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Judgment Filed Against Absentee Afrika Bambaataa In Sex Abuse Case
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Al Pereira / Getty The case against Hip-Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa alleging that he sexually abused someone is at a critical point, as the victim in the case has filed a request for a default judgment. According to reports, the “John Doe” in the lawsuit against Bambaataa filed a formal request for a default judgment with the Bronx Supreme Court last Monday (April 11th). Hugo G. Ortega, the plaintiff’s lawyer made the request on the grounds that the Bronx native “failed to appear in this matter or to answer the plaintiff’s complaint, and the time-limited by law for him to do so has expired.” Reportedly, Bambaataa has not been able to be found since last year, which allowed the civil suit to go forward as requested by “John Doe” and his legal team ut...
Coi Leray Shuts Down Daddy Benzino After He Tries To Show Support
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: JC Olivera / Getty Not too long ago up and coming artist, Coi Leray told The Breakfast Club that she and her famous father, Ray Benzino were working on their strained relationship, but now it seems like things are getting derailed as she recently blasted her daddy after he attempted to shower her with support. Complex is reporting that Leray put Benzino on blast when he took to Twitter to suggest that a collaboration between he and his daughter would shake the game up and proclaiming his pride in the success that she’s enjoyed in her young career thus far while taking credit in helping get her this far in life. Related Stories “Man listen..if me and my daughter Coi did a project right now y’all mfs would be in trouble. Big Faxx,” he began. “… to all u wei...
Blac Chyna Defamation Trial Kicks Off With Threats & Kardashians In Court
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty The showdown between Blac Chyna and the Kardashian-Jenner clan has begun as the reality TV show family appeared in court as the defamation trial against them got underway. According to reports, Kim Kardashian, along with her sisters Khloe, Kourtney, and Kylie Jenner appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday and Tuesday (April 18th & 19th) to be present for jury selection and opening statements. Each of them was named as a defendant in the $100 million lawsuit by the model and former exotic dancer who claimed that they conspired to destroy her budding reality television career by working to cancel her & ex-fiancee Rob Kardashian’s E! 2016 reality show Rob & Chyna. Blac Chyna, aka Angela White, claims that the situatio...
‘”The Flash’ Actor Ezra Miller Arrested For Assaulting Woman In Hawaii
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Handout / Getty Warner Bros. upcoming film The Flash: Flashpoint is one of the DCEU’s most anticipated films, but the forthcoming movie’s star, Ezra Miller, can’t seem to keep himself out of trouble with the law. BBC is reporting that yesterday, Ezra Miller was taken into custody by Hawaiian authorities after assaulting a woman when he threw a chair at her causing her to suffer a cut to the forehead in the process. The Flash actor was eventually arrested early Tuesday morning at a private property in Pahoar on Hawaii’s Big Island and hit with second-degree assault. Related Stories The arrest comes a few weeks after Miller was arrested for disorderly conduct and harassment due to the incident at the South Hilo bar in Hawaii after he got irate over some kar...
HHW Gaming: Volition Reveals How Customization Plays A Big Role In ‘Saints Row’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Volition Games / Saints Row Saints Row is going all-in with the customization for the soft reboot, and it will play a vital role in helping you build your version of the 3rd Street Saints from the ground up. Wednesday (Apr.20), Saints Row developer Volition and publisher Deep Silver held a presentation hosted by actress Mica Burton primarily focused on the upcoming game’s deep customization system. Saints Row as a franchise set itself apart from other games in its genre like Grand Theft Auto thanks to its over-the-top action and wackiness, and we are happy to report that will continue to be the case with the new Saints Row. Players will be thrown into the fictional metropolis of Santo Ileso, located in the American Southwest, where the action will take pl...
Nas “Ugly,” Young M.A “Aye Day Pay Day” & More | Daily Visuals 4.20.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty On the heels of sending Hip-Hop OGs into a frenzy with the announcement that he’d be going on tour with the Wu-Tang Clan, Queensbridge’s Nas blessed fans even further and dropped some new visuals for a fan-favorite cut off from Magic. Coming through with some new black-and-white visuals to “Ugly,” the Hip-Hop legend strolls through the streets of New York City in the back of a limo accompanied by Hit-Boy and some models as they take in the essence of the Big Apple and the people that make it the greatest city in the world. Gotta love NY. Related Stories Keeping that New York vibe going, Young M.A keeps it gully while flossing and in her clip to “Aye Day Pay Day” shows off some stacks of cash while politicking in her kitchen before tak...
