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Emmett Till Statue Unveiled Mississippi, Not Far From A Confederate Monument
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Scott Olson / Getty The majority Black city of Greenwood, Mississippi, unveiled a monument dedicated to the 14-year-old Black boy whose tragic story helped galvanize the civil rights movement. According to The Grio, the nine-foot statue of Emmett Till was unveiled Friday, not far from where he was brutally killed by two white monsters after another white monster accused him of flirting with her. The only downside is that the monument commemorating the young victim of heinous white violence, stands just miles away from a giant ode to Black people in bondage—or what white conservatives call “heritage.” From the Grio: The 9-foot (2.7-meter) tall bronze statue in Greenwood is a jaunty depiction of the living Till in slacks, a dress shirt and a tie with one ha...
Russian Appeals Court Upholds Brittney Griner’s 9-Year Prison Sentence
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / Getty American WNBA star Brittney Griner remains in a Russian prison after a decision today by a Russian appeals court to uphold her nine-year sentence on drug smuggling charges. The ruling now leaves Brittney Griner’s best chance for release in the hands of the United States government. According to The New York Times, the Biden Administration and representatives of Russian President Vladimir V. Putin has been engaged in secretive negotiations to possibly include Griner in an exchange of prisoners. The U.S. government offered a swap in June, but Russian officials refused to discuss it until all legal recourse was met. The article notes that the ruling by a three-judge panel means that Griner will soon be transported to a R...
Megan Thee Stallion Reads The “Horrorscopes” of Your Favorite Netflix Original Characters
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Netflix / Megan Thee Stallion Netflix & Chills Megan Thee Stallion is on a break, but she still got some things coming with Netflix. The Houston artist who throws an annual Halloween party called Hottieween is teaming up with Netflix for some unique spooky season content. As part of the promotion, Megan Thee Stallion reads the “horroscopes” of your favorite Netflix original characters. In the cute video, the “Anxiety” rapper chooses Eric from Sex Education, Chloe from Too Hot To Handle, Max from Stranger Things, and Maury the Hormone Monster from Big Mouth and compares them to Thing from The Addams Family, a zombie, vampire and, her admittedly “always horny self.” The streaming service dropped this video after Megan Thee ...
Blaqbonez ft Blxckie & Cheque – Fake Nikes
On his brand-new song, Fake Nikes, Blaqbonez teams up with two music talent. “Fake Nikes,” a brand new single by Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez featuring Blxckie & Penthauze artist, Cheque, makes its premiere. It is one of the 14 brand-new tracks on the album “Young Preacher”. It is an excellent musical collaboration in which both artists contribute their talents while exuding positivity and good vibes. It is a follow-up to his song Mazoe. You should add this to your playlist. Listen and share Blaqbonez ft Blxckie & Cheque – Fake Nikes below. Download coming soon.
Blaqbonez – Fashionnova
Blaqbonez rolls out a fresh new solo single called – Fashionnova. Chocolate City music act, Blaqbonez comes through with a brand new record “Fashionnova” a sequel to his songs “Star Life“, “I’ll Be Waiting”, “Loyalty”, etc. The new single is the fourth track off his latest Young Preacher album, holding 14 music pieces. Blaqbonez dedicates the song to his beloved fans & Supporters. Hope you like this and add it to your playlist. Listen to and share Blaqbonez’s new single – Fashion Nova below. Download coming soon.
Wizkid Reaction As Blaqbonez Begs Him On Instagram Chat
In response to Blaqbonez’s appeal, Wizkid posts the discussion he had on Instagram. “3 Days,” as Nigerian A-list singer Wizkid captioned his recent post, Blaqbonez begs Wizkid not to drop his album “More Love, Less Ego” this week as he will be dropping his (Young Preacher album) come 28th of Oct. Wizkid later uploaded the conversation on Instagram and jokingly referred to Blaqbonez as a “Mad man” before revealing the tracklist for Blaqbonez’s next album. See the reaction below.
