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A Bear On Blow? The ‘Cocaine Bear’ Trailer Is As Wild The True Story
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Universal / Universal Bears in the wild are already dangerous enough to deal with for the any human being, but what happens when the majestic beast sticks it’s nose into a brick of blow? Looks like we’re about to find out. A new film dubbed Cocaine Bear is set to hit theaters next year and it’s about exactly what the title states it is, a bear hopped up on cocaine. Inspired by the true story of a bear eating a brick of coke that ended up in the woods after a cocaine runner’s plane crashed in 1985, the dark comedy film takes all kinds of liberties with the story and reimagines what would’ve happened after the bear went Tony Montana in the sticks. In the first trailer to Cocaine Bear we find Ray Liotta (RIP), O’Shea Jackson, Jr., and Keri Russell amongst ma...
Brett Favre Requests Dismissal From Mississippi Welfare Lawsuit
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 1 hour ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first B...
Fela Kuti Tribute Album Red Hot + Riot Released on Streaming for the First Time: Listen
In 2002, AIDS-awareness nonprofit Red Hot released Red Hot + Riot: A Tribute to Fela Kuti. The album included covers of the Nigerian star’s music, by a wide range of artists such as D’Angelo, Questlove, Kuti’s son Femi Kuti, and more. Now, to honor World AIDS Day (December 1), Red Hot has shared the record on streaming platforms for the first time ever. The reissue also includes two hours of bonus material, including recordings from Sade, Roy Hargrove, Nile Rodgers, Kelis, Archie Shepp, and others. Notably, it also features Bilal, Zap Mama, and Common’s previously unreleased “Sorrow Tears & Blood” cover. Find the album below. Head to YouTube to watch studio footage. Fela Kuti died of causes related to HIV/AIDS in 1997. Red Hot + Riot is one of multiple music projects put out by Red Hot...
The War on Drugs Announce Philadelphia Benefit Shows
The War on Drugs have announced the return of their annual A Drugcember to Remember benefit concert series. The shows will take place from December 19-21 at the band’s favorite hometown club: Johnny Brenda’s in Philadelphia. Proceeds from the gigs will benefit the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia. Tickets go on sale Friday (December 2): Head here for the first show, here for the second, and here for the third. Additional funds will be raised with an auction hosted by Julien’s Auctions in January. Auction items will include a pair of tickets to any headline show from the War on Drugs for the next five years, signed memorabilia from Philadelphia professional sports teams, signed instruments from the War on Drugs, and more. Each concert will also feature an in-person live raffle w...
The Clean’s Hamish Kilgour Is Missing, New Zealand Police Say
Hamish Kilgour, the drummer who co-founded the Clean with his brother David, has been missing since Sunday, November 27. Kilgour was last seen at Palms Shopping Mall in Christchurch, New Zealand police said on Facebook, adding that his family and friends were concerned for his wellbeing. Click the link for an up-to-date photo of Kilgour. Anyone with information can notify police online using the “Update My Report” link, quoting file number 221128/8475. Those in New Zealand can also call 105. Formed in Dunedin in the late 1970s, the Clean took the indie-rock underground to the upper echelons of the New Zealand singles chart the following decade, helping build a legend around then-fledgling label Flying Nun. Thanks to a partnership between Flying Nun and Rough Trade, the band released ...
The Cinematic Orchestra to Reissue Every Day for 20th Anniversary
The Cinematic Orchestra will reissue Every Day for the first time on March 24, 2023. The landmark Ninja Tune album will get a 3xLP release with new artwork and photography, along with four bonus tracks: “Oregon” and “Horizon” [ft. Niara Scarlett] from the original sessions, and “Semblance” and “Flite (Original Version),” which are coming to wax for the first time. Every Day (20th Anniversary Edition) also comes with liner notes from Gilles Peterson. The Cinematic Orchestra returned in 2019 with their first album in 12 years, To Believe. It featured Moses Sumney and longtime collaborator Roots Manuva, among others. 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....
