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Wu-Tang Forever: GZA, Raekwon And Ghostface Killah Announce “3 Chambers” Tour
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: handout / Handout Fans of Wu-Tang Clan are in for a treat this fall. GZA, Raekwon And Ghostface Killah will be hitting the road together via the “3 Chambers” Tour. The 3 Chambers Tour celebrates three of the most revered Hip-Hop albums of all-time; GZA’s Liquid Swords, Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, and Ghostface’s Ironman. The 25-city tour kicks off in Minneapolis on October 1st, and concludes in Indianapolis on December 18th. When asked about the historic tour kicking off this Fall, Raekwon said he’s looking forward to seeing his fans after the year-long hiatus. “As we start to approach a back to normal environment, which is overdue, I’m overly excited about seeing my fans again. This 3 Chambers Tour will be something I recommend nobody misses. This...
Logic “Live From The Country,” Toosii “F**k Marry Kill” & More | Daily Visuals 6.22.21
HipHopWired Featured Video Looks like talk of Logic’s retirement from the rap game were way overblown as the rapper just can’t seem to keep himself from picking up a mic and spitting bars. In the clip to “Live From The Country,” the object of much of Joe Budden’s criticism holes up in a studio room at an undisclosed location and with a live band in tow does what he does best and laces the beat with some intricate rhymes and dope flow. The man has talent, b. Elsewhere Toosii makes the most of the COVID-19 restrictions being lifted and for his clip to “F**k Marry Kill” throws himself a bikini bash and turns up with countless thick young women. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Hell Rell, AllBlack & Cal-A featuring Vince Staples, and more. LOGIC – “LIVE FROM THE COUN...
HHW Gaming: LeBron James & The Tune Squad Team Up In New ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Video Game
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Xbox / Space Jam: A New Legacy LeBron James and the Tune Squad team up in a new video game for some classic side-scrolling beat ’em up arcade action. Ahead of the film’s simultaneous release in both theaters and on HBO Max, Space Jam: A New Legacy The Game will be launching exclusively into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks July 1, giving members the first crack at the game starring Lebron James, Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Tune Squad. As a bonus, members will also have access to in-game add-ons, consumables, partner offers, and more before they become widely available on July 15. The game is the direct product of the coding contest announced back in December, where Xbox teamed up with the movie asking fans to come up with different concepts, and now here ...
Annual Durag Fest Continues To Celebrate Black Culture Despite Rapid Decline In Allyship
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Andrew Milligan – PA Images / Getty One year after Black Lives Matter protests swept the nation, public interest in social injustice and awareness has significantly waned like a fad. It’s as if white allyship ran in tandem with the short but highly saturated news cycle of Black tragedy positioned across television screens and the front pages of newspapers. However, that hasn’t stop organizers like Dammit Wesley, one of the co-founders of the Durag Fest in North Carolina, from curating Black events to keep the proverbial torch burning. In a report by Blavity, Dammit shares his struggles of bringing the annual festival to life in Charlotte, where it has traditionally white-washed the presence of a “very Black city.” The event commemorates Juneteenth, ...
Busta Rhymes “Deep Thought,” Kodak Black “Gleerious” & More | Daily Visuals 6.21.21
HipHopWired Featured Video Busta Rhymes last album Extinction Level Event 2 is 8 months old but anyone’s who’s heard the Hip-Hop legend’s latest offering is probably still bumping tracks from that album right now. Busta knows this so it makes sense that he’s still dropping visuals in support of the project as he comes through with a new clip to “Deep Thought” in which he kicks it at home with a thick female, some Henny and a blunt to help him take a load off. Dope view from his apartment in the clouds. Kodak Black meanwhile keeps on making the most of his Trump pardoned freedom and for his video to “Gleerious” uses home videos to show just how lavish a life he’s been living since getting sprung by his savior, Cheeto Jesus. Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve mi...
DMX To Be Honored With A Special Tribute at the 2021 BET Awards
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: TV One / TV One Uncensored The beloved rap legend DMX will be the subject of a special tribute to take place during the 2021 BET Awards. The segment honoring the life and career of the Yonkers, New York musician was announced today (June 22nd) through a press release from the network. Swizz Beatz, the renowned producer and DMX’s long time friend is curating the entire production. Veteran choreographer and video director Fatima Robinson, the mind behind some of the culture’s iconic videos like Michael Jackson’s “Remember The Time” and other artists from Kendrick Lamar to Aaliyah to Sade, will be serving as creative director for the segment. Artists that will be performing during the tribute include Busta Rhymes, Method Man, the Griselda crew and Swizz Beat...
