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The Internet Is Being Weird Again: Jaden Smith Shuts Down Social Media Rumor That He’s Currently Dead
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty There’s a reason why whenever a celebrity’s death is announced via social media, the first round of reactions includes people praying it’s all a hoax or that some internet reporter simply got it wrong and others ran with it—sometimes, that’s exactly what happens. Jaden Smith is not dead, y’all. According to The U.S. Sun, On Wednesday, a TikToker claimed the 23-year-old son of Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith had passed away and because rumors spread far and wide like viruses during global pandemics, a lot of people believed it. From the Sun: Fans flooded Twitter, Instagram and TikTok with their concern, with some asking if the rumors were true and others taking them as fact. “RIP Jaden!” one fan tweeted, while another asked, “Why am I...
The Internet Is Being Weird Again: Jaden Smith Shuts Down Social Media Rumor That He’s Currently Dead
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty There’s a reason why whenever a celebrity’s death is announced via social media, the first round of reactions includes people praying it’s all a hoax or that some internet reporter simply got it wrong and others ran with it—sometimes, that’s exactly what happens. Jaden Smith is not dead, y’all. According to The U.S. Sun, On Wednesday, a TikToker claimed the 23-year-old son of Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith had passed away and because rumors spread far and wide like viruses during global pandemics, a lot of people believed it. From the Sun: Fans flooded Twitter, Instagram and TikTok with their concern, with some asking if the rumors were true and others taking them as fact. “RIP Jaden!” one fan tweeted, while another asked, “Why am I...
2 Chainz ft. Lil Baby “Kingpen Ghostwriter,” Lil Durk “AHHH HA” & More | Daily Visuals 2.24.22
HipHopWired Featured Video It’s been a few weeks since 2 Chainz dropped his latest project, Dope Don’t Sell Itself and today comes through with a video for one of the album’s tightest cuts. Linking up with Lil Baby for the visuals to “Kingpen Ghostwriter,” 2 Chainz and LB showoff some stylish sports car while a beautiful thick young lady elegantly twerks to the beat in all-white attire. Needless to say, she stole the show. Back in Chicago Lil Durk keeps the windy city on his back and for his latest clip to “AHHH HA” squads up with his crew to burn down some trees before roaming the snow covered streets dripping in ice. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Baby Keem, OBN Jay, and more. 2 CHAINZ FT. LIL BABY – “KINGPEN GHOSTWRITER” [embedded content] LIL DURK – “AHHH HA” [...
Kanye West Premiered New Album Donda 2 at Miami Event: Here’s What Happened
Kanye West’s “Donda Experience Performance” event, marking the premiere of his new album and Donda sequel Donda 2, took place on February 22 at LoanDepot Park in Miami. Billed as a “DONDA 2 listening and DONDA 1 performance” by West on Instagram, the event’s livestream happened at Imax theaters, on West’s Stem Player website, and on YouTube. After over two hours of heartbeat noise, the show began with a house on fire and a new song that appeared to feature posthumous vocals from XXXTentacion. As multiple new songs played in the stadium, West danced near the flaming house while wading through water. He shared “Flowers,” which he teased with his Stem Player exclusivity announcement, and “Eazy.” West was joined in the water by Migos as a new song featuring Baby Keem and the trio played. The n...
