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“Ganja Garden”: Cannabis Culture Comes to Dirtybird Campout
Claude VonStroke is back with the eighth iteration of Dirtybird Campout, and this time he’s blazing new trails—with cannabis. While it’s true that producers of events like Northern Nights and Outside Lands have had cannabis zones for years, next weekend at California’s Modesto Reservoir Campgrounds, Dirtybird Campout may be bridging the two worlds of dance music and cannabis in ways never seen before. This year, the cannabis business stretches roots deeper into the house and music scene with electronic music luminaries like Justin Jay, Mr. Carmack, Nala, VNSSA, Walker & Royce and so many more from October 7-9. Via their flagship festival—where everything that happens is created, curated and hosted by a major house and techno label—the unveiling of Dirtybird’s new...
R. Kelly Ordered To Pay Over $300K To One Of His Victims
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Chicago Tribune / Getty The L’s just keep piling up for R. Kelly (deservingly so) as a court has just ordered he pay up big time to one of his many victims. The Guardian is reporting that the disgraced R&B singer has been ordered to pay more than $300,000 to one of his victims who accused Kelly of giving her an STD during one of their sexual encounters. U.S. district judge Ann Donnelly made the decision citing that the money would cover the cost of treatment for herpes and psychotherapy that the victim (who’s referred to only by a pseudonym) had to endure due to Kelly’s recklessness. Unfortunately for Kelly, it may not end there. Related Stories Kelly could be on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars more to pay for herpes treatment and counseling...
White Man Who Signed AI Rapper FN Meka Loved Using The N-Word
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Virtual Humans / Virtual Humans FN Meka was a debacle from the time the digitally-created “rapper” was rolled out to the masses and the controversy that ensued eventually lead to a dissolved record deal with Capitol Records. It has since come forth that much like the AI rapper, the white man who signed FN Meka to his label reportedly had a penchant for using the N-word at will. According to a detailed report from Rolling Stone, Anthony Martini, who works as an executive at Royalty Exchange, was once the frontman for a New Jersey Rap Metal band, E.Town Concrete, and was known for using the racially-charged slur during tracks and performances. Across the band’s first two albums, the N-word was used by Martini, who went by the names Ant-Money and Ignant Ass ...
HHW Gaming: Cardi B Reveals “Stupd Decisions” Led To Her Fumbling Multimillion-Dollar ‘Call of Duty’ Bag
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cardi B / Call of Duty Hip-Hop superstar Cardi B took a break from flaming Akbar V on Twitter to express some regrets about stupid decisions that have stopped a big bag for her. Remember when Cardi B rocked a one-of-a-kind Call of Duty necklace in her visual for “Hot Shit?” On Tuesday (Sept.27), Cardi B took to Twitter, revealing that due to legal issues stemming from a recent assault case, she fumbled a multimillion-dollar bag with Activision’s insanely popular first-person shooter. Source: Cardi B / Youtube Related Stories “My stupid decisions from the past caused me to miss out on money now,” the “Money” rapper tweeted. “I had a multimillion-dollar Call of Duty deal on the table that I couldn’t take because of court.” She also used to tweet to be a cau...
Kyrie Irving Says He Lost Millions Over COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Newsday LLC / Getty Kyrie Irving says that his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine cost him a multiyear contract extension worth millions although he’s still raking in a little of a third of what he could’ve earned this season alone. The star Brooklyn Nets guard doubled down on his stance to not get the jab and positioned himself as the “voice of the voiceless.” Kyrie Irving spoke to the press earlier this week for a Brooklyn Nets media day event this past Monday (Sept. 26) and spoke candidly on how his decision to remain unvaccinated put him at odds with the team, his sponsors, and the NBA at large according to a report from Deadline. “I gave up 4 years, $100-something million deciding to be unvaccinated,” Irving said at the press event. “That was the de...
Shigh Lofe ft Zinoleesky & Victony – Hypnotize
Check out this brand new single titled Hypnotize by Shigh Lofe. Marlian Music act, Shigh Lofe drops her first single titled Hypnotize, for her beloved fans & supporters. The new record Shigh Lofe links up with label mate Zinoleesky, alongside Victony. It is an impressive piece of music you can vibe to. However, you can check out Zinoleesky latest single titled Call Of Duty, released weeks ago. Don’t forget to add it to your playlist. Listen and share Shigh Lofe ft Zinoleesky & Victony – Hypnotize below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Shigh_Lofe_-_Hypnotize_ft_Zinoleesky_Victony__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Ciara x Summer Walker Are Moving On to “Better Thangs”
Ciara and Summer Walker have joined forces for the feel-good single “Better Thangs.” The song arrives just as summer comes to a close, hearing the duo reflect on moving onwards and upwards. “Lately, I been livin’ my life / I don’t pay the hate no mind,” Ciara sings. Walker joins in on the second verse, echoing the singer’s carefree sentiments. “Ain’t got nothin’ else to say / ‘Cause I know karma comes around,” Walker adds. “So I pray, never waste mental space / Or my energy on things I can’t control.” “Better Thangs” is Ciara’s second single release this year, chasing July’s “Jump” featuring Coast Contra. The R&B legend has released just a few songs over the past two years, and fans are still hungrily anticipating the follow-up to her 2019 LP, Beauty Marks. Walker dropped her second al...
