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Swizz Beatz Reaching Out To Kanye West For DMX’s Memorial Service
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Ever since his divorce from Kim Kardashian became public, Kanye West has been keeping a very low profile and moving in the shadows, but would he come out of hiding to pay homage to DMX? Page Six is reporting that Swizz Beatz is hoping that to be the case as he’s reaching out to the “Jesus Walks” rapper to gauge his interest in performing at a memorial service for the dearly departed, Dark Man X. While it seems like a strange request being that X and Ye don’t really have a history of a working relationship, the two men were men of God (X seemingly much more than Kanye), and DMX even delivered a prayer at one of Kanye’s Sunday Services back in 2019. The moment was captured and shared by Ye’s then wife, Kim Kardashian. “I wouldn’t call i...
Sotheby’s Selling Kanye West’s $1M+ “Grammy-Worn” Nike Air Yeezy Sample From 2008
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Courtesy of Sotheby’s / Sotheby’s Kanye West is still team adidas, but his first signature sneaker was a Nike sneaker. Auction house Sotheby’s is putting up for a sale a Nike Air Yeezy sample that the multi-hyphenate star wore to the 2008 Grammy Awards. Source: Lester Cohen / Getty Not just anyone with the coin will be able to bid on these kicks, though. Sotheby’s is offering the shoe up via a private sale. The Kanye West ‘Grammy Worn’ Nike Air Yeezy Prototypes will be only available for direct purchase, so if you’re interested, you’re going to have to contact Sotheby’s directly to even be considered. Keep in mind, that these joints are reportedly valued at over $1 million, making them the most expensive kicks ever to land at Sotheby’s. Recently, the fame...
The Life of Kanye West Docuseries Acquired By Netflix
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Kanye West‘s been making all kinds of waves in the culture for the past two decades and now his fans (and haters) will be able to get a closer look at the rise, and stumbles, of one of Hip-Hop’s most polarizing artists in history. Billboard is reporting that Netflix will soon be releasing a brand new docuseries centered around Kanye West which will feature never-before-seen home videos of the Chicago artist and other rare footage that would interest his hardcore fan base. Netflix purchased the series from TIME Studios and Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozah (“Through The Wire” & “Jesus Walks”), for a cool $30 million. Apparently Simmons had begun filming Kanye’s rise to fame since the 90’s and their relationship will “serve a...
Jay Electronica Descends From Bejeweled Hoverboard, Tells Kanye West To “Flame On King”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Kanye West is undergoing a public divorce and facing increased scrutiny due to his personal beliefs and political aspirations. Jay Electronica lent some kind words to the Chicago designer and producer via Twitter, encouraging West to “Flame On” in short. On Wednesday (March 31), the mystifying New Orleans rapper shared played the role of cheerleader to his musical peer in West across a pair of tweets. “@kanyewest from afar, seems like Almighty God is putting His final touches on His Mighty Sword (you). I would imagine the pain is intense. After this though, you unstoppable. Flame on King! and as for the rest of em, my mom would just say “well Son, f*ckem,” Electronica began via Twitter. . @kanyewest from afar, seems like Almighty God ...
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IYKYK: Pusha T Says He Will Have Best Album Of 2021 [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Pusha T fans can sleep better at night now. The lyricist has confirmed his new album is almost finished and his peers will have to fight for second best. As spotted on Hot New Hip Hop the Virginia native conducted a recent interview on his Instagram Live. While he was faced with a myriad of questions regarding his past work inquiries surrounding a new project came up quickly. As expected the G.O.O.D. Music MC didn’t pull any punches with his response. “Yeah, I’m working on an album right now,” he said. When asked about the title he revealed he hasn’t named it yet. He went on to detail the amount of work he has put into it thus far saying he has “probably 12” tracks already done. Push then confirmed that it is all ...
Kim Decided To Divorce Kanye After He Called Her A “White Supremacist”?
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ricky Vigil M / Getty After what seemed like years of rumors that Kim Kardashian was planning on divorcing Kanye West, a few weeks ago she finally pulled the trigger decided it was about time to split from her embattled hubby of 6 years. Though there were many instances to point to that might’ve pushed Kim over the edge to finally take that jump to divorce court, Buzzfeed is reporting that Kanye “MAGA” West calling her a “white supremacist” was the straw that broke the camel’s back. According to them the up coming season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians will detail how Kim was already at her wits end when Kanye began his erratic and often controversial behavior a few years back and how things unfolded before their divorce proceedings. Things really star...