David Byrne and Montaigne Share New Song “Always Be You”: Listen
David Byrne has joined the Australian pop artist Montaigne on a new song. It’s called “Always Be You.” Watch the single’s video below. In a statement, Montaigne called working with Byrne a “dream come true” and discussed their mutual admiration for Daniel Kitson. “Jess [Montaigne] approached me about singing on a song, or a possible collaboration and to be honest I had not heard of her,” Byrne added. “After my current show was safely up and running I checked out her new and old songs and quickly responded, yes! How could I have not been aware of this person? Someone I imagine might occasionally get labelled ‘quirky’—as I often am.” Read “David Byrne’s American Utopia Is a Broadway-Sized Plea for Common Ground.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Denzel Curry and Slowthai Share Video for New Song “Zatoichi”: Watch
Denzel Curry has shared the latest single from his new album Melt My Eyez See Your Future, and it features Slowthai. “Zatoichi,” which was produced by Powers Pleasant, arrives with a new music video directed by Adrian Villagomez. It shows two individuals training for battle; watch it below. “Zatoichi” follows “Walkin,” which also received a Villagomez-directed video. Curry recently announced a world tour that’s set to begin in April. Slowthai released his new album, Tyron,i n 2021. Read Pitchfork’s 2018 interviews “How Denzel Curry Helped Pioneer SoundCloud Rap” and “Get to Know Slowthai, the Most Exciting—and Excitable—New UK Rapper Out Right Now.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Pitchfork Assistant Editor Cat Zhang Wins 2022 ASME Next Award
Pitchfork is proud to announce that our Assistant Editor Cat Zhang has been chosen as a 2022 ASME Next Award honoree by the American Society of Magazine Editors, as part of the 2022 National Magazine Awards. The organization’s description of the ASME Next award is as follows: “The awards honor outstanding achievement by magazine journalists under the age of 30. Any full-time or freelance writer, photographer, editor, designer or photo editor is eligible for nomination. Five winners are chosen each year based on their talent and skill as demonstrated by their portfolio of work and on their potential to make significant contributions to magazine journalism.” In 2021, Cat was part of the editorial operations team before being promoted to Assistant Edit...
GRiZ and Wiz Khalifa Are Performing at a Cannabis-Forward Music Festival
As music festivals return at full tilt after a brutal pandemic, there’s no better time to live the high life. Enter The Roll Up Festival, a three-day event combining cannabis culture, music and Earth Day celebrations. It’s essentially an adult playground with carnival attractions, rides, ball-pits, car shows, professional wrestling sideshows and—of course–lots of munchies. The Roll Up Festival is scheduled for April 15-17 at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, Massachusetts. The fest will feature three stages, each of which have their own unique production to express its commitment to earth consciousness and environmental awareness. Recommended Articles Electro-funk superstar GRiZ, who was named as one of EDM.com‘s Best Music Producers of 2021, is primed for a mu...
Basscon’s Wasteland Festival Is Returning to SoCal With a Revamped, Mind-Blowing Stage
Wasteland has long been the crown jewel of Basscon, and to celebrate the return of the brand’s flagship festival, organizers are pulling no punches by debuting a redesigned stage production in 2022. Check out a digital render of the mind-blowing stage below. Render of Wasteland’s 2022 festival stage. c/o Insomniac Events It’s no myth that Insomniac is home to a diverse range of envelope-pushing brands within the EDM ecosystem. This year, Basscon—the company’s dedicated hard dance brand—has brought in Headhunterz, Sub Zero Project, Lady Faith, and many more hardstyle favorites. Wasteland is scheduled to kick off on Friday, February 25th at San Bernardino’s NOS Events Center. You can purchase tickets here. Recommended Articles Basscon&#...
Over 70 DJs to Perform at Virtual Charity Rave for Rare Genetic Disease Therapies
If you’re going to rave, why not do it with a purpose? Cure Rare Disease, a nonprofit biotechnology research organization, is hosting a four-day streaming event to raise awareness and research funding to develop therapies for rare genetic diseases. Supported by Logitech’s Streamlabs Charity, Rare Rave 2022 will feature over 70 DJs and electronic music artists from 17 countries. Rare Rave 2022 will kick off on Friday, February 25th and conclude on the 28th, which the U.S. recognizes as Rare Disease Day. Donations from viewers tuning into the virtual fest will fund the development of life-saving therapies for rare diseases, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a severe disorder with a median life expectancy of only 22 years. According to a press release shared with EDM.com, Cure ...
BRUJERIA Announces Spring 2022 U.S. Tour
Extreme metallers BRUJERIA have announced their “Raza Odiada West America Tour 2022”. The 18-date Southwest trek will kick off on April 26 in Mesa, Arizona, and make stops in Albuquerque, Dallas, and Tucson before concluding on May 15 in Palmdale, California. Support on the tour will come from GOATWHORE and UNIDAD TRAUMA. Juan Brujo comments: “Regresando desmadre Post-Covid! Esto es Brujeria!” General admission tickets for the tour are now on sale. Confirmed dates for BRUJERIA‘s “Raza Odiada West America Tour 2022” with GOATWHORE and UNIDAD TRAUMA are as follows: Apr. 26 – Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ Apr. 27 – Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM Apr. 28 – Jake’s – Lubbock, TX Apr. 29 – Scout Bar – Houston, ...
