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Lil Nas X Trolls Boosie’s Bitter Homophobic Rant on ‘The Breakfast Club’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: The Breakfast Club / Power 105 At some point, people will learn that Lil Nas X is undefeated at giving his haters the business, especially if you say something homophobic. The latest example of that came after Boosie Badazz’s appearance on The Breakfast Club. In an interview on the popular morning talk show Monday morning (August 23), Boosie doubled down on his previous stance against the LGBTQ+ community and put Lil Nas X on blast as he was defending DaBaby for his controversial and homophobic remarks during his set at RollingLoud Miami. In an Instagram post, he said: “Lil Nas X said he wanna perform naked on stage for charity. You don’t f– with him like you f– with DaBaby. Be even-sided. You don’t feel that’s disrespect? Going dance naked. You don’t thi...
Kanye West Files To Legally Change His Name To “Ye”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Neil Mockford / Getty Kanye Omari West wants to change his name. The Chicago multi-hyphenate and occasional rapper has petitioned to legally change his name to “Ye.” TMZ reports that Yeezy filed legal documents in Los Angeles requesting that his name officially be changed to just his nickname, Ye. Reportedly, the “Heard Em Say” rapper also wants to drop the West from his name, too. Variety reports that Mr. West, for now, is seeking the change in moniker for “personal reasons.” To paraphrase that barber in Coming To America (Clarence, portrayed by Arsenio Hall), his momma named him Kanye, we’re going to call him Kanye. But in all seriousness, we’ll respect his wishes—and it seems like the judge will have no reason not to sign off on the request. West is go...
I’ll Whip Ya Head Boy: 50 Cent Says His Mom Used To Make Him Weapons
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 We all knew 50 Cent had it rough growing up but now we get even more detail on his harsh childhood. In a recent interview he revealed his mother used to make him weapons for protection. As spotted on Page Six the G-Unit boss recently spoke to the celebrity gossip site to discuss his new Power Book III: Raising Kanan show. During the conversation he explained that his mom would ensure he was always prepared for any smoke at a very young age. “[There’s a scene] from the first episode where Kanan gets beat up and he goes back in the house and his mother puts the toys in the socks,” he said. “That really happened; that was from my life.” He went on to describe what prompted the motherly assistance. “I got bumped aro...
Red Bull BC One U.S. Finals Concluded In Thrilling Fashion In Orlando #RedBullBCOne
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Red Bull / Red Bull The Red Bull BC One U.S. Finals concluded over the weekend and featured some of the nation’s best B-Girls and B-Boys clashing for the chance to represent America at the World Finals this November. In one of the most intense contests of its sort, Isis and Morris fought through tough opposition to emerge victoriously but the journey is far from over for the pair. Source: N. Dennis / @thrifttheasphaltrunway Hip-Hop Wired attended the Red Bull BC One US Finals in sunny Orlando, Fla., which was held at the Ace Cafe in the city’s downtown section and hosted by O-Zone native E-Turn and Ivan The Urban Action Figure. The battles were preceded by a number of workshops, panel discussions, and open cyphers featuring B-Girls and B-Boys of varying a...
HHW Gaming: Courtside Report No.3 Details What Players Can Look Forward To In ‘NBA 2K22’ Seasons
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Visual Concepts / NBA 2K22 NBA 2K22 Seasons takes center stage in the latest courtside report. It’s almost time to hit the virtual NBA hardwood again. Leading up to NBA 2K22’s September 10 release, 2K continues to methodically dish out new information about the latest installment of the popular basketball video game franchise. For Courtside Report numero tres, team 2K breaks down NBA 2K22 Seasons and what players can look forward to when they load up MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and The W Online. 2K revealed that season will now extend across those three modes and will allow players to: Access new content and earn rewards simply for playing with no additional cost, with new Seasons arriving every six weeks. Enjoy new music through “First Fridays,” in which new songs...
Issa Rae & HBO Shares When The Final Season of ‘Insecure’ Will Arrive
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 We now know what month Insecure’s final season will premiere. Fans have been in their feelings since Issa Rae announced that when the hit HBO dramedy Insecure returns for its fifth season, it will be the show’s final one. Rae who has made a tremendous leap from being a YouTube star to a successful media mogul launching her own music imprint Raedio Music starred in numerous big-screen films and landing an 8-figure film and television deal with WarnerMedia announced via Twitter that Insecure is returning to HBO in October by retweeting a tweet from the cable networks official Twitter account. Speaking with Deadline in January about the show’s final season, Rae said, “Prentice [Penny] and I are so grateful that HBO believed ...
