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Putin Orders Russian Forces To Invade Ukraine
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Universal History Archive / Getty The worst fears of impending war have been confirmed, as Russian military forces have invaded the country of Ukraine under the direction of President Vladimir Putin, incurring condemnation from the United States and other nations around the world. In an address to Russians on Wednesday (February 23rd) before 6 A.M., Putin announced a large-scale military operation would be carried out in the Donbas region in the eastern part of Ukraine. Shortly afterward, explosions could be heard in and around the capital of Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odessa, and Zaporizhia. Rockets were spotted being fired from Russia across the border, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky moved to enact martial law. “Putin began war against Ukraine, against ...
Megan Thee Stallion Slaps Her Record Label 1501 Certified Entertainment With Another Lawsuit
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 The relationship between Megan Thee Stallion and her record label 1501 Certified Entertainment continues to be problematic. Per Hypebeast via Billboard, the Houston rapper is suing her record label once again. This time, she alleges that it is trying to keep her by not considering her latest effort, Something For The Hotties as an actual “studio album.” According to Billboard, the 27-year-old Hip-Hop superstar born Megan Peete argues that Something For The Hotties, comprised of unreleased tracks and YouTube freestyles, should be counted as an album because it fits the description for one. Thee Stallion’s legal team is claiming 1501 Certified Entertainment not classifying her latest project as an album as a way “to tie Pet...
YE FKA Kanye West Hosts Live ‘DONDA 2’ Listening Event, Twitter Remarks On Technical Difficulties #DONDA2
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Ye, FKA Kanye West, teased for weeks that his highly anticipated follow-up to the DONDA album would be available on Feb. 22, but the time came and went without a proper drop. However, the Chicago superstar hosted a lavish listening event in Miami for DONDA 2 on Tuesday but Twitter observed a number of technical difficulties which prompted a flurry of responses on the social media network. The event was another big production number of Ye, full of all the theatrics we’ve come to expect from the visionary producer and entertainer. While the album isn’t available via Ye’s Steam Player device as of this writing, much of Ye’s in-the-moment style of presentation was evident across the album as it opened with a soundbite from his estra...
‘The Wendy Williams Show’ Is Officially Ending, New Sherri Shepherd Show Coming This Fall
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Raymond Hall / Getty It is officially an end of an era for a media pioneer. The Wendy Williams Show is ending and Sherri Sheppard has been slotted to get her own show. As per The Blast the Ocean Township, New Jersey native has finally gotten her walking papers. Representatives at the show confirmed the writing that has been on the wall for many months is true. “This is also a bitter-sweet moment for us and our partners at FOX,” Debmar-Mercury Co-Presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein said in a press release on Tuesday, February 22. “We all have a great love and affinity for Wendy, who grew into a true icon during her 12 incredible seasons as the solo host of a live, daily talk show dishing on ‘Hot Topics’ and interviewing celebrities.” The exe...
Hollywood Unlocked’s Jason Lee Said Queen Elizabeth Allegedly Died, Twitter Demands Receipts
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty The allegation that Queen Elizabeth has died after it was revealed that she had a mild case of COVID-19 by Jason Lee and his Hollywood Unlocked outlet has caused major confusion, resulting in a faked apology and Lee doubling down on his story. The blog, founded by Jason Lee, reportedly released a statement of apology through a Twitter account on Wednesday morning (February 23rd) for issuing a story that claimed that the British monarch had passed away shortly after news had been revealed that she contracted the coronavirus. “Our deepest apologies goes out to the #RoyalFamily and all involved in this embarrassing situation. It was an accident and we’re working hard to make sure that this mistake never happens again. The intern jo...
Hollywood Unlocked’s Jason Lee Said Queen Elizabeth Allegedly Died, Twitter Demands Receipts
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty The allegation that Queen Elizabeth has died after it was revealed that she had a mild case of COVID-19 by Jason Lee and his Hollywood Unlocked outlet has caused major confusion, resulting in a faked apology and Lee doubling down on his story. The blog, founded by Jason Lee, reportedly released a statement of apology through a Twitter account on Wednesday morning (February 23rd) for issuing a story that claimed that the British monarch had passed away shortly after news had been revealed that she contracted the coronavirus. “Our deepest apologies goes out to the #RoyalFamily and all involved in this embarrassing situation. It was an accident and we’re working hard to make sure that this mistake never happens again. The intern jo...
