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Watch Conor McGregor Rave to House Music In Ibiza
I took a pill in Ibiza… to show McGregor I was cool. Former UFC champ Conor McGregor was recently spotted on the iconic party island, where he was seen raving the day away to house and techno music. He’s currently in town celebrating his 34th birthday with his family and friends. McGregor is reportedly gearing up for a rematch with Floyd “Money” Mayweather, who famously defeated the Irish MMA fighter in a highly publicized and lucrative boxing match in 2017. According to The Sun, sources close to Money’s camp said McGregor will only agree to the fight if the former is willing to put his professional record on the line in an official bout—not an exhibition. Mayweather is currently undefeated at 50-0. With another monster payday in the pipeline, it’s no wo...
United States & Russia To Enter Talks In Brittney Griner Prisoner Swap
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / Getty Brittney Griner and her ongoing Russia ordeal might soon be coming to an end according to a new report. The Biden administration is moving ahead to enter talks with Russia in hopes to exchange Griner and another American with a jailed Russian operative. At a press briefing on Wednesday (July 27), Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave some insight into the United States’ plans to secure the freedom of Brittany Griner while walking the delicate tightrope of international negotiations. From the transcript of the briefing: Related Stories In the coming days, I expect to speak with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov for the first time since the war began. I plan to raise an issue that’s a top priority for us: the release of Americans P...
‘Renaissance’ Leak Angers Loyal Beyoncé Fans, The Singer Shares Touching Message Ahead of Album Release
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Matt Cardy / Getty The Beyhive is not here for the Renaissance leak and has expressed anger on behalf of their queen/king Beyoncé. Renaissance Leak Sparks Anger From The Beyhive On Wednesday (Jul.27), Beyoncé fans took to Twitter to call out whoever uploaded the Renaissance leak trying to steal the thunder Queen Bey’s highly anticipated album will surely bring when it drops at midnight on streaming services. Related Stories Variety shared the news of the alleged leak of Beyonce’s seventh studio album that features 16 songs, including the current lead single, “Break My Soul.” According to the news outlet, CDs were already sold in Europe. Some fans claimed that physical copies of Renaissance were already in stock in the United States but were unavailable un...
Instagram Model With Celeb Ties Has AIDS, Twitter Contact Traces
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: @tewgena / Instagram There is no messiness like celebrity messiness. This case can involve some perilous consequences as an Instagram model tied to some notable names recently revealed she has been diagnosed with AIDS, and she isn’t aware exactly how long she’s had the debilitating and incurable disease. Gena Tew is the IG model in question, and she shared her circumstances in a series of Tik Tok videos. She initially revealed her diagnosis back in March 2022, and has been getting plenty of support. Reports Newsweek: The 27-year-old, who has more than 30,000 followers on Instagram and a further 430,000 on TikTok, has been documenting her health struggles in a series of videos on social media since going public with her diagnosis in March. On June 11...
Kelis Seemingly Checks Beyoncé For Sampling Track On Upcoming ‘Renaissance’ LP
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 2 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first ...
Eyedress Links Lucien Clarke and RealYungPhil for “2 HEADED GOAT” Video
Premiering today, the “2 HEADED GOAT” video adds an energetic fusion of punk and rap sounds to Eyedress‘ expansive musical catalog. The motivational song, which was released under his A Good Life EP, is powered by features from pro skater Lucien Clarke and rapper RealYungPhil. Filmed on a trip to London, “2 HEADED GOAT” opens with a personal phone call from Clarke before the trio encounters a fictional goat energy drink. Working with London-based director Jay Green, the video shoot was Eyedress’ and Lucien Clarke’s first time linking up. Apart from a fictional energy drink, the video isn’t too different from their realities, as it was filmed on the streets surrounding Clarke’s studio and his favorite skate spot at the “Viccy benches.” After releasing the video for “2 HEADED GOAT”, Clarke s...
