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Basketball Player Dylan Gonzalez Accuses Trey Songz of Rape
Content warning: Acts of sexual assault are detailed in this piece. Former University of Nevada Las Vegas basketball player Dylan Gonzalez has accused Trey Songz of raping her. Gonzalez first accused the R&B singer of sexual assault on December 30th, but didn’t provide any other information at the time. Now, she’s come forward with a more personal allegation against the singer. “With what seems like endlessly recurring news of the alleged sexually assaults committed by Trey Songz, I am forced to repeatedly relive in my mind, and suffer anew, the long-supressed horror and unbearable PTSD of my rape by his very hands at a well known Las Vegas hotel,” Gonzalez tweeted on January 11th. “I want to send my love, strength, and hope to all who are victims of sexual assault and its fatal nature...
Lord Huron Announce 2022 North American Tour
Lord Huron are hitting the road this summer. The Michigan indie folk band have announced a headlining North American tour in support of their latest album, Long Lost. The trek kicks off in Las Vegas on May 17th and sees them hitting Portland, Cleveland, Atlanta, Toronto, and New York, among other cities. Notably, in June, the rockers are set to play two nights at Morrison, Colorado’s famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The tour wraps up August 21st at Columbia, Maryland’s Merriweather Post Pavilion. Folk duo First Aid Kit lend support on the band’s final few dates, including at stops in Chicago, Toronto, and New York. Lord Huron have plenty of festival dates sprinkled in with their headlining shows. Before the tour properly kicks off, they’ll perform at the One Big Holiday Festival in Riviera C...
Gunna Adds Four New Tracks to ‘DS4EVER (Deluxe)’
Gunna has added four brand new tracks to the deluxe version of his latest album, DS4EVER. The latest 23-track record now includes the cuts “all the money,” “push start,” “banking on me” and “occupation” featuring Young Stoner Life Record talent Strick. Much to fans’ dismay, the Drake-assisted song “Pussy Power” was not one of the four track added to DS4EVER (Deluxe). “Pussy Power” was initially announced in the tracklist but failed to appear on the final product, and neither Gunna nor Drizzy have addressed the reason behind the removal. The OVO Records head was set to become one of the album’s guest features alongside Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, Kodak Black and 21 Savage. Stream Gunna’s DS4EVER (Deluxe) on Spotify. In other music news, The Weeknd hinted that fans are currently experiencing a ne...
Oh What The Future Holds – FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY
The sixth full-length from FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY sees the band at their most refined level of musicianship and songwriting yet, without sacrificing any of their fury. Each musician performs complex parts that showcase their awe-inspiring expertise with their instrument, while still managing to work cohesively together instead of competing with one another. Will Putney (guitar) puts his enviable producing skills on full display with his masterful handling of crescendos and decrescendos. Like their previous records, “Oh What The Future Holds” anchors itself in social commentary about the inhumanity, greed and cruelty that has widened the disparity between the haves and the have-nots. And beneath all of the anger and belligerence is a deep sense of tragedy and mournfulness about it a...
The Chosen – ENTERPRISE EARTH
RATING: 8.5/10 It was obvious from their widely acclaimed debut album “Patient 0” that ENTERPRISE EARTH were a deathcore band with unusual focus and fierce individuality. Seven years on, and nothing much has changed in that regard. In keeping with the fervent development showcased on 2019’s “Luciferous”, the Spokane crew have made another dramatic leap forward on their fourth full-length, expanding their sound and, again, setting themselves apart from the chasing pack. In much the same way that WHITECHAPEL have steadily evolved into something far more interesting than perhaps even they expected, ENTERPRISE EARTH come pretty close to transcending deathcore altogether on “The Chosen”, instead pursuing a new and often electrifying hybrid of modern (an...
TED NUGENT Says He Wasn’t Hating On JOAN JETT: ‘I Even Saluted The Lesbian Thing’
Ted Nugent has defended his recent comments about Joan Jett, saying that he was only being “honest” when he questioned her inclusion on a list of the world’s top guitar players. Late last month, Ted blasted Rolling Stone magazine for including Jett on its list of “100 Greatest Guitarists”. The 73-year-old rocker, whose recent time in the spotlight has been more for his political views than his music, railed against Jett‘s appearance on the list during his December 30 YouTube livestream. He said: “How do you list the top 100 guitar players and not list Derek St. Holmes? How do you do that? You do that by lying. The same way you get Grandmaster Flash in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. You do that by lying. You have to be a liar. You have to have shit...
