” “Discipline” and “The Game is Dead” respectively. Outside of the electronic dance music realm, Don Malaa features iconic rappers Jadakiss and Ghostface Killah, as well as buzzing hip-hop artist Fivio Foreign. Malaa recently reworked Linkin Park’s timeless song “In The End” after...

Jadakiss And Swizz Beatz Drop Yet Another Song After Funk Flex Challenge [Video]

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty New York is starting to sound like New York again. Jadakiss and Swizz Beatz have blessed us with another song just after Funk Flex challenged them. As per Hip-Hop N More the two Ruff Ryder members seem to be in the kitchen together exclusively. Earlier this month the HOT 97 DJ issued a challenge asking the MC and esteemed producer to deliver a song under a week. As expected the two delivered and begged the question “why New York radio be sounding like Atlanta?”. While the “Why” rapper has not expounded on the line many saw the bar as a direct criticism to the station’s long time stance on playing mostly hit records. Nevertheless the song seemed to be fairly received by locals and the Hip-Hop community overall. [embedded conten...

Price Is Right: Jadakiss Says Verzuz Victory Helped Him Renegotiate Def Jam Deal

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz As the one-year anniversary of The Lox’s emphatic Verzuz win against Dipset has just passed, the standout performance by Jadakiss is still widely celebrated. The rapper cites that as a factor helping him in renegotiations with his record label. In a recent interview, the “We Gon’Make It” rapper spoke about the epic battle’s impact on his career thanks to the massive audience turnout. “My numbers went up for hostings and walkthroughs, for shows, and TV cameos. Just in general my numbers went up,” he said. “It also showed Def Jam that they got to do the right thing [and] restructure my contract. It really showed the world my true worth, what I can do.” According to the Alpha Data group, artists who appear on Verzuz see t...

Twitter Engages In Spirited Kendrick Lamar Vs. Jadakiss Debate

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Twitter is often a hub of spirited debate as it pertains to Hip-Hop, and a favorite device used in the space is asking the question of which rapper is better than the other. In an odd matchup of different eras and styles, Kendrick Lamar and Jadakiss are the latest rappers to be pitted against each other but it isn’t clear what the overall consensus is. The Kendrick Lamar vs. Jadakiss debate was sparked by Twitter user @TeeZeroHero, who asked in a tweet, “To you: which of these guys [r]ank higher on an all time list, and why? Kendrick Lamar or Jadakiss?” @TeeZeroHero says he was inspired by podcaster and Twitter user, @EnterDaDome, who often shares his views on the modern Hip-Hop landscape and how it relates to the greats of the ...

Jadakiss Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Complex News / Complex Styles P might be done with the sneaker game, but his “Top 5 Dead Or Alive” partner-in-crime, Jadakiss isn’t calling it quits just yet. In the latest installment of Sneaker Shopping With Complex, the undisputed MVP of the Verzuz battle arena linked up with Joe La Puma at Stadium Goods in New York City to add some more grails to his ever growing collection while talking his love of footwear and his memories related to them. Reminiscing about hitting up his family members for money as a teenager to copp some kicks and how Michael Jordan himself told his Jordan Brand team to make sure Kiss “gets everything” he wants from the Jumpman brand, Jay-To-The-Muah has been blessed to have built himself quite an impressive sneaker throne in his ...

Jadakiss & Styles P Make Fun Of Jim Jones’ Weatherman Skit [Video]

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: PNP/WENN.com / WENN The LOX and Diplomats Verzuz trolling continues and we are here for it. Recently Jadakiss joined Styles P in trolling Jim Jones‘ weatherman duties. As spotted on HipHopDX the two MC’s had time during a recent pitstop in Harlem. Earlier this week the LOX rappers took some lighthearted shots at Capo for his signature weatherman skits and let the Hip-Hop community know of their plans to replace him. “It’s the new weatherman, Jim will be out of business after August 3rd, so I’m practicing the weatherman,” Styles P said in the video. “As you can see, I’m in Harlem, New York. What up, Harlem? I love y’all.” “I just want to say after August 3rd, I’m going to be the new weatherman. If I ain’t going to be it, then Kiss will have to fill in...

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