Lizzo Thinks Going Vegan Is ‘Good as Hell,’ So She Donated Her Hit Song to a New PETA Video
In the wake of the career-best debut of her Special album, Lizzo is still finding time to lend her voice to causes that mean something to her. The Grammy winner’s Billboard Hot 100 No. 3 hit “Good as Hell” appears in a new PETA video that celebrates going vegan as a way to “eat good and feel good.” The soulful track hails from Lizzo’s 2016 Coconut Oil EP and was also included on the deluxe edition of her breakout third album Cuz I Love You. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news One of the recipients of PETA’s “Most Beautiful Vegans” honor, Lizzo started her vegan journey in 2020 after more than a decade of vegetarianism. In fact, Lizzo spent a sizable chunk of 2020 sharing vegan recipes on her TikTok page. In the caption for a video docu...
Tiago PZK on His Ultra-Experimental Debut ‘Portales’ Album: ‘Every Song’s a New Portal’
A week after dropping his debut album Portales (Warner Music Latina/Grand Move Records), Tiago PZK is prepping for two back-to-back, sold-out concerts at the Movistar Arena in Argentina. “After manifesting it for so long, this is the show of my dreams,” he told Billboard during an Instagram Live on Thursday (July 28). “It’s an incredible show and I’m very proud of myself.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news During his tour, which includes 35 dates in more than 10 countries, Tiago will perform songs from his freshman studio album, which took him roughly two years to create. He named it Portales, or portals, because of how experimental the 15-track set is. “I wanted to get out of the artist’s pigeonholing of ‘you’re a reggaetonero,’ ‘you’re ...
Kelis Says She Wasn’t Told About Beyoncé Sampling Her Song on ‘Renaissance’: ‘It’s Not a Collab, It’s Theft’
Kelis is calling out Beyoncé and The Neptunes for failing to seek permission to sample her 1999 song “Get Along With You” on Bey’s upcoming new album Renaissance, out tonight. The new song “Energy” on Renaissance features bits from the song, written by The Neptunes’ Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. While Kelis sang the tune, only the production duo are credited as songwriters. The Billboard Hot 100-charting artist aired her grievances via Instagram on Thursday (July 28), in multiple comments from her Bounty & Full business account. After a Kelis Instagram fan page announced that “@Beyonce‘s RENAISSANCE album will include a @kelis sample on the song ‘Energy,’” alongside a mind-blown emoji, Kelis commented: “My mind is blown too because the level of disrespect and utter i...
Top 50 Dance Remixes of Classic Hits
Sometimes, you just want to listen to a familiar classic you already know all the words to — probably because your parents played it all the time when you were young. Other times, you want to bump a track with a beat you can feel in your rib cage, something that wouldn’t be out of place on the club floor or in a desert festival mosh pit. Every once in a while, you want to do both at the exact same time. If that description fits you, you’ve come to the right place. Countless DJs and producers of the 21st century have combined the nostalgic power of oldies with the liberating boom of 808 drums, sharing their creations with millions of listeners on YouTube and SoundCloud. The musical magic of old-meets-new has become such a phenomenon that sometimes, legendary artists who dominated radio year...
Meek Mill To Release 10 Independent Mixtapes Beginning This September
After airing out his grievances with his label earlier this year, Meek Mill took to social media to announce that he will be releasing 10 mixtapes “independently” beginning in September. The chart-topper will kick off his next series of projects on August 18, the anniversary of his father’s death, when he will release his first new cut without major label backing. “F*ck it ima take the risk,” he wrote on Instagram. “A million behind every project! All sponsors connected to me or my brand tap in immediately I need y’all for this riskkkk ima take! #NOMAJORLABELVIBES.” It is currently unknown whether Meek has terminated his contract with Atlantic Records. Earlier this year, however, Mill took to Twitter to express his frustrations with the label for not promoting his latest album Expensi...
Carter Efe – Machala
Don’t miss this brand-new single from Carter Efe – Machala. Nigerian IG comedian Carter Efe takes a turn toward music as he releases his debut track “Machala”. Carter Efe is known for his hilarious acting skills and his love for Wizkid. The new record “Machala” is inspired by his love for Big Wiz as he steadily repped him in his new song. The song is an impressive track as it officially becomes a Wizkid FC fanbase anthem. Listen and share Carter Efe – Machala below. Download coming soon.
