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Lil Nas X Shares How He Handles Trolls In New Interview
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tommaso Boddi / Getty Lil Nas X has earned the status of becoming one of the swiftest personalities on social media, using blazing wit and humor to counter folks who try to come at him. The “Montero” star recently talked about his strategy of dealing with trolls and admits that his own trolling past came from a defensive space. In an exclusive cover story with Entertainment Weekly, the 22-year-old artist shared some of his past regrets, addressed the controversy surrounding the so-called “Satan Sneakers” Nikes, and walking back his previously known fandom for all things Nicki Minaj. However, when the conversation shifted to trolls and trolling, Lil Nas X expressed some remorse for his former ways. From EW.com: Nas also regrets some actions of his pre-fame...
Jordan Brand Signs First Player From The Philippines, Kiefer Ravena
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YE AUNG THU / Getty Looks like the Jordan Brand is expanding their family of athletes and they’ve chosen a skilled basketball player straight out pf the Philippines. On Tuesday (May 5), the Jumpman brand formally announced that they had just inked Filipino basketball icon Kiefer Ravena and rolled out the welcome mat for the 6’1″ guard. Though he’s not known in American circles like that, Ravena has built his legend in the Philippines by becoming a two-time University Athletic Association of Philippines (UAAP) Seniors Champion and got himself the 2014 Philippine University Games MVP and Champion as well. The man even went on to add five gold medals to his repertoire in the Southeast Asian Games. The only man ever to do so. Keifer almost found his way into ...
NYC Public Schools Make Juneteenth A Holiday, Columbus Day Goes Bye-Bye
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ira L. Black – Corbis / Getty The Big Apple is starting to get woke. New York City public schools will be celebrating Juneteenth as an official holiday on their academic calendar. As spotted on Gothamist NYC has made some significant changes to some key dates in the school year. On Tuesday, May 4 they confirmed that Juneteenth, a day that signifies day the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States, will be recognized as an holiday. This means all learning institutions from kindergarten to 12th grade will be closed on June 20 in observance of the day that has gained much more relevance within the last year. They have shown that they will no longer paint Christopher Columbus as a heroic and daring explorer who discovered the Americas....
Playing In Our Faces: White Atlanta Cop That Killed Rayshard Brooks Reinstated
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CURTIS COMPTON / Getty Garrett Rolfe, the white Atlanta police officer that was fired after shooting and killing Black man Rayshard Brooks, is now officially back at his duties albeit with some restrictions. Rolfe was reinstated but will not be allowed to possess a service weapon nor will be in uniform working the streets. As seen on hotspotatl.com, a Civil Service Board determined on Wednesday (May 5) that Rolfe was wrongfully terminated from his post as authorities in the matter failed to comply with certain provisions presumably due to union rules and that Rolfe was not given due process. Rolfe will not be allowed back in uniform, on the streets and cannot have a department firearm due to the ruling. It appears that Rolfe is working behind the scenes t...
Puma To Release New Collabo With Nipsey Hussle’s ‘The Marathon Continues’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jennifer Johnson / PUMA Sometimes it’s still hard to believe that the young and promising talent that was Nipsey Hussle is no longer with us. But through his music Nip continues to live in our hearts and now Puma is teaming with his TMC (The Marathon Continues) brand to put some Hussle on our bodies. The new Puma/TMC capsule collection will feature some footwear and t-shirts that will be absolute must-have attire for the hardcore Nipsey Hussle fan. The kicks will come draped in a grey suede with gold accents and the “TMC” logo stamped on the heel while the all-white tee will feature the Puma/TMC logo on the chest. Simple and yet still as dope as can be. Yeah, we can’t wait for this one. A year before his shocking death, Nipsey and Puma had inked a deal th...
Drake’s Son Adonis Left In Awe By LeBron James’ Game
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Benjamin Solomon / Getty Looks like Drake Diesel‘s son, Adonis is a chip off the old block. Yesterday the music artist/sports fanatic uploaded a video onto Instagram showing his baby boy watching some of LeBron James’ highlight reels and not only was Adonis impressed, he was left in awe of King James’ talents. Witnessing the greatness that is King James during his Miami Heat run, little Adonis was left in a trance watching James getting busy on the court before letting out an astonished “Oh my God! You see?!” Adorable. King James appreciated the clip and chimed in on the comments section saying “Nephew 🔒 the hell in!! Yessir!!.” Guess you can expect Adonis posing with sports stars in about 15-20 years when he’s a worldwide celebrity just like his ...
