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Lupe Fiasco Preps ‘Drill Music in Zion’ LP, Drops New Single
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jeff Schear / Getty Lupe Fiasco stands apart from his peers through his world-class lyricism and conceptual music. Next month, the Chicago wordsmith will release his eighth studio album, Drill Music In Zion. Lupe Fiasco Returns With Eighth Studio LP, Drill Music In Zion Lupe announced the forthcoming project on Wednesday (May 18), and it appears to be a shelved project teased last year. Lupe locked in with longtime producer Soundtrakk, who produced Drill Music In Zion in full. In August 2021, Lupe referred to the project as “my Illmatic,” referencing the classic from Queens rapper Nas. Related Stories Previously, Lupe released the tracks “100 Chicagos” and “Hustlaz” but it isn’t known if these tracks were singles for the new album. In 2020, Lup...
Notorious B.I.G. MetroCards From MTA On Biggie’s Birthday
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MTA / MTA This Saturday, May 21, The Notorious B.I.G would’ve turned 50-years-old and to commemorate what would’ve been Biggie hitting the half-century mark, the MTA will be releasing some limited-edition MetroCards honoring the OG King of New York. Source: MTA / MTA According to the Gothamist, MetroCards baring the face of the Hip-Hop icon will be available this weekend but unfortunately they’ll only be available at four train stations near Biggie’s Bed-Sty home: Lafayette Avenue, both Clinton – Washington Ave. stations, and Atlantic Ave. – Barclays Center. Related Stories To make matters a bit more complicated for Biggie fans hoping to score a B.I.G MetroCard, the highly sought after cards will be randomly inserted in the vending machines with only 50,0...
Black Show Promoters Accuse Syracuse Police Of Harassment
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Matt Champlin / Getty For Black concert promoters in Syracuse, New York, they’ve had enough of law enforcement interfering with their shows and are now speaking out against the treatment. In an interview with a local news outlet, promoter Azariah Yemma of Upper Echelon Entertainment alleges that police officers regularly target venues and shows to shut them down. “Any Black establishment that does entertainment in this county — we get this every single time,” he said. “There’s not a time that we don’t go through this, and there’s never any good reason for it.” Yemma and others feel that the reasoning behind police interference is their perception of potential violence at the venues whenever Black Hip-Hop acts perform. “What [SPD] does is t...
Rap Lyric Usage In Court Limited By New NY State Senate Bill
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty A bill limiting rap lyrics being used in criminal trials against defendants in New York State is one step closer to becoming law thanks to the state’s senators. On Tuesday (May 17th), the State Senate of New York approved Senate Bill S7527 which would limit the usage of song lyrics and other forms of “creative expression” by prosecutors as evidence in criminal cases. While the bill doesn’t outright ban prosecutors from presenting lyrics and other materials to juries, it does require that they show that the work is “literal, rather than figurative or fictional” and that “evidence of criminal conduct, not the provocative nature of their artistic works” is what defendants should be tried by. Related Stories Those tactics have l...
Marvel Gets Rights To Use Stan Lee’s Likeness In Future Projects & Merchandise
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: The Washington Post / Getty It’s been four years since comic book legend Stan Lee transitioned to the other side, but his legacy will continue to live on as Marvel is set to keep his memory alive for the foreseeable future. The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Marvel has just struck a deal with Stan Lee Universe to license his name and likeness for the next 20 years and include Mr. Lee in future films, television series, merchandising, and even amusement parks in Disney Land. Related Stories “It really ensures that Stan, through digital technology and archival footage and other forms, will live in the most important venue, the Marvel movies, and Disney theme parks,” said Andy Heyward, chairman and CEO of Genius Brands. “It’s a broad deal.” It is going...
6 Things We Learned From A$AP Rocky On ‘Drink Champs’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Revolt / Youtube A$AP’s been one of New York’s most prominent artists for a while now but lately he’s been making more noise for being Rihanna’s baby daddy (don’t hate) and with that came all kinds of rumors and slander that one would expect from the hatin’ ass internets. Recently the A$AP Mob representative swung by Nore’s Drink Champs podcast for an in-depth two-hour interview in which he opens up about all aspects of his life both positive and negative. Related Stories From talking about his time locked up in Sweden to of course being in a relationship with the bombshell from Barbados, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky keeps it a buck when touching on subjects that have impacted his young life thus far. Here are the 6 things we learned from A$AP Rocky on Drink Champ...
