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No Surprise: Jennifer Hough Receiving Death Threats From Nicki Minaj’s Fans Following ‘The Real’ Interview
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Lucas Dawson / Getty No one should be surprised by this fan base’s behavior. Following her powerful interview on The Real on Wednesday (Sept.22) detailing the harassment she has received from Nicki Minaj and her husband, Kenneth Petty, Jennifer Hough has revealed that she has been receiving death threats from Minaj’s loyal fanbase. Hough’s attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, revealed to TMZ that Hough has been receiving numerous “disturbing direct messages,” some of them including threats from Minaj’s Barbz. Blackburn confirmed to the celebrity gossip site it all started immediately after the interview aired on The Real. TMZ obtained screenshots of the messages, and they are full of insults, with some fans wishing death upon her. There was also a concerning tweet...
This Is Not A Drill: ‘Tiger King’ Season 2 Is Coming To Netflix
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Netflix / Netflix If you love drama, wild animals and white people train wrecks, you have a nice surprise coming to you by year’s end. Netflix is giving us a second season of its hick…I mean, hit docuseries Tiger King. [embedded content] That’s right, good people, get ready for the return of the commander-in-blonde-mullets, Joe Exotic, his rival Carol Baskin and all of those wild creatures we love to watch growl and claw at each other. Also, there will be tigers there. But wait—will Joe Exotic be there this season? If nothing else, it will be interesting to see how (or if) the new season incorporates its star this time around, seeing as Exotic, born Joseph Maldonado-Passage, is still sitting in federal prison after being convicted of two counts related to...
EXCLUSIVE: Kurupt Talks New LP ‘TRANSITION,’ Dropping Fresh Single “Transformation” & More
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Heritage Music Group / HMG West Ricardo Brown, largely known to the world as Kurupt, is not the man he was just a year ago, much less the brash teen on the cusp of adulthood when he emerged as a member of the Death Row Records camp. Kurupt’s ups and downs haven’t bittered his spirit or outlook and in a new interview, the Philadelphia native and current California resident spoke confidently about not only his legacy, and his journey on how he came to arrive at his current space of peace. East To West Source: Heritage Music Group / HMG West Kurupt graciously and candidly spoke with Hip-Hop Wired, primarily to speak about his upcoming seventh studio album TRANSITION and his new single “Transformation,” which drops today (September 24), but also covered more ...
R. Kelly’s Defense Lawyer Bizarrely Compares Him To MLK, Hugh Hefner
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Chicago Tribune / Getty In potentially one of the most confusing spectacles ever seen in a courtroom, the defense lawyer for disgraced R&B singer R.Kelly gave his closing argument in the federal trial and made some outlandish comparisons between the singer and Dr. Martin Luther King, among others. Per Buzzfeed News, Deveraux Cannick, the defense attorney for R. Kelly, made his closing argument to the jury in the Brooklyn, New York courthouse on Thursday (September 23) and it began in a highly convoluted manner. He began by trying to compare Kelly to the civil rights hero Dr. Martin Luther King, asking the jury to let his client go free. “I told you about Dr. King and the people of courage for a reason,” Cannick said. “Getting a conviction of R. Kelly ...
Drake Celebrates ‘Certified Lover Boy’ In Miami With Celebrity Friends Including The Real Wolf of Wall Street
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @champagnepapi / Instagram Drake’s Certified Lover Boy is a certified smash as it’s broken all kinds of streaming records since it’s release a few weeks back, and now the King of The North is taking time to pat himself on the back with quite an interesting acquaintance. Page Six is reporting that recently Drizzy had a special night out with the Wolf of Wall Street himself, Jordan Belfort (not DiCaprio) at Miami’s famous eatery Carbone. Eating some good grub and toasting to success, the new BFF’s have begun to refer to themselves as the “werewolves of Miami” because, well, why not? “The duo hit it off immediately and ended up celebrating Drake’s No. 1 single “Way 2 Sexy,” as well as his “Certified Lover Boy” album.” “We hear their tables had already f...
The Hot Girl Coach Is Here: Megan Thee Stallion & Her Knees Star In Nike’s Latest “Play New” Campaign
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Megan The Stallion, aka the bag securer, is now one of Nike’s newest ambassadors. Thursday (Sept. 23) revealed she teamed with the Swoosh to release a new campaign spot that highlights the Houston native’s fitness journey while making the point that what she does on the stage and in the booth doesn’t make her any less of an athlete. In the 1 minute spot, she makes one hell of a case responding to those who doubt her, saying, “let’s see you run through 12-hour dance rehearsals. Train five days a week. Then perform in front of 50,000 people squatting 50% of the time.” We can’t argue with that. In an Instagram post sharing the new spot, she further hammered home her point, stating, “Dance is my sport. Rapping is my sport. Perf...
