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Hip-Hop Stars Salute The Late Young Dolph #RIPYoungDolph
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The tragic shooting death of Young Dolph and the swirling speculation of who did the deed has dominated much of the news this week as expected. As it often happens after the murder of a recording artist. the South Memphis rapper’s peers have offered their words of respect in the wake of Dolph’s unfortunate passing. Young Dolph, born Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., was shot and killed on November 17 outside of a cookie shop he frequented and promoted on social media according to reports. While Dolph famously had a long-running feud with Yo Gotti, Soulja Boy threw his name into the mix by egging on beef and reportedly put out a bounty. The “Crank Dat” rapper also got into a social media back and forth with Trouble, and Drakeo The Rul...
‘W Magazine’ Apparently Scrambling To Stop Travis Scott And Kylie Jenner Cover
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Derrick Salters/WENN / WENN Brands continue to back away from Travis Scott. W Magazine is reportedly trying to pull a cover that features the rapper and Kylie Jenner. As spotted on Madam Noire the fashion media outlet is apparently scrambling to pull their December issue that features the celebrity power couple. The New York Post spoke to a source who says they are close to the matter. “W editors have cleared any planned coverage of Travis and Kylie from their website, but the magazine was already printed, and now they are trying to stop the delivery trucks,” the source says. “In the light of what happened at Astroworld, the interview and cover lines seem inappropriate, to say the least.” Related Stories If this yarn is indeed true this marks yet another ...
French Montana Reminds Us He Got Bars With L.A. Leakers 6-Piece Freestyle
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Mendez / Getty French Montana wants to remind us that he can actually rap and doesn’t need features. French Montana has been on a mission ever since the rapper became the topic of discussion after a meme asking Twitter users to name five songs without a feature went viral. Ahead of his album hilariously named They Got Amnesia’s release, Frenchie stopped by Power 106 FM’s L.A. Leakers radio show to send all of his doubter’s reminders that he can get bars off with the help of another artist. The “Unforgettable” crafter delivered a “6-Piece Freestyle Session rapping over Drake’s “No Friends in the Industry,” Beanie Sigel’s “The Truth.” Montana kept his freestyles relevant, referencing the COVID-19 vaccine plus Quavo and Saweetie’s high-profile breakup....
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Iman Shumpert Proves He Has Real Steps On ‘Dancing With The Stars’ [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz It seems Iman Shumpert’s moves are not just limited to the basketball court. He recently went viral for his steps on Dancing With The Stars. As spotted on Huffington Post the National Basketball Association all-star has taken his talents to a different competitive sport. On this season of the reality show the Oak Park, Illinois native is showing that he is taking the opportunity very seriously. This week he shocked viewers and judges with a routine worthy of a replay. On Monday, November 15 he and his partner and coach Daniella Karagach performed a memorable Jazz routine to Kanye West’s “Dark Fantasy”. Their set scored high enough to advance them into the finale. Related Stories Back in October he detailed w...
HHW Gaming: ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ Quickly Fixes Overpowered Shotguns In Multiplayer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Activision / Call of Duty: Vanguard If you’re one of many players who experienced an overpowered shotgun while playing Call of Duty: Vanguard’s multiplayer, you’re suspicions were correct. Call of Duty: Vanguard has only been out for a few weeks, so you should expect some kinks still need to be worked out in the game. One noticeable issue that has been bugging multiplayer players was how ridiculously powered shotguns were. Shotguns are extremely useful in close combat situations and don’t require much reload time, giving frequent shotgun users a slight advantage on the battlefield. Related Stories But, for some reason, in Call of Duty: Vanguard, the shotguns were too damn good, allowing players to take out the competition from a far distance and giving th...
The Hip-Hop Wired 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
Source: Getty / Getty November is already here and that means it is time to start thinking about your friends, family and loved ones. But if you have a special male in your life that is deserving of your consideration it can be a bit tricky to decipher how to spend your hard-earned dollars this holiday season. For decades men have been dealt an unfair hand with middle of the mall perfume sets, off brand underwear and those generic sweaters that only an elder could love. But it is time to change the narrative family. Men want the drip, need the drip and deserve the drip. Luckily in 2021 you don’t have to look far to find it. This year HipHopWired.com has compiled the best of the best items ranging from sneakers, fashion, tech, gear, and more all in our new sleek magazine style offering. Add...