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Ralph Lauren Is The Newest Sponsor Of The G2 Esports Team [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: FashionPPS/WENN.com / WENN The iconic Polo horseman logo is about to add some elegance to the pro gaming community. Ralph Lauren is now a sponsor of the G2 Esports gaming organization. As spotted on Hypebeast the beloved American apparel brand is staking their flag further into the sports sector. This week they announced a partnership with the world’s largest gaming organization, G2. According to the official press release, Ralph Lauren will become the “exclusive fashion outfitter” of the G2 team. The deal will also gives room for both entities to curate unique campaigns, events and digital activations throughout Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and so on. “Our partnership with G2 will further the progress we are making to bring our powerful heritage brand...
Bout It Bout It: Master P Campaigns For New Orleans Pelicans Coaching Job
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty With news that New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson isn’t happy after his coach was fired after one season, one notable person has thrown their name into the mix for the job—Master P. The rapper and entrepreneur recently spoke to TMZ Sports and publicly declared he’s the right man for the job, now open after the team fired Stan Van Gundy at the end of a 31-41 season. This led to reports of Williamson’s family being none too pleased with the franchise. Master P is also open to taking a role as an assistant coach. “The NBA is entertainment. I think it’s time for me to be the first hip-hop coach.” he said to TMZ reporters. Master P is no stranger to the National Basketball Association. He had contracts in 1998 with the Charlotte Ho...
Futura Shares Thoughts On The North Face Case Ruling
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Foc Kan / Getty Clothing brands are serious about their trademarks and product out on these streets these days. The North Face learned firsthand that street artist Futura isn’t afraid to flex his legal muscles on anyone looking to eat off what he’s cooked up. According to HIGHSNOBIETY, The North Face got hit with a trademark infringement lawsuit by the street artist that claims that TNF juxed his popular logo and confused many customers into thinking the two brands were collaborating on a new collection. “The lawsuit filed back in January pertains to The North Face’s use of a logo that looks very similar to the graffiti artist’s “atom” design. According to Futura, the collection in question also implied an association with him due to ...
T-Pain Says Usher Pushed Him Into Depression For Claiming He “F*cked Up” The Music Game
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Ever since blowing up in the mid 00’s, T-Pain‘s got a lot of hate and whatnot for making Auto-Tune a thing in Hip-Hop & R&B music (See Jay-Z’s “Death Of Auto-Tune”), but the criticism even drove the man to depression. In an exclusive clip from Netflix’s upcoming series This Is Pop, the “Buy U A Drank” singer revealed that it was none other than R&B legend Usher Raymond who drove him into that dark and lonely place. Detailing the moment it happened, a visibly disturbed Teddy Penderazzdown recalled how a flight attendant woke him from his slumber while he was on his way to the 2013 BET Awards. After informing him that Usher would like to chop it up with him in the back. After making his way back there and exchanging pleas...
Okurrr: Vin Diesel Confirms Cardi B Will Return For ‘Fast & Furious 10’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty F9 is about to race into theaters Friday (Jun.25) finally. The film’s star, Vin Diesel, is already sharing news about a huge appearance in the next film. Before F9 had to hit the brakes numerous times because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was confirmed that Bronx Hip-Hop star Cardi B would be making a cameo in the upcoming film when Vin Diesel shared an Instagram post featuring the Bardi. The kickoff concert for the movie further confirmed the Invasion of Privacy crafter’s involvement with the Fast & Furious franchise, who will be playing the role of Leysa in F9. Now Vin Diesel is saying we can expect to see her in the subsequent sequels. In an interview with ET, Diesel teased Cardi B’s future involvement saying, “We are very m...
Usain Bolt & Kasi Bennett Share Photos Of Twin Newborn Sons
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Usain Bolt / Instagram Jamaican Track and Field legend Usain Bolt and his partner Kasi Bennett have two new additions to their growing family. On Father’s Day, Bolt and Bennett shared photos of their twin newborn sons along with their big sister in a beautiful family portrait. Via Instagram, the retired 34-year-old sprinter and Bennett are seen in the photo with big wide smiles as their toddler Olympia Lightning took center stage while her baby brothers Thunder and Saint Leo (Dad’s middle name) are in blanket-snuggled bliss. Bolt retired from competition in 2017 although he was still one of track and field’s top talents even then. Bolt has been crowned world champion 11 times in his career and is still the fastest man in the world with a record of 9.58 se...