Zoro ft Falz – Naira To Pounds
“Naira To Pounds” is out, a new release single from Zoro. Nigerian talented rapper Zoro dishes out a brand new single titled “Naira to Pounds,” the first cut off his forthcoming album, which is underway. The song features Falz, and it is a brilliant piece with energy and drive. “Naira to Pounds” is Zoro’s third released track of the year. He previously dropped “Winner” and “New Video” featuring Phyno. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Zoro – “Naira To Pounds” ft Falz below. https://www.xclusiveloaded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Zoro_Ft_Falz_-_Naira_To_Pounds.mp3 Download
Here Are the Best Spotify Wrapped Memes of 2022
It’s Spotify Wrapped season, that wonderful time of the year when a multi-billion dollar corporation tricks its users into running a global marketing campaign for free. With quirky graphics, completely made-up genres and plenty of opportunities to publically shame your friends, it’s tough to refrain from sharing your top songs and artists of the year and flexing your greatness—or cringiness. In honor of this brazen display of data harvesting, we’ve compiled the best Spotify Wrapped memes of 2022. Obliterating your parents’ computer for a YouTube rip of a song was so worth it Let’s get this out of the way right now: there’s absolutely nothing wrong with listening to 225 hours of Skrillex in a year Can’t tell if we’re supposed to laugh or cry? ...
Vinnie Paul’s Estate Insists “There Can Never Be a Pantera Reunion” but Supports Upcoming Tour
The estate of the late Vinnie Paul has issued a statement in support of Pantera’s upcoming shows. However, the statement refrained from calling the band’s reformation a “reunion.” This past summer, news broke that the surviving classic members of Pantera — singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown — were joining forces with guitarist Zakk Wylde and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante to play select dates and festivals as Pantera. At the time, Billboard reported that the estates of Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell had given it the go-ahead. On Wednesday (November 30th), Vinnie’s estate posted the following message on Facebook, clarifying its stance on the matter with a pointed first sentence, but an overall positive attitude toward the upcoming shows: “There can never be a Pantera reunion with...
G.G. Allin Biopic Set from Lords of Chaos Director Jonas Åkerlund
G.G. Allin, the combustible punk provocateur who shocked live audiences with defecation and self-mutilation before dying of a heroin overdose in 1993 at the age of 36, will be the subject of a new biopic from Lords of Chaos director Jonas Åkerlund. As The Hollywood Reporter notes, G.G. Allin: Live. Fast. Die. will tell the true story “of what happens to a borderline personality when the reach for fame exceeds the limits of talent… when substance abuse goes unchecked and mental illness undiagnosed and untreated… and when a fictional character takes over a real person’s life, driving GG beyond limits anyone could possibly endure.” The biopic will be produced by Don Murphy and Susan Monford of Angry Films and MVD Entertainment Group, with a script by Richard...
Julia Jacklin Covers Céline Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” at Madrid Show: Watch
Ever since we talked to Julia Jacklin last August about her love for Céline Dion, we’ve been patiently waiting to hear her sing the Canadian crooner’s stone-cold classic “My Heart Will Go On.” Our prayers were answered last night, as Jacklin finally covered the Titanic anthem at her show in Madrid. Jacklin would probably agree that nobody can belt quite like Dion, but with backing vocals from her tour support Erin Rae, the Aussie’s rendition of “My Heart Will Go On” is gorgeous in its own right. They even go for the key change! And we’d bet Jacklin has been thinking about covering the song for a while, considering how much she fawned over Dion in her interview with Consequence: “If someone is shit-talking Céline Dion, I’m like, ‘What do you find joy in?’” she said. “I’m not...
5 Things to Know About Samara Joy, Best New Artist Nominee at 2023 Grammys
When the 2023 Grammys take place, all eyes will be on the Best New Artist category, which, as always, operates with a loose definition of “new.” However, nominee Samara Joy — whose 2022 album Linger Awhile is also in the running for Best Jazz Vocal Album — is a true breakout artist. At 23 years old, Joy is one of the youngest musicians among the nominees, and her career is just beginning to blossom. This year, Joy emerged as a growing figure in the jazz scene; Linger Awhile, her debut album on Verve Records, arrived in September. In recent years, she’s also earned acclaim from celebs like Regina King and LaKeith Lee Stanfield, and has garnered millions of likes on TikTok. The Bronx native will be competing against Anitta, Omar Apollo, Domi & JD Beck, Muni Long, Lotto, Måneskin, To...
