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Rikers Island CO Gets Promoted Despite Calling Out Sick For 160 Days
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Andrew Lichtenstein / Getty An NYC correctional office who’s called out sick for more than 100 days has been rewarded for his “work ethic” with a fancy new gig: Driving the Correction Commissioner. According to the New York Daily News, Correction Officer William Aviles was amongst the many Rikers Island correctional officers to have called in sick for “extended periods” (160 for Aviles) and did so 26 times in 2021 alone for multiple days at a time. Most people would get fired for such actions, but these are Rikers Island correctional officers, so you know they’re not going to get picky about who to keep and who to let go. Knowing that potential replacements are slim pickings, the six-year veteran used that to his advantage and was rewarded handsomely as “...
Lauryn Hill Urges California Lawmakers To Pass The FAIR Act In Latest Instagram Post
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Theo Wargo / Getty Lauryn Hill is always late, but her push for this one bill is on time. The often reclusive rapper/singer has been quite vocal on Instagram when it comes to pushing California lawmakers to pass the FAIR Act, a labor law that would significantly affect the length of artists could be under contract. The Free Artists from Industry Restrictions Act was first introduced last year by California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez and called for artist or label contracts in California to be limited to seven years. Hill is one of the bill’s most prominent supporters and has shared three Instagram posts urging for its passing. In her most recent post, she wrote: Related Stories We would love to believe that businesses at the highest level are alw...
Colin Kaepernick Says He’s Ready To Play Backup QB If Need Be To Get Back In NFL
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jaime Crawford / Getty It’s been five years since Colin Kaepernick was last employed by an NFL team and while most would admit that he’s probably still better than many starting quarterbacks in the league today, the apparent blackballing of the player turned activist doesn’t seem to be letting up anytime soon. Still the 34-year-old isn’t giving up hope of one day getting back in the league and according to TMZ he’s even willing to take the role of backup quarterback if that’s what it takes to take the field again. Recently the Super Bowl playing QB had an in-depth interview with OG NFL stars Chad Johnson, Adam “Pacman” Jones, Brandon Marshall for an episode of I AM ATHLETE and in it stated that he wouldn’t mind playing the bench for a team so long as...
Good As Hell: Lizzo Slays Her ‘SNL’ Hosting Debut
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NBC / Getty Superstar singer and rapper Lizzo capped off a week to remember as she pulled off double duty by hosting SNL in addition to being the musical guest. The Grammy Award-winning artist kicked off the latest episode of Saturday Night Live’s 47th season with a hilarious opening monologue. It was her second appearance on the show after appearing as a musical guest in 2019 performing her hit singles “Truth Hurts” and “Good As Hell” from her debut album Cuz I Love You. Decked out in a shimmery blue dress, she starts off by saying that she’s set on breaking the record for the most times the word “b—-h” has ever been said on television. She then shares that she’s reluctant to do so since her mother doesn’t like her cussing “but now I’m rich, so she’s lik...
Kendrick Lamar New Album Drops In May, Rap Twitter Is Ecstatic
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Allen J. Schaben / Getty This is not a drill. Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar will be dropping a new album in May. K. Dot dropped a tweeted that soon enough set Rap Twitter on fighter. The link to his oklama.com site sent fans to a statement from the offices of pgLang from Mr. Lamar with some details we’ve surely been checking for (in response to a stray tweet prematurely announcing his retirement, no less). Basically, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar’s new album, will be dropping on May 13. What more is there to say? Actually, Twitter has plenty considering Kendrick Lamar’s album is easily the most anticipated new album of 2022 in Hip-Hop, and across all genres. His last album, DAMN, was released back in 2017 and it will be his fifth...
DJ Kay Slay Passes Away At 55
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty On Sunday, April 17, DJ Kay Slay, an active and influential participant in Hip-Hop culture since its inception, passed away. He was 55. Hot 97, his longtime radio home, and Kay Slay’s family confirmed his death. He reportedly passed away due to complications from COVID-19. “Hot 97 is shocked and saddened by the loss of our beloved DJ Kay Slay,” said a Hot 97 rep via a formal statement. “We cherish the many memories created through the twenty-plus years he dedicated to the ‘Drama Hour.’ A cultural icon, Kay Slay was more than just a DJ, to us he was family and a vital part of what made Hot 97 the successful station it is today. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and fans worldwide and we will always and ...
