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Dwayne Johnson Visits 7-Eleven He Used To Shoplift From In Hawaii
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Variety / Getty Box office star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stopped by a 7-Eleven convenience store in Hawaii recently where according to him, he used to shoplift as a teenager. “We were evicted from Hawaii in ’87, and after all these years ― I finally got back home to right this wrong,” Dwayne Johnson said, according to Huffington Post. “I finally exorcised this damn chocolate demon that’s been gnawing at me for decades.” The Black Adam star said that he used to steal a king-size Snickers candy bar from the store every day. “The same clerk was there every day and always just turned her head and never busted me,” he wrote on Instagram. Johnson shared a video where he purchased every Snickers bar in the shop and paid for purchases of some excited...
Samuel L. Jackson Responds To N-Word Abusing White Director Quentin Tarantino’s MCU Hot Take
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Greg Doherty / Getty / Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson had thoughts on Quentin Tarantino’s unwanted opinion on actors who star in Marvel Studios movies. Nothing grinds white movie directors’ gears more than the popularity of comic book movies, mainly Marvel Studios films. Quentin Tarantino, who has a penchant for abusing the N-word in his films, is the latest director to gripe about superhero films. In a recent episode of the 2 Bears,1 Cave podcast, Tarantino dropped a ridiculous hot take claiming actors who star in the film become obsolete. “Part of the Marvel-ization of Hollywood is…you have all these actors who have become famous playing these characters,” Tarantino said. “But they’re not movie stars. Right? Captain America is the star. Or Thor is ...
No Beef: Nas & 21 Savage Team Up On “One Mic, One Gun”
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 47 mins 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 ...
Fraudulent Fyre Festival Promoter Wants To Plan Another “Venture,” The Bahamas Says We Good
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Patrick McMullan / Getty/ Billy McFarland Billy McFarland, the man behind the biggest fail in music festival history, the Fyre Festival, wants to plan another venture in the Bahamas. Spotted on VICE, Billy McFarland, who was sent to prison for defrauding investors out of $26 million, is back with another venture. This time he says things will be a bit different because the new venture hilariously called PYRT (a play on the word pirate) is not a music festival, he explained in a TikTok video announcing the new experience. “PYRT is not a festival. It’s not an event. And it’s definitely not the metaverse,” McFarland tries to explain in a TikTok post pitching the project. “PYRT is a technology I’ve been working on for the past few years called the VID/R: the ...
PinkPantheress Drops Bubbly Yet Contemplative Track “Boy’s a liar”
PinkPantheress is back with another pop-filled offering with her latest single, “Boy’s a liar.” Produced by PinkPantheress and Mura Masa, the tune harbors a dream pop cadence with a steady bolstering beat. Sonically, the track continues to prove the UK native’s versatile prowess as her tracks move in and out of light-hearted and full-bodied sounds while portraying an array of contemplative emotions. This time around, the artist discusses the experience of dealing with a guy who is toying with her emotions – fueled by lies, confusion and despair. “Can you take a look inside your heart/Is there any room for me?/I won’t ever have to hold my breath/Till you get down on one knee because/What’s the point of crying?/It was never even love/Did you ever want me?/Was I ever good,” sings PinkPanthere...
Mclusky Postpone 2022 North American Tour
hey guys – I’m afraid we’re going to have to postpone – until further notice – our US shows – and give serious consideration to our Australian dates in january. following an innocuous, fun rehearsal three weeks ago – during which, as usual, i wore ear protection – i’ve been plagued by various ear issues, tinnitus and apparent hyperacusis amongst them, and am totally unable to perform, barely able to exist in the world as we speak (the idea of getting onto a flight is particularly fucking terrifying, and i’m not just talking about the vegetarian meal options). i have taken advice from ENT doctors, audiologists and my GP and have spent more money than i’ve ever spent on anything before trying to fix this issue but so far, no dice. we want to reschedule the dates as s...
