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10 People Shot on Set of French Montana Music Video
10 people were shot on the set of a French Montana music video on January 6th in Miami Gardens, Florida, according to local outlet WSVN. Police and firefighters responded to reports of a shooting outside of the soul food restaurant The Licking just before 8:00 p.m. ET. According to Miami Gardens Police Department detective Diana Gourgu, guns were discharged at three different crime scenes, beginning at another undisclosed location and ending at The Licking. Representatives of The Licking said they were unaware that French Montana and another rapper, Rob49, had been filming a music video in their back parking lot until shortly before the incident. They added that they are cooperating with police. Advertisement Related Video Paramedics airlifted four of the victims to a nearby hosp...
Westside Gunn “Super Kick Party,” Hit-Boy ft. Avelino “2 Certified” & More | Daily Visuals 1.4.23
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty It’s been a few months since Westside Gunn dropped his latest project,10, and looking to carry some of that buzz over into the new year, the Buffalo bully dropped a new visual for one of the album’s standout cuts. Though he doesn’t make an appearance in his latest visual to “Super Kick Party,” Westside Gunn enlists the talents of the album’s cover model, Eastside Flip, who rocks and bops to the track from the comfort of his wheelchair before he goes on to drop some bars of his own. The video was lowkey entrancing. Meanwhile producer extraordinaire Hit-Boy gets back in the booth to lay it down and in his clip to “2 Certified” links up with Avelino and shows he’s got as many bars as he does beats to prove he ain’t a one trick pon...
Yves Saint Laurent Is Releasing A Leftover To-Go Inspired Bag For $2K
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YSL / YSL Just when you thought luxury fashion could not get any more irrational Yves Saint Laurent is about to release a leftover box inspired bag priced at around $2,000. As spotted on Hypebeast the French label is challenging the norm when it comes to accessory innovation. Officially billed as the “Take-Away Box In Vegetable-Tanned Leather,” this piece mirrors the standard shape of a to-go box you would get at chain restaurant (think Outback Steakhouse or Chili’s). Naturally the brand sought out to advance it with premium materials namely the calfskin leather and suede lining interior. As expected we get their signature logo placed boldly in the center for all the designer emblem feels. Related Stories While the Yves Saint Laurent “Take-Away Box” is su...
Democrat Robert Garcia Plans To Use Vintage ‘Superman’ Comic When He’s Sworn Into 118th Congress
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images / Getty As Republicans continue to hold up the congressional duties of our elected officials due to their reluctance to vote in Kevin McCarthy as the Speaker of the House, newly elected member of U.S. Congress Robert Garcia already knows how he plans on being sworn in once things get back to normal, and it’s a pretty interesting way of going about his inauguration. Earlier this week the California congressman took to Twitter to reveal that when it comes time to get sworn into the 118th United States Congress, Robert Garcia will be using three items that mean the world to him including a photo of his parents whom he lost to the COVID pandemic, his certificate of citizenship, and an original copy of...
Tropical Fuck Storm’s Fiona Kitschin Battling Breast Cancer
Tropical Fuck Storm bassist and founding member Fiona Kitschin has been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, the band has revealed in a statement. The necessary treatment means TFS has been forced to cancel their US tour, which was slated to begin later this month. “We’ve hit a bump in the road here at TFS HQ as Fiona has been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer,” the Australian group wrote in their statement. “She’s in good spirits considering but it means she’s going to need a lot of treatment. And that means we’re going to have to cancel all the TFS shows we’d planned outside of Australia for 2023 so we can get her all fixed up, shiny and new.” The band went on to apologize to fans who bought tickets and added, “We’ll have to play everything else by ear but we’ll try...
Popcaan Taps Drake for New Song “We Caa Done”: Stream
OVO dancehall star Popcaan has tapped his label boss Drake for his new single, “We Caa Done.” It’s the latest preview of Popcaan’s new album, Great Is He, out January 27th via OVO Sound. Stream it below. The collaboration was co-produced by TRESOR and Batundi. It’s accompanied by a Theo Skudra-directed music video shot in Turks and Caicos. “‘We Caa Done’ is all about persevering,” Popcaan said in a statement. “We don’t think about limits. We’re living the life we’ve dreamed of, and despite what the haters and naysayers have to say, we will only be greater.” Watch the music video for Popcaan’s “We Caa Done” featuring Drake below. Other singles from Great Is He include the previously released “Set It” and “Next to Me” featuring Ton-Ann Singh. Advertisement Related Video Popcaan’s last p...
