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Trick Daddy Blasts “White Bigot” Ron DeSantis Over Cruel Policies
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: John Parra / Getty Trick Daddy held nothing back in his fiery criticism of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, calling him a ‘White bigot” and attacking his policies in a recent interview. The “Nann” rapper was a guest on the It’s Tricky podcast hosted by Raquel Harper of TMZ on Tuesday (June 14th). He spoke at length about how hard it’s getting for people to live in his native Florida, noting that it’s “getting more expensive”. He even remarked how for some people that he knows, their rents have risen by as much as $500 in different parts of the state. “That’s a lot of damn money for somebody that’s living low class,” he said. Related Stories Harper then asked him for his thoughts on the Republican governor. “He thinks he’s a white European bigot now,” he sai...
Mary J. Blige Announces 23-City Good Morning Gorgeous Tour
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: BPC / Black Promoters Collective Fresh off celebrating her recognition as one of Time magazine’s icons listed in “The 100 Most Influential People of 2022” and the recipient of the 2022 “Billboard ICON Award,” the undisputed Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, announces her Good Morning Gorgeous tour presented by Hologic in partnership with The Black Promoters Collective (BPC). The GRAMMY Award-winning and Oscar-nominated Blige will perform in 23 cities with special guests, platinum-selling, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Ella Mai and platinum-selling rising star Queen Naija beginning on Saturday, September 17, in Greensboro, NC, and ending on Saturday, October 29 in Atlantic City, NJ. Related Stories The Good Morning Gorgeous tour tickets are a...
Internet Explorer Finally Being Put To Pasture, Twitter Says Their Goodbyes To The Web Browser
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: SOPA Images / Getty Internet Explorer, you know, the web browser nobody uses, has finally been put to bed by Microsoft. RIP Internet Explorer Microsoft announced it would no longer support Internet Explorer after nearly 27 years, deciding to retire the web browser. Those who have still been loyally using IE will now be instructed to use Microsoft Edge, the other browser a lot of people don’t care for. Microsoft began the transition away from IE in 2015 with the rollout of Windows 10. The news of Microsoft’s OG web browser’s impending death won’t affect regular web users. The Verge reports that “usage of Internet Explorer plummeted in recent years” and that IE accounts for less than half a percent of the overall browser market share, according to Sta...
John Legend ft. JID “Dope,” RZA “We Push” & More | Daily Visuals 6.14.22
HipHopWired Featured Video It’s been a hot minute since we’ve heard any new material from John Legend (political points don’t count) but with his eight studio album seemingly on the way, the crooner from Springfield, OH returns with some new work with the help of a new friend. Linking up with JID for the visuals to “Dope,” John Legend takes it back to the 70’s to get turnt up OG style while some women sport some sexy new age outfits. John Legend do look like he’d be at home in the 70’s. Just sayin.’ Speaking of retro flavor, RZA resurrects his Bobby Digital persona and in his animated clip to “We Push,” Bobby Digi goes the samurai comic book hero route and cuts down any and everything in his way. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from FBG Cash, Rubi Rose, and more. JOHN LE...
Yung Miami Claps Back At Critics With Relationship Advice Over Diddy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Yung Miami isn’t playing when it comes to unsolicited advice about her relationship with Diddy and she made sure critics are taking note. Earlier this week, the “Top Notch” rapper took to Instagram live to share her thoughts on fans and critics giving her tips about her relationship with the Bad Boy mogul, calling for it to stop before noting that those giving advice are “not married”. Related Stories “Y’all always gonna come and say don’t do this and don’t do that,” Miami said. “Don’t tell me what the f—k to do because I’m living my best mothers—king life. I don’t need no relationship advice from nobody cause y’all b—ches ain’t married neither, y’all b—ches ain’t been together with ya’ll men, like please I don’t need no relation...
Jerrod Carmichael & A$AP Rocky Dish On Fashion, Sexuality, & More
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Jerrod Carmichael and A$AP Rocky might not seem to be the likeliest of friends, but that notion is quickly dashed after a recent chat between the pair was published. Carmichael and Rocky both dished on fashion, sexuality, their friendship, and much more. Jerrod Carmichael and A$AP Rocky Cover Lots Of Topics The pair interviewed one another for Interview magazine, and the warmth shared between them is immediately noticeable in the text. One heartwarming moment is Carmichael stating that after coming out as gay that he hoped Rocky would still accept him. What transpired in the conversation reveals how much love their pair have for each other. From Interview: Related Stories CARMICHAEL: Wait. You know why I was excited to talk to you? Ev...
