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Cordae Turns Inward on Two New Tracks “Unacceptable” and “So With That”
On the heels of last month’s single release, “Multi-Platinum,” Cordae has shared two more new songs. “Unacceptable” and “So With That” are stylistically different tracks, but both hear the rapper reflect on his relationship to success and those around him. On the fast-paced “Unacceptable,” Cordae drops bars about grappling with personal trauma, including the deaths of his grandfather and close friends. In the second verse, he recalls a conversation he had with his father where he admits to struggling with depression, in spite of how others may perceive his success and Hollywood lifestyle. “I gotta get rid of this trauma, it’ll bring them demons with ya,” he raps. The Maryland rapper slows down on “So With That,” juxtaposing rap with an R&B sound. Harmonizing with a female vocalist, Cor...
BLACKSTARKIDS Announce New Project CYBERKISS*, Share “SEX APPEAL”: Stream
BLACKSTARKIDS are back with the announcement of their new project, CYBERKISS*, out September 23rd via Dirty Hit. As a first preview, they have shared a fresh track called “SEX APPEAL.” Check it out below. CYBERKISS* marks the follow-up to the Kansas City group’s 2021 debut album, Puppies Forever. The 17-song collection features a sole collaboration with labelmate beabadoobee. Check out the artwork and tracklist below; pre-orders are ongoing. Calling back to early aughts hip-hop, “SEX APPEAL” is a maximalist hit of braggadocio from BLACKSTARKIDS, as TheBabeGabe, TyFaizon, and Deiondre rap over blaring sirens and quirky percussion. “I’m up for the night, I don’t need a pill/ Don’t talk to me unless you got sex appeal,” the trio insist. In the single’s music video, they dance around a washed-...
Matt Stone and Trey Parker Celebrate 25 Years of South Park with RUSH, Primus, and Ween
A small girl sarcastically sang “JOE BIDEN TOOK OUR JOBS!” into a microphone while South Park co-creator Matt Stone laughed uproariously, Dean and Gene Ween provided backup vocals, Primus’ Les Claypool played bass and Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush sat silently smiling. The plumes of smoke emanating from the 9,545 fans jammed into Red Rocks Amphitheatre were especially thick at this moment on Wednesday night (August 10th). It was the second of two sold-out South Park 25th-anniversary shows, starring Stone and his partner, Trey Parker, as ringleaders of a circus in which Ween performed on stage left, Primus manned stage right and “Blame Canada,” “Uncle Fucka,” “What Would Brian Boitano Do?” and other profane “South Park” classics wafted from the middle. If the satire didn’t always come ...
Megan Thee Stallion Announces New Album Traumazine Dropping Tonight
Megan Thee Stallion has announced her new album, Traumazine, just hours ahead of its release on Friday, August 12th. Marking the proper follow-up to 2020’s Good News, Traumazine boasts an impressive list of featured artists including Future, Dua Lipa, Rico Nasty, Jhené Aiko, and Latto. Meanwhile, Houston legends Big Pokey and Lil Keke make an appearance on “Southside Royalty Freestyle” alongside Sauce Walka. Other notable guests include Key Glock, Pooh Shiesty, and Lucky Daye. “I want to take you through so many different emotions,” Megan told Rolling Stone about the album. “At first you was twerking, now you might be crying.” The Houston MC added that she hopes to build a legacy as “one of the best rappers, the coldest.” Advertisement Related Video Among the project’s 18 tracks are s...
25-Foot Inflatable Ozzy Osbourne Embarks on US Tour
A 25-foot inflatable Ozzy Osbourne that appeared at San Diego’s Comic Con is heading on a cross-country tour. The promotional campaign comes in support of Ozzy’s forthcoming album Patient Number 9, which drops on September 9th. Fans can get a chance to see the massive inflatable Ozzy — designed by renowned artist Todd McFarlane — in select cities leading up to the release date. Comic Con attendees were the first to glimpse inflatable Ozzy, who has since appeared on the Venice Boardwalk in Los Angeles, atop the East Hollywood complex Gold Diggers, and along the Las Vegas strip. His next destination is the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota this weekend. Advertisement Related Video According to a press release, the month-long tour will close out in New York City the week of the al...
HHW Gaming: ‘NBA 2K23’s Courtside Report No.2 Is All About The ‘Jordan Challenge’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NBA 2K23/ Jordan Challenge It’s almost time to hit the virtual hardwood in NBA 2K23. The first courtside report focused on new gameplay features. The second one is all about the Jordan Challenge. First introduced in 2010’s NBA 2K11, the Jordan Challenge was a mode that allowed players to relive those iconic moments that made Michael Jordan the GOAT. Related Stories The Jordan Challenge mode is now back in NBA 2K23, and it’s not just a rehash of the original one. The latest Courtside Report focuses explicitly on the Jordan Challenge. 2K breaks down what new experiences players can look forward to when they lace up Michael Jordan’s kicks in the game. A Brand New Experience NBA 2K23’s version of the Jordan Challenge consists of 15 “unique game experiences.”I...