Wyclef Jean ft. Jessie Woo & Eddy Francois “VOYE DLO,” Post Malone ft. Roddy Ricch “Copped Up” & More | Daily Visuals 5.18.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty It’s been a hot minute since we’ve seen Wyclef, Lauryn Hill or Pras Jean do his music thing and while we’re disappointed that the highly-anticipated Fugees reunion tour has been postponed, Wyclef is keeping the Fu’s legacy going until the reunion finally happens (if ever). Linking up with Jessie Woo and Eddy Francois for the visuals to “VOYE DLO,” Wyclef heads into the jungles of Haiti rocking thee most colorful jacket while dancing with a machete as if he won’t stand out like a sore thumb amongst the face painted natives who have to hunt for food. Wouldn’t be surprised if they did Wyclef dirty Green Inferno style, b. Back in the states, Post Malone trades in the grunge gear for some spiffy threads for his Roddy Ricch assisted clip to...
Migos Breakup Rumored After Rappers Unfollow Each Other On Instagram
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty The web is in a frenzy with speculation that the hit rap group Migos might be headed for a split after it was discovered that members of the group unfollowed each other on social media. According to reports, a Twitter user with the handle of @Kurrco discovered on Wednesday afternoon (May 18th) that Offset was no longer following his fellow group members Quavo and Takeoff on Instagram. They also found out that Cardi B had also unfollowed them on Instagram as well, adding to the furor. Related Stories There is no confirmation that the group is disbanding from their representatives. The speculation comes as Quavo and Takeoff announced that they were poised to release new music as a duo, calling themselves Unc and Phew in reference to th...
Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Welcome Baby Boy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Victor Boyko / Getty Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are now the proud parents of a baby boy. Reportedly, the Bajan singer gave birth to the couple’s first child last week. Apparently, this is old news for some since TMZ reports that the bundle of joy actually arrived on May 13. If we’re keeping it a bean, speculation began spreading about if and when Pretty Flacko would impregnate RIhanna ever since he proclaimed his love for her in a GQ cover story back in May 2021. The dynamic duo announced that they were expecting back in late January 2021. Already a style icon, she upped the ante by going any and everywhere with her pregnant belly on display. Congratulations to RIhanna and A$AP Rocky. This story is developing.
Peep The Teaser Trailer To Marvel’s ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Walt Disney Studios / Disney+ Back in 2020 it was revealed that Orphan Black star, Tatiana Maslany had been chosen to step into the role of Disney+’s upcoming Marvel series, She-Hulk and now we’ve finally gotten our first teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated MCU spinoff series. Source: Walt Disney Studios / Disney+ Starring Tatiana Maslany as lawyer Jennifer Walters a.k.a She-Hulk, the trailer follows Walters as she comes to grip with her newfound powers though we’re not exactly sure how she ended up being able to Hulk out when confronted with fear or anger. Being shown the big green ropes by none other than Smart Hulk himself, Walters seems to be coming to grips with the fact that she might have to reluctantly take on the role of being a superhero a...
Megan Thee Stallion Says New Album Is “95 Percent Done”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mike Coppola / Getty Hotties everywhere are rejoicing as Megan Thee Stallion reveals that her upcoming album is almost done and ready for release. The “Cognac Queen” rapper shared the news as she was honored as Artist of The Year at the 2022 Webby Awards which were held in New York City on Monday night (May 16th). “I’m probably like 95% done with my new album,” she revealed during an interview with Jordana Jarrett, the editorial strategy manager for the Webby Awards while on the red carpet before the ceremony began. “I want to tease that for the hotties. I haven’t told them nothing about my album.” Related Stories Shortly afterward, Megan Thee Stallion took to the stage to accept the Artist of The Year award for her advocacy for Black women using var...
The Notorious B.I.G. Will Receive Empire State Honor For 50th Birthday
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty The Notorious B.I.G. was tragically murdered in 1997 at the age of 24, just as his career was soon to take on new heights. New York City will honor the Hip-Hop legend‘s 50th birthday this weekend. The Notorious B.I.G. AKA Biggie Smalls Is The Illest On Friday (May 20), the Empire State Building will host a ceremony ahead of illuminating the building the following day. The venture is a partnership between Bad Boy, Atlantic Records, Rhino Records, and the estate of The Notorious B.I.G. Related Stories Along with the lighting ceremony, the Empire State Building Observatory Experience will feature an avatar of Biggie Smalls for viewing. The photograph will display throughout Saturday, and fans can purchase exclusive Biggie x ESB appare...
