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Lincoln Center Names Mahogany L. Browne As First-Ever Poet In Residence
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Craig Barritt / Getty The venerable Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has created a new artistic position, and has tapped the esteemed poet Mahogany L. Browne as its first poet-in-residence. The announcement, made on Thursday (July 1) comes as part of the “Restart Stages” program from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. “Restart Stages” is an artistic initiative that utilizes art to speak “to our current moment, and reimagines cultural engagement in public space for a new era,” as expressed in a press release statement from Lincoln Center. Browne’s work will be part of the residency which is entitled, “We Are The Work”. The poet and author of Black Girl Magic and Chlorine Sky took to Twitter to announce the news, declaring that she was “honored” to be L...
Tekashi 6ix9ine Turns Back On Estranged Homeless Father
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @JustInMyView / R1 Digital Tekashi 6ix9ine’s homeless father has been going through a hard time in life. 60-year-old Danny Hernandez Sr. is hoping for a little financial help from his famous son but the “Gooba” rapper says look elsewhere, Page Six is reporting. Hernandez Sr. is reportedly battling homelessness and drug addiction but the controversial struggle rapper turned government snitch says that his estranged father abandoned him when he was young and that they have no relationship, 6ix9ine revealed to DJ Akademiks. “Everybody knows I was abandoned at birth,” he shared. “Everybody knows that my biological father abandoned me at birth.” Page Six reports that 6ix9ine’s father, who shares the rapper’s government name, has been living in a shelter for la...
Drake Does His Part For The Planet With New Climate Firm Partnership
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevork Djansezian / Getty Drake wants to take care of the environment, and to that end he’s entered into a new partnership with a climate-conscious group to do what he can to help heal the planet. On Wednesday (June 30th), the platinum-selling artist announced his partnership with Aspiration, a company that is dedicated to providing consumers and companies “sustainability as a service”. Through this connection, Aspiration will analyze Drake’s travel, artist schedule and events to figure out his carbon footprint and then help him reduce and offset it. This will be done in coordination with the firm’s reforestation program. “Drake isn’t just ahead of the curve — he defines the curve,” said Joe Sanberg, Co-Founder and Board Member of Aspiration. “He is showi...
HHW Gaming: Xbox Teams Up With Nike For ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ SNKRS Kit Featuring The Lebron 18 Low
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Nike / Space Jam: A New Legacy x Xbox x Nike SNKRS Kit Another day, another dope collaboration featuring Space Jam: A New legacy, Xbox, and this time Nike. Beep, beep. In June, Xbox gave us our first look at Space Jam: A New Legacy The Game and three new custom controllers drawing inspiration from LeBron James’ remix of the beloved film that first starred Michael Jordan. Thursday (Jul.1), Xbox announced another collab with Nike that will feature another custom pair of James kicks, the LeBron 18 Low, and a controller that you will be able to get your hands on if you move quickly. Source: Nike / Space Jam: A New Legacy x Xbox x Nike SNKRS Kit The kit, which will be available via Nike’s SNKRS app ( we heard your groans) on July 17, features the kicks and con...
Issa Rae Teams With Converse For New Converse By You Collection
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Converse / Converse As Issa Rae prepares for the final season of Insecure to get underway, the talented actress is already working on side projects and one of them happens to be some new attire courtesy of Converse. HypeBeast is reporting that Issa will be working with Converse to drop a Customize By You collection and will be collaborating with designer, Nicky Fulcher to make her vision come to life. The kicks are said to be centered around the classic Chuck 70 silhouette that were all the rage back in the day. “Launching the Converse By You collection, Issa Rae said, “it was all about empowering the next generation to get up and DO what it is they aspire to do. So the team took some of my personal affirmations and approaches to life, and put them i...
Andrea Constand Speaks On Sudden Release of Bill Cosby
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NurPhoto / Getty As Bill Cosby was being released from prison due to a technicality overturning his conviction for aggravated sexual assault, the woman he admitted giving pills to before that took place got to speak out. Andrea Constand took to Twitter yesterday (June 30th) after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court made the decision to overturn Cosby’s 2018 conviction to release a statement. Ms. Constand expressed that she found the ruling “not only disappointing but of concern because it may discourage those who seek justice for sexual assault in the criminal justice system from reporting or participating in the prosecution of the assailant.” She also took time to thank the other women who came forward with their accounts of being assaulted, as well as the di...
