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Kevin Hart Discusses Black Capitalism On Charlamagne’s ‘Tha God’s Honest Truth’

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Comedy Central / Comedy Centralcharla Charlamagne Tha God is keeping the same inquisitive and raucous energy he brings to The Breakfast Club with his new show, Tha God’s Honest Truth on Comedy Central. And on the latest episode, he tackles a topic that’s been heavily discussed of late with Kevin Hart stopping by to join in. [embedded content] In the episode, “Is Capitalism Cap?”, Lenard McKelvey aka Charlamagne kicks off the discussion by breaking down the current discussion taking place regarding inflation in the country in his opening segment. That leads into an interview segment with Dr. Claud Anderson, a noted businessman, educator, and author who has published four books with a focus on how Black Americans should equip themselves to be a more competi...

Two American Missionaries Have Been Freed In Haiti After Kidnapping

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: RICHARD PIERRIN / Getty Even though Haiti can’t seem to get a break there is a victory that has to be acknowledged. Two missionaries have been freed after being held hostage over a month. As spotted on CNN two Americans have been let go after being captured. The Christian Aid Ministries confirmed the great news after days of speculation. “We have learned that two of the hostages in Haiti were released. We praise God for this! Only limited information can be provided, but we are able to report that the two hostages who were released are safe, in good spirits, and being cared for,” the organization stated in a statement on Sunday, November 21. Related Stories On Saturday, October 16 a group of 17 Americans and one Canadian were kidnapped by the Ha...

HHW Gaming: Mythical Games Announces Collaboration With Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Clothing

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mythical Games / Marathon Clothing This collaboration between Mythical Games and Marathon Clothing makes all the sense in the world. Monday (Nov.22), Mythical Games announced its latest collaboration, this time with the late Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Clothing. Dubbed The Marathon Collection, it will see the long-awaited The Marathon Clothing x Blankos in Blankos Block Party, Mythical Games free Play-to-Earn party game. Beginning at 3 p.m. PST / 6 p.m. EST / 11 p.m. UTC on Wednesday, the collection will be available in-game or via the Blankos website. Players will be able to get virtual hands on two new playable Blankos characters and two accessories designed in partnership with The Marathon Clothing, Hussle’s innovative and tech-forward fashion brand ...

Malice In The Pizza Palace?: LeBron James & Isaiah Stewart Nearly Come To Blows, #NBA Twitter Reacts

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Nic Antaya / Getty LeBron James already attracts a ton of negative attention for reasons related to his dominance in the league, and that will surely increase after the events that unfolded over the weekend. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar nearly came to blows with Detroit Pistons player Isaiah Stewart, and many across #NBATwitter thought this was going to be Malice In The Palace part two. The Lake Show was in Motor City on Sunday (November 21) to take on the Pistons at Little Ceasars Arena when the skirmish happened. As seen on ESPN, Stewart was hit with a loose ball foul call and caught what has been explained as an accidental elbow from James, causing blood to stream down the right side of Stewart’s face. Video of the incident shows that James a...

Sunken Place Rapper Kodak Black Kodak Says He Wants to “Bring Trump Back”

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Jason Mendez / Getty Kodak Black owes his freedom to Donald Trump since the ex-President issued him a pardon just before he left the White House. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that the Florida rapper is caping for the Orange Overlord despite the whole White Supremacy thing he still adheres to, allegedly. Over the weekend (Nov. 20), Kodak let loose a simple tweet: “Bring Trump Back.” If you’ve been paying attention, this is on brand. “I’m a real one, Trump a real one,” Kodak told TMZ earlier this year while putting his MAGA hat on display, literally. “…We Geminis. His birthday’s two days after mine.” [embedded content] We’re just here for the ratio. Also, the Sunken Place is real. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. ...

Designer Driven: Virgil Abloh Is Designing A Mercedes Maybach

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mercedes-Maybach / Mercedes-Maybach Virgil Abloh is taking his talents back to the automotive industry. He is working on a limited-edition Mercedes Maybach. Source: Mercedes-Maybach / Mercedes-Maybach Following last year’s cooperation which saw the iconic Mercedes-Benz G Class be reimagined, Virgil Abloh is back to write a second chapter into the storied history of Mercedes-Benz – this time with Mercedes-Maybach. The polymath artist, architect, creative director and fashion designer will collaborate with Mercedes-Benz Chief Design Officer, Gorden Wagener to create an electric show car. Unlike anything previously seen from Mercedes-Benz, the show car exemplifies the possibility of design that is untethered by existing blueprints, or production specificatio...