Father’s Day Grab Bag Gift Guide For The Dad In Your Life That Has Everything #FathersDay
Father’s Day will be here in under a week and some of us are scrambling for ideas at the moment. When shopping for the Dad that seemingly has everything, it gets tough but we have a gift guide that might help with that. How we’re approaching the guide this year is we’re bringing fashion, tech, and leisure into the mix. Let’s say Dad is into the great outdoors. We’ve got something for that. Is Pops into maxing and relaxing? You’re covered. If the fathers you know are into gadgets, we’re also going into that lane. The point is, we want to make sure you’re not only wowing the Dads you know and love but also getting them something useful and lasting. If we happen to inspire a purchase for pops, let us know via our social media channels or in the comment box. Enjoy the Fathers’s Day Grab Bag Gi...
HHW Gaming: Blizzard Hosting ‘Overwatch 2’ Reveal Event
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Blizzard / Overwatch 2 Overwatch 2 was teased by Blizzard during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, and now Blizzard is giving us a more detailed look at the upcoming game. “You’re not going to want to miss the Overwatch 2 Reveal Event.” Since being revealed in 2019, Overwatch fans have been thirsty to learn more about the highly anticipated sequel. It’s been a slow drip with Blizzard dropping bits and pieces until the Xbox & Bethesda Game Showcase. [embedded content] Ahead of the Overwatch 2 launching in “early access” with the PvP portion now being free-to-play, Blizzard announced an Overwatch 2 reveal event that promises to “We’ve been eagerly awaiting the moment we can show you all the things we have been creating, so mark your calendars, set...
Lady Gaga To Join Joaquin Phoenix In ‘The Joker 2’, Rumored To Be A Musical
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Emma McIntyre / Getty Todd Phillips’ 2019 surprise hit The Joker was supposed to be a one-off film showcasing how a man let a selfish society turn him into Batman’s most dangerous villain. But a few Oscars and $1 billion dollars later, Warner Bros. has decided that maybe a sequel isn’t a bad idea. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Joker: Folie à deux is officially a go with Joaquin Phoenix set to reprise his role as the Clown Prince of Crime, but adding a bit more star power to the film will be one Lady Gaga as she’s been cast to star opposite Phoenix in what’s being described as a musical. We not gonna lie, a musical between The Joker and Lady Gaga would be pretty damn interesting. Naturally Gaga won’t be playing herself but rumors have her playi...
The First Trailer For Issa Rae’s New Comedy ‘Rap Sh!t’ Is Giving City Girls Vibes
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Alicia Vera/HBO Max Insecure is done, but it looks like Rap Sh!t will be picking up the baton. It’s A Bad B*tch Rennaisance In Rap Sh!t The first trailer for Issa Rae’s new comedy Rap Sh!t has arrived, and it will be taking viewers on a trip to Miami. The roughly one-minute teaser follows two estranged high school friends from the 305, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), reuniting to form a rap group. The brief look at the show coming to HBO Max on July 21 encapsulates Shawna and Mia’s adventures trying to establish themselves in the Hip-Hop game while navigating life in the United States’ popular vacation destination. Related Stories If you also got City Girls vibes while watching the two stars try to make their rap dreams a reality, there is ...
Who?!: XXL Freshman Class 2022 Class Revealed
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Travis Shinn / Courtesy of XXL On Tuesday (June 14), XXL magazine revealed its annual XXL Freshman list of up and coming rappers and MC’s. This year’s class features a dozen artists and includes some names that may already be familiar like Saucy Santana, Big Scarr and Nardo Wick. According to XXL, the list was determined via daily meetings (in person and via Zoom) with the eventual selections to help determine who was making a name for themselves and establishing themselves for an actual career in order to avoid one-hit wonder status. It all started in January before wrapping up in April. While the staffes picked what was thought to be an initial nine selections, the tenth spot was via fan vote. Yes, this is where we point out that 12 people made the list...
‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ Main Villain Revealed
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Sony Pictures Animation / Sony Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse might be delayed until 2023 but fans got a sneak peak at what to expect when we’re finally able to take in one of the most highly-anticipated sequels of the past few years. Variety is reporting that during the Annecy presentation Across The Spider-Verse directors Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson blessed those in attendance with a look at the film’s main antagonist, The Spot. Though he’s not exactly as popular as say a Venom or even a Black Cat for that matter, The Spot will be recognized by hardcore Spidey fans who’ve followed the superhero for most of their lives. “For those who are not hardcore canon nerds, The Spot is one of the deepest cuts in Spider-Man’s r...
