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Mother Of Producer Metro Boomin Reportedly Killed By Husband
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Metro Boomin, a chart-topping producer who made his name in Atlanta, was rocked by personal tragedy over the weekend. The St. Louis native’s mother was reportedly killed by her husband, who later committed suicide after the act. TMZ exclusively reports that Metro Boomin’s mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne, was found dead just outside of Atlanta city limits. Sources tell the outlet that her husband, not Metro’s birth father, committed the crime this past Friday (June 3). Reps for Metro confirmed the passing of Ms. Wayne but further details have been kept quiet. Related Stories Metro Boomin, 28, was born Leland Tyler Wayne and raised in St. Louis. He maintained a close relationship with his mother, who helped her son with his production ca...
Kate Bush Makes Rare Statement on Stranger Things’ Use of “Running Up That Hill”
Kate Bush has made a rare statement acknowledging the resurgence of her 1985 single “Running Up That Hill.” The song has become wildly popular in recent days, following its prominence in Netflix’s latest season of Stranger Things. “You might’ve heard that the first part of the fantastic, gripping new series of Stranger Things has recently been released on Netflix,” Bush wrote on her website. “It features the song, ‘Running Up That Hill’ which is being given a whole new lease of life by the young fans who love the show—I love it too!” Bush continued: “Because of this, ‘Running Up That Hill’ is charting around the world and has entered the UK chart at No. 8. It’s all really exciting! Thanks very much to everyone who has supported the song. I wait with bated breath for the rest of the series ...
Kate Bush Makes Rare Statement on Stranger Things’ Use of “Running Up That Hill”
Kate Bush has made a rare statement acknowledging the resurgence of her 1985 single “Running Up That Hill.” The song has become wildly popular in recent days, following its prominence in Netflix’s latest season of Stranger Things. “You might’ve heard that the first part of the fantastic, gripping new series of Stranger Things has recently been released on Netflix,” Bush wrote on her website. “It features the song, ‘Running Up That Hill’ which is being given a whole new lease of life by the young fans who love the show—I love it too!” Bush continued: “Because of this, ‘Running Up That Hill’ is charting around the world and has entered the UK chart at No. 8. It’s all really exciting! Thanks very much to everyone who has supported the song. I wait with bated breath for the rest of the series ...
Trouble, Atlanta Rapper, Shot Dead at 34
Atlanta rapper Trouble, also known as Skoob, has died. The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to WSB-TV Atlanta that Orr was shot early Sunday morning at an apartment complex in Conyers, Georgia. He was 34 years old. His label Def Jam confirmed the news of his death in an Instagram post earlier today (June 5). “Our thoughts and prayers are with the children, loved ones, and fans of Trouble,” Def Jam wrote. “A true voice for his city and an inspiration to the community he proudly represented. RIP Scoob.” Trouble was born Mariel Semonte Orr in Atlanta on November 4, 1987. He grew up in the East Atlanta neighborhood of Edgewood, and began rapping at the age of 14, inspired by legends like Tupac and DMX. Local rapper and entrepreneur Big Bank Black eventually signed Trouble...
Trouble, Atlanta Rapper, Shot Dead at 34
Atlanta rapper Trouble, also known as Skoob, has died. The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to WSB-TV Atlanta that Orr was shot early Sunday morning at an apartment complex in Conyers, Georgia. He was 34 years old. His label Def Jam confirmed the news of his death in an Instagram post earlier today (June 5). “Our thoughts and prayers are with the children, loved ones, and fans of Trouble,” Def Jam wrote. “A true voice for his city and an inspiration to the community he proudly represented. RIP Scoob.” Trouble was born Mariel Semonte Orr in Atlanta on November 4, 1987. He grew up in the East Atlanta neighborhood of Edgewood, and began rapping at the age of 14, inspired by legends like Tupac and DMX. Local rapper and entrepreneur Big Bank Black eventually signed Trouble...
