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New BlackPlanet Doc Examines Its True Digital Influence

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: BlackPlanet / iOne Interactive Social media has become an integral part of our lives, and a new documentary from BlackPlanet examines the platform’s role in helping to create a space for the Black community to maximize its presence online. Sure, there’s not a day that goes by without us checking Facebook, Twitter, or other social media that we’re tapped into. It’s wild to imagine how it all started back in the late 1990s. BlackPlanet, the social media platform which became a launching pad for so many in the Black community as social media and networking on the Internet began, is now exploring that era in a new documentary. Related Stories Titled Black, Connected, and Copied, the film is hosted by the well-regarded historian and Black cultural expert T.L. ...

Jay Park Returns With New Single and Video “Need To Know”

Months after resigning as CEO of AOMG and H1gher Music, and subsequently launching his own label, MORE VISION, K-pop star Jay Park has made his return with a new song and video called “Need to Know.” Produced by Cha Cha Malone, the single lands as the first all-English release on his new record label, following the Korean-language song “GANADARA,” which dropped in March and featured fellow Korean artist IU. While Park is known for his rap skills, “Need to Know” is more of a feel-good R&B track “Feelin’ the breeze while I take you around / Up in the sky see the stars comin’ out,” Park sings in the second verse. “Call you my girl, you know, I’ll rep you so proud / Tunnel vision, ain’t no means to re-routе.” The accompanying music video tells the romantic story of Park taking his date to ...

Lil Baby Declares Himself ‘Living Proof’ in First Trailer for ‘Untrapped’: Watch

Amazon’s Prime Video unveiled the first look at its upcoming documentary Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby on Wednesday (July 13). “Lil Baby already cemented himself as a super important part of his generation,” Drake says from the confessional chair to introduce the clip. “He’s putting distance between himself and other people. He just continued to evolve. This guy’s the truth.” From there, the artist otherwise known as Dominique Armani Jones recounts his own journey from convicted felon to Grammy-winning star on the rise, admitting, “I never wanted to be a rapper; I was already young and turnt in the streets … But after I got locked up again, my perspective changed. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “America has a system in place,” he co...

Quavo Reflects on His Elevator Fight With Saweetie: ‘I Don’t Like What People Think’

It’s been more than a year and a half since a video of Quavo and Saweetie getting into a physical altercation in an elevator was leaked to the public, but according to a new GQ interview with the Migos rapper, the incident still weighs heavily on the 31-year-old’s mind. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The video in question began circulating shortly after the hip-hop power couple announced their breakup in March of 2021, something both Quavo and Saweetie gave statements on at the time. “While we have reconciled since then and moved past this particular disagreement, there were simply too many other hurdles to overcome in our relationship and we have both since moved on,” the 29-year-old “Best Friend” artist said, with Quavo telling&nbs...

Amber Heard’s Request to Set Aside Johnny Depp’s $10 Million Win Rejected by Judge

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A Virginia judge on Wednesday (July 13) rejected an effort by actress Amber Heard to set aside the $10 million judgment awarded against her in favor of her ex-husband, Johnny Depp. Depp won a defamation suit against Heard last month in a high-profile civil trial. Heard won a smaller, $2 million judgement on a counterclaim she filed against Depp. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Earlier this month, Heard filed a motion seeking to have Depp’s verdict set aside, or have a mistrial declared. Her lawyers cited multiple factors, including an apparent case of mistaken identity with one of the jurors. In a written order, Judge Penney Azcarate rejected all of Heard’s claims and said the juror issue specifically was irre...

Maluma, Prince Royce, Becky G & More Set for First-Ever Rumbazo Latin Music Festival

The inaugural Rumbazo Latin Music Festival has announced its 2022 lineup, promising “el reventón del año” (the party of the year). Colombian sensation Maluma will headline the first-ever Rumbazo fest, with sets from Prince Royce, Becky G, Natanael Cano, Ivy Queen, Omar Apollo, and newcomer Blessd, to name a few. The two-day music and culture celebration will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, taking place Sept. 10 and 11 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. Part open-air gallery and part music festival, the event is expected to draw 15,000 attendees per day, according to organizers. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “While this may be called a festival by industry standards, there will be so much more integrated into Rumbazo,” noted Vic Juarez...

