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VH1 ‘Infamy’ True Crime Series Features Case of NOLA Rapper Young Greatness
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: VH1 / VH1 One unfortunate constant in the celebrity world has been the shocking deaths of its up and coming stars, and a new celebrity true-crime series on VH1 seeks to find out the truth behind these tragedies. Infamy: When Fame Turns Deadly is a series that explores the stories of how some young stars and established celebrities encounter fame and in turn, find a wave of jealousy that can be deadly. The show made its debut on VH1 earlier this month after the season premiere of the reality series Cartel Crew, and features Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Monica as the host and narrator. Each episode of the series turns a spotlight on the death of someone who was an established celebrity or on the rise, and takes viewers through the mys...
Kevin Durant Hits Back At Scottie Pippen Over Basketball Criticism
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Craig Jones / Getty Kevin Durant seems to catch wind of any comment made in the media about him or his style of play, and once more he’s given a reply in his usual straightforward fashion. Responding to criticism levied upon him by retired NBA star Scottie Pippen in a recent interview, Durant fired back in epic fashion. Pippen spoke with GQ and revealed some of his new business ventures, which include a new bourbon, a popcorn snack, and preparing a tell-all book regarding his time with the Chicago Bulls, and more. However, much of the discussion centered around the NBA of today, and Pippen’s sharp critique of Durant’s game suggested that the Brooklyn Nets star has a long way to go before he’s a true team leader. From GQ: Staying in that era of basketball,...
Cardi B Sounds Off On Twitter, Feels Female Rappers Are “The Most Disrespected”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 Cardi B isn’t one for biting her tongue, especially when speaking about women and how they are treated in Hip-Hop. Thursday (Jun.24), the Bronx rapper sounded off on Twitter, saying that she feels women in rap have to live up to unfair standards and are the “most disrespected.” The “Bodak Yellow” crafter made her statement in response to a tweet that pointed out that female rappers are criticized more than their male counterparts even after they perform whole choreography routines while the men “just walk around in one circle, jump up & down, giving the bare minimum.” “Female rappers have to bust their ass on performances ,great visuals,hours on make up ,hours on hair ,pressure by the public to look perfect,make great...
Moses Barrow AKA Shyne Named Leader Of Political Party In Belize
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: New York Daily News Archive / Getty The Honorable Moses Barrow, the former Bad Boy Records rapper known as Shyne, has been immersed in politics in his home country of Belize, having been elected to its House of Representatives. Recently, Barrow was named the leader of a powerful Belizean political party as he continues his rise as an elected official. Via his Instagram page, Shyne is shown sitting at a desk and signing an official document while sharing in the body of the post the news of his appointment as the leader of the Opposition party. From Shyne’s Instagram post: Officially Sworn in as Leader of the Opposition for Belize! Thank Gd for the perseverance and iron will to continue on to this point despite all challenges and difficulties. Thanks to my ...
Four Loko Has Launched a Record Label
Music industry news has been strange as of late, but Four Loko has taken it to another level. The fabled malt liquor maker has launched its own record label and is debuting with a single from Valentino Khan, Wifisfuneral, and YBN Almighty Jay. Aptly named Four Loko Records, the imprint looks to ride off of the success of the IRL TOUR series, which featured Diplo, ILOVEMAKONNEN, Flosstradamus, and more. The newly minted label has an ambitious future, as they plan to bridge digital experiences with real-life ones for an integrated approach. This includes collaborative music and clothing, submissions from artists and fans, and much more. Four Loko Records launched with its debut single from Valentino Khan. “Four Loko as a brand has always leaned into the unconventional – Four...
Nashville Singer-Songwriter Gatlin Releases To Remind Me Of Home EP: Stream
In Music City, writing is key. There’s a reason the slogan around the business that built Nashville is “three chords and the truth,” a phrase originally from Harlan Howard, and members of the current generation of Nashville’s singer-songwriters seem to be getting back to that original premise. Listeners can tell when an artist isn’t being honest. As a bedroom-pop writer and producer, Gatlin is part of a demographic not always discussed when it comes to Nashville, where country is king but the pop, R&B, and rock scenes are just as (if not more) interesting. With her latest EP, To Remind Me Of Home, Gatlin taps into that critical honesty, speaking for young people in particular who are surrounded by heartache, loneliness, and a general sense of detachment. The EP’s single, “Hospital,” sp...
