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Killer Mike Joins the Cast of Ozark Season 4
When Ozark returns to Netflix with its fourth and final season, it will pick up right where it left off: with Killer Mike. Season 3 concluded with a needle drop on Run the Jewels’ “ooh La La”, and now one half of the rap duo is set to appear on Season 4. Billboard reports that Killer Mike has signed on for an undisclosed role in the hit streaming series. All that’s known about the cameo role is that it will find him crossing paths with Ruth Langmore (Emmy winner Julia Garner) “at her lowest point.” Said the RTJ member about joining the Ozark cast, “I went from waiting to find out what happens next to being part of it… I’m excited.” Related Video Concluding the story of the Byrde family’s entanglement with the criminal element of Osage Beach, Missouri, Season 4 of Ozark ...
Wye Oak Share New Song “Its Way with Me”: Stream
Last month, Wye Oak debuted the single “TNT” with the promise of a second track on the way. Today, the indie folk have delivered that song, “Its Way with Me”, along with its accompanying video. “Its Way with Me” is a steadily thoughtful number, finding Wye Oak laying down a patient swirl of instrumentation. Jenn Wasner sings of coming to peace with the things she cannot change: “I can write all the way off the page/ But I can never answer myself.” As Wasner explained in a press statement, “This song is about surrender — about learning to feel at peace amidst the chaos of existence through letting go of all that is beyond our control. It’s about the fact that change and loss are inseparable from one another, and about trying to have faith in a more peaceful and equitable future, even when t...
Miley Cyrus Covers Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters’ With Elton John, Yo-Yo Ma & More
Nothing else matters except for Miley Cyrus‘ new Metallica cover — and she didn’t do the honors alone for this new tribute. The Plastic Hearts star teased in an interview earlier this year that she enlisted Sir Elton John, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and frequent collaborator Watt for a cover of the rock band’s 1991 hit “Nothing Else Matters” for an upcoming Metallica covers album. On Tuesday (June 22), Cyrus revealed the other “all-star” in her band: Metallica’s very own bassist Robert Trujillo. “I mean, having Elton John and Metallica and me … I love when ingredients don’t quite fit,” she said during a Capital FM interview in January ab...
Tyler, the Creator Just Wants to Know ‘WUSYANAME’ in New Music Video
The visual may be a continuation of last week’s music video for “Lumberjack,” in which Tyler receives a manicure with the same mint-green nail polish that he sports in the new “WUSYANAME” (What’s Your Name) music video. As the new music video progresses, Tyler, the Creator finds himself in awe as he follows the striking woman, rapping, “Aw, you look malnourished/ Let’s get some bread/ Fry the egg yolk and drown it in syrup/ You pick a spot, I pick a tail number and we can be tourists.” He goes on, “Let’s go to Cannes and watch a couple indie movies that you never heard of/ Listen to bands, groove and we dance/ Disco in France, smell some perfume, head in the wind/ We can switch off.” Tyler late...
NFT Auction of Jay-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Album Halted by Judge
An auction had been set for June 23-25, according to the complaint, but it was canceled after Roc-A-Fella sent a warning letter to SuperFarm. The label was concerned Dash might still pursue a sale, so it asked the court to issue a temporary restraining order. During a Tuesday morning hearing, U.S. District Court Judge John Cronan asked why monetary damages wouldn’t suffice. Alex Spiro, representing the record company, answered, “A lot of it has to do with the uniqueness added to the unique industry.” Dash and his lawyers didn’t show up for hearing, but Spiro said they were served papers and had previously responded to a cease and desist. Dash’s side has also commented about the dispute in the media where they said they really wanted to sell shares in Roc-A-Fella. Cronan said Jay-Z’s record...
Al Green, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Ice Cube and YG Headline Once Upon a Time in LA Fest
If there’s an emptiness in you that can only be filled with the whole gamut of multi-era-defining rap, soul, and R&B of yesteryear and this year, here it is. Snoop Dogg, Live Nation and Bobby Dee have just announced Once Upon a Time in LA fest to be held at Banc of California & Exposition Park on December 18. In addition to Snoop, the Once Upon a Time in LA has an unbelievable lineup includes legends old and new from Al Green, 50 Cent, The Isley Brothers, Cypress Hill, Brenton Wood, and Ice Cube to Blueface, Drakeo the Ruler, Berner, and Dom Kennedy all coming together for the headiest, multi-generational blend of the sentimental sounds of L.A. This is as comprehensive as it gets. At the very bottom of the festival’s flyer reads: “With very special guests Foos Gone Wild,” the music...
