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XXXTentacion Hulu Documentary Look at Me Sets Air Date
Hulu has shared the air date of its new documentary Look at Me: XXXTentacion. The Sabaah Folayan film about the late 20-year-old rapper XXXTentacion just screened at SXSW 2022 and is set to premiere on the streaming platform June 10. Look at Me has been in production with Fader Films since at least 2017, when it was originally commissioned by The Fader. Marc Hogan, a senior writer at Pitchfork, was interviewed for the film. XXXTentacion was killed in Florida in 2018. He faced numerous legal charges at the time of his death, including aggravated battery of a pregnant woman, domestic battery by strangulation, false imprisonment, and witness-tampering. He pleaded not guilty and denied the allegations. Check out Pitchfork’s “Overtones” column “How Do We Live With Music Made by Problematic Arti...
Jussie Smollett Ordered to Be Released on Bond During Appeal
After being sentenced to 150 days in jail days ago for reporting a staged hate crime to police, an appeals court ordered today (March 16) that Jussie Smollett be released from jail, the Associated Press reports. The court sided with the actor and singer’s lawyers, ordering that he should be released pending the appeal of his conviction. Smollett’s release is contingent on a personal recognizance bond of $150,000. Smollett was found guilty of five class four felony disorderly conduct charges. In addition to jail time, he was sentenced to 30 months felony probation and ordered to pay $120,106 to the City of Chicago. He was also fined $25,000. “I am not suicidal,” Smollett repeatedly said just after being sentenced. He also proclaimed his innocence.
Aimee Mann Says Steely Dan Dropped Her From Tour
“I was supposed to open for Steely Dan this summer. I just found out that they took me off the bill. No one is entirely sure why, but it seems they thought their audience wouldn’t like a female singer-songwriter? As it happens, Steely Dan is the one band that I 100% love, with no reservations, so it really sucks. But you know what? People are allowed to not like you, for whatever reason.”
Spotify to Become FC Barcelona’s Main Shirt Sponsor
The Spotify name and logo will adorn the front of FC Barcelona’s men’s and women’s shirts for the 2022-2023 season, beginning July 1. The four-season sponsorship deal also includes the naming rights to Barcelona’s famed Camp Nou stadium, temporarily renaming it Spotify Camp Nou. The deal is subject to ratification by the Barcelona Members Assembly, set to take place in April. No official financial figures were announced, but ESPN reports that sources had previously pegged the deal at €280 million ($307 million). The deal comes after Barcelona’s CEO left the club, reportedly due to his unhappiness with the final terms of the Spotify deal. The club’s La Liga rivals Real Madrid reportedly earn 70 million euros per season from its main shirt sponsor Emirates. In an official statement, Sp...
Ye FKA Kanye West Fears Pete Davidson Will Make Kim Kardashian A Drug Addict
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Reaves / Getty The ongoing breakup saga between Ye FKA Kanye West and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian continues to roll on, and the latest instance adds to a mountain of already explosive happenings. Via Instagram, Ye voiced concerns that Kardashian’s new beau Pete Davidson will get the social media superstar hooked to drugs. Ye took to Instagram Wednesday (March 16) morning and shared a follower’s reply regarding the matter. “The way Skete used Kim’s marital status [to] address Kanye was a sneak diss towards her & she didn’t even catch it,” the fan wrote in the screen-capped image. In the caption of Ye’s post, he wrote, “[I’m] really concerned that SKETE will get my kids mom hooked on drugs He’s in rehab every 2 months.” Related Stories While Davi...
Young Dolph’s Autopsy Report Reveals New Shocking Details About His Death
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Mendez / Getty The West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center has released the autopsy report for the murder of Young Dolph, and it revealed some disturbing details. Per FOX 13 Memphis, Young Dolph, born Adolph Thorton Jr., suffered 22 gunshot wounds that led to his tragic death, the autopsy revealed. The local news affiliates also state the report also includes wounds that entered and exited his body. They also revealed where the bullets hit. Per FOX 13 Memphis: Related Stories The locations Young Dolph was shot include forehead, temple, face, right back, center back, left-back, right arm, left arm, left chest, left abdomen, right chin, right neck, right wrist, and right shoulder the report said. Bruh. The beloved 36-year-old Memphis Hip-Hop star was ...
