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Troll Gawd Lil Nas X Links Up With Tony Hawk To Show There Is No Bad Blood Between Them
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rich Fury / Getty Social media extraordinaire Lil Nas X and the skateboard legend Tony Hawk are totally cool with each other. Last week Lil Nas X cried foul after Tony Hawk’s blood-painted skateboard he partnered with Liquid Death on sold out without an ounce of outrage he experienced after he unveiled his “Satan Shoes” collaboration with MSCHF. In a tweet, Nas X made a very keen observation, asking, “are y’all ready to admit y’all were never actually upset over the blood in the shoes? and maybe u were mad for some other reason?” Lil Nas X also hopped in the comment section of @raps’ post on Instagram about the situation that asking followers, “Yall rockin with it!?” saying. The “Old Town Road” crafter wrote in the comment, “nah he tweakin,” which gave so...
HHW Gaming: EA Finally Brings College Football Back… To ‘Madden NFL 22’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 22 “Campus Legends” Superstar KO Event Rejoice fans of EA Sports classic college football games. This is the news you have been waiting for… well, sort of. Tuesday (Aug.31), EA Sports announced it’s celebrating the return of college football and at the same time throwing confetti following the release of Madden NFL 22 in a very interesting way. The game studio announced that it would be allowing Madden players to play with college football teams, 10 to be exact in the Superstar KO mode, in a limited event called Campus Legends. Starting Tuesday, players will be able to pick up sticks and play with Clemson, Miami, LSU, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, USC, Oregon, Nebraska, and Michigan State, plus those teams classic alumni players like Vi...
A Film Is Being Made About Dennis Rodman’s Infamous Vegas Bender During 1998 NBA Finals
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: VINCENT LAFORET / Getty Just when we think we have heard it all about the iconic Chicago Bulls championship road to glory we are getting more. A film is being made on Dennis Rodman’s romp through Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals. As spotted on Page Six the legendary power forward is getting his own spotlight on the big screen. According to the feature Lionsgate Productions will be releasing 48 Hours In Vegas, a picture that will detail The Worm’s request to visit Sin City during the organization’s very tough run at the championship that year. The story was originally revealed to the world on The Last Dance. “When Scottie was out, Dennis was a model citizen, to the point where it was driving him f–king insane,” Michael Jordan explained. “So, ...
HHW Gaming: ‘NBA 2K22’s Shot Meter Is Getting Some Significant “Tweaks”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Visual Concepts / NBA 2K22 Visual Concepts and 2K delivered the first gameplay footage from NBA 2K22 on Monday (Aug.30), now it’s time to learn what improvements the NBA 2K community can expect from the game. Tuesday (Aug.31) Courtside Report No.5 dropped, and it focuses on the most integral part of the NBA 2K22… gameplay improvements. In the report, NBA 2K’s developers revealed to fans of the franchise they can expect upgrades to the defense and defensive AI, dribbling, post play, finishing at the rim, builds, badges, takeovers, and once again, the shooting, more specifically the shot meter. Here is the breakdown per 2K: Defense & Defensive AI: Completely rebuilt shot contest and blocking systems, a significant update to the fundamental defensive rot...
Charlamagne Tha God Critiques Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ Album
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Robin L Marshall / Getty Since the Sunday drop of Kanye’s highly anticipated album, Donda, many users on social media have been praising Yeezus for his damn near two hour long album as it has its fair share of slaps on it. DJ Envy for one isn’t interested in partaking in the love fest and won’t even listen to the album as he’s soured on Kanye West in recent years going so far as to call him a “circus clown with the stupid jacket and big shoes.” But his The Breakfast Club co-hosts Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God have taken in the album in its entirety and while they do like the project, The God called it “lackluster” and like many of us they felt it was a tad bit too long. “I think if you scale the project down to like 12, 13 records, it can be a great ...
Yes, That Really Is The Drake ‘Certified Lover Boy’ Album Cover
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Christopher Polk/NBC / Getty Without much expensive fanfare, or listening sessions, Drake’s forthcoming new album, Certified Lover Boy, is easily one of 2021’s most anticipated projects. But the album’s artwork has thrown just about everyone for a loop. Drizzy himself posted an image of the cover that features three rows of four pregnant women of varying ethnicities in the form of emojis with the simple caption: “CERTIFIED LOVER BOY SEPTEMBER 3.” Though most people initially thought the 6 God just having some fun at the expense of his rabid fans, that is indeed the album cover. It took OG journalist and media maven YN aka Elliott Wilson to confirm the cover for people connect that it was legit. Drake also tagged artists Damien Hirst in his post. but...
