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The Game Says Dr. Dre Never Gave Him A Beat In His Career
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Chelsea Lauren / Getty As of late, The Game has been making headlines for all kinds of reasons including saying Kanye did more for his career than Dr. Dre, to dropping a diss track aimed at his former label mate, Eminem. Now it seems like Chuck Taylor might’ve thrown another personal tidbit out there aimed at his former mentor, Dr. Dre. Speaking in an interview with producer extraordinaire, Just Blaze and sneaker customizer-to-the-stars, Katty Customs, The Game revealed that though Dr. Dre oversaw the making of his classic debut album, The Documentary, he’s never gotten an actual beat from the iconic producer in his illustrious career. Word?! How, Sway!? Related Stories When asked by Just Blaze how his relationship is these days with Dr. Dre, The Game adm...
Big Momma Thang: Lil’ Kim Stars In Fall 2022 Campaign For MACKAGE
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MACKAGE / MACKAGE Lil’ Kim is back in her fashion model bag. She is starring as the lead for MACKAGE’s fall winter 2022 campaign. Source: MACKAGE / MACKAGE As spotted on Hype Beast the Brooklyn, New York native is lending her beauty and sex appeal to the label’s newest collection. They detailed why the partnership made sense to launching their first ever monogram designs via a formal press release. “The legendary artist is an unapologetically powerful force who seamlessly traverses the worlds of fashion and music—and has paved the path for future generations. The artist is forever woven into the fabric of culture. The first to do it her way, a bold icon of making something your own. A trailblazer who embodies the MACKAGE spirit.” Kim also shared her ...
The Number Of Homeless Adults In New York At Its Highest Since 2013
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: UCG / Getty Things are getting bad in New York City. Whether it’s the crime rate, rising cost of living or number of rats running around the street, things are a struggle out here. Now Gothamist is reporting that the number of homeless adults in the Big Apple is steadily rising as homeless shelters are reporting numbers that no one really expected. According to statistics, the number of adults living in homeless shelters is the highest it’s been since 2013 with that figure expected to break the record in the coming months. The figures, dating back to 2013 and posted on the city’s Open Data website, show that on Sept. 23 there were 39,136 adults in shelters overseen by the Department of Homeless Services. That was the first day that eclipsed the previ...
President Biden Gives Pardons As Part Of Federal Marijuana Reform
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Pacific Press / Getty President Joe Biden took a huge step in advancing marijuana reform in the nation, issuing pardons for those convicted of simple possession as part of a new policy. On Thursday afternoon (Oct. 6), President Biden issued a statement through his official account on Twitter, stating he was “taking steps to end our failed approach” regarding the federal government’s stance on marijuana. As the first step, he issued a pardon for all of those convicted of simple possession of marijuana on the federal level. Related Stories “There are thousands of people who were previously convicted of simple possession who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result. My pardon will remove this burden,” he wrote. The second s...
Kodak Black Is Big Mad That Latto Won Song Of The Year At BET Hip Hop Awards
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic) / (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic) Kodak Black is having a hell of a comeback run. But the fact that Latto won the trophy he thought he should of won got him in his feelings. As spotted on Complex the Pompano Beach, Florida native has been very vocal about the recent BET Hip Hop Awards. Latto’s “Big Energy” won for Song Of The Year and he took to Instagram Live to share his opinion on it. “Why y’all ain’t make my sh*t tie with cappuccino? But y’all made sure Caresha Please be a tie with Drink Champs. This whole sh*t looked like a damn plot,” he exclaimed. “Then I look at the ‘gram like what shawty blocked me for? They probably hollering at BET, like don’t give him that sh*t. I told weeks ago. Wat...
Another COVID-19 Surge Could Be Coming This Winter
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ferrantraite / Getty As millions of Americans continue to live life as if the COVID-19 pandemic is in the rearview mirror, experts warn that another surge is on the way as Europe is serving as an example of what to expect. According to NPR, a new COVID surge in the United States seems inevitable as we begin to enter the winter months and more people spend time indoors which will make the spread of the virus much easier especially with many people ditching masks for personal comfort. Related Stories The first hint of what could be in store is what’s happening in Europe. Infections have been rising in many European countries, including the U.K., France, and Italy. “In the past, what’s happened in Europe often has been a harbinger for what’s about to happen ...