A$AP Rocky Arrested At LAX In Connection With 2021 Hollywood Shooting
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Sean Zanni / Getty Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky has more pressing issues to worry about instead of unsubstantiated cheating rumors. Multiple reports have confirmed that A$AP Rocky was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport while returning from Barbados with the love of his life Rihanna. Rocky-born Rakim Mayers was detained in connection with a shooting in the Hollywood area in November 2021. “33-year-old Rakim Mayers, a Los Angeles resident, also known as music artist A$AP Rocky, has been arrested in connection to a shooting that occurred in the Hollywood area in November of 2021,” the LAPD tweeted. Related Stories Per the LAPD’s report, Rocky and two other males got into a heated exchange with the alleged victim Rocky allegedly shot. “The victim susta...
Actor Kaalan Walker Convicted Of Serial Rape, Intends To Appeal
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Kaalan Walker, an actor best known for his role in the Superfly reboot, was recently convicted of serial rape. Walker, 27, via his attorney, plans to appeal the conviction according to new reports. The Wrap reports that Walker was convicted of rapping six individuals and sexually assaulting another person. Walker’s attorney responded to the outlet’s inquiry into the matter and the response suggests that Walker, a native of Los Angeles, is angling to fight the charge. “Mr. Walker maintains his complete innocence to the charges and allegations,” Flier wrote in response to The Wrap. “The defense is very confidant [sic] that the convictions will be reversed.” This past Monday (April 18), a Los Angeles County jury found Walker guilty of th...
Smoke On The Horizon: Check Out This Quick Hit 420 Gift Guide
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ANDREW HOLBROOKE / Getty The stoner’s favorite holiday of 420 is upon us today (April 20) and naturally, there are all kinds of goodies on the market for all. Below, we’ve compiled a “quick hit” of 420 goodies for the tokers and imbibers in your life. For over 150 years, Zig-Zag has produced rolling papers and other related accessories and it makes perfect sense that 420 figures prominently in their business. Below, we’re featuring their array of Hemp Wraps, skateboards, and its newest must-have item, the 1K Box. The brand offers three versions of its snazzy hemp rolling papers, coming in flavors of Natural, OG Purp, Blue Dream, and Island Vibes. Learn more by clicking here. For the skaters out there, Zig-Zag has a small but eye-catching array of skateboa...
Weedmaps Debuts New Docuseries ‘Tumbleweeds With Killer Mike’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Weedmaps / Wheelhouse Weedmaps, the leading service for folks looking to procure their cannabis products legally, launched a new original docuseries with one of Hip-Hop’s brightest minds. The four-part series, Tumbleweeds With Killer Mike, features the Run The Jewels star as he travels to four big-city locations to discuss the finer points of cannabis and culture. Working in partnership with VICE Media Group and created and produced by Wheelhouse, Killer Mike travels to Las Vegas, San Francisco, New York City, and Chicago. While cannabis is definitely the impetus of the stops, Mike, birth name Michael Render, digs into local dispensaries and comedy shows while kicking it with the locals as they break down the finer points of the culture. “Tumbleweeds has ...
Bad Boy Records Legend Machine Gun Kelly Directing Stoner Film Starring Himself, Pete Davidson & Megan Fox
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Machine Gun Kelly went from a rapper to a pop star and is now looking to add “director” to his portfolio as MSN is reporting that the music artist is set to direct his first feature film and he’s going to be casting some of his closest confidants to make it happen. Taking to IG to make the announcement, MGK will be starring in a film he wrote and directed alongside Mod Sun dubbed Good Mourning, which will serve as a stoner comedy for those who partake in the sweet love that can be found in Mary Jane. Boasting appearances from his fiancée, Megan Fox and close personal friend, Pete Davidson, the film already seems to be in the can as Kelly wrote it’ll be in “theaters soon!” and asked fans if they want to see a trailer. Related S...
Big Sean Says He ‘Got Paid Way, Way, Way Less’ Than Harry Styles For Coachella Show Despite Drawing Same Size Crowd
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Frazer Harrison / Getty After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has returned to California, and rapper Big Sean had a little bit of news for fans after he kicked off the first night of the festival along with Friday night’s headliner Harry Styles. Basically, fans on Twitter (as well as reporters at TMZ) pointed out that, while Sean wasn’t a headliner, he drew a crowd around the same size as that of Styles and he put on a show that was equally as epic. Sean appeared to agree, but he also felt the need to point out that, despite all of this, Styles got paid significantly more than he did. Related Stories According to Dlisted, Sean deleted a post he shared along with the TMZ article which reported that Sean’s...