Bout It Bout It: Master P Campaigns For New Orleans Pelicans Coaching Job
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty With news that New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson isn’t happy after his coach was fired after one season, one notable person has thrown their name into the mix for the job—Master P. The rapper and entrepreneur recently spoke to TMZ Sports and publicly declared he’s the right man for the job, now open after the team fired Stan Van Gundy at the end of a 31-41 season. This led to reports of Williamson’s family being none too pleased with the franchise. Master P is also open to taking a role as an assistant coach. “The NBA is entertainment. I think it’s time for me to be the first hip-hop coach.” he said to TMZ reporters. Master P is no stranger to the National Basketball Association. He had contracts in 1998 with the Charlotte Ho...
Futura Shares Thoughts On The North Face Case Ruling
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Foc Kan / Getty Clothing brands are serious about their trademarks and product out on these streets these days. The North Face learned firsthand that street artist Futura isn’t afraid to flex his legal muscles on anyone looking to eat off what he’s cooked up. According to HIGHSNOBIETY, The North Face got hit with a trademark infringement lawsuit by the street artist that claims that TNF juxed his popular logo and confused many customers into thinking the two brands were collaborating on a new collection. “The lawsuit filed back in January pertains to The North Face’s use of a logo that looks very similar to the graffiti artist’s “atom” design. According to Futura, the collection in question also implied an association with him due to ...
J. Cole Announces ‘The Off-Season’ Tour With 21 Savage
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Streeter Lecka / Getty Outside is now open and fans want to see what the 2021 J. Cole live show is looking like. He recently shared a trailer and confirmed The Off Season tour in a matter of 48 hours. As spotted on Hypebeast the Roc Nation talent has given his followers something to look forward to this fall. On Monday, June 21 the “No Role Modelz” MC took to his Instagram and dropped a video to hype his forthcoming tour for his latest album The Off Season. The cover photo reads “Tour” in a script font but when you hit the play button the post turns into a moving visual and shows that the word is actually engulfed in flames. His caption simply read “s h o u l d . i . t o u r . t h i s . o n e ?”. Earlier today (Tuesday, June 22) he confirmed he will ...
Report: Britney Spears Has Been Pushing to End Her Father’s Conservatorship for Years
Ahead of Britney Spears’ appearance in court on Wednesday to address the status of her conservatorship, The New York Times has published an expansive report detailing her behind-the-scenes push to change the situation. According to confidential records obtained by The Times, the pop singer has for several years called for the removal of her father from his role as conservator. During a 2014 hearing closed to the public, Britney’s lawyer Samuel Ingham III told the court his client wanted to explore the removal of her father from control of her finances and career. According to Ingham, Spears had raised a “shopping list” of grievances including his drinking. In 2016, a court investigator assigned to Britney’s case reported she felt the conservatorship had become “an oppressive and controllin...
Manchester Orchestra Announce 2021-2022 North American Tour
Alt-rock veterans Manchester Orchestra are ready to hit the road. The Atlanta, Georgia four-piece just announced a lengthy tour that will see them performing across North America late this fall and into early 2022. Along the way, they’ll be supported by emo trio Foxing. Check out the full list of tour dates below. Manchester Orchestra are kicking off the trek on October 5th in Dallas, Texas and hitting up the usual major cities like New York City, Houston, Philadelphia, Nashville, and Boston, before throwing their annual holiday extravaganza The Stuffing on November 19th in their hometown. After a quick break, Manchester Orchestra will jumpstart the tour again on February 16th in St. Louis, Missouri, and they’ll stay on the road until finishing in Montreal, Quebec on March 16th. “It is our...
Al Green, Snoop Dogg, and Ice Cube to Headline Once Upon a Time in LA Festival
Whoever said old-school hip-hop and R&B were dead hasn’t seen the lineup for Once Upon a Time in LA, an epic one-day fest going down at Banc of California & Exposition Park on December 18th, 2021. Al Green is the main headliner, and while that’s incredible enough on its own, the fest’s lineup is also stacked with West Coast icons like Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Ice Cube, The Game, Cypress Hill, E-40, and tons more. This is, in fact, not a fairytale. Along with the aforementioned artists, this fest will include additional veteran hip-hop favorites like Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Three Six Mafia, DJ Quik, Warren G, Xzibit, and Too Short. There’s also a big pull for funk and soul fans, with performances by the Isley Brothers, Parliament-Funkadelic, War, Zapp, Brenton Wood, Mary Jane Girls, Morri...
