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Travis Scott Works With Music, Tech & Political Leaders To Improve Concert Safety Amid Astroworld Tragedy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rick Kern / Getty Travis Scott is continuing his hope-for-redemption tour following his deadly Astroworld concert that ended in 10 people losing their lives and countless others being injured. Losing his spot at Coachella and possibly losing his deal with Nike, among other losses, is making things look bleak for the future of Scott’s career, so it makes sense that he would be on a damage control mission, which arguably began with his controversial sit-down with Charlamagne Tha God. But Scott’s latest venture might just make things safer for concertgoers in the future as he’s reportedly spent the last few weeks working with leaders in the music and tech industries as well as politicians and tour experts to improve concert safety across the nation. Rel...
Roddy Ricch Drops Sophomore LP ‘LIVE LIFE FAST & Twitter Has Mixed Views
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Roddy Ricch proved in 2019 that he was a star in the making and his smash hit “The Box” still remains as one of the biggest singles among rappers in his age group. The Compton, Calif. native made his return to the masses on Friday (Dec. 17) with his sophomore studio album LIVE LIFE FAST, and several fans on Twitter seemingly enjoying the release while others expressed disappointment. The 23-year-old talent first teased the follow-up to his 2019 debut album Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial back in 2020, and finally unveiled more details earlier this year. The album boasts big features in Future, Kodak Black, 21 Savage, Takeoff, Jamie Foxx, Lil Baby, and more. Southside, Boi-1da, Kenny Beats, Mustard, and others contributed p...
King Kunta: LeVar Burton Poses In Hoodie As A Nod To His Iconic Character Kunta Kinte
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images / Getty LeVar Burton has never been one to shy away from representing the culture, but his latest post reconfirms that fact to those who may have forgotten this fact. Taking to Twitter, the TV legend shared a picture of himself rocking a hoodie with the name of his iconic character “Kunta Kinte” as a nod to the role while simultaneously shouting out the Black woman who designed it. In the picture shared over the weekend, Burton is seen wearing sunglasses, black jeans, and a hoodie with the name “Toby” crossed out above the name “Kunta Kinte.” In the caption for the post, the actor wrote, “Don’t get it twisted!” Related Stories A follow-up tweet expounded on why he felt the need to show the designer l...
Rihanna Had Them Thangs Thangin’ In “Cozy Grinch” Savage X Fenty Fit, Twitter On Tongue Wag Mode
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: RANDY BROOKS / Getty Rihanna can make a moment happen just by the mere mention she has a new drop coming on her popular Savage X Fenty line. Using a well-heeled tactic of showing off her new wares, the Barbadian superstar appeared in a “Cozy Grinch” set that has Twitter wagging their tongues. Just in time for the holidays, Savage X Fenty has introduced the Fluff It Up line, a green set that comes with a bralette, booty shorts, and some thigh-high stockings. In the images Rihanna posted to social media, the Fluff It up does what it’s intended to do for one’s curves, and will surely be another hot seller for the cant-miss fashion maven. On Twitter, we scoured the best reactions to Rihanna’s “Cozy Grinch” look. Check them out below. — Photo: Getty
Spike Lee Enters Into New Multiyear Partnership With Netflix
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Astrid Stawiarz / Getty Netflix‘s gotta have Spike Lee and they proved they mean business by agreeing to a renewed multi-year creative partnership deal with the director. The news of the deal was announced on Thursday (December 16th) through a joint statement released by Lee and the streaming giant. The pact will see the Da 5 Bloods director produce narrative films through his 40Acres And a Mule company. In addition to Da 5 Bloods, Lee has also worked with Netflix on three other projects – the She’s Gotta Have It series, producing the indie sci-fi film See You Yesterday, and directing Rodney King. “There Is No Better Way for Me and My Company 40Acres and a Mule Filmworks to Begin the New Year Than Renew Our Partnership With Ted, Scott, and Tendo — Da Fear...
Butt Of Course: Naija Twitter Up In Arms Over Testy Tonto Dikeh and Bobrisky Beef
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Screenshot / Instagram Naija Twitter is an especially engaged portion of the fast-moving social media network, especially when one of Nigeria’s many famous entertainers is involved in some manner of scandal. The latest rumble in the Internet jungle is between Tonto Dikeh and Bobrisky, with the back and forth getting decidedly ugly in record time. From what we can determine, Dikeh, a popular Nigerian entertainer, first made a post that many folks in her field as a front-facing social media figure are all painting a facade considering some allegedly borrow money to flash. In response, Bobrisky, a popular transgender star, fired back at Dikeh’s own moment of flashing money for the camera. Dikeh then fired back and said that she used to clean Bobrisky’s...