Nakhane ft Moonchild Sanelly & Nile Rodgers – Tell Me Your Politik

Don’t miss this brand new single from Nakhane titled – “Tell Me Your Politik”. South African singer Nakhane returns with a brand new single he calls “Tell Me Your Politik” which features Moonchild Sanelly and Nile Rodgers. The new record is his first release single in four years following his 2018 album tagged “Your Will Not Die“. However, it is an impressive single for your listening pleasure, it was produced by John Congleton, Nakhane, and Nile Rodgers. Listen and share Nakhane ft Moonchild Sanelly & Nile Rodgers – “Tell Me Your Politik” below. Download

Harry Styles Has a Chaotic Slumber Party in New “Late Night Talking” Video

Harry Styles has delivered a new music video for “Late Night Talking,” off his latest album, Harry’s House. The visual, directed by Bradley and Pablo, sees the top-shelf artist hopping from bed to bed in a traveling slumber party, which lands him under the covers in an art gallery, a restaurant and on the streets of London, among several other locations. “We’ve been doing all this late night talking/ ‘Bout anything you want until the morning,” the 28-year-old chart-topper sings while engaging in a pillow fight. “Now you’re in my life/ I can’t get you off my mind.” Styles first teased the video on Monday, sharing a brief trailer to the official Harry Styles HQ Instagram account in which he whistles the track’s tune while lying in bed. “Late Night Talking” is the second single off of Ha...

Wiz Khalifa Announces ‘Multiverse’ Album Release Date

Wiz Khalifa continues to grind out new music for his fans. After his joint release Stoner’s Night with Juicy J and Full Court Press with Girl Talk, Smoke DZA and Big K.R.I.T., the 420-friendly rapper is making a return to his solo work later this month. Recently, Wiz re-released his cult classic album Taylor Allderdice to celebrate the mixtape’s 10th anniversary. Now, the rapper has taken to social media to confirm that his new solo album titled Multiverse will debut at the end of July. In another Instagram post from Hitmaka, he confirmed that he has five tracks with Wiz on the album, reaffirming his involvement. He wrote, “New @wizkhalifa Album July 29. Got a 5 piece on here. Always fun making music wit ya brothers!!” Wiz also debuted the album’s artwork in his Instagram post, which sees ...

Flo Milli Reveals Debut Album ‘You Still Here, Ho?’ Release Date

After announcing the project last month, Flo Milli has revealed the official release date for her debut album, You Still Here, Ho?, alongside a fresh track, “No Face.” The album, which follows the Alabama-born rapper’s 2020 mixtape Ho, Why Is You Here?, will arrive on July 22 via RCA. “No Face” arrives as the fourth entry on the forthcoming tracklist, following “Conceited,” which debuted last month alongside news of the album, as well as “Ice Baby” and “PBC,” both of which were released prior to the record’s announcement. The new track boasts straightforward lyricism — “Put that p*** on his face / No face, no case” — atop a Tasha Catour beat. Since the release of Ho, Why Is You Here?, Flo Milli has appeared on the roster for the XXL 2021 Freshman Class, joined forces with Ri...

Rowdy Rebel Announces Debut LP ‘Rebel vs. Rowdy’

Brooklyn rapper Rowdy Rebel has announced the forthcoming release of his debut album, Rebel vs. Rowdy. The rapper is a member of the hip-hop collective GS9, along with his collaborator Bobby Shmurda. Arriving this Friday, July 15, Rebel revealed the news of the project with an official album trailer. In the video, he recounts his 2014 arrest only a few months after he signed to Epic Records. Rebel, whose real name is Chad Marshall, subsequently served six years in prison and was released in December 2020. The visual also offers a glimpse at Rebel’s life post-release, showing him hitting the studio and reconnecting with former collaborators. Due from Epic Records, the LP will feature A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Dreezy, Drizzy Juliano, Kamikaze Kai, Fivio Foreign, French Montana and Jadakiss. St...

Airbeat One 2022: Lineup, Camping, Set Times and Everything Else You Need to Know

Airbeat One‘s highly anticipated 2022 edition is just days away, and tens of thousands of attendees are itching to return to Neustadt-Glewe for four days of dance music bliss. Organized by Music Eggert, the gigantic electronic music festival is celebrating its momentous 20-year anniversary in 2022 while aiming to take fans to the destination of Italy with its groundbreaking Mainstage design. As you’re getting ready to hit the fields of Neustadt-Glewe and enjoy the mesmerizing experience Airbeat One has to offer, here’s all the information you need to make the most out of your festival experience this year. Airbeat One dates and location Airbeat One is taking place July 6-10 in an old airfield near Neustadt-Glewe, a small town in Northern Germany. Located on Autobahn 24, Neustadt-Glew...