Ludacris Teams With Netflix For New Animated Series ‘Karma’s World’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Netflix / Netflix Ludacris has been M.I.A. from the rap scene for a minute and though he’s been keeping a low profile. But the Atlanta rapper and certified actor has been making moves as he’s now a part of Netflix’s new animated series Karma’s World. Source: Netflix / Netflix Inspired by Luda’s oldest daughter, Karma Bridges, Karma’s World revolves around a little girl who aspires to be a famous rapper and finds herself constantly daydreaming of the day her talents will be recognized by the world. Encouraged by her supportive father (Ludacris), Karma feels that the world is hers for the taking. Per the Netflix synopsis: “Smart, resilient, and deeply empathetic, Karma pours her soul into songwriting, channeling her feelings into whip-smart rhymes with...
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Birdman Explains Why He Used To Kiss Lil Wayne On The Lips [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Even with a documentary in the books the entire Birdman story has yet to be told. During a recent interview he explained why he used to kiss Lil Wayne on the lips. As spotted on Complex the Cash Money Records mogul made an appearance on the Big Facts podcast. While the crew got Stunna to discuss a variety of subjects one of the biggest learnings stemmed from his interactions with Weezy. “I always looked at Wayne as my son and I always looked at it like, ’cause I was in the streets, and I thought this might be the last time he ever see me,” he explained. “Cause I was living like that. That’s what that sh*t really started from ’cause I thought that every night I leave, I might not ever come back. And I always today look at Way...
Sweet Nothings: Man Stabbed McDonald’s Customer After Argument Sparked Over Too Much Sugar In Coffee
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bloomberg / Getty A New York man is recovering from a minor injury to his chest after a man stabbed him in a New York McDonald’s after an argument. The suspect stabbed the man after he tried to intervene between a security guard and the assailant over the amount of sugar inside his coffee. According to a New York Daily News report, the incident took place on Tuesday (September 22) at the McDonald’s located on Eighth Avenue, not far from W. 35th Street in Manhattan. The 57-year-old man victim was dining inside the restaurant around 8:20 AM local time when the suspect approached a security guard about the sweetness of his coffee, prompting the victim to step in to help the guard. Police say the two men began fighting and it ended up going out to the street ...
High Fashion Meets Luxury Tech With Samsung’s Galaxy Watch4 Classic Thom Browne Edition
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Samsung / Galaxy Watch4 Classic Thom Browne Edition If you wanted to get your hands on Thom Browne Edition Samsung Galaxy Smart Watch without buying an entire kit Samsung is FINALLY giving you that opportunity. Samsung and famed American fashion designer Thom Browne are linking up once again for a limited standalone edition of its new Galaxy Watch4 Classic. This limited innovative timepiece marks the first time Samsung will offer a solo watch outside of its previous and current limited edition collections. The new Galaxy Watch4 Classic Thom Browne Edition sets itself apart from other versions of Samsung’s latest smartwatch due to the fact it’s crafted with rare, premium rhodium plating, a first for the tech giant. Source: Samsung / Galaxy Watch4 Classic T...
Jermaine Dupri Shades Diddy with Songwriters Honor: “I’m At Tables Puff Can’t Pay For”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Jermaine Dupri hasn’t played games when it came to calling out Diddy for a Verzuz battle and recently revealed not only why, but also why his credentials show his arms are actually longer than Diddy’s when it comes to hits. As previously reported, during an Instagram live session, Diddy, JD, and Snoop Dogg joined Fat Joe to discuss the potential battle. Diddy previously stated that he only wanted to battle Dr. Dre. “Ayo, short arms. You need to chill out short arms. You hear me? Ayo, I love you. First of all, I want the world to know that this is one of my best friends. You know, one of my best inspirations,” said Diddy to JD. Dupri stopped by The Kenny Burns Show on Atlanta radio station V-103 earlier this week, to discuss his accomp...
Dr. Dre Ordered To Pay His Ex-Wife $1.5 Million in Legal Fees
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz The hits keep on coming for Dr. Dre, but not in the way that he’s used to that would lead to platinum plaques. After being ordered to pay his ex-wife $300K a month in spousal support until she remarries (never gonna happen), Page Six is reporting that he nows has to reimburse her for her lawyer fees at the tune of $1.5 million. After already forking over a cool $2 million to his ex-wife, Nicole Young, a judge ordered the good doctor to pay an additional $1.55 million in legal fees and costs. “The judge estimated that Nicole’s reasonable legal fees in the case so far should total $3 million, plus costs. Dre will now have to pay $1 million towards the balance of her fees, plus another $550,000 in costs associated with the cas...
