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Benny The Butcher “Welcome To The States,” Wiz Khalifa & Girl Talk “Ready For Love” & More | Daily Visuals 6.6.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Mass shootings in the United States has been the pandemic that has no end in sight (thank Republicans for that) and the recent MAGA inspired murders that went down in Buffalo, New York hit home for Benny The Butcher who’s decided to speak up on the current state of America. In his black-and-white visuals to “Welcome To The States,” The Butcher addresses the mass shooting that went down in his home city and breaks down how white supremacy and white nationalism is to blame for our current hostile political climate amongst other things. We need more rappers bringing attention to these issues like Benny is. Just sayin.’ On a much lighter note, Wiz Khalifa kicks back and takes us to a simpler time when music videos consisted of the artist simply performing on stage fo...
Former No Limit Rapper Skull Duggery Has Reportedly Died
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: No Limit Records / Penalty Skull Duggery, a rapper who found fame as a member of Master P‘s No Limit Records, has reportedly died. Reports are scant at the moment but a fellow New Orleans artist made a tweet suggesting Skull Duggery passed away. Skull Duggery Was A Former No Limit Records Artist On Sunday (June 5) in the early morning hours, Fiend shared a tweet that pointed to the passing of Duggery. “Rest In Peace Skull Duggery….damn,” the tweet read. Curren$y was among several dozen people that replied to the tweet. Duggery’s real name was Andrew Jordan and he went on to release Hoodlum Fo’ Life in 1996 and These Wicked Streets in 1998. They were the only two albums released via No Limit. Duggery went on to release 3rd Ward Stepper in 2000 and his fina...
Man Shot & Killed As He Left Queens Recording Studio
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Busà Photography / Getty The gun violence that’s been plaguing New York anew for the past few years continued today when earlier this morning (June 6) a man was shot and killed as he left a recording studio in Queens, New York. According to amny, the 21-year-old victim was shot and killed around 1:25 a.m. in front of the Rockwall Studios at 1080 Wyckoff Ave. in Ridgewood, Queens. Police officers from the 104th precinct responded to a 911 call of the shooting outside of the recording studio and upon arrival found the body of the victim with a gunshot wound to the head. Not too long after the responding EMS unit pronounced him dead on the scene. Well after sunrise Monday, NYPD Crime Scene Unit members were still canvassing the area of the shooting for evide...
Kendrick Lamar To Present ‘We Cry Together’ Short Film At LA’s Laemmle Royal Theater
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Theo Wargo / Getty Kendrick Lamar‘s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers may or may not be 2022’s album of the year depending on who you ask, but there’s no denying that it has been one of the most talked-about Hip Hop albums of this year since it was released last month. And if you’ve heard all the chatter and controversy surrounding the album, then you likely know about one of the project’s most talked-about tracks—”We Cry Together.” It could easily be argued that never in the history of Hip Hop storytelling have we heard a toxic relationship—in all of its volatile and excessively profane nature—depicted so vividly. The song, which features up and coming rapper Taylour Paige, made headlines last week when it premiered at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. (I...
Atlanta Rapper Trouble Was Killed During Home Invasion, Arrest Warrant Issued
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty More details are emerging surrounding the murder of Trouble. Reportedly, the Atlanta rapper was shot and killed during a home invasion that occurred while he was visiting a female friend, and the shooter is still at large. Trouble aka Skoob, born Mariel Semonte Orr, 34, died after being found with a gunshot wound. Reports Atlanta 11 Alive: The 34-year-old, whose real name is Mariel Semonte Orr, was found with a gunshot wound at the Lake St. James Apartments in Conyers at 3:20 a.m. Sunday, the sheriff’s office said. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Related Stories The Rockdale County Sheriff said no arrests have been made, however, they have secured warrants for a suspect identified as 33-year...
Dave Chappelle & Black Star’s ‘Drink Champs’ Episode On Hold, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YouTube / Revolt One of the most anticipated podcast appearances is now on hold. Sources say Dave Chappelle has asked that his Drink Champs episode with Black Star be shelved. As per Page Six N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN recently sat down with the Brooklyn duo for a very rare joint interview. The Rap group was also joined by the legendary comedian who is said to have funded all the travel and expenses to make the episode happen. At the end of May they teased the interview but have yet to release it. According to the celebrity gossip site Dave has asked that the episode be put on hold. [embedded content] Related Stories “They were to supposed to interview Black Star about their new album, and Dave wanted to pop in and shout out Black Star, which he did,” ...
