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HHW Gaming: ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’ Live Action Trailer Confirms June 8 Full Reveal
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Activision / Infinity Ward A new live-action trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II revealed when we could expect to see the full reveal of the highly anticipated sequel. Activision has been pulling out the stops for the sequel. The studio recently announced the game’s release date using a cargo ship and port. As we step into a Summer of Games without E3, a new live-action trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II has arrived, and it shared the worldwide reveal of the game will arrive June 8 at 10 am PDT. Related Stories The trailer features real-life versions of Taskforce Force 141: Gaz, Soap, Alejandro, and Captain Price. It also reveals the game’s new catchy slogan, “the ultimate weapon is the team.” In an accompanying blog post, the game’s...
Black Rapper Desiigner Barks On Cops Out In L.A., Lives To Talk About It
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Desiigner might not be living high off the “Panda” hog like he once was, but apparently he still feels that his celebrity status should be recognized and respected regardless of when he last had a hit record (no shots). According to TMZ, the former G.O.O.D Music artist got into a shouting match with a cop out in L.A. after being pulled over for having tinted windows and ultimately driving without a license. During the heated exchange, the Brooklyn rapper went off on the police telling them to “Back the f*ck up!” while recording the encounter on his own phone. After telling them to “stay away” from him, Desiigner yelled “I got money all f*ckin’ day!” to the officers in his presence. And that was just the beginning. Video from the encou...
Black Senate Candidate Charles Booker Wears Noose In Campaign Ad
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Stephen J. Cohen / Getty Charles Booker, the Democratic challenger for the United States Senate in Kentucky, wore a noose in his new campaign ad directly challenging current GOP Senator Rand Paul, and the history of lynching in the nation. In a campaign ad that is certain to stir up conversation, the Democratic candidate Charles Booker wears a noose around his neck as he takes aim at his opponent, Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky. The ad starts out with a content warning for “strong imagery”, before opening with an image of the noose hanging from a tree. “In Kentucky, like many states throughout the South, lynching was a tool of terror. It was used to kill hopes for freedom. It was used to kill my ancestors,” he says as a montage of images i...
Waka Flocka Blessed With Honorary Professor Degree
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Well, if Kim Kardashian can go out and become a lawyer then we guess Waka Flocka Flame can go out and become a Professor, right? TMZ is reporting that the “Hard In The Paint” rapper accomplished quite the impressive feat when he graduated from the Bible Institute of America with an honorary professor degree in Humanitarianism and Philanthropy. Word?! Who knew?! Props! Dr. Flocka is now a well-decorated student of the game. In October 2020, he received an honorary doctorate degree in philanthropy and humanitarianism in New York. Waka celebrated alongside civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson at Rainbow Push Headquarters in Chicago and on his 36th birthday no less. Jesse Jackson tells TMZ … “Today, I was overjoyed, humbled and gla...
Chance The Rapper “A Bar About A Bar,” M.I.A. “The One” & More | Daily Visuals 6.1.22
HipHopWired Featured Video For a minute there it seemed like Chance The Rapper was going to be a Hip-Hop mainstay and rack up all kinds of platinum plaques and accolades for the foreseeable future. Then he won some Grammies and fell back from the spotlight. But the Chicagoan is still doing his music thing and recently dropped a new visual for “A Bat About A Bar” in which he showcases what a night at a bar can consist of such as a black cowboy, long lines, and a bathroom that’s out of order. Real random but entertaining. M.I.A. meanwhile makes her return as well and in her clip to “The One” takes to the lake to become one with nature and possibly get ready for the next Avatar film, The Way of Water. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Z-Ro, The Homies, and more. CHANCE T...
HHW Gaming: Amazon Allowing Customers To Request An Invite To Buy PS5
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Are you still looking for a PlayStation 5 console? Amazon might be your saving grace in your years-long search. In a move the company should have done a long time ago, Amazon is now launching a more “orderly” way to secure a PlayStation 5. Usually, when you visit the PlayStation 5 landing page, you’re greeted with the dreaded “currently not in stock” message, but that’s changing. Amazon allows shoppers to request an invite to buy the highly coveted next-generation video gaming console. A request button can now be seen in the spot to the right where the “buy” button would typically be located. According to Amazon, if chosen, you will receive a link via email, and you will have 72 hours to scoop up your PlayStation 5 console. Oh, and the...
