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IYKYK: Pusha T Says He Will Have Best Album Of 2021 [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Pusha T fans can sleep better at night now. The lyricist has confirmed his new album is almost finished and his peers will have to fight for second best. As spotted on Hot New Hip Hop the Virginia native conducted a recent interview on his Instagram Live. While he was faced with a myriad of questions regarding his past work inquiries surrounding a new project came up quickly. As expected the G.O.O.D. Music MC didn’t pull any punches with his response. “Yeah, I’m working on an album right now,” he said. When asked about the title he revealed he hasn’t named it yet. He went on to detail the amount of work he has put into it thus far saying he has “probably 12” tracks already done. Push then confirmed that it is all ...
Virginia Black Woman Labeled “Trouble Maker” For Exposing Racist Cops
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: US District Court for DC / US District Court for DC A Black woman in Virginia has been labeled a “troublemaker” after exposing a few of her local law enforcement officers as racists. According to published reports, Bridgette Craighead of Rocky Mount, Virginia has been facing criticism after she correctly identified Rocky Mount Police Officers Thomas “T.J.” Robertson and Jacob Fracker as pro-Trump rioters after the two posted selfies while standing in the United States Capitol on January 6th. “I can’t believe someone I trusted was a part of that animalistic behavior at the CAPITOL!!,” Craighead wrote at the time. During an exclusive interview with the Washington Post, Ms. Craighead revealed that the seeming majority Pro-Trump town “hated” her for doing wha...
Hubcap From SUV Biggie Was Shot In Hits Auction Block For $150,000
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: L. Busacca / Getty The hubcap from the SUV the Notorious B.I.G. rode in the night he was fatally shot is on sale, if you’re into that sort of thing. The seller received the memento from a family friend who owned the car rental company that owned the vehicle, reports TMZ. Apparently, the seller had it for years until they randomly decided to sell it. Now it’s up for grabs at an auction house called Moments in Time under the title “A Hubcap From Biggie’s Death Car” for a cool $150,000. Photos from the crime scene in 1997 show the GMC Suburban Biggie rode in with its hubcaps wearing the “THINK B.I.G. MARCH 25, 1997” stickers advertising the release of his final album, Life After Death. Today, the 24-year old object is weathered with a part...
Black Man Who Murdered Mom Arrested For Beating Asian Woman In New York
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Screencap / NYPD Crimestoppers A horrific incident on a New York street involving a Black man unleashing a brutal beating on an elderly Asian woman has led to an arrest and growing outrage. Brandon Elliot, who murdered his mother in 2002 and served 17 years, was free on parole and carried out his attack on the 65-year-old woman on Monday (March 29). The NYPD Hate Crimes division shared a tweet on Tuesday that featured surveillance video images of Elliot along with reports of his arrest and charges. Elliot was slapped with both Felony Assault as a Hate Crime and Attempted Assault as a Hate Crime charges. Thanks to assistance from the public and excellent investigative work by @NYPDHateCrimes Detectives, the individual wanted for Monday’s assault of a 65 ye...
Death Row Records Launches Store For 30th Anniversary, Hops On NFTs Craze
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Al Pereira / Getty Death Row Records was established in February 1992, ushering in a new wave of West Coast dominance and launched the careers of many of the culture’s mainstays. Approaching 30 years in existence, the famed record label has launched its merch store in honor of the anniversary and is hopping on the NFTs craze to boot with three ultra-rare offerings. The label co-founded collectively with Dr. Dre, Suge Knight, The D.O.C. Dick Griffey and Harry-O at the helm released a bevy of game-changing classics in Dr. Dre’s classic The Chronic, Snoop Dogg’s debut album Doggystyle, Tha Dogg Pound’s Dogg Food, and 2Pac’s All Eyez On Me among other releases. The late crooner Nate Dogg figured prominently in a number of hit singles and tracks across the rel...
