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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Robbed At Gunpoint In Los Angeles: Report
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Alex Menendez / Getty Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a member of the Los Angles Lakers basketball team, was robbed at gunpoint earlier this month according to a new report. The LAPD is currently investigating the incident, which took place in the driveway of Caldwell-Pope’s home. TMZ Sports reports that Caldwell-Pope, 28, was robbed in the early morning hours on June 17 while talking with friends in his driveway. The outlet’s sources say that a car drove up to Caldwell-Pope and his friends where three men hopped out with guns drawn demanding their goods. In all, the bandits made off with a Rolex, jewelry, and an iPhone, totaling around $150,000. KCP was not reported injured, but it isn’t known if anyone in his camp was physically harmed. The LAPD is currently ...
Curren$y Talks Meeting Diddy & Grilled Cheese In ‘High Tales’ Video Series
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MONOGRAM / MONOGRAM Curren$y sits down to share some stories – and a recipe for an amazing grilled cheese sandwich – in the latest episode of the High Tales video series. The New Orleans rapper has made a name for himself with lyrics as potent as the strains of cannabis he enjoys, and there’s definitely a lot of stories that come with that kind of activity. To that end, Curren$y is the focus of the sixth edition of the video series produced by the Monogram cannabis brand. Monogram was created by Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter as a cannabis brand designed to give consumers a relatable and high quality experience across all levels. The video series was designed to let artists talk about their careers and how cannabis and their perspectives on it has influenced them. ...
Buzzfeed Acquires Complex Networks For $300 Milli
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Complex / Complex Networks Buzzfeed is coming up in the world. We mean, they were already up there but they’re about to grow something serious. HypeBeast is reporting that the Internet media, news and entertainment company has just expanded their empire by purchasing Complex Networks for Bill Gates pocket change. According to the report, Buzzfeed will be taking home the media company for a cool $300 million with a down payment of $200 million in cash and $100 million of equity in Buzzfeed. And to think that we were happy with those $1500 stimulus checks a few months back, right? Just a reminder that we got a ways to go, people. “In a published memo to staff, BuzzFeed founder and CEO Jonah Peretti cited that the company is projecting half a billion USD in ...
Kanye West Sues Walmart For Selling Bandooloo Foam Runners, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kanye West Purchases Second City In Wyoming To Bring Yeezy Production / Kanye West Purchases Second City In Wyoming To Bring Yeezy Production To The US Walmart is getting sued regarding one of its choices in footwear. Kanye West has served the company with a lawsuit for selling imitation Foam Runners. As spotted on Sneaker News the big box retailer had been allegedly hawking a Foam Runner replica on their website. Billed as the “Daeful Foam Runner” the shoes look identical to the YEEZY version, so much so it resembles a knock-off you would find at a bootleg store. Priced at $25 the Walmart version was available in multiple colorways up until recently. Additionally, it was also offered in children’s sizing as well. According to TMZ West and company fi...
Just Don Is Gearing Up to Drop New Courtside Hi Sneaker
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Just Don / Just Don Over the past few years, Just Don has collaborated with a few sneaker brands to remix some of their signature sneaker silhouettes to the point that grails were made out of often overlooked kicks (see the Just Don x Air Jordan 2 collection). Now HypeBeast is reporting that the popular streetwear brand is about to attempt to change it up and drop their first in-line sneaker silhouette: the Courtside Hi. Inspired by Michael Jordan’s classic whip, the 1992 Ferrari Testarossa 512TR. Inspired by Don C’s home town of Chicago, the Courtside Hi’s boast some interesting details including a ridged heel to mimic the grill and seats on the 512TR. “Apart from this high-horsepower piece, there’s plenty of design features that seem to pull from early ...
About Time: Samuel L. Jackson And Danny Glover To Receive Honorary Oscars
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: John Shearer / Getty Two of our most brightest stars of theater and stage will finally be recognized for their career contributions. Samuel L. Jackson And Danny Glover are set honorary Academy Awards at the 2021 ceremony. As spotted on Raw Story The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that its Board of Governors voted to present honorary awards to Samuel L. Jackson, Elaine May and Liv Ullmann, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Danny Glover. The four Oscar statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s 12th Governors Awards on Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Los Angeles. “We are thrilled to present this year’s Governors Awards to four honorees who have had a profound impact on both film and society,” said Academy ...