Geek Out: The Best Cosplay Drip From New York Comic Con 2022 So Far…
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Bernard Smalls / New York Comic Con 2022 With the arrival of cooler temps, pumpkin spice-infused coffee, and drinks, it can only mean one thing; it’s New York Comic Con time. The other big comic book convention in North America that celebrates all things nerdy and blerdy is back in its glory. After a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York Comic Con understandably took a chill pill before returning in 2021 in a limited capacity. However, the energy and enthusiasm were still there. New York Comic Con 2022, vaccine restrictions have been lifted, but masks are still highly suggested to be worn along with your cosplay. The annual four-day event also returns in full capacity with hundreds and thousands of New Yorkers who love all things Marve...
Google Finally Announces New Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro Flagship Smartphones
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Google / Google Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro Apple and Samsung have shown their loyal customers their new smartphone lineup, and now it’s Google’s turn. Thursday, October 6, the tech giant announced its new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro flagship smartphones and other devices. Google has been teasing the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro for months by showing off the smartphone’s technology. The Pixel 7 retains The Pixel 6’s $599 price point but features a smaller OLED screen dropping from 6.4 to 6.3 inches while still keeping a 90HZ refresh rate. There are a bunch of improvements coming to the Pixel 7, like a Tensor G2 processor, three days of battery life when using Extreme Battery Save mode, and an improved 10.8-megapixel selfie cam. The camera system on the back of the P...
GMC Hummer EV & Don C Roll Out New Malibu Series With Big Sean & More
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: GMC Hummer EV / GM The Malibu Series is a new visual adventure via a collaboration between GMC Hummer EV and fashion innovator Don C. The Malibu was shot in the sunny environs of Malibu and Agua Dulce in California and features the likes of Big Sean and more. Source: GMC Hummer EV / GM The launch of the Malibu Series marks the first such collaboration between GMC and Don C, which highlights the bells and whistles of the world’s first all-electric super truck, the GMC Hummer EV. Shot in five parts, the series breaks out into episodes titled “Off Road Beast,” “Immersive,” “Superfast, Design,” and “Next Gen Electric.” Joining Don C and Big Sean in the series, which places each featured figure in the driver’s seat of the GMC Hummer EV, will be award-win...
Jamie Foxx’s ‘Spawn’ Film Gets New Writers, Might Finally Be Happening
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty It goes without saying that many comic book fans felt that 1997’s film adaptation of Todd McFarlane’s Spawn left much to be desired. But luckily Jamie Foxx is trying to do the franchise some justice and working on resurrecting the Black superhero (or antihero) in the near future. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Oscar Award winning actor has gotten new writers for his project as Joker’s Scott Silver, Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s Malcolm Spellman and Matt Mixon has joined the project in hopes of finally getting a script that’ll work. Back in 2017 Foxx announced that he was working on a new Spawn film but all these years later it’s still hasn’t gotten a proper script to be filmed. Hopefully the new writers will be abl...
Meek Mill Blasts BET Following His Baby’s Mother, Milan, “Embarrassing” Hip Hop Awards Cyper, Twitter Reacts
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Monica Morgan / Getty It was more of a nightmare than a dream for Meek Mill after watching his baby’s mother, fashion designer Milan Harris freestyling during the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards cypher segment. For the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards, producers decided to do something different this year with the popular cypher segment that usually showcases the hottest new talent in the Hip-Hop genre. Joining rappers this year were social media stars, bloggers, actors, and fashion designers showing off their lyrical skills or, in Milan’s case, lack thereof. Milan, the mother of Meek Mill’s son, had fun while painfully delivering her bars over Missy Elliott’s 1999 hit “Hot Boyz,” and the Dreamchaser general was not here for it. Taking to Twitter, Meek Milly felt BE...
Quinn QCII ft. Big Sean “Common,” Blac Youngsta “Shoot At Some” & More | Daily Visuals 10.6.22
HipHopWired Featured Video While a lot of your favorite rappers tend to lend their talents to their peers and some up and coming talent, Big Sean isn’t really big on the features game but today he joins Quinn XCII for his latest offering and has some fun while doing it too. For Quinn’s visuals to “Common,” Big Sean and QC get their gymnastic on and kick it in gym where some dudes show promise in competing for the gold while Sean and Q, well, not so much. No shots. Elsewhere Blac Youngsta’s getting ready to ride on his ops and in his clip to “Shoot At Some” kicks it with some thick young ladies and takes in some TV before putting in that work out in these streets. Quite the way to get amped up. Just sayin.’ Check out the rest of today’s drop including work from Ari Lennox, FWC Big Key, and ...
