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Beyoncé Has Now Tied JAY-Z for Most Grammy Nominations
It comes as no surprise that Beyoncé is a powerhouse in the music industry and that her influence continues to make a mark in history. Cementing her place as one of the most successful artists in the world, The Recording Academy has nominated Beyoncé for nine separate awards at the 2023 Grammys. While being nominated for a Grammy is already a major achievement, the nine nominations lands her with 88 career nominations, tying her husband and legendary rapper JAY-Z for the most ever. For her latest album Renaissance, Beyoncé is up for Record Of The Year (“Break My Soul”), Best R&B Song (“Cuff It”), Best Traditional R&B Performance (“Plastic Off The Sofa”), Best R&B Performance (“Virgo’s Groove”), Best Song Written For Visual Media (“Be Alive” from King Richard), Song Of The Year ...
Blueface Arrested for Attempted Murder
On Tuesday (November 15), the Las Vegas Metro Police Department arrested rapper Blueface, born Johnathan Porter, on a warrant for attempted murder with the use of a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm into an occupied structure. A statement from the LVMPD states that the charges stem from an October 8 shooting. Pitchfork has reached out to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department and Blueface’s representatives for comment. In February, Blueface was arrested for gun possession in California following a traffic stop. In 2021, he was wanted by the police after being caught on camera attacking a bouncer at a California club who allegedly denied him entry without showing ID. In 2019, Blueface was charged with one felony count of carrying a loaded handgun (on his person or in a vehicle) without...
Black Eyes to Reunite for First Shows in 19 Years
Black Eyes, the beloved art-punk band from Washington, D.C., are reuniting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album. The band announced it will play three shows next year, starting in their hometown on April 7 and ending in Philadelphia on April 9. Find the full list of tour dates below. Black Eyes disbanded back in 2004 just two months before releasing their second and final album, Cough. To celebrate the upcoming shows, Dischord is reissuing Black Eyes on vinyl for the first time, which will be released next spring. A press release for the reunion tour also notes that Black Eyes are engaged in an ongoing archival project that will be announced in 2023 as well. Black Eyes: 04-07 Washington, D.C. – Black Cat 04-08 New York, NY – Market Hotel...
Weyes Blood Shares New Song “God Turn Me Into A Flower”: Listen
Weyes Blood has shared a new song called “God Turn Me Into A Flower.” The latest single from her forthcoming LP And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow, the track features Daniel Lopatin (Oneohtrix Point Never) on synthesizer. Check it out below. Weyes Blood has previously shared videos for the And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow singles “Grapevine” and “It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody.” The album is due out November 18 via Sub Pop. Earlier this year she released “Holocene,” a one-off collaboration with Zella Day, and “Titanic Risen,” an outtake from her 2019 album Titanic Rising that she first shared on Roblox. Check out “Tim Heidecker and Weyes Blood on Making a Groovy Album About Death” on the Pitch. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Watch Bruce Springsteen Perform “Turn Back the Hands of Time” on Fallon
For the second night in a row, Bruce Springsteen stopped by the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, this time to perform his cover of Jimmy and David Ruffin’s “Turn Back the Hands of Time.” Check it out below. The track appears on Springsteen’s latest LP Only the Strong Survive, a covers collection of his favorite soul songs. On Monday’s (November 15) episode of the Tonight Show, Springsteen performed his version of Frank Wilson’s “Do I Love You (Indeed I Do).” He’s previously shared videos for his covers of the Commodores’ “Nightshift” and Ben E. King’s “Don’t Play That Song (You Lied).” Check out “The Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama Podcast Is Just Two Guys Talking About Hope” on the Pitch. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Playboy Carti, Travis Scott and Future to Headline Rolling Loud California
Rolling Loud is gearing up for 2023, releasing the official lineup for its California leg. Headlining the three-day Rolling Loud California in March next year are Playboi Carti, Travis Scott and Future. Lil Wayne is scheduled to be the special guest and will feature sounds by Mike Dean, Scheme and Five Venoms. The festival is returning to Hollywood Park Grounds with other performances like Kodak Black, Tyga, Trippie Redd and Saweetie on Day One, Lil Baby, Don Toliver, 2 Chainz and Lil Yachty on Day Two and Lil Ui Vert, Polo G, Moneybagg Yo on Day Three. Blueface is also currently slated to perform on the first day, however, it was just reported that he was arrested for attempted murder. It is uncertain if he will be able to perform in March. As he slowly makes his way back to live events, ...