Mystery Solved: Kanye West Is Not The Richest Black Person In America
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Kanye West was all the buzz in the news this week when reports came forth that he was potentially the richest Black person in United States history. As we shared in our reporting on the earlier story, much of the valuation of West’s deals were speculative in nature and a new analysis debunks some of the headlines. Forbes examined the report put forth by Bloomberg that valued West’s clothing deal with the Gap at $4.7 billion due to a private bank document. However, Forbes is saying that the much-ballyhooed $6.6 billion number that has been floating around for days doesn’t pass muster. The folks at Forbes believe that West, very much still a billionaire, is actually worth closer to $1.8 billion, which proves his wealth has grown vastly i...
Could Be Cap: Source Says Drake Eyeing Kim Kardashian After Divorce
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Pierre Suu / Getty Drake is enjoying another chart record after debuting in the first top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first artist to do so. However, there are rumblings that he’s got his eyes on a certain someone that, if true, would most certainly have the whole world in shock. The Mirror reports that a source told Heat magazine that the Certified Lover Boy artist has his sights set on Kim Kardashian, who is in the midst of a divorce from her husband and alleged Drake rival, Kanye West. “Drake could never understand what Kim saw in Kanye – he was saying for years how he wasn’t the right guy for Kim and it would all end in tears,” the source allegedly told Heat. They continued with, “He was surprised it took her so long to realise,...
Kanye West Wins a Grammy Award for His “Jesus is King” Album
Veteran music sensation and rapper, Kanye West bagged a Grammys for his first gospel album “Jesus is King”. This comes as a mega feat for Kanye considering the backdrop of the album. He once rolled as an international secular super star, won tons of awards, and made massive fortune before delving into a category no one saw coming. It’s his 8th Grammy Award and the very first in the Gospel Category. Kanye coasted home to victory with “Best Contemporary Christian Music Album” at the just concluded 63rd Grammy Awards held on March 14, 2021, for his gospel album which was released in October 2019. The album was pretty much teased prior to it’s release but surmounted the hurdles with a Grammy. Although, this is a difficult point in Kanye’s life as a divorce with his wife Kim Kardashian is under...
Sergeant Sell A Story: Kanye West’s Former Bodyguard Reportedly Working on Tell-All Doc
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Frazer Harrison / Getty It appears that everyone is cashing in on Kanye West‘s divorce, including his former bodyguard. According to published reports, Kanye West‘s former bodyguard Steve Stanulis, who worked with the super-producer in 2016, is reportedly working on a tell-all documentary that highlights some of West’s most infamous meltdowns, ranging from his appearances on Saturday Night Live, at New York Fashion Week and the Met Gala. In a recent interview with Page Six, Stanulis revealed that he’s currently being courted by multiple streaming services who are interested in creating a documentary centered around him telling his story as West’s bodyguard. “Two studios approached me,” Stanulis said, explaining that they want to start shooting as soon as ...
Kanye West Changed His Phone Number, Kim Kardashian Doesn’t Have It
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Joseph Marzullo/WENN.com / WENN It looks like Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s now pending divorce is getting as petty as you should have expected. Reportedly, Kanye West has changed his phone number, and didn’t bother to give his new digits to his soon to be ex-wife. That surely makes co-parenting at least a little more challenging. Apparently, you gotta holla at the “Jesus Walks” rappers security to get at him. According to Page Six, which clearly has a collection of “sources” ready to spill tea, Yeezy cut off communication with Kim even before she formally filed for divorce. However, they continue to co-parent amicable, with West visiting the kids whenever Kim is out of town. “Even before Kim filed for divorce, Kanye changed his numbers and said, ‘You c...
Gap Exec Says Kanye West is “Focused” On His Upcoming Clothing Line
Source: Neil Mockford / Getty With all the craziness going on in the life of Kanye West as of late such as his pending divorce and rumors that he may face a campaign fraud investigation, we totally forgot that the bipolar rapper actually has a Gap collection coming out in the near future. Apparently his Gap line is what’s keeping his mind busy as Business of Fashion recently caught up with the chief executive officer for The Gap, Sonia Syngal, who says that she Ye is still in full fashion mode even as his life is seemingly spiraling into madness. “I spoke to Yeezy last night and he’s very, very focused on this incredible opportunity,” Syngal said Thursday in a call with analysts. Well, that’s good to know. The 10-year partnership between Kanye and The Gap was announced last year and it set...