Drake’s NOCTA x Nike Hot Step Air Terra Sneaker To Drop March 3
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NOCTA / NIke Drake and Nike have dropped a few collaborations over the years with OVO remixing some classic Nike and Jordan silhouettes, but now Drake will be getting his first original signature sneaker under the swoosh brand. Having released some interesting attire with Nike under his NOCTA brand, Drake will finally be releasing some footwear in the NOCTA x Nike Hot Step Air Terra that boasts a stealth look in an all-black leather colorway with a Matt finish and features small green air bubble in the sole. The reflective 3M in the side panels of the base of the sneaker definitely make them stand out as well. Simple, but hard as well. The NOCTA x Nike Hot Step Air Terra will also be coming in an all-white colorway with both colorways sporting a G-Tek tra...
Drake’s NOCTA x Nike Hot Step Air Terra Sneaker To Drop March 3
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NOCTA / NIke Drake and Nike have dropped a few collaborations over the years with OVO remixing some classic Nike and Jordan silhouettes, but now Drake will be getting his first original signature sneaker under the swoosh brand. Having released some interesting attire with Nike under his NOCTA brand, Drake will finally be releasing some footwear in the NOCTA x Nike Hot Step Air Terra that boasts a stealth look in an all-black leather colorway with a Matt finish and features small green air bubble in the sole. The reflective 3M in the side panels of the base of the sneaker definitely make them stand out as well. Simple, but hard as well. The NOCTA x Nike Hot Step Air Terra will also be coming in an all-white colorway with both colorways sporting a G-Tek tra...
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The JIG: Yeezy GAP Engineered By Balenciaga Collection Is Here [Photos]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: THE GAP / THE GAP One of the most anticipated drops of 2022 is finally here. The Yeezy GAP Engineered By Balenciaga Collection has been unveiled. Source: THE GAP / THE GAP If Kanye West’s recent preference for monochromatic fits is your desire look no further. His much-hyped collaboration with The GAP and Balenciaga brings two years of suspense to close. This campaign is being billed as “a first of its kind creative exploration within the Yeezy GAP universe continuing Ye’s commitment to bringing creativity to the forefront and delivering his vision of utilitarian design for all together with the most influential designer of his generation, DEMNA”. Included in this drop are a denim jacket, pants, and a range of logo t-shirts that are intended to pay tribut...
The JIG: Yeezy GAP Engineered By Balenciaga Collection Is Here [Photos]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: THE GAP / THE GAP One of the most anticipated drops of 2022 is finally here. The Yeezy GAP Engineered By Balenciaga Collection has been unveiled. Source: THE GAP / THE GAP If Kanye West’s recent preference for monochromatic fits is your desire look no further. His much-hyped collaboration with The GAP and Balenciaga brings two years of suspense to close. This campaign is being billed as “a first of its kind creative exploration within the Yeezy GAP universe continuing Ye’s commitment to bringing creativity to the forefront and delivering his vision of utilitarian design for all together with the most influential designer of his generation, DEMNA”. Included in this drop are a denim jacket, pants, and a range of logo t-shirts that are intended to pay tribut...
Desiigner ft. Slushii & DJ Whoo Kid “Bakin,” Bun B & Cory Mo ft. Talib Kweli, Tobe Nwigwe & David Banner “Hesitate” & More | Daily Visuals 2.23.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Mendez / Getty Now that Desiigner has finally gotten his freedom from Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music label, the Brooklyn rapper has been grinding to get that “Panda” buzz back, but can Snoop Dogg’s Death Row records make that happen? Linking up with Slushii and DJ Whoo Kid for the visuals to “Bakin,” Desiigner gets some facetime with Death Row’s new H.N.I.C. before proceeding to turn up in the condo with the aforementioned artists and a few women who don’t mind a pillow fight. Elsewhere some Hip-Hop OG’s link up to get in some time with nature and in the clip to “Hesitate,” Bun B and Cory Mo call on Talib Kweli, Tobe Nwigwe, and David Banner to join them near a lake to kick bars and soak up some sun. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work fr...
Desiigner ft. Slushii & DJ Whoo Kid “Bakin,” Bun B & Cory Mo ft. Talib Kweli, Tobe Nwigwe & David Banner “Hesitate” & More | Daily Visuals 2.23.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Mendez / Getty Now that Desiigner has finally gotten his freedom from Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music label, the Brooklyn rapper has been grinding to get that “Panda” buzz back, but can Snoop Dogg’s Death Row records make that happen? Linking up with Slushii and DJ Whoo Kid for the visuals to “Bakin,” Desiigner gets some facetime with Death Row’s new H.N.I.C. before proceeding to turn up in the condo with the aforementioned artists and a few women who don’t mind a pillow fight. Elsewhere some Hip-Hop OG’s link up to get in some time with nature and in the clip to “Hesitate,” Bun B and Cory Mo call on Talib Kweli, Tobe Nwigwe, and David Banner to join them near a lake to kick bars and soak up some sun. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work fr...
