Musicians
Frankie Beverly, Singer & Founder Of Maze Band, Has Died
Frankie Beverly, the founder of the popular soul and funk band Maze, has died at the age of 77 according to a family statement. The post Frankie Beverly, Singer & Founder Of Maze Band, Has Died appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Robert Glasper Shares His Vision Of The Black Radio Experience, Bringing The Vibes To Napa Valley & More
Grammy Award-winning pianist Robert Glasper spoke exclusively with Hip-Hop Wired about The Black Radio Experience festival and more. The post Robert Glasper Shares His Vision Of The Black Radio Experience, Bringing The Vibes To Napa Valley & More appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Kelly Rowland Talks Scolding An Usher At Cannes Film Festival
Kelly Rowland makes her first public statement regarding the clash with an usher at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
J Balvin Brings Out Will Smith During His Set At Coachella
It looks like Will Smith is officially out of the doghouse as far as fans are concerned. Years after alienating millions of his supporters for slapping Chris Rock, Smith is once again feeling the love and adoration whenever he takes the stage these days. His latest surprise appearance came courtesy of J Balvin during his […]
Gylan Kain, Founding Member Of The Last Poets, Has Died
Gylan Kain, a founding member of The Last Poets, has died at the age of 81 in the Netherlands according to a new report.
Takeoff Wax Figure By Mr. Officials Leaves Fans Mesmerized
Fans of the late rapper Takeoff were stunned after seeing the MC come to life in an impressive wax figure. During an interview with Cleveland’s Z107.9, Mr. Officials revealed the project took seven months to complete and the cost of the immaculate project, was upwards of $100,000. The sculptor said despite his urge to re-invest […]
Common And Jennifer Hudson Confirm Dating Relationship
The couple are both Chicago natives and rumors have been swirling that they were dating for nearly a year after they were seen out and about together in both Philadelphia and their hometown.
Landmark Chicago Theater to Reopen with Celebrity Support
The iconic Ramova Theatre is set to reopen in Chicago with the help of Quincy Jones, Jennifer Hudson and Chance The Rapper. The three natives of the city are now part of an ownership group that has reclaimed the theater which first opened in 1929.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to be Honored With Street Renaming
The intersection of East 99th Street and St. Clair Avenue which was featured prominently on the cover of the Bone Thugs-N-Harmony album, Creepin On Ah Come Up, will soon be renamed after the legendary Cleveland group.
Omarion To Star in Semi-Autobiographical Series ‘Involved’ For AllBlk
The singer will also executive produce the series which is headed to the streaming service AllBlk and will host a casting call in July for his co-star. The post Omarion To Star in Semi-Autobiographical Series ‘Involved’ For AllBlk appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Third Eye Open: Erykah Badu Calls “Woke” The New Conservative “Thug”
The word "woke" was first used in the 1930s to mean Black American awareness, however, it has recently been co-opted and demonized as any part of the liberal agenda. The post Third Eye Open: Erykah Badu Calls “Woke” The New Conservative “Thug” appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Angela Simmons Confirms Relationship With Yo Gotti, She’s “Happier Than I Ever Been”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty In the ultimate lesson in the power of manifestation, Yo Gotti and Angela Simmons are officially a couple. After declaring their new relationship with a black-tie photoshoot, Angela Simmons recently wrote in an Instagram Story that she is “Happier than I ever been,” adding a flurrying heart emoji, per Complex. Both Simmons and Gotti shared the romantic images on New Year’s Eve igniting social media who recounted the couple’s origins with Gotti’s hit single, “Down in the DM,” where he declared his affection for the fashionista. “And I just followed Angela (Simmons) / Boy, I got a crush on Angela Simmons / They like, ‘Damn Gotti, you bold’ / F**k it, I’m gon’ let the world know (goals),” he rapped. The CMG label boss a...