Fivio Foreign ft. Lil Yachty “Slime Them,” Blueface & G Herbo “Street Signs” & More | Daily Visuals 4.15.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Fivio Foreign’s debut album B.I.B.L.E. has had New York bumping that drill sound since it’s release last week and today continues to keep his momentum going with a new clip featuring an unforeseen guest star. In his latest visuals to “Slime Them,” Fivio Foreign is joined by Lil Yachtyn in his hood who’s verse is actually understandable as he’s not mumbling his rap in this cut. Yachty is actually a decent rapper when he spits clearly. Just sayin.’ Elsewhere Blueface and G Herbo make a Wessside and Midwest connection happen and in their visuals to “Street Signs” keep it gully with some leather clad hotties and exotic automobiles behind them as they drop their verses to the bouncy beat. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Gucci Mane, Ace Hood, an...
Nike To Use One Sneaker Box To Ship & House Their New Releases
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Nike / NIke For decades Nike has been known for their innovative and creative products and with climate change a big topic amongst the world’s population, the Swoosh brand is doing their part to help curb global warming any which way they can. Source: Nike / NIke Now the good folk over at Nike are looking how to cut down on double-boxing their product and creating a sneaker box that will more than likely infuriate sneaker collectors who’ll love to have their collection intact and spiffy. According to Nike they’re looking to take their “Move To Zero” initiative to the next level and are adding to their line of shoes that are made with at least 25 percent to 50 percent recycled material by giving those sneakers a sneaker box that doubles as a shipping box. ...
Wiz Khalifa, Smoke DZA & Big K.R.I.T. Restore The Blog Era Vibes With New Project
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty Anytime we can get a joint project with Wiz Khalifa, Smoke DZA, and Big K.R.I.T., we are in luck. The ten-song project Full Court Press links three of the most influential blog era artists with one goal: Making melodic music for the spring. A decade and a half ago, rap blogs were king, introducing the world to some of the rap game’s biggest new talents. Wiz, KRIT, and Smoke DZA came on the scene, introduced the world to their sound and etched out their own lanes. Wiz’s 2010 mixtape, Kush and OJ, Krit’s KRIT WUZ Here, and DZA’s George Kush Da Bottom, were among the most praised. Their projects reintroduced the stoner aesthetic that groups like Cypress Hill and Luniz used before them and brought in a stylistic change of easygoing vibes...
Megan Thee Stallion Performs New Song At Coachella, Sparks Lil Kim Comparisons
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Kevin Winter / Getty Megan Thee Stallion held down Coachella last night, and earned all the praise. The Texas rapper also performed a new song that has Twitter chattering about its Lil Kim vibes. Getting compared to the Queen Bee is never a bad thing in Hip-Hop Circles. Meg’s new cut rocks the same sample flipped on Jodeci’s “Freek’N You” remix with Ghostface Killah and Raekwon. In that regard, Thee Stallion is playing with house money, and the Hotties certainly approve. Check out the positive reactions to the new cut, along with the Lil Kim praise, in the gallery.
National Cannabis Festival Returns To Washington, D.C. This Week, Wiz Khalifa Headlines
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: National Cannabis Festival / NCF The annual National Cannabis Festival will return to Washington, D.C. this week and features one of the strongest advocates in Hip-Hop for the sticky green leaf. Headlining this year’s festival at the RFK Festival Grounds is Wiz Khalifa, who will be joined on stage this coming weekend by a bevy of entertainers and speakers in support of the NCF’s wider mission. Over the weekend (April 16), the NCF’s 420 Week activation began with the launch of a new beer from local brewery DC Brau, NCF Legalize It! Lager, along with ta Hemps and Hops panel discussion at Eaton Hotel. Source: National Cannabis Festival / NCF Related Stories This coming Friday (April 22), the National Cannabis Policy Summit will feature a who’s who of cannabi...
Cardi B & Offset Introduces Their Son Wave Set To The World, Twitter Has Thoughts About His Name
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: MEGA / Getty The mystery surrounding the name of Cardi B & Offset’s son is officially over. Eight months after being brought into the world, we have finally been formally introduced to Wave Set Cephus by the couple. Born Kiari Kendrell Cephus, Offset shared his son’s name in an Instagram post featuring a photo of his seed rocking some serious bling, proudly writing, “WAVE SET CEPHUS.” His wife quickly followed, sharing a photo of the drippy infant rocking an ice blue puffer jacket, skully, sweats, white on white Air Force 1s, and his bling. In another post, she shared the newest Essence Magazine’s May/June issue cover that features herself, Offset, and their two children, Kulture and Wave, plus Offset’s three other kids from a previous relations...
