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An Omicron Variant Is Doubling In Numbers In New York City
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: TIMOTHY A. CLARY / Getty Even though it’s beginning to feel like normal again, the world is still not done with the Coronavirus pandemic as an omicron “subvariant” is rapidly spreading across New York City just as mask and vaccine mandates are being relaxed. According to The Gothamist, the omicron variant known as BA.2 is becoming the dominate strain going around New York City and studies show that it spreads 30% faster than the original BA.1. Apparently the BA.2 strain has been doubling statewide every two weeks and accounts for one in every 10 sequenced cases. Luckily it’s not as lethal as the Delta variant or even the original Rona virus that caused the world to come to a standstill in 2020. Still, even with millions of New Yorkers being vaccinate...
King Von “Too Real,” Onyx “Ruff & Rugged” & More | Daily Visuals 3.8.22
HipHopWired Featured Video It’s been a few years since the tragic murder of King Von and while his hardcore fans are still mourning his death, they might be happy to see him living and breathing once again in his latest posthumous music video. In his recently released clip to “Too Real,” King Von takes a Bentley into his O-Block neighborhood where he pulls out a flame thrower to get the block hot while he turns up with his man and a few twerking strippers. Back in NYC, Onyx continues to keep their Southside Queens hood gritty and grimey in 2022 and in their visials to “Ruff & Rugged” pull out some nostalgic attire from the early 90’s and remind us why y’all need to bacdafucup if you run into them in the streets. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from OT The Real and Ha...
Kanye West Posts Divorce Poem To Instagram Following Kim Kardashian’s Restored Single Status
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Byron Cohen / Getty Welp, it happened. Kim Kardashian is finally legally a single woman again, and, of course, Kanye West is in his feelings about it. Ye, who frankly has been giving us borderline stalker vibes throughout this whole saga, recently defended his “Eazy” video, in which he buried alive a clay version of Kim’s new boo Pete Davidson. Ye said the visuals in the video were “art” and that art “is therapy just like this view.” Well now, Yeezus is getting his “therapy” through a softer form of art. He wrote a poem about the pain of divorce and posted it on Instagram. “Divorce feels like your doctor don’t know shit / Divorce feels like walking on glass,” Kanye wrote. Related Stories He then likens the split with Kim to “running throu...
Iyanya ft Ayra Starr – Call
Check this brand new single from Iyanya titled – Call, featuring Ayra Starr. Nigerian talented singer Iyanya comes through with a brand new single titled “Call” featuring Mavin Records music act Ayra Starr. The new record is an impressive single with well-blended vocals and rhythm as Ayra Starr does what she knows how to do best. This serves as a follow-up to his previously released tracks “Over” & “Change Am“. Listen, enjoy and share Iyanya ft Ayra Starr – Call below. Download coming soon.
Florence Pugh Joins Dune: Part Two as Princess Irulan
The world of Dune is about to get even spicier. As Variety and Deadline report, Florence Pugh is close to a deal that would see her step into the role of Princess Irulan in Dune: Part Two. Anyone who’s gotten as far as page one in Frank Herbert’s classic novel will recognize the name Princess Irulan; her character is a renowned historian, and excerpts from her later books appear before every chapter. She is also the eldest daughter of Padishah Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV, who assigns Duke Leto Atreides (Oscar Isaac) to the spice-rich desert planet Arrakis. Duke Leto brings his family along, including his son Paul (Timothée Chalamet), kicking off the events of the 2021 film. While book readers already know the answer, we’ll let film fans wonder if Princess ...
The Brian Jonestown Massacre Announce 2022 Tour Dates
The Brian Jonestown Massacre are hitting the road this year. Anton Newcombe and company announced a 2022 trek across North America, with help from special guests Mercury Rev. The 2022 tour will be the first big action from The Brian Jonestown Massacre since the 2019 release of their eponymous, eighteenth studio album. On this run, the famously turbulent Newcombe will be joined by Hallberg Daði Hallbergsson on bass, Hakon Adalsteinsson and Enrique Maymi on guitar, Uri Rennert on drums, Joel Gion on tambourine, and Ryan Carlson on keyboards. Beginning March 27th, BJM will hit the East Coast with a stop at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer before heading up into Canada and back down the West Coast. The tour comes full circle May 11th at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C. Mercury Rev will join the ...