We Love To See It: Taco Bell Appoints Lil Nas X As Its Chief Impact Officer As Part of New Partnership
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 Lil Nas X continues to secure the bag while his haters can’t keep his name out of their mouths. Once thought to be a sure-fire one-hit wonder, Lil Nas X easily proved that “Old Town Road” and the subsequent even more infectious remix would not be his only 15-minutes of fame. The rapper has since followed that up with multiple hit singles that not only climbed the charts but also cleverly trolled ashy homophobes like Boosie, who feel he is some sort of an “industry plant.” Keeping the winning streak going, fast-food chain Taco Bell announced via a press release a new partnership with the 22-year-old artist that would make the first “Chief Impact Officer.” Lil Nas X, who used to work at the fast-food chain, confirmed his ne...
2 Members Of Connecticut Rap Group Charged With Murder After Performing With Jim Jones
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Waterbury Police Department / WPD Two members of a Connecticut rap group are now facing murder charges after an incident last month in the state. Andre Reed, 29, and Reginald Miles, 31, were part of an opening act at a Jim Jones concert that left Douglas Daniels, 37, dead and two others injured. The Hartford Courant reports that Reed and Miles were part of a group that went on before the Dipset’s Jim Joines at the Off The Hook Lounge on July 24. The shooting took place outside of the venue after the event concluded, with Daniels succumbing to his wounds after being transported to a local hospital. One of the shooting victims suffered a bullet to the hip while another was shot in the head. Both of their injures were not a threat to their lives. Reed was ar...
HHW Gaming: Bungie Details ‘Destiny 2’s Next Massive Expansion, The Witch Queen
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bungie / Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Destiny 2 is still going strong 5 years after its launch, and with its next expansion, the game is showing no signs of slowing down. Tuesday (Aug.24), Bungie unveiled Destiny 2’s biggest expansion yet, The Witch Queen that will finally see players put their guardians up against the Savathûn, the titular main villain. Source: Bungie / Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Savathûn is not new to the game at all. In fact, she has been teased for years, being that she is the sister of Oryx, the original big bad from the first game’s Taken King expansion. Destiny players have also felt her influence over several years due to her involvement in the many major events that have taken place in Destiny. This expansion marks the first t...
Spidey Finally Faces Off Against Doctor Octopus In Trailer To ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Marvel / Marvel A day after a special-effects-less version of the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer was leaked on the internet, Marvel has finally released the trailer complete with the CGI effects and man listen! We. Can’t Wait. Picking up where Spider-Man: Far From Home left off, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) finds himself exposed to the world as Spider-Man thanks to Mysterio revealing his identity as a last act of defiance. Now with the world on his ass and the cops thinking he murdered the villainous illusionist at the end of the previous film, Peter asks Doctor Strange to cast a spell to make the world forget his secret identity. Looking to help an old/new friend, Strange obliges, but unfortunately the spell goes awry and the Marvel multiverse begins to c...
Walker Wear Files Lawsuit Against Off-White™ For Alleged “WW” Logo Thievery
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Edward Berthelot / Getty One of the culture’s greatest architects feels like her legacy is being infringed upon. April Walker has filed a lawsuit against Virgil Abloh’s Off-White™ brand over her “WW” trademark. As spotted on Hype Beast the house that Virgil built will have to do a bit of explaining in court. In the complaint Walker Wear alleges that he and his team took their logo likeness, tweaked it slightly and made it their own. Referred herein as the “Virgil Abloh Cheat Code” the paperwork says his brand “chang[e] others’ designs by only ‘three percent’ and then claim the design as his own”. The thievery in question revolves around an Off-White™ varsity jacket from. The piece features “WW” on the chest written in collegiate fo...
Beyoncé and Jay-Z Debut As Tiffany’s Ambassadors Met With Mixed Reactions
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mason Poole / Tiffany & Co. Beyoncé has attained another first, as the face of the new campaign of Tiffany and Co. The move has also included Jay-Z, Jean Michel-Basquiat and controversy the size of the Rock of Gibraltar. The new “ABOUT LOVE” campaign was launched on Monday, August 23 by the legendary jewelry brand, featuring the Grammy Award-winning superstar in a short film wearing the iconic Tiffany Yellow Diamond, which was obtained by the founder of the brand in a mine in colonial South Africa in 1884. Beyoncé is the first Black woman and the fourth woman to flaunt the 128.54 carat score ever. The film was shot by Jay-Z using a Super 8 film, with Emmanuel Adjei directing and Beyoncé performing a rendition of “Moon River” which was part of the soun...
