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Cardi B Testifies That She Felt “Suicidal” Due To Youtuber’s False Claims
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Cardi B might come off as a positive person and full of life, but recently she told a federal jury that she felt suicidal after a YouTuber began to spread rumors that the “Bodak Yellow” rapper had herpes amongst other false allegations. According To Billboard, B took the witness stand in front of a federal jury in Georgia and explained that YouTube gossiper Tasha K (Latasha Kebe) allegations against her drove her to the point where she actually considered taking her own life. In an emotional testimony, Cardi B told the jury that Latasha Kebe’s segments about her made her feel all the dark emotions saying “I felt extremely suicidal,” Cardi B said, adding that she felt “helpless” as Kebe – a celebrity news blogger who go...
HHW Gaming: SpongeBob, Rugrats, College Teams & More Arrive In Latest ‘Madden NFL 22’ Content Update
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: EA / Madden NFL 22 With the NFL Playoffs starting this weekend and Super Bowl LVI on the horizon, it only makes sense we get some new Madden NFL 22 content. Starting Friday (Jan.14), Madden NFL 22 players can enjoy the ‘Play To LA’ content update during the weeks leading up to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles EA announced. Players can look forward to completing challenges across three “new flavor-related events” in Madden NFL 22’s popular game modes, The Yard and Superstar KO. The Yard will see two new content updates with the arrival of the Gatorade’ Road to the Dunk’ experience and the return of Nickelodeon to The Yard, which will allow players to earn swag related (pictured above and below) to the popular cable television channel. In the ‘Road To Th...
Kanye West, Billie Eilish & Harry Styles To Headline Coachella 2022
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @jprincerespect / Instagram Travis Scott might’ve gotten booted off the 2022 Coachella lineup, but best believe it’s still going to have some amazing acts as they’ve revealed their list of performance slated to take the stage this coming April. Headlining the three day event will be Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, and the artist formerly known as Kanye West, Ye with some of the biggest names in the music game today filling out the highly anticipated event. Artists like Megan Thee Stallion, 21 Savage, Lil Baby and Big Sean are all slated to appear at the two weekend jamboree which will take place on April 15th-17th and 22nd-24th respectively. Related Stories Presale for tickets to the event goes on sale Friday (Jan. 14) and best believe they’re going to go li...
Rampant Gang Rule And Fight Clubs At Rikers Island Caught on Video
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ED JONES / Getty The call to close down the Rikers Island correctional facility has grown louder in recent years as conditions have become more stark and violent. Those calls have grown louder due in part to newly released videos depicting gang rule in the cells, with fight clubs held by inmates to maintain control. According to recent reporting from the New York Times, the conditions at New York City’s Rikers Island correctional facility have grown to alarming levels of violence to the point where correctional officers have acquiesced, letting gang leaders take control of cellblocks and violate rules in the process. This revelation, brought forth by a person seeking release from Rikers due to these dangerous conditions, was reinforced by surveillance cam...
Young Dolph’s Partner Mia Jaye Talks Moving With Purpose After His Death
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @iammiajaye / Instagram The city of Memphis continues to mourn the loss of Young Dolph. In an exclusive interview his partner Mia Jaye details her next steps. In an exclusive sit down with ABC the late rapper’s partner revealed that life without her high school sweetheart has been difficult on many levels. “It’s been extremely difficult just having to pick up the pieces and to find the strength for my children,” Jaye told ABC News Live’s Linsey Davis in an exclusive interview on Wednesday. “Now that he’s no longer here, it’s just very tough for me to be strong for them and be strong for myself because he — you know, Adolph was my soulmate.” Related Stories Ironically her brother Jeremey Jerdine also fell victim to gun violence back in May 2020. Short...
Young Thug Accuses Private Jet Pilot Of Racism For Kicking Crew Member Off Plane Over Lack Of ID And ‘Disrespect’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Atlanta rapper Young Thug posted a video to his Instagram story Wednesday to show the world a confrontation he had with a private jet pilot who wouldn’t let everyone in his party fly. Now, the pilot initially said the member of Thug’s crew didn’t have the proper documentation to fly on the jet, according to TMZ. (As a non-rich person, I have no idea what documentation one needs to fly on a private jet—but apparently, there’s documentation one must have.) But Thug was also told that a member of his traveling squad made the flight attendant feel uncomfortable, and that’s why they couldn’t fly. Related Stories Either way, Young Thug went smooth off on the pilot and accused him of racism, and eventually, the police were called to ...
