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Did Ya Get The Memo?: Kanye West Calls Out The Gap For Excluding Him From Meetings
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Ye aka Kanye West is not pleased with The Gap again, claiming on social media that the company excluded him from meetings for a new product line collaboration. According to reports, the clothing company teased another long-awaited collaborative effort between their YEEZY Gap imprint and the luxury brand Balenciaga on Monday (August 29). The images featured striking leather ensembles including long rubber boots and an oversized leather jacket that the rapper has been known for of late, with many of the comments betraying a mixed reaction. Related Stories It didn’t take long for West to accuse Gap of purposely excluding him from meeting about the new line. He posted a photo of a pair of the reflective YR 3022 YZYGAP...
Fulton County DA Fani Willis Doubles Down On Her War Against Violent Rap Lyrics
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Megan Varner / Getty Fulton County DA Fani Willis came to prominence after her office brought charges against Young Thug and his fellow YSL members, and recently went after a group of alleged robbers known as the Drug Rich. During a reading of the 220-count indictment against the Drug Rich crew, Willis shot back answers at reporters regarding her tough stance on violent rap lyrics and the debates her actions are sparking. In a clip provided by local Atlanta Metro outlet 11ALive, DA Fani Willis addressed a throng of reporters to read off the charges regarding the Drug Rich collective. The RICO charges laid out in the press conference involved 26 individuals and it appears that the alleged gang has been in operation since 2016 according to an Atlanta Journa...
JAY-Z Reveals His “Goal” for His Verse on DJ Khaled’s “GOD DID”
JAY-Z made a very brief and rare return to Twitter to reveal his “goal” for his verse on DJ Khaled‘s “GOD DID,” the title track of the producer’s latest album that also features Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, John Legend and Fridayy. Hov’s Twitter appearance was prompted by a tweet from LeBron James, who was namedropped as one of the four billionaire Roc Nation members — in addition to JAY himself, Kanye West and Rihanna — to have visited the rapper and Beyoncé‘s home. The NBA star shared an MSNBC video detailing how the rapper addressed Nixon’s failed drug war on his “GOD DID” verse, tweeting, “Listen! Then listen again to make sure you got the point. HOV DID!!!! And so did the reporter! and adding that it was “GOAT TALK.” The rapper simply replied, ”My only goal is to make the real ‘one...
Fugees Canceled Tour as Pras Michel Faced Jail for Malaysian Money Laundering Scheme: Report
In 2021, Fugees announced a reunion tour that they canceled four months later, with the group citing safety concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a report from Puck.News suggests that the real reason had to do with member Pras Michel’s indictment in the 1 Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, which the US Department of Justice has called the “largest kleptocracy case to date.” Michel faces long-term imprisonment for his work with Jho Low, the fugitive businessman who has been accused of moving $4.5 billion from 1MDB into his personal accounts. Michel allegedly worked on his behalf, intentionally failing to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and attempting to influence two different presidential administrations — by pouring in millions of dollars ...
Glass Onion: Everything We Know About the Knives Out Sequel
Rian Johnson’s murder mystery Knives Out was one of the best films of 2019, making $311.4 million on a $40 million budget and earning a nomination for Best Original Screenplay at the 2020 Oscars. Unsurprisingly, then, Johnson is poised to follow it up with a sequel. In fact, Netflix shelled out a cool $450 million to ensure he’d make two. Ahead of Knives Out 2‘s release, we’ve rounded up everything we know about the forthcoming sequel. What Is Knives Out, Again? The first Knives Out film starred Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, a detective investigating the death of the patriarch of a wealthy, dysfunctional family. Christopher Plummer portrayed deceased 85-year-old author Harlan Thrombey, while Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, Katherine Lan...
Dolly Parton Unveils Dog Accessory Line, Brilliantly Names It Doggy Parton
Dolly Parton loves dogs. As if that wasn’t already evident by her general exquisite demeanor, America’s hero has further cemented her love for four-legged friends today by unveiling her new line of dog toys and apparel, which, obviously, is called Doggy Parton. The Doggy Parton collection includes dog-sized, Western-chic duds like a “blonde bombshell wig,” a “pink cowgirl hat with tiara,” a “gingham Western print two-piece collar and leash set,” and more that’ll have everyone begging your pup to not take their man. There’s also a set of plush toys, including a rainbow, a winking butterfly (!), a microphone (!!!), and a coffee mug that says “I Beg Your [Parton].” (!!!!!!!!!) “‘Puppy Love’ was my very first record, and six decades later, my love for pets is stronger than ever,” the coun...