Blank Stare: Kim Kardashian Expresses Regret For Telling Kanye West To Take off His MAGA Hat
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty Kim Kardashian got candid about her ex-husband, Kanye West’s exploits while rocking his red cape, aka his MAGA hat. The reality star and now aspiring lawyer is now expressing regret for asking Coonye West not to wear that stupid MAGA hat during his SNL appearance to express his absurd support for the worst president we have ever had, Donald Trump. Kardashian spoke on her handling of that situation in a recent interview with journalist athlete Bari Weiss, where she also shared her two cents on “cancel culture.” “Why should he take that [MAGA hat] off if that’s what he believes in? Why can’t he wear that on TV?” Kardashian asked. “Half of the country voted for him, so clearly other people like him.” Related Stories “If I worried about ever...
Human Remains From 1982 Revealed To Be O’Jays Songwriter & Guitarist Frank Little Jr.
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Peter Dazeley / Getty The remains of a man discovered almost 40 years ago stood as a mystery but the identity was recently revealed. The remains of Frank Little Jr., who was affiliated with The O’Jays, were positively identified via DNA and other research, giving the family a small measure of closure. Local outlet Akron Beacon Journal reports that Little’s identity was uncovered with the help of investigators after the remains were first discovered in February 1982 in Twinsburg, Ohio, a city nestled between Akron and Cleveland. In the 1960s, Little worked alongside the legendary R&B band The O’Jays as a songwriter and backing guitarist. Previous attempts to link an identity to the remains found in a garbage bag behind a Twinsburg machine shop were fru...
Murderer Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty To Fed Charges Of Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Minnesota Department of Corrections / Minnesota Department of Corrections Convicted murderer Derek Chauvin saved himself another trial and possibly more years to his prison sentence by pleading guilty to two federal charges related to violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Eight months ago, the former Minneapolis cop and poster child of everything wrong with America’s police culture was convicted by the state of Minnesota of second-degree murder and sentenced to 22 and half years in prison. Related Stories The Associated Press reports that in a deal with federal prosecutors, Chauvin pled guilty to two federal charges. Those charges included that he deprived George Floyd’s constitutional right to be free from the “use of unreasonable force by a police offi...
Megan Thee Stallion Calls Out Blogs For Focusing On “Cat Fight” Instead of Her Getting Shot
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tasos Katopodis / Getty Megan Thee Stallion is not here for new reports surfacing from Tory Lanez’s hearing and how blogs are reporting them. A Los Angeles Police Department detective, Ryan Stogner, testified that the pint-sized varmint Lanez allegedly yelled “Dance, b*tch!” before shooting at the Houston rapper’s feet, injuring her. Stogner also said that before the shooting, Thee Stallion was in a heated argument with her former assistant Kelsey Harris who was also in the car on that fateful night. Now, Megan Thee Stallion is calling out tabloids who decided to focus on the argument instead of the fact she was shot. Related Stories In two tweets she posted on Wednesday (Dec.16), the “Body” rapper called out blogs writing, “Don’t blogs/ journalists ...
Chance The Rapper To Get His Own Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavor
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ben & Jerry’s / Ben & Jerry’s Seems like just yesterday Chance The Rapper was the darling of the Hip-Hop world and though he’s been quiet for quite some time, the Grammy award-winning artist is still out here making major moves. His latest venture comes courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s as Chance will be getting his own ice cream flavor dubbed “Mint Chocolate Chance.” Coming in both traditional ice cream form and another non-dairy option, the “Mint Chocolate Chance” Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors are set to hit the freezer isles of the supermarkets in 2022 and a portion of sales will be going to Chance’s non-profit organization, SocialWorks. Related Stories Founded by Chance five years ago, SocialWorks’ goal is to empower youth through arts, educ...
2 Kings: Rick Ross Entertains The Idea Of A Verzuz Match With Jay-Z?
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Epic / Epic Records Even though Rick Ross already battled 2 Chainz he is still in demand to return to Verzuz. Renzel says that a face off with Jay-Z might be a possibility. As spotted on Complex the Miami MC is making his press rounds to promote his latest effort Richer Than I’ve Ever Been. On a recent interview with The Real he discussed a variety of topics. During the conversation the cast asked him if he would entertain a second Verzuz battle and if so who would he want to go song for song with. Related Stories “Jay-Z… Yeah! Why not?” Ross said. “To me, that’s what makes Verzuz special because it brings out the best in both parties.” He went on to give Hov his credit for playing a major part in his career. “...