DaBaby “Red Light Green Light,” Doja Cat & The Weeknd “You Right” & More | Daily Visuals 6.25.21
HipHopWired Featured Video DaBaby went from relatively quiet to dropping off work like a hustler as he comes through with some new visuals to make listeners bop and viewers laugh. In his latest visuals to Red Light Green Light” the Southern rapper gets his Boyz n the Hood on and dresses down like an 90’s OG complete with Jheri curls and a Raiders cap while adding a comedic twist to the classic film. On the R&B tip, Doja Cat reimagines herself as an other worldly delight as she controls the elements around her for The Weeknd assisted clip to “You Right.” This joint was pretty visually stunning. Can’t front. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Kodak Black, Juicy J featuring Pooh Shiesty, and more. DABABY – “RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT” [embedded content] DOJA CAT & THE ...
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Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH [Certified Fresh] Playlist 6.25.21
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: RgStudio / Getty We at Hip-Hop Wired pride ourselves on being fully immersed in the music of the culture we rep proudly. Part of our duty as a publication and crew is to school the masses on who is doing what musically and there’s no better way to do that beyond our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) bi-weekly playlist. With the news that Blackalicious MC Gift of Gab has passed away, we thought it was only right to open up with a pair of songs that display some of Gab’s incredible lyrical ability and breath control. If you were lucky enough to see Gift of Gab live in action, you witnessed a pure master at work and one of the most humble human beings you’ll ever meet. Rest powerfully in peace, Gift of Gab. We continue on with “Lumberjack” from Tyler, The Creator, ...
VH1 ‘Infamy’ True Crime Series Features Case of NOLA Rapper Young Greatness
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: VH1 / VH1 One unfortunate constant in the celebrity world has been the shocking deaths of its up and coming stars, and a new celebrity true-crime series on VH1 seeks to find out the truth behind these tragedies. Infamy: When Fame Turns Deadly is a series that explores the stories of how some young stars and established celebrities encounter fame and in turn, find a wave of jealousy that can be deadly. The show made its debut on VH1 earlier this month after the season premiere of the reality series Cartel Crew, and features Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Monica as the host and narrator. Each episode of the series turns a spotlight on the death of someone who was an established celebrity or on the rise, and takes viewers through the mys...
Kevin Durant Hits Back At Scottie Pippen Over Basketball Criticism
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Craig Jones / Getty Kevin Durant seems to catch wind of any comment made in the media about him or his style of play, and once more he’s given a reply in his usual straightforward fashion. Responding to criticism levied upon him by retired NBA star Scottie Pippen in a recent interview, Durant fired back in epic fashion. Pippen spoke with GQ and revealed some of his new business ventures, which include a new bourbon, a popcorn snack, and preparing a tell-all book regarding his time with the Chicago Bulls, and more. However, much of the discussion centered around the NBA of today, and Pippen’s sharp critique of Durant’s game suggested that the Brooklyn Nets star has a long way to go before he’s a true team leader. From GQ: Staying in that era of basketball,...
Cardi B Sounds Off On Twitter, Feels Female Rappers Are “The Most Disrespected”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 Cardi B isn’t one for biting her tongue, especially when speaking about women and how they are treated in Hip-Hop. Thursday (Jun.24), the Bronx rapper sounded off on Twitter, saying that she feels women in rap have to live up to unfair standards and are the “most disrespected.” The “Bodak Yellow” crafter made her statement in response to a tweet that pointed out that female rappers are criticized more than their male counterparts even after they perform whole choreography routines while the men “just walk around in one circle, jump up & down, giving the bare minimum.” “Female rappers have to bust their ass on performances ,great visuals,hours on make up ,hours on hair ,pressure by the public to look perfect,make great...
Moses Barrow AKA Shyne Named Leader Of Political Party In Belize
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: New York Daily News Archive / Getty The Honorable Moses Barrow, the former Bad Boy Records rapper known as Shyne, has been immersed in politics in his home country of Belize, having been elected to its House of Representatives. Recently, Barrow was named the leader of a powerful Belizean political party as he continues his rise as an elected official. Via his Instagram page, Shyne is shown sitting at a desk and signing an official document while sharing in the body of the post the news of his appointment as the leader of the Opposition party. From Shyne’s Instagram post: Officially Sworn in as Leader of the Opposition for Belize! Thank Gd for the perseverance and iron will to continue on to this point despite all challenges and difficulties. Thanks to my ...