Elon Musk’s Sister Has a Streaming Service Dedicated to Romance and Erotica
Apparently Tosca Musk cares about romance novels the way her brother Elon Musk cares about posting memes on Twitter. That’s why she’s launched Passionflix, a growing streaming site dedicated to steamy adaptations of Harlequin page-turners, erotic fan-fic and more. Profiled by The New York Times, the fledgling entrepreneur explained that she’ll be sitting in the director’s chair for many of the platform’s adaptations, while also licensing existing content such as 2013’s Random Encounters starring a pre-Royal Wedding Meghan Markle and the 2014 rom-com Two Night Stand starring Miles Teller as well as tried and true swooners like 1995’s Sabrina — yes, the one with Harrison Ford — and 1996’s The English Patient. Subscriptions to the site cost just $6 per month and content is rated on a unique s...
Kate Bush Acknowledges Renewed Interest in “Running Up That Hill” in Rare Statement
Kate Bush has issued a rare statement acknowledging the renewed interest in her song “Running Up That Hill” thanks to its inclusion in Season 4 of Stranger Things. “You might’ve heard that the first part of the fantastic, gripping new series of Stranger Things has recently been released on Netflix. It features the song, ‘Running Up That Hill’ which is being given a whole new lease of life by the young fans who love the show – I love it too!” Bush wrote in a brief message posted to her website. “Because of this, ‘Running Up That Hill’ is charting around the world and has entered the UK chart at No. 8. It’s all really exciting! Thanks very much to everyone who has supported the song,” Bush added. “I wait with bated breath for the rest of the series in July.” Advertisement Related Video Bush ...
Westworld Season 4 Details Revealed, Including Evan Rachel Wood’s New Character and James Marsden’s Return
The closing night HBO/HBO Max-hosted Westworld panel at the ATX TV Festival provided a glimpse into what’s coming in Season 4, set seven years after the chaotic conclusion of Season 3. The new season includes the return of Evan Rachel Wood as a new character, and James Marsden — who played Dolores’ love interest Teddy Flood in Seasons 1 and 2 — will also be back in a new incarnation. The panel featured Lisa Joy (Co-Creator, Writer, Director, Executive Producer), Alison Schapker (Writer & Executive Producer), actors Wood, Jeffrey Wright (Bernard/Arnold), Luke Hemsworth (Stubbs), Angela Sarafya (unforgettable and perhaps unkillable Clementine), and Aurora Perrineau (a Season 4 addition as an as-yet-unnamed pivotal character). When asked about the future of the series, Joy replied, “We ha...
Jeff Tweedy Covers Angel Olsen’s “Big Time”: Stream
Jeff Tweedy has offered up his take on Angel Olsen‘s “Big Time.” The Wilco frontman released the cover on his Substack, Starship Casual, writing, “Here’s a song I learned from Angel Olsen’s new record that came out TODAY! Normally I put songs behind the paywall, but this album is brand-new and lovely, and I want everyone with ears to hear it” alongside a number of pictures of himself, Olsen, and her band. “And I’m losing, I’m losing, I’ve left it behind/ Guess I had to be losing to get here on time/ And I’m living, I’m loving, I’ve loved long before/ And I’m loving you big time, I’m loving you more,” he crooned on the song’s country-tinged chorus over simple acoustic guitar. Upon hearing the cover, Olsen had nothing but good things to say, tweeting, “Jeff!!! Covering ‘Big Time’! I owe you ...
Falz – All Night
Check out this brand new song titled – “All Night” from Nigerian artist Falz. Falz Tha Bahd Guy dishes out a brand new single tagged “All Night”. The track is off his new project called “Bahd“. It is a lovely and exciting tune with a good blend of vocals and notable lyrics. More so, the song is a follow-up to his newly released track on the album “Pull Up“. Listen and share Falz – “All Night” below. Download coming soon
Falz – Parampe
Check out this brand new song titled – “Parampe” from Nigerian artist Falz. Falz Tha Bahd Guy dishes out a brand new single tagged “Parampe”. The track is off his new project called “Bahd“. It is a lovely and exciting tune with a good blend of vocals and notable lyrics. More so, the song is a follow-up to his newly released track on the album “All Night“. Listen and share Falz – “Parampe” below. Download coming soon
Falz – Another Me
Check out this brand new song titled – “Another Me” from Nigerian artist Falz. Falz Tha Bahd Guy dishes out a brand new single tagged “Another Me”. The track is off his new project called “Bahd“. It is a lovely and exciting tune with a good blend of vocals and notable lyrics. More so, the song is a follow-up to his newly released track on the album “Parampe“. Listen and share Falz – “Another Me” below. Download coming soon