Game On: LeVar Burton Gets New Game Show Hosting Gig
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images / Getty Actor and all-around good guy LeVar Burton went through some serious drama leading up to and after his guest-hosting stint on “Jeopardy!”, but all of that has paved the way for him to finally become the permanent host of a new game show. It was announced that the Star Trek: The Next Generation actor will be the host of a game show version of the classic trivia board game Trivial Pursuit. The show, which is currently in development, is being jointly produced through a deal with Burton’s LeVar Burton Entertainment (LBE) and Entertainment One (eOne), who is helping to craft the board game into a game show format. Hasbro, best known for its toys and games, is the parent company of eOne. Related S...
Stevie J Accuses Faith Evans of Cheating In Viral Video, Twitter Feels He Got A Taste of His Own Medicine
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Are they good or nah? A recent video has Twitter wondering what in the world is going on with Stevie J and Faith Evans? Earlier in the month, news broke about Steebie, and Faith Evan’s three-year was coming to an end after he filed for divorce. A clip shared by blogger Tasha K featuring the reality star arguing with the R&B singer about her alleged cheating has social media scratching their heads and applauding her for giving him a taste of his own medicine. Related Stories In the clip, the couple can be seen arguing in what is presumed to be their home. Stevie J is recording the entire interaction trying to get answers out his wife about her allegedly creeping around. Most of what Stevie J is saying is censored but, we do h...
HHW Gaming: Razer Announces New Gaming Accessories For PlayStation 5
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Razer / Razer Kaira Pro Finally, PlayStation 5 owners get some new accessories from Razer. Xbox Series X owners have been enjoying the Kaira, Kaira Pro headset for some time now. Finally, the company’s exceptional Kaira headsets are coming to the PlayStation 5. Announced on Tuesday (Nov.16), PlayStation owners can now scoop up both headset models that promise to enhance your gaming experience. The Kaira Pro model ($199.99) is the higher-end version that offers a more premium gaming experience. The Kaira Pro is Razer’s first wireless headset made for the PlayStation 5 and is powered by Razer’s HyperSense technology, which Razer describes as an “intelligent haptics technology that delivers rich, lifelike touch sensory feedback based on audio cues,” allowing...
Woman Claims Yella Beezy Raped Her On Their First Date
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Handout / Getty Rapper Yella Beezy seems to have just gotten himself in a world of trouble as a woman is claiming he raped her after meeting online this past April. TMZ is reporting that Yella Beezy was arrested in Texas after a woman claimed that the “That’s On Me” rapper raped her on their first date. According to docs, the victim claims that the two met after Beezy slid in her DM’s and asked her if she was “looking for a new friend.” After a little back-and-forth he asked her out and eventually agreed to grab some dinner in Dallas and go to a bowling alley. Things started innocently enough with the two sharing dinner, but with some two hours to spare before their 10pm bowling reservations, Beezy asked her back to his apartment. That’s where things went...
Nike Postpones Travis Scott Air Max 1 Release In Light Of Astroworld Tragedy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Rawls / Radio One Digital The sneaker community will have to wait for what supposed to be the most hyped shoe of the season. Nike has decided to postpone the release of Travis Scott’s Air Max 1. As spotted on TMZ the global sportswear company has announced that the “Air Max 1 x Cactus Jack” is officially on ice. Earlier this week the SNKRS app released a statement detailing their decision. “Out of respect for everyone impacted by the tragic events at the Astroworld Festival, we are postponing the launch of the Air Max 1 x Cactus Jack,” Nike said on Monday, November 15. The kicks in question are the “Saturn Gold” and “Baroque Brown” pairs, both feature earth tone colorways, an ACG inspired lacing system and and Scott’s backward swoosh. Whi...
Relax Barbz: Halle Berry Says “There Can Always Be More Than One” Queen of Hip-Hop
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: RB/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Halle Berry found herself in the crosshairs of the Barbz after a comment she made. Halle Berry and her incredibly gorgeous self stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote her Netflix directorial debut Bruised. During the 14-minute conversation on Monday night (Nov.15), she made sure to big up her all-female-led Bruised soundtrack collaborator Cardi B. During a recent event for the film, Berry praised the Bronx rapper calling her the “Queen of Hip-Hop.” As expected, the actress’ harmless comments sparked the tiresome debate between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. Minaj’s feisty fans wasted no time defending their favorite rapper. Related Stories The Barbz even used a moment when model Winnie Harlow called Minaj “the one and only Queen of Hi...
