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HHW Gaming: Everything We Know So Far About Capcom’s ‘Street Fighter 6’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Capcom / Street Fighter 6 Capcom made a lot of noise during PlayStation’s latest State of Play presentation kicking things off with Resident Evil 4 Remake. Another game also stood out, Street Fighter 6. With Street Fighter 6, Here Comes A New Challenger Coming into Thursday (Jun.2), we knew Street Fighter 6 was in development with the reveal of a logo, but that’s all Capcom shared with fans of the iconic fighting game. That all changed with the arrival of the game’s first trailer during the State of Play presentation. [embedded content] Capcom promised some changes were coming to Street Fighter 6, and based on the trailer, that is indeed the case. Let’s break down what we know about the game so far. A Diverse Lineup of Fighters Source: Capcom / Jamie and ...
HHW Gaming: Everything We Know So Far About Capcom’s ‘Street Fighter 6’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Capcom / Street Fighter 6 Capcom made a lot of noise during PlayStation’s latest State of Play presentation kicking things off with Resident Evil 4 Remake. Another game also stood out, Street Fighter 6. With Street Fighter 6, Here Comes A New Challenger Coming into Thursday (Jun.2), we knew Street Fighter 6 was in development with the reveal of a logo, but that’s all Capcom shared with fans of the iconic fighting game. That all changed with the arrival of the game’s first trailer during the State of Play presentation. [embedded content] Capcom promised some changes were coming to Street Fighter 6, and based on the trailer, that is indeed the case. Let’s break down what we know about the game so far. A Diverse Lineup of Fighters Source: Capcom / Jamie and ...
Baltimore Rapper Young Moose Wins $300K Settlement
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: David Talukdar / Getty Young Moose, a rapper out of Baltimore, found himself the victim of a corrupt city officer who derailed his career. Now, the city will have to pay $300,000 in settlement fees, a portion of a seven-figure lawsuit. Young Moose Gets Justice As seen in The Baltimore Sun, Young Moose, real name Kevron Evans, was arrested by Baltimore’s Gun Trace Task Force outside a city bar in 2012. Evans said then that after he was searched that former Detective Daniel Hersl planted drugs on his person, leading to three felony charges. On advice from his lawyer, Evans took a plea deal. The conviction was vacated in 2020 by Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby after a review. Evans filed a complaint against the city in 2021 seeking $1.5 million in d...
Baltimore Rapper Young Moose Wins $300K Settlement
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: David Talukdar / Getty Young Moose, a rapper out of Baltimore, found himself the victim of a corrupt city officer who derailed his career. Now, the city will have to pay $300,000 in settlement fees, a portion of a seven-figure lawsuit. Young Moose Gets Justice As seen in The Baltimore Sun, Young Moose, real name Kevron Evans, was arrested by Baltimore’s Gun Trace Task Force outside a city bar in 2012. Evans said then that after he was searched that former Detective Daniel Hersl planted drugs on his person, leading to three felony charges. On advice from his lawyer, Evans took a plea deal. The conviction was vacated in 2020 by Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby after a review. Evans filed a complaint against the city in 2021 seeking $1.5 million in d...
Future “Puffin On Zootiez,” BLK ODYSSY ft. Benny The Butcher & George Clinton “Benny’s Got A Gun” & More | Daily Visuals 6.2.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty The man known as the “Toxic King” is all in his element these days what with his darts aimed at Lori Harvey just a month after being named the best rapper alive and whatnot. Looking to continue his hot streak, Future keeps his latest album I Never Liked You buzzing with some new visuals to “PUFFIN ON ZOOTIEZ” where he keeps things simple and just dances away to the beat while flossing a bedazzled jacket that probably costs more than your car. Elsewhere Benny The Butcher continues to collect every available bag and in the visuals to BLK ODYSSY’s “Benny’s Got A Gun,” the Butcher follows a man who’s been beaten to a pulp and eventually decides to exact vengeance on his perpetrators. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work...
Pill Cosby Faces More Sexual Abuse Allegations In New Civil Trial Set To Begin Next Week
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Douglas Elbinger / Getty The legal battles of disgraced comedian Bill Cosby are not quite over just because he was released from prison last year after his sexual assault conviction was overturned. According to the New York Post, this Wednesday, attorneys will give opening statements in a civil trial for 64-year-old Judy Huth, who has accused Cosby of forcing her to perform a sex act at the Playboy Mansion in 1975 when she was 16 years old. From the Post: Cosby’s attorneys, who say no sexual abuse happened, are likely to emphasize that the burden of proving the nearly 50-year-old case lies entirely with the plaintiffs. They have acknowledged that Cosby took Huth to the Playboy Mansion, as a photo from the visit shows, but say they believe she was not...