Nathan Fielder to Write, Direct, and Star in New HBO Comedy Series The Rehearsal
If you like to laugh, then boy do we have good news for you. Nathan Fielder, the comedian behind the fan favorite Nathan for You, has officially announced his new comedy series for HBO. It’s called The Rehearsal and it sees Fielder juggling duties as the director, writer, and lead star of the show. The Rehearsal is a half-hour comedy show that sounds like it will be in a similar vein to Nathan for You. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series is “set in a world where nothing seems to ever work out as you had hoped and features Fielder giving people the opportunity to rehearse for their own lives.” Fielder made a name for himself with his ability to turn the mundane into perfect comedy, to convince strangers to do seemingly illogical things, and above all else to keep a straight...
Wild Pink Release New 3 Songs EP: Stream
Breezy indie rockers Wild Pink have just released a gorgeous new EP called 3 Songs. Stream it below via Apple Music and Spotify. As the title indicates, the EP consists of three songs in total: the gorgeous single “Ohio” featuring Samia that came out last month, the punchier number “Leferever” that brings to mind a dusty Bruce Springsteen track, and the seven-minute-long epic “A Scene from the Eau Gallie Causeway”. “Ohio” is undoubtedly the EP’s standout track, and apparently it came about way back in 2018. “This song is about feeling isolated but then the relief that comes from seeing family/friends,” said singer John Ross in an earlier statement. “It’s about getting some comfort from some of the mundane things I took for granted growing up, like daily summer storms and the hum from an os...
The Vaccines Announce New Album Back in Love City, Share Title Track: Stream
The Vaccines have unveiled the title track and release date for their upcoming album Back in Love City. The British rock band’s fifth studio set is slated to hit shelves, streamers, and digital retailers on September 10th via Super Easy/AWAL Recordings. According to frontman Justin Hayward-Young, the 13-track studio set was inspired by all types of cityscapes — from the real to the fictional — and the idea took root when he traded homes (The Holiday-style) with a someone in L.A. “I literally swapped lives with a stranger. I lived in [his] house and drove his car while he lived in mine, but we’d never met and had no previous connections,” he said in a statement. “Back In Love City” finds the quintet delivering a chant-ready, guitar-driven chorus between Hayward-Young’s cheeky...
The White Stripes Release Deluxe Edition of White Blood Cells for Its 20th Anniversary
The White Stripes’ landmark 2001 album, White Blood Cells, has a new digital deluxe edition that’s out now in honor of its 20th anniversary, which was earlier this month. It’s available for streaming now features HD audio remasters of all the original songs joined by a full-length live performance of the album recorded at Detroit’s Gold Dollar back in 2001. In addition to all its bonus goodies, a raw, close-up video of “I’m Finding It Harder To Be a Gentleman” performed live at Gold Dollar was unearthed as well. Check it out below. [embedded content] The standard black vinyl edition and limited edition red-and-white pinwheel colored vinyl are arriving on Oct. 22. Preorder is available now, here. “Seven Nation Army (The Glitch Mob Remix)” will also be available as a 7-inch vinyl single on J...
Foo Fighters, Mark Ronson Team for Remix of ‘Making a Fire’
The Foo Fighters don’t stop, do they? Today, Dave Grohl and company released a remix of “Making a Fire,” which was produced by none other than Mark Ronson. The track features members of Antibalas, the Budos Band, the Dap-Kings, El Michels Affair, La Buya, Menahan Street Band), the Tedeschi Trucks Band and Tuatara. Also featured on the remix is Grohl’s daughter, Violet, on vocals. Listen to it below. [embedded content] Earlier this week, the Foos played the biggest show in New York City since the lockdown ended (and in turn, since the pandemic started) at Madison Square Garden. They were joined by Dave Chappelle for a version of Radiohead’s “Creep.” You can read our review of the show here. Foo Fighters played their first show since the pandemic in suburban Los Angeles the week before...
Gift of Gab, Blackalicious Rapper, Dies at 50
Timothy J. Parker, the Blackalicious rapper known as Gift of Gab, has died. Parker passed away on June 18, 2021 at the age of 50. The acclaimed rapper known for his nonpareil lyrical flow was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2014, undergoing dialysis several times a week even while on tour. On the last night of his Blackalicious tour, January 31, 2020, things were looking bright for Parker when he underwent a kidney transplant procedure successfully. Gift of Gab was one half of the Bay Area-based hip-hop duo with DJ/Producer Chief Xcel while Blackalicious itself was part of rap collective Quannum Projects, of which Parker was also a founding member. “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear brother, Timothy J. Parker a.k.a. The Gift of Gab,” Quannu...
