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Lizzo Delivers Epic ‘People’s Champion’ Speech at 2022 People’s Choice Awards
As the 2022 People’s Choice Awards reached its climax on Tuesday night (Dec. 6), Lizzo was named People’s Champion. With her acceptance speech, she proved just how deserving she is. The Detroit singer and rapper snagged two trophies on the night, including song of the year for “About Damn Time,” which led the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks in July and August. But it was her People’s Champion honor, and her inclusive comments that followed, that are resonating on social channels and with those who caught it. “Imma be honest, when I first heard about this award, I was on the fence about whether I should accept,” she comments. “Because, if I’m the people’s champ, I don’t need a trophy for championing people. You know what I’m saying?” Speaking without the benefit of notes, Lizzo r...
The 2023 Polaris Slingshot Lineup Invites Riders To Design The Ride Of Their Dreams
HipHopWired Featured Video The Polaris Slingshot is one of the most distinctive motorized vehicles on the market today, sparking curiosity and interest every time one zips through the streets. With the company rolling out its new 2023 lineup, Polaris Slingshot invites riders to dig deep into their artistic bags and design the ride of their dreams. First, I’d like to personally thank Polaris for having me and other members of the media and riding community out to test drive the Slingshot in November. As I told some of the Polaris team, I’ve wondered for years what the hoopla was all about as it relates to the Slingshot. On a reasonably warm day no matter the season, it is customary to see Slingshots zipping through the Washington Metropolitan area in droves. I’ll be frank here, I largely th...
The 2023 Polaris Slingshot Lineup Invites Riders To Design The Ride Of Their Dreams
HipHopWired Featured Video The Polaris Slingshot is one of the most distinctive motorized vehicles on the market today, sparking curiosity and interest every time one zips through the streets. With the company rolling out its new 2023 lineup, Polaris Slingshot invites riders to dig deep into their artistic bags and design the ride of their dreams. First, I’d like to personally thank Polaris for having me and other members of the media and riding community out to test drive the Slingshot in November. As I told some of the Polaris team, I’ve wondered for years what the hoopla was all about as it relates to the Slingshot. On a reasonably warm day no matter the season, it is customary to see Slingshots zipping through the Washington Metropolitan area in droves. I’ll be frank here, I largely th...
Ye aka Kanye West Hit With $116K Bill From Milo Yiannopoulos
Milo Yiannopoulos and Ye aka Kanye West have agreed to part ways with some pointing to a hefty bill from Milo as the reason. According to reports, the far-right agitator was fired by West from the rapper’s 2024 presidential campaign team. Yiannopoulos confirmed that departure on Sunday (Dec. 4). “Ye and I have come to the mutual conclusion that I should step away from his political team,” Yiannopoulos wrote in a post on Telegram. “I will continue to pray for Ye and all his endeavors.” But sources claim that a bill he sent to West for $116,000 dated Dec. 1 led to the firing. These same sources state that there was never a financial agreement made between the two and that since the “Father Stretch My Hands” rapper hasn’t officially declared that he’s running for president, ...
Ye aka Kanye West Hit With $116K Bill From Milo Yiannopoulos
Milo Yiannopoulos and Ye aka Kanye West have agreed to part ways with some pointing to a hefty bill from Milo as the reason. According to reports, the far-right agitator was fired by West from the rapper’s 2024 presidential campaign team. Yiannopoulos confirmed that departure on Sunday (Dec. 4). “Ye and I have come to the mutual conclusion that I should step away from his political team,” Yiannopoulos wrote in a post on Telegram. “I will continue to pray for Ye and all his endeavors.” But sources claim that a bill he sent to West for $116,000 dated Dec. 1 led to the firing. These same sources state that there was never a financial agreement made between the two and that since the “Father Stretch My Hands” rapper hasn’t officially declared that he’s running for president, ...
Joe Rogan Believes Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Uses Steroids & Should “Come Clean”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CHRIS DELMAS / Getty Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has become one of the most beloved celebrities around the world, but Joe Rogan has a bone to pick with the wrestler turned movie star and he’s calling out The Rock and holding his feet to the fire. In a recent episode of his Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Rogan questioned whether or not The Rock is using steroids and seems quite convinced that he is even though he’s never confirmed nor denied using the drug. The topic came up after Brian Johnson a.k.a The Liver King was exposed for using steroids to muscle up even though he claimed his physique was all due to his high protein raw meat diet. Related Stories Because of that revelation, Rogan feels that “The Rock should come clean right now,” as he believes “Ther...