Johnny Depp to Join Jeff Beck on Bulk of 2022 North American Tour
Jeff Beck will be joined by Johnny Depp for the bulk of the legendary guitarist’s upcoming North American tour. The news follows the release of the pair’s joint album, 18, which arrived on July 15th. The dates were announced earlier this month, but Depp’s involvement wasn’t revealed at the time. The actor-musician will be joining Beck on the road beginning October 4th in Washington, D.C., and will remain on the outing through its closing date of November 12th in Reno, Nevada. Tickets are currently available via Ticketmaster. Prior to Depp joining the tour, Beck will play a handful of late September shows supporting ZZ Top, as well as one headlining gig in Atlanta on October 1st. Advertisement Related Video Depp and Beck have already played a number of UK and European dates together this ye...
Fugees Reportedly Canceled Tour Due to Pras Michel’s Involvement in Malaysian State Investment Fund Scandal
The reason for the cancelation of Fugees‘ highly-anticipated reunion tour may not have been due to health and safety concerns, but rather the legal troubles Pras Michel is facing for his alleged involvement with the notorious 1 Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. According to Puck.News, the 49-year-old artist has been banned by the Justice Department from leaving the United States and the “Fugees tour was eventually postponed after quiet negotiations over his bail conditions broke down.” Michel is currently facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted and is due back in a Washington, D.C. court on November 4. Michel was supposedly paid a minimum of $8 million USD for his work with fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, who allegedly siphoned $4.5 million USD from 1 Malaysia Develo...
Gorillaz Announce New Album ‘Cracker Island’ With Bad Bunny, Thundercat and More
Gorillaz have officially announced their newest album, Cracker Island. Set to release on February 24, 2023, the upcoming record will include a total of 10 tracks featuring Thundercat on the opener “Cracker Island,” Stevie Nicks on “Oil,” Adeleye Omotayo on “Silent Running,” Tame Impala and Bootie Brown on “New Gold,” Bad Bunny on “Tormenta” and Beck on the closer “Possession Island.” To celebrate the announcement of the album, the band released “New Gold” with Tame Impala and Bootie Brown as the project’s latest single. In a previous press release, it was revealed that Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D have relocated to Silverlake, California where they supposedly found out that “the one truth to fix the world is to invite fans to join The Last Cult” — led by Murdoc as the self-appointed ...
‘NOPE’ Sequel?: Jordan Peele Teases A Potential Follow-Up To His Latest Thriller Could Happen
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YouTube / Universal Pictures Jordan Peele hasn’t dropped a sequel to any of his blockbusters, but he could break that trend with NOPE. NOPE was another huge box office success for Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions and, like his other films, left viewers amazed and simultaneously questioning what they just witnessed. The film’s ending was pretty straightforward and didn’t have many moviegoers screaming for Peele to get to work on a sequel. Still, some questions remained, specifically about an IMDB-listed character called “Nobody,” played by actor Michael Busch. Related Stories Speaking with the New York Times, Peele touched on that mystery character, those fun fan theories his films always produce, and the idea that NOPE could see a sequel. “The s...
DJ Khaled ft. SZA & Future “BEAUTIFUL,” Latto “It’s Givin” & More | Daily Visuals 8.31.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Yesterday social media was a-buzz after a post of DJ Khaled out in Yonkers to shoot his video for the Jadakiss Interlude began making the round on the internet, but until that gem drops, Khaled done blessed us with (Khaled voice) another one off his latest album GOD DID. In his latest visuals to “BEAUTIFUL,” DJ Khaled calls on the talents of the sizzling SZA and Toxic King known as Future to join him on a tropical island where he woos a beautiful young lady who obviously isn’t his wife. He must still feel a ways about his wifey snapping on him a few years back. Related Stories Latto meanwhile knows she got some killer curves at her disposal and for her clip to “It’s Givin” bosses up and rocks a blazer with no pants to remind everyone she’s bossy but also a baddy....
Atlanta DA Indicts 26 Alleged Gang Members After Crimes Against Celebs
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Megan Varner / Getty District Attorney Fani Willis has announced that her office is bringing formal RICO charges against the “Drug Rich Gang.” 26 people were arrested this week with many of the alleged incidents related to crimes against well-known celebrities in the city. “If you thought Fulton was a good county to bring your crime to, to bring your violence to, you are wrong and you are going to suffer consequences,” Willis said at the press conference, according to 11 Alive News. “And today is the start of some of those consequences.” The DA’s office said that the crew would often target celebrities or people who flaunted their wealth on social media. “So I do have a message for the public where it is kind of fun to put your things on social medi...