VIDEO: Rema – Dirty
Rema drops a beautiful visual for his song titled – Dirty. Mavin Records artist, Rema comes through with a brand new music video for his released song titled “Dirty“. The single is taken from his studio album, “Rave & Roses” released in March this year. The visual is a lovely cozy clip that shows Rema’s soft side. It was shot and directed by Earthboi and starred Mariana. Watch and share Rema’s new video – Dirty below. [embedded content]
Adele’s ‘I Drink Wine’ Video Is Coming Very, Very Soon
Time to pop the corks, because Adele took to social media on Tuesday (Oct. 25) to reveal that her music video for “I Drink Wine” will be arriving on Wednesday. “The I Drink Wine video was the first one I shot for this album. And it’s finally coming out tomorrow!!” she tweeted. “I’m excited for you to see it and I can’t wait to see some of you tonight!” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The announcement featured an eight-second teaser clip, in which a pianist is seen playing atop a curved bridge amid a magical, sunset-hued river landscape, as the 34-year-old singer floats on a boat beneath the bridge. The I Drink Wine video was the first one I shot for this album. And it’s finally coming out tomorrow!! I’m excited for you to see it and I c...
The 10 Best Early Black Friday Deals on TVs, Laptops & Other Must-Have Electronics
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Black Friday deals are kicking off earlier than usual. Best Buy launched a selection of early Black Friday deals on Monday (Oct. 24), joining Walmart, Target and Amazon in offering deep discounts before Black Friday takes place on Nov. 25. Starting your holiday shopping? Right now, Best Buy shoppers can find deals on tons must-have electronics, including TVs and projectors, cell phones, headphones, appliances, laptops, computers, tablets, sound bars, speakers, streaming devices, gaming gear and video games, cameras, camcorders, and wearable tech, in addition...
How to Watch ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Online for Free
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The Bachelor franchise’s favorites are in Mexico on a quest to find love. A new episode of Bachelor in Paradise will air on ABC on Tuesday night (Oct. 28). The new season premiered on Sept. 27 with Jesse Palmer as host, while Wells Adams holds down the bar. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news See below for details on how to watch this year’s season of Bachelor in Paradise. How to Watch Bachelor in Paradise The latest season of Bachelor in Paradise episodes premiere on Monday and Tuesdays at ...
Apple Music’s Price Hike Boosts Music Stocks
Universal Music Group, Hipgnosis Songs Fund and other music stocks got a much-needed boost on Tuesday (Oct. 25) following news of Apple Music’s price hike, as investors bet it would trigger a wave of streaming subscription cost increases. Universal Music Group’s stock closed 11.6% higher, Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd ended up 7.8% and Korean music companies SM Entertainment and HYBE finished the trading day 4.8% and 4.4% higher, respectfully, on Tuesday. On Monday, Apple announced that it was raising the standard U.S. and U.K. individual plan price to $10.99 from $9.99. This 10% price hike — Apple’s first — comes amid high inflation and a darkening economic environment in many global markets. If Apple can raise prices at a time like this, that is a sign the music industry can charge more ...
YG To Embark on U.S. Tour in Early 2023 for New LP ‘I Got Issues’
A month after the release of his sixth studio album I Got Issues, YG has announced that he’ll be heading on tour early next year. The Compton rapper will be embarking on The Red Cup Tour, a 17-stop nationwide run produced by Live Nation, in January 2023. I Got Issues followed last year’s My Life 4Hunnid, delivering collaborations between YG and Roddy Ricch, Post Malone, H.E.R., J. Cole and Moneybagg Yo, among others. Standouts from the LP included the Nas-assisted “No Weapons” and an unexpected duo with Cuco called “I Dance.” Kicking off on January 20 at Denver’s Fillmore Auditorium, fans will be able to see YG perform his latest project live. Following the Denver stop, he’ll perform shows in Salt Lake City and Garden City, then heading to major cities along the West Coast for the reaminer...