Kanye West Trademarks YEEZUS For Amusement Parks, NFT’s, Toys And More
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gotham / Getty After denouncing the Metaverse it seems Kanye West is going to eventually take his talents there. He has filed a YEEZUS trademark for NFT purposes and more. As per Hype Beast the Chicago, Illinois native has pulled a potentially big boss move. On Wednesday, June 1 it was revealed by trademark attorney Josh Gerben that Ye has submitted paperwork with the goal of leveraging the term YEEZUS for multiple business opportunities. “After denouncing the Metaverse it seems Kanye West is going to eventually take his talents there. He has filed a YEEZUS trademark for NFT purposes and more” he wrote via Twitter. According to the social media he registered the moniker for Notable Goods & Services to include amusement parks, blockchain-back...
Karl Kani To Release Throwback Leather Patch Jackets In Tribute To Brooklyn
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: KARL KANI / Karl Kani One of Hip-Hop’s fashion pioneers is curating a love letter to his hometown. Karl Kani is bringing back his signature leather patch jacket as a tribute to Brooklyn. Source: KARL KANI / Karl Kani As per Hype Beast the legendary designer is taking it back to his roots. This week the New York City based label announced it is rereleasing one of their staple items from it’s iconic run in the 1990’s. The Leather Patch Jacket is back and in a bold way. As one of his most sought after pieces throughout this outerwear item became synonymous with Hip-Hop fashion when it was originally released. The piece features Kani patches, including the “KKJ23” and “KANI VARSITY”, throughout the sleeves, chest and back. It also stays true to the ...
Family Of Slain Maryland Rapper 23 Rackz Speak Out Against Gun Violence
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @23Rackz / Instagram 23 Rackz, a rising teen rapper out of Maryland, was shot and killed a week in Washington, D.C. Now, the family of the teenager is speaking out against the rampant gun violence ravaging the Washington Metropolitan region. Local outlet Fox 5 News initially reported on the shooting death of 23 Rackz, real name Justin Johnson of Temple Hills, Md. Temple Hills is just outside of the Washington, D.C. city limits. Rackz was killed last month (May 26) in the southeast section of D.C. DJ Akademiks memorialized Rackz via an Instagram, explaining he had the teen out at a local showcase. Fellow DMV rapper Wale also took to Twitter when news broke of the loss to salute the young artist. Fox 5 published a new report following up with the John...
Family Of Slain Maryland Rapper 23 Rackz Speak Out Against Gun Violence
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @23Rackz / Instagram 23 Rackz, a rising teen rapper out of Maryland, was shot and killed a week in Washington, D.C. Now, the family of the teenager is speaking out against the rampant gun violence ravaging the Washington Metropolitan region. Local outlet Fox 5 News initially reported on the shooting death of 23 Rackz, real name Justin Johnson of Temple Hills, Md. Temple Hills is just outside of the Washington, D.C. city limits. Rackz was killed last month (May 26) in the southeast section of D.C. DJ Akademiks memorialized Rackz via an Instagram, explaining he had the teen out at a local showcase. Fellow DMV rapper Wale also took to Twitter when news broke of the loss to salute the young artist. Fox 5 published a new report following up with the John...
Jack Harlow Drops Visuals To Drake Featured “Churchill Downs”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jeff Schear / Getty A few weeks ago social media was abuzz with Jack Harlow’s new Drake featured song, “Churchill Downs,” due to Drizzy taking “subliminal” shots at Pusha T and now we have an official video to go with the “controversial” cut. In the new visuals to “Churchill Downs,” Jack and Drake indulge in white folk activities and take to the racing track for the Kentucky Derby where they put some money on the ponies where Drizzy stands out like a sore thumb with those braids. We’re lowkey surprised some of those older wypipo even knew who he was when they met him. Kentucky gets Hip-Hop reception? We kid we kid. Related Stories Check out the visuals to “Churchill Downs” below and let us know your thoughts on the video and whether or not Pusha T is the ...
Doja Cat, Drake & Ari Lennox Nab Top 2022 BET Awards Nominations
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Frazer Harrison / Getty Doja Cat continues to command attention, as the entertainer was named the leader in nominations at the upcoming 2022 BET Awards, edging out Drake and Ari Lennox. Doja Cat is on a roll with her current streak of high appreciation for her music with the recent announcement by BET. The Planet HER rapper leads all artists with six nominations in total. These include Album of The Year, Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best R&B/Pop Artist, and a BET Her Award nomination for her song “Woman”. She’s also nominated for best collaboration and duet of the year for her hit single with SZA, “Kiss Me More”. Related Stories Drake and Ari Lennox landed slightly behind, tied at four nominations each. Lennox’s include a BET Her nomination for “Unloya...
