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Drip For Sale: Kim Kardashian Reportedly Selling Her Yeezy Kicks
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: J. Lee / Getty It appears that Kim Kardashian is trying to rid her personal space of all things Kanye West, and that includes her shoes. According to Page Six, the soon-to-be-former Mrs. West posted two pairs of black mesh mule-style Yeezy sandals in size 37 (or a US size 6 to 6.5), on her Kardashian Kloset website over the weekend, listing the used shoes for $375 and $350. While it’s clear that the move is a further attempt to solidify her single status following her win in court earlier this month after a judge granted her request to be declared legally single— social media users were quick to call out her attempt to cash in on shoes she surely received for free from her ex. “Not Kim out here selling her Yeezy sandals I can’t lmao,” one fan wrote on Red...
Alleged Sawed-Off Shooter Tory Lanez Launches “KEEP OUR BLACK MEN ON COACHELLA” Petition
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Jason Koerner / Getty Tory Lanez remains a thing for all the reasons we’re still trying to figure out despite the allegations that continue to dog him and his flippant attitude toward the whole ordeal. Adding to his list of acts one could deem unsavory, the height-challenged Canadian crooner launched a petition to, quote, “KEEP OUR BLACK MEN ON COACHELLA.” On Monday, Lanez tweeted, “Protect [B]lack men” in vague fashion but it appears he was gearing up for his next big act, which followed on Tuesday afternoon (March 22). “I Just made this …. because someone has to …,” Lanez tweeted, complete with a trio of Black power fist emojis. The tweet was in support of the petition, and the description can be viewed below. From Change.org: We are watching the ...
Damon Dash Calls Out The Grammy’s For Canceling Kanye West Performance
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Courtesy of Damon Dash / Damon Dash With Kanye’s recent antics such as harassing his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian and cyberbullying her new beau, Pete Davidson, it really didn’t surprise many when The Grammy’s banned Yeezy from performing at this year’s awards show. But Damon Dash feels that the Recording Academy have no right to judge Kanye for anything he’s done, doing or will do. According to TMZ, Damon Dash is so upset that Kanye is forbidden from performing at this year’s Grammys event that he basically wants to go out and “make our own Grammys.” Maybe they can get publicity on Kanye’s upcoming social media website (per French Montana) whenever he gets that up and running. Related Stories Keep in mind that though Kanye isn’t allowed to perform onstage at ...
Nas “Wave Gods” Video ft. A$AP Rocky, DJ Premier & Hit-Boy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Garrett Bruce / press handout Nas’ latest album, Magic, dropped late last year, but that doesn’t mean he’s stopped promoting the project. The Queensbridge rapper and mogul just release the visual for “Wave Gods” and it features A$AP Rocky, DJ Premier and Hit-Boy. The track has Nas touting him and Hit-Boy are the new Gang Starr, and the endearing way its delivered, and DJ Premier on the cuts, means its said with all respect for the Hip-Hop legends. Related Stories The video includes plenty of NYC imagery, from Queens to Harlem, and the subway, and was directed by A$AP Rocky and Hidji of AWGE along with Spike Jordan. And per 2022 Hip-Hop protocol, Nas also dropped new “Wave Gods” merch on shop.massappeal.com to coincide with the release.&nbs...
Brandy “Who Is She 2 U,” Uncle Murda & Que Banz “Plotting” & More | Daily Visuals 3.23.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Christian Petersen / Getty While Ray J’s name stays a topic of discussion for various reasons these days, his older and more famous sibling, Brandy has been keeping a low profile for a while now, but it seems like she’s ready to get back out in the spotlight where she belongs. Coming through with some new visuals to “Who Is She 2 U,” the R&B OG from the golden era goes for an afternoon stroll through the streets of LA where she stalks a dude who’s getting his player on with multiple women. We lowkey thought she was gonna body him at the end of the video or something. Back in Brooklyn (not really), Desiigner throws an elegant dinner where he sits at the head of the table with some attractive young women and gun-toting security in his clip to “Hills Ali...
Nicki Minaj Crosses Out Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, & Doja Cat’s Names In Op-Ed Praising Her, Twitter Senses Shadiness
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Mondadori Portfolio / Getty Nicki Minaj’s latest social media antics have many, including the Barbs thinking she was being really shady to other female Hip-Hop artists. Queen Barb Nicki Minaj raised eyebrows on social media after sharing a HotNewHipHop Op-Ed written by Joshua Robinson titled Why Nicki Minaj Is One of the Greatest of All Time. Of course, it’s a no-brainer that Minaj would share a piece praising her, and acknowledging her contributions to the genre, but it’s what she did with the screengrab from the post that even has her Barbz asking why? The original paragraph in the piece read: “Yet, what’s most astonishing and powerful about Nicki’s impact on Hip-Hop is her presence and, sometimes, the lack thereof. Whether she’s going on an unexp...