Police Suspect Drug Overdose As Master P’s Daughter’s Cause Of Death
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty Master P took to social media to break the sad news that his daughter, Tytyana Miller had passed away. Ahough he didn’t reveal exactly how she died, Tytyana Miller had battled substance abuse problems and many suspected that might’ve played a part in her passing. Now TMZ is reporting that police are indeed pointing to an overdose as the cause of death for the 29-year-old as drug paraphernalia was found where Miller had passed away. However, drug substances weren’t present on the scene. Because of that police think Miller might’ve OD’d on whatever she might’ve been using. We’re told the autopsy has been completed, but toxicology results will take several weeks. As we’ve reported with other cases, fentanyl has been a silent kille...
Trial For Alleged Nipsey Hussle Killer Begins June 2
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz The criminal trial for the man accused of murdering popular rapper Nipsey Hussle in 2019 is now set to begin in June after a series of delays. According to reports, the Superior Court of California County Los Angeles has marked June 2nd (Thursday) as the beginning date for the jury trial of Eric Ronald Holder, Jr. They posted the date on the website for the court’s criminal calendar. The trial had been originally slated to begin in April 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It would later be moved to take place in early 2021, but was delayed again due to a couple of factors. One postponement was due to the original presiding judge, Robert Perry, retiring and Clay Jacke being named to take over the case....
HHW Gaming: Legendary NFL Coach John Madden Annouced As Cover of ‘Madden NFL 23’
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 23 It was honestly a no-brainer when deciding who would be the cover of Madden NFL 23. That’s why you will hear no complaints when it comes to John Madden earning that honor. Wednesday (Jun.1), EA Sports announced that the late John Madden, the man who gave us one of the best sports video franchises, will grace the cover of Madden NFL 23. The news also comes on what has officially been dubbed #MaddenDay. Coach Madden gracing the Madden NFL 23 cover marks the first time the Hall-of-Fame coach and legendary sports analyst has done so in the game’s 20-year existence. In doing so, he will be featured on three editions of the game. The Madden NFL 23 All Madden Edition will feature original artwork created by artist Chuck Style...
Method Man To Host New Podcast ‘The Wire At 20’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Duffy-Marie Arnoult / Getty The Wire has stood the test of time regarding police and crime dramas, with many believing it is the best show of its kind. Method Man will serve as the host of a new podcast that takes a look back at the iconic series with interviews with the cast, creators, and more. The Wire Gets Another Podcast Series The Wire At 20 is a partnership between HBO and Campside Media and will look back at the genesis of the series. The show will also memorialize those actors who’ve passed away since its debut. Set in Baltimore, Md., the series at its core a police and crime drama. However, as Method Man notes in the trailer for the podcast, the inner workings of the drug trade, politics, employment, and more depict a deeper story. The original ...
Nicki Minaj Named Creative Director of Maxim, Global Ambassador of MaximBet Sports Betting
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MaximBET / Maxim Rap queen Nicki Minaj has been named the new Global Ambassador of MaximBet. In her role, the legendary MC will become an investor and advisor to the sports betting company. Additionally, she have a new role as a special advisor to the MaximBet Board of Directors. Minaj will also become the new creative director of Maxim magazine. “I don’t think I’ve ever been prouder of a collaboration. Merging business savvy power moves with my natural, creative, sexy, fun, and fashion-forward expression is just so spot on as it relates to this partnership,” said Minaj in a statement. “I’m ready to fully step into my potential as a young, influential Queen, and owner and open doors for others to dream big. Get ready for the sexy parties and remembe...
Jada Pinkett Smith Cooked On Twitter For Saying Will Smith & Chris Rock Need To Peace It Up
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty Jada Pinkett Smith is trending yet again on Twitter and the comments are coming in fast and furious. The wife of Will Smith wants her husband to make amends with Chris Rock after the slap that was heard around the world. Jada Pinkett Smith Wants Peace Between Will & Chris Via a new episode of the Facebook Watch series Red Table Talk, Pinkett Smith focused the show on the alopecia hair condition and thanked fans who reached out to share their ordeal. Some may remember that Rock made an off-the-cuff joke about Pinkett Smith’s appearance, prompting Smith to storm the Oscars stage and deliver an open-handed blow. While the inevitable discussion surrounding the slap hung in the air, the show centered mostly on Pinkett Smith’s str...