Jordan Brand Partners With Howard University
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jordan Brand / Jordan Brand Howard University just scored a major win in the eternal “The Real HU?” debate. On Thursday (August 10), Jordan Brand announced it has entered into a 20-year partnership with the storied HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities). Source: Jordan Brand / Jordan Brand The house that Michael Jordan builts partnership is with Howard’s athletic department and touts that it is “built on a legacy of excellence and a vision for Black futures.” Howard’s profile when it comes to recruiting athletic talent instantly gets higher. Related Stories “Howard University and Jordan Brand share a legacy of excellence and deep commitment to the Black Community. As a HBCU graduate, I understand the educational impact an institution like H...
Nipsey Hussle To Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: DANIEL SLIM / Getty Nipsey Hussle was tragically shot and killed over three years ago, and his loss left a massive void in the Hip-Hop community. To honor the legacy of the late Neighborhood Nip, a ceremony to lay down a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was recently announced. According to a tweet from Karen Civil, Nipsey Hussle will be honored with the laying of the star this coming Monday (August 15) at 11:30 AM PT in Hollywood, Calif. We looked at the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s website and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s website to peruse their upcoming events. We weren’t able to see any information on the ceremony. The same went for the chamber’s Twitter page, which does seem to be active as of this week. Last year, we shared a report of Nipsey Hu...
Remy Ma & Rapsody Connect On DJ Premier Produced “REMY RAP”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: press handout / DJ Premier It finally happened. After years of wishful thinking and pipe dreaming, DJ Premier has granted us the dream collaboration we’ve been fantasizing about by teaming up Remy Ma and Rapsody on the same record produced by the legendary producer himself. Dropping the visuals to the dope cut on his 49th birthday (Happy physical, King!), Premo chose “REMY RAP” to be the first joint off his latest project, DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1 and we couldn’t be happier with the end result. The five-cut EP features production from his highness himself with vocals from some of the game’s best MC’s including the aforementioned ladies, Nas, Lil Wayne, Joey Badfa$$, Slick Rick and Run The Jewels. That’s a helluva lineup for an EP. Related...
Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Traumazine’ LP Will Drop Tomorrow With Features From Future, Latto and More
Megan Thee Stallion has shared the tracklist for her highly-anticipated Good News follow-up. Entitled Traumazine, the album is scheduled to debut tomorrow, August 12. The rapper has been dropping hints about the project for the past week but this is the first time she’s given a concrete release date. Fortunately, fans won’t have to wait very long to get their hands on the new music. Spanning 18-tracks in total, the LP opens with the single “NDA,” followed by “Ungrateful” featuring Key Glock. Latto appears on the fourth song, “Budget” and Pooh Shiesty will drop bars on the eighth, “Who Me.” Additional features from Traumazine’s star-studded lineup of guest artists come from Future, Jhené Aiko, Rico Nasty and Lucky Daye, among others. The project’s tracklist also includes the previously-rele...
SZA, Mariah Carey, Metallica and More To Headline Global Citizen Festival 2022
Global Citizen is gearing up for an energizing 2022 festival with the announcement of this year’s headliners. Leading the charge are SZA, Mariah Carey, Metallica and Usher, but the full list is complete with several popular names. This year’s festival is set for Saturday, September 24 in Accra, Ghana and New York City. Taking place at the Black Star Square, the Accra show will feature performances from SZA, Usher, H.E.R., Tems, Gyakie, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy and Stormzy. The NYC show will be held at Central Park and is set to include Mariah Carey, Metallica, Rosalía, Charlie Puth, Jonas Brothers, Måneskin and Mickey Guyton. Like previous years, the festival is a free-ticketed event. However, interested attendees must earn points through the Global Citizen app in order to secure tickets. For m...
Megan Thee Stallion Thanks Fans for Support Amid Legal Battle With Record Label: “We Almost Out”
As she gears up for the upcoming release of her sophomore album Traumazine, Megan Thee Stallion has hinted at the struggles of putting out music under her record label. On Wednesday evening, the Houston rapper jumped on Twitter to interact with fans and address the conflict, saying that she’s been “having to go to court just to put out [her] art.” Megan has been grappling with legal drama with her label 1501 Certified Entertainment. Earlier this year, she filed a lawsuit against 1501 alleging that the label claims that her October mixtape, Something For Thee Hotties, doesn’t meet the definition of an album and therefore doesn’t count towards the quota necessary to fulfill her contract. The rapper’s lawyers are reportedly arguing that Something For Thee Hotties meets the requirements of an ...