KING DIAMOND Pays Tribute To BUDGIE’s BURKE SHELLEY
Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond has paid tribute to vocalist/bassist Burke Shelley of legendary Welsh rockers BUDGIE who died on Monday, January 10 at the age of 71. Earlier today, King took to his social media to write: “Sad news that one of my true heroes, Burke Shelley, has left us. “I had the extreme pleasure to meet in person, Burke Shelley and Tony Bourge of BUDGIE, in Copenhagen Denmark, December 1975 during the ‘Bandolier’ tour. They gave me after the show a promo postcard of theirs which I asked them to sign, and which is still one of my most prized music related possessions. “BUDGIE has always played on my stereo, and that’s not going to change.” The news of Burke‘s passing was shared Monday by his daughter Ela. She wrote on ...
Ye AKA Kanye West Is Still Chasing Kim Kardashian, Despite Julia Fox Romance
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gotham / Getty Kanye West is still hooked on getting back his estranged wife Kim Kardashian even as he’s deep in a romance with actress and model Julia Fox, to the point of showing up wherever she may be. According to sources, Ye flew to Miami, Fal. for New Year’s Eve believing that Kardashian would be there. The reasoning was that she would be present as her current beau, Saturday Night Live actor and comedian Pete Davidson was hosting a New Year’s Eve show with Miley Cyrus being broadcast from Miami. Related Stories Apparently, Kardashian chose not to make the trip, opting to spend the holiday with her children back at home in California. That left West to put on an impromptu show in Miami, and spend time with his new girlfriend, Uncut Gems actress Juli...
Antonio Brown’s Shirtless-And-Viral Game Exit Footage To Be Turned Into NFT And Sold At Auction
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty Antonio Brown‘s viral moment capturing his dramatic exit from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the New York Jets is no longer just a hot topic trending on social media—it’s now a certified moment in NFL history. According to TMZ Sports, the footage already seen by millions of Brown stripping down on the sidelines and leaving the field, which led to him being cut from the Buccaneers roster, will be turned into an NFT and sold at auction on January 13. Related Stories Apparently selling viral NFTs is a profitable thing and since a single tweet of the video from the January 2, in-game meltdown—which Brown claimed happened because he was being “forced” to play with an injury—garnered more than 11.5 million views. “The expect...
Young Dolph Murder Suspect Still At Large Despite Social Media Post
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Mendez / Getty Justin Johnson, a lead suspect in the daytime murder of Young Dolph, is still at large despite claims he was turning himself in. Johnson, who also goes by the stage name Straight Drop, stated via social media that he was to turn himself in on Monday (Jan. 10) but the day has passed without the moment coming to pass. Johnson’s attorney said he was unaware of any plan by Johnson to turn himself in, according to Fox13 Memphis. Officials say Johnson’s charges are first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and theft of property between $10,000 and $60,000. This is not the first time Johnson was arrested and charged. Back in early 2017, he pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated assault after shooting three people at a bowling...
HHW Gaming: Lastest Trailer For ‘Destiny: The Witch Queen’ Expansion Gives Us A Tour of Savathun’s Throne
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bungie / Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Destiny 2: The Witch Queen is almost here. Bungie is giving us a glimpse of the new world the guardians will have to navigate. The Witch Queen is shaping to be Destiny 2’s most extensive expansion and most expansive yet and will breathe new life into uber-popular loot shooter. In the upcoming update, the Guardians face their most formidable challenge yet in Savathûn, who somehow can use both the light and dark powers, plus grants Guardian light abilities to her minions called the Lucent Brood. Source: Bungie / Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Related Stories The fast-paced action will occur in Savathûn’s Throne World, which Bungie calls “a twisted wonderland of corruption and splendor,” which also hosts a terrifying bala...
Raking In $4 Million In NFT Sales, deadmau5 Is Showcasing Potential of New Creator Economy
Driven by a fundamental belief in a better creator economy and an insatiable passion for technological experimentation, deadmau5‘s leap into NFTs has been a massive success by all accounts. From releasing his collaboration with Portugal. The Man as one million NFTs to leveraging the technology to sell VIP tickets to his recent performances at Red Rocks, each iteration has invited creators to reimagine what their digital future could look like. In a new Pollstar story, deadmau5’s manager, Dean Wilson, illuminates the potential with one practical example. “I’ve been banging on for a long time about ticketing on the blockchain and secondary ticketing in general. The only people that don’t get a cut of secondary ticketing are the people that everyone’s coming to see,” W...