Nilüfer Yanya Shares King Krule and Sampha Remixes of “Midnight Sun”: Listen
King Krule and Sampha have each remixed Nilüfer Yanya’s “Midnight Sun” for Painless (Deluxe Edition), an expanded version of the album she released this past March. Listen to both remixes below. The tracks follow Yanya’s September cover of PJ Harvey’s “Rid of Me,” which also appears on the album revamp. Three reimagined versions of Painless songs, which Yanya made with the producer Will Archer, make up the new record’s tracklist. Those tracks are “Shameless,” “Midnight Sun,” and “Chase Me,” and the new titles are appended with “(Reflects).” The whole thing is out December 14 via ATO. In a press release, Yanya said, “Painless is going deluxe! I’m honestly so glad so many of you listened to Painless when it first came out 9 months ago so I’m very happy to be able to offer you the deluxe...
Petite Noir Shares New Song “Simple Things”: Listen
Congolese musician Petite Noir has shared his latest song, “Simple Things,” featuring jazz musician Theo Croker on trumpet. The single, released via Roya, follows the October track “Numbers.” Hear the new song below. Petite Noir latest project is 2018’s La Maison Noir / The Black House. He returned in 2020 with a pair of tracks with the producer Kingdom, “Alive” and “Through the Bad Times.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Goldenboy Countup Announces EP, Shares Video for New Song “Don’t Let Me”: Watch
Florida rapper Goldenboy Countup has announced the December 15 release of his new Chill Golden EP. The EP will include his recent single “10PM in ATL,” as well as the new song “Don’t Let Me.” Find the new music video for the latter track below. Chill Golden includes collaborations with Money Man, Jimbo World, and others. The EP will follow Goldenboy Countup’s September mixtape Chicken Man 3, featuring the standout song “Jungle.” Read about Goldenboy Countup’s “Drug Dealer” in Alphonse Pierre’s “12 Songs That Will Make You Grateful for Florida’s Expansive Current Rap Scene.” Plus, explore Chicken Man 2 in “27 Great Records You May Have Missed: Autumn 2021.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Chill Golden EP: 01 Next Up02 10PM in ATL03 Standing On [ft. Mo...
Kygo to Debut Winter Edition of Palm Tree Music Festival In Aspen With Co-Headliner Jack White
Kygo may be mostly closed associated with swaying palm trees and gentle ocean waves, but the producer’s Palm Tree Music Festival is expanding to a location with a lot more snow. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Today (Nov. 30), the producer announces his Palm Music Tree festival will set-up shop in the ski haven of Aspen, Colorado this Feb. 24-25. Kygo will headline one night of the event, with Jack White headlining the second. The rest of the lineup includes Gryffin, King Princess, Cannons and Forester, with additional acts to be announced in the coming months. “Aspen holds a special place in our hearts, and we love spending time there,” Kygo tells Billboard. “We thought it would be fun to bring to the festival to a beautiful location that has ...
J-Hope Lights Up 2022 MAMA Awards With ‘Jack in the Box’ Performance Medley: Watch
It’s Hobi’s world, and we’re all just living in. BTS rapper J-Hope shined at the 2022 MAMA Awards on Wednesday (Nov. 30), first with a show-stopping walk on the red carpet, and later on stage with his performance of songs “MORE,” “Arson” and “Future” from his debut solo album Jack in the Box. Before going on stage, J-Hope turned out an all-black look on the red carpet, looking sleek in a suit jacket with satin lapels, a casually unbuttoned black dress shirt, trousers and shoes. Though his look was more than enough to send ARMY into a panic, even the red-carpet commentators couldn’t contain themselves, saying “wow” several times before chatting with him. For the rapper’s performance, he stuck with the Jack in the Box theme, first with several ornate boxes piled high on stage. J-Hope appeare...
Jennifer Lopez Reveals She Wants to Make a ‘Gigli’ Sequel in ‘73 Questions’: Watch
Get ready to learn exactly 73 new facts about Jenny from the block. For Vogue‘s latest “73 Questions” video, Jennifer Lopez opened up about the sequel to one of her movies she’d most like to make (hint: it would also star her husband, Ben Affleck!) and talked about new music, motherhood and more. Wearing khaki trousers and a cropped white button-up, J. Lo started the video by opening her front door to greet Vogue and let viewers in to her Los Angeles home. On a wooden table in her entryway rests a framed photo of her and Affleck, her husband since July of this year, who was the subject of a couple of the “On the Floor” singer’s answers. When asked about who makes her laugh the most between takes on film sets, a small smile spread across Lopez’s face. “My husband,” she said, grinning. “Ben....