Peter Gabriel Returns with Comeback Single “Panopticom”: Stream
Peter Gabriel has returned with a new song called “Panopticom.” It serves as the lead single to i/o, his upcoming first new album of original material in 21 years. “Panopticom” features contributions from Brian Eno (synth), David Rhodes (guitar), Tony Levin (bass), and Manu Katché (drums). In a statement, Gabriel said that the song “is based on an idea I have been working on to initiate the creation of an infinitely expandable accessible data globe: The Panopticom. We are beginning to connect a like-minded group of people who might be able to bring this to life, to allow the world to see itself better and understand more of what’s really going on.” Advertisement Related Video While a release date for i/o is still forthcoming, Gabriel has already announced a supporting tour. “The i/o Tour” ...
Universal Music Group Sues Triller Over Unpaid License Fees
Universal Music Group has filed a lawsuit against video app Triller over unpaid license fees, Variety reports and Pitchfork can confirm. The complaint, which was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges that Triller has missed payments for the past nine months, thereby violating their licensing agreement with the publishing giant. According to documents viewed by Variety, Triller has failed to produce three installments of the payment plan outlined in their contract. The complaint states that the video-sharing app agreed to pay nearly $3 million for licensing and past use of the Universal Music catalog over a period of two years, with payments required on a quarterly basis. UMG is also alleging that Triller agreed to pay $1 million for use of its catalog by third-party advertisers or i...
Skrillex Taps PinkPantheress and Trippie Redd for “Way Back”: Listen
Skrillex is back with a new single. After teaming up with Fred Again.. and Flowdan for the song “Rumble” earlier this week, the dubstep veteran has released another collaborative single. “Way Back” includes guest contributions from PinkPantheress and Trippie Redd. Check it out below. Both singles arrive just days after Skrillex shared a short video teasing new music. The 42-second clip, which was posted to his official social media accounts on Sunday, January 1, included the caption “QFF/DGTC 23,” and appeared to contain audio from multiple new songs. Skrillex’s sole full-length solo album, Recess, was released in 2014. In 2021, he shared a string of collaborative singles including “En Mi Curato” with Jay Cortez, “In da Getto” with Ja Balvin, “Too Bizarre” with Swae Lee, and “Butterflies” ...
Drake Joins Popcaan in Video for New Song “We Caa Done”: Watch
Popcaan is back with a new single: “We Caa Done” is a collaboration with Drake, and it’s set to appear on the dancehall superstar’s upcoming album, Great He Is. The track arrives with a new Theo Skudra-directed video, which was shot on location in Turks and Caicos. In the video, Popcaan and Drake party on the water and beside the pool. Check it out below. Great He Is follows Fixtape, the Jamaican vocalist’s 2020 project. Since then, he’s teamed up with Dre Skull and Mr Eazi for the song “Sekkle & Bop,” and released solo songs including “Skeleton Cartier” and “Next to Me.” See why Popcaan’s 2014 album, Where We Come From, was included on Pitchfork’s list of “The 200 Best Albums of the 2010s.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Peter Gabriel Shares New Song “Panopticom”: Listen
Peter Gabriel has shared a new single, his first since 2016. It’s titled “Panopticom.” Brian Eno plays synth on the recording, joined by bassist Tony Levin, drummer Manu Katché, and guitarist David Rhodes. Take a listen below. Gabriel shared a brief statement about the origin of “Panopticom”: The first song is based on an idea I have been working on to initiate the creation of an infinitely expandable accessible data globe: The Panopticom. We are beginning to connect a like-minded group of people who might be able to bring this to life, to allow the world to see itself better and understand more of what’s really going on. “Panopticom” is the first full track that Gabriel has shared from the long-teased album I/O, which has reportedly been in the works for 20 years. His most recent album of...
Alleged Takeoff Shooter Freed On $1M Bond
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jay L. Clendenin / Getty The man alleged to have shot and killed Migos member Takeoff last November is now out of jail thanks to a hefty bond being posted. According to reports, Patrick Xavier Clark was released from the Harris County jail on Wednesday (Jan. 4). His bond was set at $1 million. Clark is set to appear back in court March 9 to stand trial for the murder of Kirshnik Khari Ball, aka Takeoff, one-third of the Atlanta, Grammy Award-nominated group Migos. Related Stories The 33-year-old had initially received a bond of $2 million after his arrest by law enforcement Dec. 1. Clark’s lawyers, Letitia Quinones and Carl Moore argued that the bond amount was excessive and unconstitutional. Under the law in Texas, bond amounts are set to ensure th...