Gucci Mane “Letter To Takeoff,” E-40 ft. Cousin Fik “In The Air Where It’s Fair” & More | Daily Visuals 11.15.22
HipHopWired Featured Video The shocking death of Takeoff earlier this month shook the Hip-Hop culture to it’s core and the outpouring of sentiments from his peers were immediate and today Gucci Mane comes through with a heartfelt message to the former Migos member. In his visuals to “Letter To Takeoff,” Guwop heads to church to speak on his memories of Takeoff and expresses his opinion on the matter while taking shots at Georgians who voted for Hershel Walker in this past Senate race. Can’t say we saw that coming. Back on the Left Coast, Hip-Hop legend E-40 shows he’s still has a ton left in his tank and in his clip to the Cousin Fik assisted “In The Air Where It’s Fair,” E-Dub kicks it in his mansion with his peoples where they play some pool and toast to the life he’s built out in the Ba...
The GAP And Dapper Dan Set To Release New Batch Of “DAP GAP” Hoodies
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: THE GAP / THE GAP The GAP and Dapper Dan are doubling up on their memorable collaboration. A new set of DAP GAP hoodies are on the way. Source: THE GAP / THE GAP As spotted on Hype Beast your favorite fashion influencer’s favorite fashion influencer is partnering up with the San Francisco, California corporation just in time for the fall. This week the national clothing retailer announced that another round of DAP GAP hooded sweatshirts are releasing soon. As expected these pieces are perfectly themed for the fall and winter seasons. The drop features four colorways including a red flannel, yellow checkered print, a twist on the classic tartan and a camel color which resembles a herringbone pattern. This time though we also get a touch of uptown flav...
Bobby Shmurda Says He Had To “Go To The Box All The Time” For Receiving “Neck” In Prison
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty In today’s episode of Uh…TMI, Sir, But OK, Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda made a recent appearance on Drink Champs where he talked about his time in prison—specifically, the times he got himself in trouble for sexual activity. “I got some neck,” Smurda said during the episode. “The reason I ain’t get no p***y is because they use to violate me. They use to put all the bros in the good houses, they put me in the house with all the cameras. They like ‘nah you on top security lockdown.” Related Stories Bobby added that he had to “go to the box all the time” because he was caught receiving fellatio, though he didn’t specify by whom. Listen, between Irv Gotti and Ye, it might be time for us to admit that Drink Champs has become a ...
Nike Launches .SWOOSH, A New Digital Community and Experience
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NIKE / NIke Nike is launching .SWOOSH, a web3-enabled platform that champions athletes and serves the future of sport by creating a new, inclusive digital community and experience and a home for Nike virtual creations. Source: NIKE / NIke As spotted on Nice Kicks the new digital community and experience is a home for Nike virtual creations and uses blockchain-powered technology — or what many call “web3” — to offer an inclusive, equitable place for athletes, creators, collectors and consumers to design and own the future of sport. To ensure it is a safe, trusted space, .SWOOSH has its own domain: welcome.swoosh.nike. There, Nike Members will be able to learn about and collect virtual creations, which are typically interactive digital objects, such as...
Prepare Yourself: Asake, “Could This Be A New Music Alert?”
Fast-forwarding to now, it is safe to say Asake, a.k.a. Mr. Money, has had a phenomenal year. The YBNL artist Asake has done his bid this year, serving fans with good music back-to-back. He is among the few singers that have dropped an EP (Ololade’s “Asake“) and an album (“Mr. Money With The Vibe“) in the same year. As it is, it looks like the singer still has unfinished business to take care of before the year comes to a close. He recently took to his media space to create his fans’ indulgence as he wrote “Prepare Yourself,” and this to us could mean get ready for new music or as well could mean anything. But this sparked a reaction from fans and from his fellow music colleague Blaqbonez, who reacted by quoting his tweet with the reply, “Bro, what are you trying to do again?” However, wha...
VIDEO: Cheque – Dangerous ft Ayra Starr
PentHauze Music unveils this brand new music video from Cheque featuring Ayra Starr titled “Dangerous”. After so much anticipation, Cheque treats fans to the exciting music video for “Dangerous”. The record is taken from his debut album project “Bravo”. The tune features Mavin Records star Ayra Starr. The visuals are pretty soft as Ayra Starr channels her inner diva, the both artistes complement each other on the fan favourite tune. Watch, enjoy Cheque – “Dangerous” ft Ayra Starr video below. [embedded content]