How to Get Tickets to Alanis Morissette’s 2022 World Tour
Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill 25th anniversary world tour will almost reach its own 1-year anniversary by the time it concludes this summer, an impressive cap to the extended celebration and examination of her seminal 1995 breakthrough smash. Get tickets here, and read on for more info including pre-sale dates. What Is Alanis Morissette’s Next Tour? The 2022 run for Morissette’s world tour picks up in Europe on June 9th in Copenhagen, Denmark and includes stops in Amsterdam, Paris, Glasgow, and a two-night closer at The O2 in London on June 28th and 29th. Advertisement Related Video The new North American leg begins on July 10th in Morissette’s hometown of Ottawa, Canada, followed by stops in Montreal, Toronto, Milwaukee, Vancouver, and more. The tour concludes on August 6th at Sh...
Tony Hawk Broke His Leg and Says He May Not Make a Full Recovery
Tony Hawk is dealing with an athlete’s worst fear. The skateboarding legend revealed that he broke his femur on Monday (March 7th), and with the injury’s severity and Hawk’s age, he may not make a full comeback. Announcing the setback in an Instagram post, 53-year-old Hawk acknowledged the irony in breaking his leg right as he begins to promote Until the Wheels Fall Off, a documentary about his career “which has a strong focus on the philosophy of how I/we do this at our age.” “The answer is complicated, but ultimately it’s because I have found my sense of purpose and shaped my identity through skating, and it nourishes my mental health immensely,” Hawk wrote. “I’ve said many times that I won’t stop skating until I am physically unable. A broken leg — with plenty of hardware — wi...
Drake Lists His Three-Home “YOLO Estate” in Hidden Hills for $22 Million USD
Drake is officially moving out of Hidden Hills, California. The OVO head listed his mansion — dubbed the “YOLO Estate” — in the exclusive neighborhood for a whopping $22.2 million USD. According to reports, the YOLO Estate is actually comprised of three homes situated right next to each other with a total size of 6.7 acres. The main English Tudor house, which is going for a solo selling price of $14.8 million USD, is spread across 12,500 square feet and features six fireplaces, a wine cellar, tasting room, 25-seat theater and a primary bedroom suite that is almost 2,000 square feet complete with a spa with marble soaking tubs. The lucky buyer will also acquire a myriad of amenities, including a swimming pool, swim-up bar, an 80-foot long rock waterslide, spa grotto, waterfalls, t...
Travis Scott Announces “Project HEAL” Program
Months after the Astroworld Festival tragedy, Travis Scott has now launched his new philanthropic effort, “Project HEAL.” Taking to Instagram, the artist noted the project will serve to advocate for students, creatives, music fans, and concertgoers with an initial donation of $5 million USD. $1 million USD of the donation will go to HBCU scholarships, continuing the Waymon Webster Scholarship Fund which provides financial support for Black students. Travis and his team aim to support at least 100 students, with the only requirement being that students must be seniors with a 3.5 GPA or higher. The other $4 million USD will be split between launching a free mental health program for children, led by Houston-based behavioral health expert, Dr. Janice Beal and expanding the Cactus Jack Foundat...
Pitchfork Music Festival 2022 Lineup and Dates Announced
Pitchfork is thrilled to announce the 2022 edition of the Pitchfork Music Festival, taking place Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17 at Chicago’s Union Park. The 16th iteration of the fest will be headlined by The National, Mitski, and The Roots and will feature performances by Spiritualized, Japanese Breakfast, Toro y Moi, Parquet Courts, Lucy Dacus, Earl Sweatshirt, Tierra Whack, Low, Noname, Amber Mark, Magdalena Bay, BADBADNOTGOOD, Dawn Richard, Dry Cleaning, Cate Le Bon, and many more. See the full lineup, broken down by day, below. Tickets go on sale Friday March 11th at 10 a.m. Central. Three-day passes are $200 and single-day passes are $99. The Pitchfork PLUS upgrade, including a range of exclusive amenities, is $399 for a three-day pass and $199 for a single-day pass. More de...
Spiritualized Share New Tour Dates and “The Mainline Song” Video: Watch
Spiritualized have expanded their tour to include more North American shows, including one at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago. Scroll down to check out the new September itinerary, along with their previously announced North American dates. To accompany the announcement, the English space rockers have shared the music video for a track from their forthcoming LP Everything Was Beautiful. Watch the “The Mainline Song” visual, directed by J Spaceman, below. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Spiritualized® Live™ US Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Spiritualized: 03-31 Dallas, TX – Granada Theater04-01 ...