Brent Faiyaz Drops Music Video for ‘Wasteland’ Cut “All Mine”
Brent Faiyaz is attempting to salvage his relationship in the new music for “All Mine.” The single, which comes off of his sophomore album Wasteland, hears Faiyaz lament that his girlfriend has moved on with another man. Filmed entirely in black and white, the visual cuts between shots of Faiyaz smoking and a woman waiting for him show up at a fancy restaurant. When the artist strolls in late, the two get into a heated argument at the dinner table. “I know that I’ve been the worst / But I love you better,” Faiyaz sings on the track. “If you let me / Let’s catch a flight, change the weather / And I promise forever.” Wasteland debuted in July, compiling singles from the previous two years, such as 2020’s “Dead Man Walking” and 2021’s “Gravity” with DJ Dahi and Tyler, the Creator. The project...
Mining Metal: An Abstract Illusion, Barn, Floating, Lunar Spells, Mamaleek, Miscreance, Toadeater, and Toughness
As the first summer this decade that felt like a true summer winds down, metalheads rejoice as the seasons turn in our favor. We trade in our black cutoff death metal shirts for black long-sleeved death metal shirts, battle jackets give way to actual jackets (denim and patch-filled, of course), cut-off cargos transform into jeans while combat boots…actually, who knows what metalheads wear to shows these days, though Dave Mustaine is hopefully still kicking about in his Nike Air Tech Challenge IIs. The point is, temperatures will start dropping throughout most of the world soon, and inside those cold weather months is peak metal mise-en-scene. The black metal that champions either Scandanavian pastures or American fauna usually comes with a wintery tone, though that’s not to say that fall d...
Future Interrupts Jimmy Kimmel Live! with a “Love You Better” Dream Sequence: Watch
Life is different when you’re living in the Future, as the Atlanta MC demonstrated with a show-stopping performance — literally — of “Love You Better” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Kimmel introduced the musical guest as if he were sitting down for an interview. After Future took a spot on the couch, the host asked, “So how is the Future? Relatively speaking.” “Man, I be drifting off sometimes,” Future replied, as music began to swell and the lighting went woozy. The cameras shifted to show a young woman calling out, “Future!” as she entered his dressing room. She found a bouquet of flowers, a bucket of ice, and a note: “I NEVER LIKED U.” Advertisement Related Video That’s a reference to Future’s new album, I Never Liked You, and as she sat on the couch to process this missive, the camera...
Bruce Springsteen Announces New Album Only the Strong Survive
Bruce Springsteen will return on November 11th with a new album of classic soul and R&B covers. Entitled Only the Strong Survive, the album sees Springsteen put hit own spin on songs by Diana Ross and the Supremes (“Someday We’ll Be Together”), The Commodores (“Night Shift”), and Aretha Franklin (“Don’t Play That Song”). The 15-song tracklist also boasts covers of The Temptations (“I Wish It Would Rain”), The Four Tops (“When She Was My Girl”), The Walker Brothers (“The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore), Jerry Butler (“Western Union Man”), and Jimmy Ruffin (“What Becomes of the Brokenhearted.”) The album takes its name from Jerry Buttler’s 1968 song “Only The Strong Survive,” which leads off the tracklist. As a preview, Springsteen has shared his cover of Frank Wilson’s “Do I Love You (In...
Pusha T Once Again Disses McDonald’s for Arby’s: Watch the New “Rib Roast” Video
Pusha T has, once again, shared a diss track aimed at a sandwich. For a new campaign with fast-food chain Arby’s, Pusha T has recorded a track mocking the McDonald’s McRib and promoting Arby’s Real Country Style Rib Sandwich. The rapper also collaborated with Arby’s on a limited-edition line of merchandise inspired by the sandwich, including bolo ties, trucker hats, and shirts. Check out the music video, starring bull riding champion Ezekial “Blue” Mitchell, below. Pusha T previously recorded a track for an Arby’s ad dissing the McDonald’s Filet-o-Fish sandwich, rapping “If you know me and you know me well/Our fish is gonna tip that scale.” And though his claim has been disputed, he maintains he wrote McDonald’s “I’m Lovin’ It” jingle for a flat fee. In 2014, Pusha T appeared on the ...