XUPERMASK Launching First-Ever Los Angeles Pop-Up Experience
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: XUPERMASK / @XUPERMASK XUPERMASK, the high-end facemask and apparel brand from will.i.am, Jose I. Fernandez, and Honeywell, made quite a splash last year with their sought-after face covering, which makes sense considering the public health scenario. This week, XUPERMASK will offer its first-ever pop-up experience in Los Angeles, giving prospective buyers an exclusive look at the masks and other items for purchase. Now extending beyond maks, XUPERMASK now boasts an offshoot in the name of XUPERGEAR, a clothing line with hoodies and shirts with an attached mask sporting a variety of functions and reliable protection. The brand is also proud to announce XUPERFAB masks, featuring a dazzling array of patches, scent stickers, earbud holders, and more. Related ...
Eat To Live: ‘The Black Vegan Cooking Show’ Debuts With Styles P As A Guest
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MADAMENOIRE / MadameNoire A new show putting a spotlight on plant-based cooking done a famous Black chef has made its debut, with veteran MC Styles P joining in the fun for the first episode. Veganism in the Black community is in the midst of a resurgence, and a new cooking show capitalizes on that with a passion. The Black Vegan Cooking Show, presented by MADAMENOIRE, made its debut on Tuesday (March 22nd). Hosted by Chef Charlise Rockwood, The Black Vegan Cooking Show is the next step in a journey that the London-born chef, model and entrepreneur began with her Vegan Soulicious platform on Instagram. Rockwood’s first guest in the kitchen was none other than one-third of iconic Hip-Hop group The Lox and entrepreneur Styles P. The “Good Times” rapper has ...
Researcher Finds Republicans, Conservatives Dense & Cognitively Lacking…And We’re All Shocked, Of Course
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mario Tama / Getty Break out your umbrellas, good people, because the forecast predicts a 99.9999 percent chance of “water is wet” news. It appears that researchers have been studying mental, intellectual and cognitive natures of different voter and ideological demographics and it turns out—Republicans are dumb AF. From Raw Story: As the new Faith in America survey by Deseret News & Marist College highlights, the basic understanding of the role of religion in a secular democracy has become so polarized that 70% of Republicans believe that religion should influence a person’s political values, where as only 28% of Democrats and 45% of independents share that view. Republicans and Democrats, liberals and conservatives, also do not consume the same sourc...
HHW Gaming Exclusive: ‘Halo The Series’ Showrunner & Executive Producer Speak About Making Better Video Game Movies & TV Shows
Video Games developed into films, and now television shows should be a homerun for studios because they are rich with source material to work with, but as we all know for a long time, that hasn’t been the case for many years. Thanks to shows like Halo The Series and other successful movies based on video games, that trend seems to be coming to an end. Halo The Series is just one day away from premiering on Paramount+, but the show is already polarizing, dividing franchise fans. The show, which is nine years in the making, follows Pablo Schreiber’s Master Chief and the Silver Team on a new timeline, moving away from the messy one we have experienced in the insanely-popular Halo video games. The idea the game is not sticking with the storyline, Schreiber’s version of the John 117 taken off h...
YEEZY Brand Hires Former Nike ACG Design Director Nur Abbas
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: press handout / Yeezy Brand Kanye West’s YEEZY attire has gotten all kinds of criticism over the years as they overall designs look, well, struggle, but it seems like he’ll be getting some help updating that part of his fashion game as he’s gotten a seasoned designer to get down with his team. Highsnobiety is reporting that former Nike ACG design director, Nur Abbas has been appointed to be the new head of design for Kanye’s YEEZY brand. Maybe Abbas will convince Kanye to put zippers on his next struggle bubble jacket or something. But now that he’s taken on the responsibility of helping YEEZY become a bigger brand than just sneakers, Abbas will be reporting directly to Ye (of course) while trying further expand YEEZY’s brand. He’s even be overlookin...
Analysts Say Pusha T’s Arby’s “Spicy Fish Diss Track” Netted Company $8.2 Million In Ad Exposure
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Kovac / Getty Pusha T made waves when it came out that he and his brother No Malice penned a portion of the McDonald’s “I’m Loving It” jingle, and he’s back in business with a new related venture. King Push’s “Spicy Fish Diss Track” on behalf of fast-food company Arby’s reportedly netted the brand $8.2 million in ad exposure which prompted Pusha T to suggest that it may or may not be true. Via a tweet from journalist Darren Rovell, who quoted a projection from Apex Marketing, the Virginia Beach, Va. rapper hauled in a potential few million for Arby’s. “Value to Arby’s through 7pm ET: $8,203,272 in equivalent advertising exposure, according to @ApexMarketing,” read the tweet. Catching wind of the news, Pusha T shared some cryptic bars that signal i...