Davido Raises 250 Million NGN For Nigerian Orphanages

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Lorne Thomson / Getty Davido, beloved by many in his native homeland of Nigeria, hatched a scheme online last week that had greater intentions than originally suspected. The popular Nigerian-American entertainer jokingly posted a tweet asking for money but it has since come out that the funds will benefit a number of Nigerian orphanages prompting many to sing his praises. Last Wednesday (Nov. 17), Davido made an appeal to his followers on Twitter to gift him money due to him providing them with hit songs. “If u know I’ve given you a hit song .. send me money …. una know una selves oo,” read Davido’s tweet. Considering his fame, the ask raised some eyebrows and Davido himself joked about using the money for personal manes.https://twitter.com/davido/s...

Young M.A Allegedly Appeared Ready To Risk It All For Halle Berry, Twitter Peeped The Energy

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Astrida Valigorsky / Getty Halle Berry is well known for her glamorous looks and Academy Award-winning acting for decades, and now she’s moved herself to the director’s chair for the first time with the film, Bruised. In a video promoting the soundtrack that was executive produced by Berry and rapper Young M.A, a seemingly flirty moment between the two has Twitter talking a bit. In the segment that Berry posted to Twitter, Young M.A. posed the question of what would be Berry’s weirdest sexual turn-on. Berry fired back saying that she enjoys when she’s kissing someone and has her tongue suckled, prompting a devilish grin from the Brooklyn rapper. Related Stories While Berry chuckled, Young M.A.’s slyly grinned and said, “that’s not weird at all” befo...

Red Light, Green Light: Twitter Drags Chrissy Teigen Over ‘Squid Game’ Party Theme

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Chrissy Teigen / @ChrissyTeigen Chrissy Teigen might be one of the most disliked people in the social media space after a few online faux pas and other acts put her in the crosshairs of criticism. The model and wife of John Legend drew the ire of Twitter once more after images of a party stylized after the hit Netflix show Squid Game went viral, although some fans are saying that the negative reaction is overblown. Last week, Teigen and Legend hosted a massive parry at their sprawling mansion which transformed their home into an entire set devoted to all things Squid Game. As noted by Buzzfeed, the series focused primarily on the excess of wealth and the motivation of those willing to do anything to obtain such. Related Stories Without revealing too...

Adele Drops 4th LP ’30’ & Twitter Is Knee-Deep In Their Feels #Adele

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: TOLGA AKMEN / Getty Adele has a rare gif expressing the entire scope of a romantic relationship, effectively drawing on themes of heartache and hope while belting out a variety of vocal ranges. With Adele’s fourth album 30 released on Friday (November 19), fans on Twitter are knee-deep in their feels as they take in the new work. According to accounts by music critics, 30 examines the aftermath of Adele’s public divorce from Simon Konceki while expanding on themes of healing and the like. With the lead single “Easy On Me” and positive reactions from fans, it was expected that 30 would enjoy much of the same and that seems true according to Twitter. Ahead of the album, the CBS program Adele One Night Only featured the singer sitting down with Oprah W...

HHW Gaming: 2K Showcases New Innovations Coming To ‘WWE 2K22’ In Latest Gameplay Trailer

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: 2K / WWE 2K22 2K promised more updates about WWE 2K22 in January. The video game developer decided to give wrestling fans an early present. In August, 2K boldly stated WWE 2K22 would “hit differently” with a small teaser trailer showcasing the game’s impressive new graphics but not detailing how the game would play. 2K decided it had to rethink the franchise after the disastrous launch of WWE 2K20, opting not to drop WWE 2K21. Thursday (Nov.18), a new trailer for WWE 2K22 has arrived, and it looks like the year off was the right decision. The new trailer gives fans a peek at the WWE 2K22’s new redesigned gameplay engine, which the studio says is “the most important change” coming to the franchise. We also see how the new controls, stunning graphics, ...

L.A. Emerging Artist Blxst Delivers An Intimate Performance For Flight Club Fridays [Video]

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Flight Club / BLXST For Flight Club Fridays Grail supplier Flight Club is teaming up with some of your favorite artists for some dope performances for a good cause for its annual Flight Club Fridays series. Friday (Nov .18), Flight Club Fridays returned, and this time they linked up with emerging L.A. artists Blxst for an intimate set at Flight Club Los Angeles. Fresh off his sold-out ‘No Love Lost’ tour, BLXST delivered performances of fan favorites “Forever Humble” and “Wrong or Wright.” [embedded content] Flight Club Fridays go down once a month until December and highlight up-and-coming regionally known artists where Flight Club stores are located. Blxst follows other performances from Audrey Nuna, Benny the Butcher,  and Joyce Wrice. Up next is ...