Joe Rogan Believes Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Uses Steroids & Should “Come Clean”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CHRIS DELMAS / Getty Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has become one of the most beloved celebrities around the world, but Joe Rogan has a bone to pick with the wrestler turned movie star and he’s calling out The Rock and holding his feet to the fire. In a recent episode of his Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Rogan questioned whether or not The Rock is using steroids and seems quite convinced that he is even though he’s never confirmed nor denied using the drug. The topic came up after Brian Johnson a.k.a The Liver King was exposed for using steroids to muscle up even though he claimed his physique was all due to his high protein raw meat diet. Related Stories Because of that revelation, Rogan feels that “The Rock should come clean right now,” as he believes “Ther...
Lawyer Claims Takeoff Shooting Suspect’s Trip To Mexico Was “Pre-planned”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty A lawyer for the man accused of the murder of Migos rapper Takeoff claims that he wasn’t trying to evade authorities at his latest court hearing. According to reports, Patrick Xavier Clark appeared in court for his second hearing in Houston, Texas on Monday morning (Dec. 5), after being brought into custody for allegedly shooting and killing the “Stir Fry” rapper outside of a bowling alley in the downtown area a month ago. At that hearing, Clark’s $2 million bond was discussed with his attorneys filing a motion for it to be reduced. A sticking point was a revelation by the Houston police that claimed Clark had obtained an expedited passport and had tickets to Mexico in his possession before being arrested. “That was something that wa...
Lawyer Claims Takeoff Shooting Suspect’s Trip To Mexico Was “Pre-planned”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty A lawyer for the man accused of the murder of Migos rapper Takeoff claims that he wasn’t trying to evade authorities at his latest court hearing. According to reports, Patrick Xavier Clark appeared in court for his second hearing in Houston, Texas on Monday morning (Dec. 5), after being brought into custody for allegedly shooting and killing the “Stir Fry” rapper outside of a bowling alley in the downtown area a month ago. At that hearing, Clark’s $2 million bond was discussed with his attorneys filing a motion for it to be reduced. A sticking point was a revelation by the Houston police that claimed Clark had obtained an expedited passport and had tickets to Mexico in his possession before being arrested. “That was something that wa...
Listen to the Previously Unreleased Sparklehorse Song “It Will Never Stop”
A previously unreleased Sparklehorse song titled “It Will Never Stop” is now seing the light of day. It was unearthed by Matt Linkous, the brother of the late Mark Linkous, while overseeing the songwriter’s estate and archiving his recordings. Listen to it below. “Great care has been taken to archive and preserve Mark’s music,” Matt Linkous said in a statement. “We are very thankful for Mark and the beauty he brought to this world.” A new feature-length documentary about the music of the late Mark Linkous, titled This Is Sparklehorse, was released on Vimeo in October. It was made by was made by UK filmmakers Alex Crowton and Bobby Dass of Bo-Ho Films, and features David Lynch, Grandaddy’s Jason Lytle, Metric’s Emily Haines, Portishead’s Adrian Utley, and more. Linkous released his first Sp...
Lingua Ignota and Vile Creature’s KW Campol Launch Chicago Arts Festival
Lingua Ignota’s Kristin Hayter has joined forces with KW Campol of the Canadian metal duo Vile Creature to found a new arts festival in Chicago and an “art house” that will partly function as a record label. The festival, Perpetual Flame, takes place from April 28 to 30 at Thalia Hall and features Moor Mother, Thou, Hide, Midwife, Planning for Burial, alongside Lingua Ignota and Vile Creature. The art house, Perpetual Flame Ministries, launches on February 24 with the first vinyl release of Lingua Ignota’s debut, the 2017 album Let The Evil of His Own Lips Cover Him. Hayter, who said last month that she would retire her Lingua Ignota catalog, will give “farewell” performances of her albums All Bitches Die, Caligula, and Sinner Get Ready. She said in a press release, “Perpetual Flame Minist...
Little Simz Announces New Album No Thank You
Little Simz has a new album on the way, revealing that it’s called No Thank You. She posted the announcement on social media with a brief statement: “emotion is energy in motion. honour your truth and feelings. eradicate fear. boundaries are important.” The London artist won the United Kingdom’s Mercury Prize for her 2021 album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. She had previously been nominated for the honor for 2019’s Grey Area; between those albums, she issued the EP Drop 6 in 2020.