Salute: Howard University The Latest HBCU To Clear Outstanding Student Account Balances
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: The Washington Post / Getty Some much-needed financial relief is coming to Howard University students. Spotted on The Grio, Howard University formally announced on Friday (Aug.27) that it would be clearing the unpaid balances for juniors and seniors who are currently feeling a financial strain due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The historic university’s decision adds it to the growing list of HBCU’s that have decided to help students financially and help them create equity by alleviating their debt which can be burdensome well after graduating. According to HU’s president, Wayne A.I. Frederick, upperclassmen with an expected family contribution of $0 and an outstanding balance for the Spring 2021 semester will be eligible for financial relief. In an em...
Damon Dash Reflects About The Legacy of Aaliyah 20 Years After Her Death
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Steve Eichner / Getty As many commemorate the day that the world lost Aaliyah twenty years ago in a tragic accident, the impact of her life and career has constantly in the minds of many who knew and loved her – with Damon Dash being foremost among them. The Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder and creative producer reflected about the late singer and his relationship with her in an interview with Kevin Frazier of Entertainment Tonight. “I was reflecting [that] there hasn’t been one day since she’s passed, not one in the 20 years, that I haven’t either heard her name, heard her record, or seen a picture of her,” he said. “Every single day she’s present in my life and I feel lucky for that.” Dash and Aaliyah met each other and were together from late 2000 until ...
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With Love: Diddy Urges Folks To Stop Buying “Ugly” Richard Mille Watches [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 Diddy continues to become even more vocal about the culture’s power. He recently denounced the Richard Mille brand and made it clear we can do better with our money. As spotted on Hype Beast the mogul made a lot of people’s jaws drop last week. During a dinner with his former record artist Shyne, the Bad Boy Entertainment CEO went left when he started discussing the uber popular luxury timepiece house. “I’m not a hater. I’m not a hater; I’m a connoisseur of fly sh*t. And I’m just telling y’all, y’all are getting tricked by the Richard Mille” he explained. He would later expand on why the Richard Mille is a dub in my his eyes. “The Richard Mille is [like] a Timex [watch] or some sh*t like that. You understand what I’m...
Travis Barker Honors Late Friend DJ AM On His 2nd Flight In 10 Years
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Patrick McMullan / Getty Travis Barker is an example of how people heal at their own pace. On his second flight in more than a decade he honors his late friend DJ AM. As spotted on Buzz Feed the Blink 182 member took one step closer to conquering his fear of flying. Over the weekend he took a flight to Italy with Kourtney Kardashian. During the voyage he posted a photograph of his friend Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein. The two were the sole survivors of a plane crash in 2008. Their private aircraft was leaving South Carolina when it malfunctioned and crashed. The tragedy killed their two friends, security guard Charles “Che” Still and assistant Chris Baker, along with the two pilots. While Barker and AM survived, it would be a long road to recovery for each....
N.O.R.E. Walks Back “Flunkies” Jab Towards Wu-Tang Clan Affiliates
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty N.O.R.E. has become one of the most prominent voices in media today via his Drink Champs podcast series with co-host DJ EFN. Given the nature of the show’s program and the looseness of conversation, the Queens veteran took a swipe at Wu-Tang Clan affiliates but has since walked back the jab after calling members of the collective “flunkies.” During an episode of Drink Champs featuring Mickey Factz, Asher Roth, and Blu, N.O.R.E. referred to Shyheim and the Sunz Of Man as “flunkies” which prompted some laughs from the guests. Shyheim, not taking kindly to N.O.R.E.’s jab, responded via Instagram and let it be known that he’s never been anyone’s flunky. Shyheim also made sure to defend other crew affiliates such as La The Darkman, Royal F...
HHW Gaming: Upcoming ‘Dead Space’ Livestream Will Give Fans An “Early Look” At The Game
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Motive Studios/ Dead Space Motive Studios is giving us an “early look” at the upcoming Dead Space reboot. Fans of the classic sci-fi/horror adventure will be able to get an “early look” at the highly anticipated Dead Space remake Tuesday (Aug.31), the EA Studio announced. The game studio revealed gamers could look forward to witnessing an “early build” of the game. In addition, we will also be hearing from Dead Space leads at Motive, including Senior Producer Philippe Ducharme and Creative Director Roman Campos-Oriola, who detail their vision for this remake. We can also expect to see special guests from the Dead Space Community Council, a group that is comprised of the franchise’s biggest fans who have been consulting on this project. This event com...