Lauryn Hill Named As Executive Producer For Amiri Baraka Documentary
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Corinth Films / Corinth Films The life and legacy of the late poet and activist Amiri Baraka is now the subject of a new documentary. And fellow New Jersey native Lauryn Hill is the executive producer who has helped bring it to life. Source: Corinth Films / Corinth Films The new documentary, titled Why Is We Americans, offers a look at the life of Baraka who is regarded as one of the most forthright authorities on Black American art, history, and culture. Related Stories As a leader of the Black Arts Movement that first began in 1965, Baraka was acclaimed for his expression of the Black experience through his poetry such as “It’s Nation Time” and his written work beginning with Blues People: Negro Music in White America. The film, which gets its title fro...
Seeing Green: Jennifer Hough Drops Harassment Lawsuit Against Nicki Minaj
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: WENN/Avalon / WENN It seems that Nicki Minaj can breathe a sigh of relief. Jennifer Hough has dropped the harassment lawsuit against her. As spotted on Complex the Queens, New York native got some good news regarding some potential legal troubles that originated with her husband Kenneth “Zoo” Petty. On Wednesday, January 12 Jennifer Hough’s lawyer confirmed that his client has dropped the “Super Bass” rapper from the suit. Related Stories “The case was voluntarily dismissed as to Nicki in NY,” Hough’s lawyer, Tyrone Blackburn, told Complex. “The case against Kenneth is ongoing.” Back in September of 1994 Hugh accused Petty of raping her for which he served four years in prison. The attorney went on to claim that she is not in the clear just yet thoug...
Soulja Boy Posts Racy Pics Of “Big Draco” & Twitter Reacts With Tremendous Thirst
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Soulja Boy is quick to remind the masses that he’s the first to do something in the Hip-Hop space and fights hard to prove some of those outlandish claims. After years of using the name Big Draco, the “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” star shared his, ahem, situation, and fans on Twitter reacted in extreme thirst. Like many entertainers, Soulja Boy launched an OnlyFans, following in the footsteps of Safaree and other stars before him. From what’s being said online, the images that had Twitter on clutched pearls mode were leaked from the subscription-only page. Of course, we’re not going to share the images of Soulja Boy letting the hammer get some shine here, but savvy searchers should locate the photos on their own. Meanwhile, check ou...
HHW Gaming: GameStop Announces Two New PS5 Bundles Arriving Friday
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Listen up gamers, here is your chance to land a PS5 console. GameStop, yes they still exist, announced that it is dropping not one, but two PS5 bundles. Unlike consoles which are super difficult to acquire alone, bundles are usually much easier to get your hands on due to the already high price. These two bundles include three games, a controller, a charging dock, and a GameStop gift card. Bundle A: PlayStation 5 Console Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart PowerA DualSense Charging Dock Death Stranding Director’s Cut Call of Duty: Vanguard GameStop Gift Card Bundle B: PlayStation 5 Console Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart PowerA DualSense Charging Dock Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut Call of Duty: Vanguard GameStop Gift Card No word on how m...
Bart Scott Says Bills QB Josh Allen Should Take Viagra Ahead Of Game
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: United Archives / Getty The Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots are set to face off against one another in a wild card NFL contest this coming weekend with single-digit temperatures forecasted. Bart Scott, a former football star, had some advice for Bills QB Josh Allen, stating he should take Viagra ahead of the contest. Scott, who became a meme and viral legend via his “Can’t Wait” quip, now spends his days as a member of ESPN’s morning program, Get Up. Yes, we realize the pun just sitting right there. Related Stories “Take some Viagra before the game, baby,” Scott said. “That’ll get that circulation going right. Viagra was first a heart medicine, right? So, it builds up circulation, which makes sure it gets circulation to the feet.” Scott’s co-ho...
HHW Gaming: Sony Reportedly Planning To Make More PS4 Consoles To Address PS5 Shortage
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty The PlayStation 5 is still difficult to acquire, and that will be the case for the foreseeable future due to a shortage of the next-gen console. Sony has a solution for that problem, make more PS4 consoles. Sony initially said it planned to stop PS4 production at the end of 2021. Thanks to the global chip shortage affecting the company’s ability to manufacture PS5 consoles, Sony is possibly doing an about-face on that plan. According to a report from Bloomberg, Sony wants to address the PS5 shortage issue by making an additional million PS4 consoles being it uses significantly less advanced plus much cheaper to produce. Related Stories Now granted, this is not what people who already have a PS4 console want to hear because they want to...