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Calls Out Corporate Profiteers Price Gouging On Gas
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tom Williams / Getty Right now the national average for gas prices in America stands at about $4.43 for regular unleaded and everyone is asking what very much seems like a simple question: WTF? Why does it seem like anytime there’s any international conflict overseas, it results in a steep gas price hike in America and around the globe? Well, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and other top Democratic legislators believe they know the answer and they’re shouting it from every rooftop they can climb. Related Stories Corporate profiteers are price gouging and that’s part of the reason why $20 in the tank ain’t $20-ing like it used to. As Crooks & Liars reported, Ocasio-Cortez responded Monday to a tweet from MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle asking “wha...
10 Things We Learned From Conway The Machine on The Breakfast Club
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Power 105 / Revolt A few weeks ago Conway The Machine dropped his Shady Records debut album, God Don’t Make Mistakes and reminded everyone that he isn’t out here taking prisoners, he bringing body bags along with him because when he spits it’s every man for himself. Yesterday the Buffalo bully checked into The Breakfast Club to talk about how his life has been since becoming one of the most recognizable rappers in the music game and the pros and cons that come with it. Related Stories Talking with Charlamagne Tha God and Angela Yee, Conway touches on rumors of his split from Griselda, why he lowkey regrets signing with Eminem’s Shady Records, and how being shot up left him scarred for life. Here are the 10 things we learned from Conway The Machine on The ...
The 22 Best Songs to Say ‘Sorry’
So you screwed up. It happens to the best of us, even Justin Bieber, Adele and John Lennon, all who have come out with stellar tunes about saying “sorry.” No matter what bad blood you’re dealing with, here are 22 of the best apology songs out there to help make amends, along with a few for when you’re — as Demi Lovato would say — “Sorry Not Sorry.” [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag” title=”Insert t...
Here Are the Lyrics to Dove Cameron’s ‘Boyfriend’
Dove Cameron‘s flirty “Boyfriend” has taken TikTok by storm even before its release, captivating fans with the mischievous, sultry lyrics. Before she released “Boyfriend,” Cameron — who opened up about her bisexuality last year — teased what she described as a “queer perspective song” that felt “powerful and right” multiple times on her TikTok page. If you need a guide to follow along with Dove Cameron’s “Boyfriend,” find the lyrics below: Explore See latest videos, charts and news I can’t believe we’re finally aloneI can’t believe I almost went homeWhat are the chances everyone’s dancingAnd he’s not with you? (hm, hm, hm, hm) The universe must have divined thisWhat am I gonna doNot grab your wrist? I could be a better boyfriend than himI could do the shit that he never didUp all nig...
After Months Declining, Music Stocks Tick Up as Fed Raises Interest Rate
Music stocks that had been pummeled in recent months received a respite on Wednesday (March 16) after the Federal Reserve moved to combat inflation and soaring economy by raising the federal funds rate from 0.25% to 0.50%. The federal fund rate is the benchmark rate for inter-bank loans and borrowing costs for credit cards, mortgages and auto loans. Shares of Universal Music Group rose 5.0% on the day to 21.96 euros while Spotify improved 7.9% to $133.58 and Warner Music Group climbed 1.4% to $35.47. The Fed’s move had been expected since its first announced its intention to do so on Dec. 15, 2021. By raising the federal funds rate, the Fed will make borrowing money more costly, reducing businesses and consumer spending to rein in inflation. The Fed stated on Wednesday it “anticipates that...
Kanye West Suspended From Instagram for 24 Hours
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has been suspended from Instagram for 24 hours, Billboard can confirm. The rapper’s recent posts violated Instagram’s policies on hate speech, bullying and harassment, a rep from Meta (formerly Facebook, Inc., which is the parent organization of Instagram) told TMZ, which first reported the news on Wednesday (March 16). The @kanyewest account has been restricted for 24 hours, which means Ye is unable to post, comment and send messages, among other actions, on the social media platform. While his account remains active, certain posts have been deleted, including repeated racial slurs underneath a screenshot of Daily Show host Trevor Noah’s Google page. Half of the page is dedicated to the numerous shots Ye has taken at Pete Davidson, the current beau of Wes...