Supreme Court Weighs Reducing Crack Cocaine Sentences
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: urbazon / Getty Proponents who have openly challenged sentencing guidelines for low-level crack cocaine offenders have argued that the laws have disproportionately affected Black people versus their white counterparts. On Tuesday (May 4), the nation’s highest court weighed the merits of reducing the sentences of those offenders as both liberal and conservative members of the bench offered opinions. As reported by NPR, the United States Supreme Court heard the case of Tarahrick Terry, a Black man who was slapped with nearly 16 years in prison back in 2008 for possessing less than five grams of crack cocaine totally to about $50 in street worth. If the substance were pure powder, the cost would be significantly higher. An amendment to the 1986 Anti-Drug Abu...
Festival Season Back: A$AP Rocky, Billie Eilish & Alleged Rapper Post Malone Headlining 2021 Governors Ball
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Theo Wargo / Getty Another day, another festival is returning in 2021, even though we are STILL in a pandemic. Following the news of Rolling Loud’s triumphant return in Miami, Governors Ball has announced it too will resurrect its music festival it understandably had to put on ice because of, you know… the COVID-19 pandemic. The lineup for the 10th anniversary of the popular festival was revealed on Tuesday (May.4), and it is, as expected, stacked with top artists. Like Rolling Loud, Rihanna’s alleged new boo, A$AP Rocky, will be headlining along with Billie Eilish and alleged rapper Post Malone. Other Hip-Hop names and acts include Megan Thee Stallion (who should be headlining), Young Thug, 21 Savage, Cordae, 24KGolden, DaBaby, Freddie Gibbs & The Al...
Lil Yachty Reveals His New Nail Polish Line, ‘Negatives 001’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty This new era of Hip-Hop has seen its fair share of questionable and downright weird moves that’s constantly drawn the ire of 80’s and 90’s babies alike. Now Lil Yachty is pushing the envelope and has teamed with Crete to debut his own line of nail polish line for women and metrosexual men who need that right shine on their nails whenever throwing up the peace sign. Dubbed his Negatives 001, Yachty’s new venture into the cosmetics game is sure to create buzz and possibly billions if Kylie Jenner’s line has shown us anything. Demonstrating his new product with his own manicured mittens, Negative 001’s come packaged in black cylindrical vials and will be available for purchase on Crete’s website come May 21st. Now, we know what y...
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2 Chainz And Actress Bella Thorne Compare Jewelry Backstage At Trillerfest [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams/ATLPics.net / ATLPics.Net When 2 Chainz shows up he makes sure to show out. During a festival booking he and Bella Thorne flexed their jewels and it was all water. As spotted on Page Six the Atlanta rapper performed at Trillerfest last week. While hanging backstage he bumped into actress and Only Fans star Bella Thorne after his performance. The two skipped the formalities of the the usual celebrity small talk and fast forwarded right to a friendly flex off. The I Still See You Star noticed Drenchgod’s iced out wrists which had several Cartier bracelets (which start at around $3,000), some other chunky bangles and an iced out watch. Her attention quickly went to his fingers where he had a Cartier Panther yellow gold openwork head...
DJ Khaled ft. Lil Wayne & Jeremih “Thankful,” Dave East ft. Mary J. Blige “Know How I Feel” & More | Daily Visuals 5.4.21
HipHopWired Featured Video If you’ve kept up with DJ Khaled’s career you’d know he’s come a long way from being a DJ to one of the most recognizable faces in the entertainment industry, but in case you didn’t he’s gonna remind y’all today. Giving viewers an idea about how long his journey to superstardom has been in his visuals to the Lil Wayne and Jeremih assisted “Thankful,” Khaled recalls being a child handing out mixtapes to neighbors while Wayne remembers writing rhymes when sitting on the tub. Who hasn’t written raps while in the privacy of a bathroom? Dave East meanwhile links up with Mary J. Blige to get his classy on and for his clip to “Know How I Feel” sparks a blunt and kicks back on a therapist’s couch. Them joints be hella comfortable. Check out the rest of today’s drops incl...
HHW Exclusive: Jamie Foxx Talks BSB Bourbon and Why He Has No Plans of Slowing Down
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty When it comes to being multi-talented, Jamie Foxx is a clear example and after his recent acquisition of BSB Bourbon, the Oscar-winning triple threat has shown that there isn’t a business venture he can’t make successful. In films and on TV, Jamie Foxx has hit all the right notes. From his latest project, Netflix series Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! which he co-produces with his daughter Corinne, to his upcoming biopic where he is portraying heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson, Foxx knows how to choose winning projects. So when he announced that he acquired ownership of BSB-Brown Sugar Bourbon in March, Foxx transitioned his storytelling talent to entrepreneurship, paving the way for Black creatives who aspire to capitalize on the int...