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Begins Filming, Kevin Feige Says The Film Will Make “Chad Proud”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jesse Grant / Getty Despite some fans being against the idea of it, we’re heading back to Wakanda because filming for Marvel Studios’ highly-anticipated Black Panther sequel titled Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has begun filming in Atlanta. Variety exclusively reports that production for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the follow-up to the Oscar-winning billion-dollar film Black Panther officially began at Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige told the publication. Black Panther director and writer Ryan Coogler will helm the sequel. Feige says the original cast from the first film will be returning, but we already know it will not feature the late actor, Chad Boseman returning in the role of the titular character. Boseman tra...
Bill Cosby Conviction Overturned Due To 2005 Decision From Former DA
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Abbott / Getty Bill Cosby is now a free man and many are wondering how the beleaguered comedian and entertainer managed to do so given the heinous nature of the crimes he was accused of. Based on the decision made by the district attorney working on the case back in 2005, it was decided that the officer would not seek a conviction due to the fact that Cosby’s accuser came forward with the case a year after the alleged assault occurred while remaining in contact with him. The Associated Press explained the finer details of the overturning of the conviction in a new report, taking note of the fact that former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor stated that Temple University sports administrator Andrea Constand’s case would be difficult ...
Puma To Drop An “Aquarius” Version of J. Cole’s RS-Dreamer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Puma / PUMA J. Cole’s RS-Dreamer sneaker silhouette must be a huge hit with fans because Puma continues to pump out new versions of Cole’s signature line. Source: Puma / PUMA This time around the RS-Dreamer will be releasing in a “Aquarius” which is obviously a nod to Cole’s zodiac sign as the man’s born day is January 28th. Featuring a cool aqua blue and jet black colorway, the sneakers not only stand out visually, but also boast some pretty cool features that sneaker wearers can appreciate. “The RS-DREAMER features a disruptive cord lacing system for a snug and responsive fit, a ProFoam midsole and RS foam heel for maximum energy return and a full coverage, high-abrasion rubber outsole for increased grip.” Sounds hella comfortable if you ask u...
Don Cheadle Reveals He Secretly Married His Partner After 28 Years
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jim Spellman / Getty Veteran actor Don Cheadle revealed that he and his longtime partner, actress Bridgid Coulter secretly got married last year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cheadle talked about the marriage while appearing on the daytime talk show Ellen on Wednesday (June 30th) with guest host, comedian Wanda Sykes. Sykes opened up the interview with an apology, bringing up how she had originally assumed that the two were already married beforehand, and talked about their conversation after Cheadle told her. “You texted me at the top of the year, I guess, and you told me that you just got married,” Sykes, 57, said. “And I was like, ‘Oh, damn, the pandemic got to Don and Bridgid.’ She went on to jokingly say,“I think I just texted something back, like, ‘...
Statik Selektah & Termanology ft. Bun B “Stay Fly,” Jones INK ft. Method Man “Day Ones” & More | Daily Visuals 7.1.21
HipHopWired Featured Video Real OG Hip-Hoppers know that Termanology and Bun B are two of the rap game’s most prolific lyricists and though they only pop up here and there with new material, it’s always much appreciated when they drop. Now the two have linked up together with Statik Selektah on the boards and for their clip to “Stay Fly” the two hit up a sneaker spot and add some new footwear to their collections while dropping bars at the spot. Rapping and sneakers, that’s the life. While on the topic of OG rappers, Method Man continues to be the most busy of the Killer Bees and in Jones INK’s clip to “Day Ones” sets a warehouse aflame with some street heat. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Drakeo The Ruler, Fenix Flexin featuring Drakeo The Ruler, and more. STATIK ...
Lil Nas X Responds To Benzino Criticism of His BET Awards Performance
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rich Fury / Getty Just when it seemed like Benzino’s days of getting into squabbles with other rappers was over, the Made Man went and joined in on the criticism Lil Nas X was getting for his BET Awards performance. Taking issue with X’s live rendition of “Call Me By Your Name,” and took to IG in a since deleted post saying “That sh*t BET pulled yesterday was lame asf.” He went on to add “It was too uncomfortable, too irresponsible, too forced and too irrelevant to the awards. Homie ain’t even hot like that for music anymore anyway. It’s a shame what all this is comming too. I wish I has the backing to bring the Source Awards back.” Though Benzino did express his “respect and love for the gay community,” he questioned how parents are supposed to explain w...