The Spring ’22 Supreme x The North Face Collection To Drop This Week
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Supreme / Supreme Once again it’s on! This Thursday (June 9) Supreme and The North Face will be releasing their collaborative Spring collection and best believe it’ll be a hot commodity once they hit these internet streets. Consisting of a Trekking jacket, hoodie and a few vests, the latest Supreme/North Face collaboration certainly has a few standout pieces thanks to some creative designs and vibrant colorways. Source: Supreme / Supreme The Trekking Jacket for one will no doubt be one of the most highly sought after pieces in the collection. More than likely in Harlem. Just sayin.’ Related Stories The Trekking Convertible Jacket features water resistant recycled nylon and zip-off sleeves at elbow and shoulder. The Trekking Zip-Off Belted Pant featur...
Gucci Mane “Mrs. Davis,” Rowdy Rebel “Woo Nina” & More | Daily Visuals 6.3.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Real ones know that the importance of having a good woman by your side cannot be overstated and Gucci Mane not only knows he has a ride-or-die in the passenger seat of his life, but even takes the time to give her the flowers she properly deserves. In his visuals to “Mrs. Davis,” Gucci puts the spotlight squarely on his wifey who held him down as he did his bid and takes her on the kind of vacation that a queen like her deserves. Back in Brooklyn, Rowdy Rebel takes it to the streets and in his clip to “Woo Nina” turns up with his block and lets the ops know that he and his goons are ready for all the smoke whether it be weed, tobacco or vape – they ready. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Doja Cat, Don Q featuring Icewear Vezzo, and more. GU...
Mother Of Producer Metro Boomin Reportedly Killed By Husband
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Metro Boomin, a chart-topping producer who made his name in Atlanta, was rocked by personal tragedy over the weekend. The St. Louis native’s mother was reportedly killed by her husband, who later committed suicide after the act. TMZ exclusively reports that Metro Boomin’s mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne, was found dead just outside of Atlanta city limits. Sources tell the outlet that her husband, not Metro’s birth father, committed the crime this past Friday (June 3). Reps for Metro confirmed the passing of Ms. Wayne but further details have been kept quiet. Related Stories Metro Boomin, 28, was born Leland Tyler Wayne and raised in St. Louis. He maintained a close relationship with his mother, who helped her son with his production ca...
Elon Musk Wants 10% Job Cuts At Tesla Over “Super Bad Feeling”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ROBYN BECK / Getty Elon Musk is citing worries over possible fluctuations in the economy as the reason he wants to cut the workforce at Tesla down by 10%, which was revealed in an email he sent to executives. According to reports, a leaked internal email the founder sent out late on Thursday (June 2nd) was entitled “pause all hiring worldwide”. The billionaire wrote that there was a need to reduce salaried workers at the automotive company by ten percent, writing that he has a “super bad feeling” about the economy. Musk also wrote that “hourly headcount will increase.” Currently, Tesla and their subsidiary companies have an employee count of almost 100,000 according to their SEC filing from last year. There are 5,000 advertised job openings at the c...
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CAPO Status: Jim Jones Says He Is Responsible For Kid Cudi’s Career [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Beanz Smalls / Bernard Beanz Smalls, You can always count on Jim Jones for a good interview. In a recent Q&A he claimed he was responsible for kick starting Kid Cudi’s career. As per Complex the Harlem, New York native is making his round with Maino to promote their new joint album. During a sit down at SiriusXM Superstar Jay asked him about his 2009 remix to Kid Cudi’s breakout single “Day N ‘Nite” and took credit for getting him hot. “Man, Kid Cudi was a nobody!” Jones said. “He worked in a f***ing store under Koch Records. I was signed to Koch Records. I didn’t even know Kid Cudi worked down there. Lisa Brunt’s nephew at the time was doing some work for me in my studio and he’s like, ‘Yo, I manage these video directors, I want them to ...
50 Cent’s Legal Team Disputes Young Buck’s Bankruptcy Claims, Says Buck Fraudulently Ducking Creditors
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty The legal and financial dispute between 50 Cent and former G-Unit rapper Young Buck is still going on. If you’re unfamiliar with the dispute, Buck has claimed that he had to file bankruptcy multiple times due to Fif’s business practices and, for the most part, 50 has responded by being petty and ridiculing Buck and implying that he’s homosexual. “Once he stopped me from being able to make money, I filed another bankruptcy,” Buck said of 50, as we previously reported. “They stopped him from being able to cease-and-desist in regards to me being able to, you know… I included what he claimed that I owed him in the bankruptcy to be able to say, ‘Well hey, if you’re owed this and present whatever receipts or whatever… You will be paid ...