HHW Gaming: Feast Your Eyes On Paul George’s Nike PG5 PlayStation 5 Sneakers
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Nike / LaceupHk A collaboration Nike won’t be suing anyone about. Nike is continuing its partnership with PlayStation with Paul George’s latest signature sneaker, the PG5. Like previous iterations of the collab between the companies, each shoe signified something that George, a well-known avid fan of the PlayStation, loved about the console. 2018’s version of the shoe drew inspiration from Sony’s iconic DualShock controller. For the PG5, it makes perfect sense that it would take its cues from the still hard to obtain PlayStation 5 console, and it’s a very good-looking sneaker. Instagram sneaker news and media website LaceupHK shared photos of the upcoming shoe slated for a May release that comes in two distinct colorways. Source: Nike / LaceupHk Like the ...
Memphis Rapper NLE Choppa Arrested On Several Charges In South Florida
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Broward County Sheriff’s Office / BCSO NLE Choppa is now saddled with legal troubles after he was arrested Sunday (March 28) in South Florida on a variety of charges. The 18-year-old Memphis rapper was charged with carrying a concealed firearm, possession of Xanax, possession of cannabis, and burglary of an unoccupied structure according to the arrest report. NLE Choppa, real name Bryson Lashun Potts, was arrested in the town of Davie after he was attempted to retrieve a watch from a car that was in a tow yard, as reported by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The car itself was already in the compound due prior to NLE Choppa returning to the tow yard for reasons that haven’t been shared by the authorities. The arrest reports say that Davie Police were alert...
Cam’ron Says He’s Blocked At Least 200K People On His Social Media
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: WENN.com / WENN Cam’ron‘s been making lots of waves on social media lately due to his sexcapades and the comedy that comes with it and though most people do this to grow their amount of followers, Killa’s been cutting people off from his page at an obscene rate. During The Breakfast Club‘s rumor report, the morning team played a clip of Cam’ron explaining that he’s blocked at least 200,000 people from his IG page for their negativity and explained “Don’t ever feel bad about blocking somebody from your page. It’s your sh*t. Somebody come into your house and be like ‘I don’t like your curtains. I don’t really like the furniture.’ Well then, get the f*ck out.” DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God co-signed Cam’s sentiment on the situation. If you don’t want to de...
Ghostface Killah Reminisces On Finding MF DOOM’s Beat Tape While On Tour
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: WENN/Avalon / WENN One of the greatest pens in the world once linked with one of the most unique beatsmiths ever. Ghostface Killah reveals how he linked with MF DOOM. As spotted on Hot New Hip Hop Tony Starks had big love for Rap’s only supervillain. In a recent interview with the Rap site he detailed how he came across the late great’s unique sound. To hear Tone tell it his discovery was just as random as DOOM was at times. “I was on Project Rev, with Korn, Snoop, Linkin Park, all these guys,” he said while alluding to the 2004 tour. “I was on the Project Revolution tour with them. So I came across a CD that said Metal Fingers on it. And I never knew who Metal Fingers was. I ain’t know Doom was Metal Fingers.” The “Camay” rapper went on to discuss h...
Brand Chinatown Market To Change Name Amidst Growing Asian Violence
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Chinatown Market While tensions continue to rise due to violence against the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community some companies have shown their allegiance with the Asian community. One brand, Chinatown Market, will be doing a big pivot to do so. As spotted on High Snobiety Chinatown Market will be undergoing a major makeover in response to the recent tragic events. The line announced it will be changing its name in the near future. “The Asian American community is rightfully demanding all of us think and act more honestly. We should have done this sooner but it is never too late to do the right thing. Our name was inspired by the shops, people, and vibrance of Canal Street and Chinatown in New York but it’s not our name to u...
Biden Administration Considering A National Vaccine Passport Program
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Pool / Getty Now that President Biden’s vaccination plan will soon allow every American to receive the shot no later than May 1, businesses will soon require proof of inoculation before allowing customers into their establishments. To help Americans transition back into everyday life, the Biden administration may launch a new “vaccine passport” program. However, the rollout could potentially ostracize underserved communities that are treated at lower rates. According to New York Magazine, the program is only in the planning stages as officials in the Department of Health and Human Services coordinate between government agencies, businesses requiring vaccine passports, and companies that create the services. The Centers for Disease Control and ...
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‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Wins Multiple nAACP Image Awards, 50 Cent Thanks NAACP [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz 50 Cent continues to flourish in Hollywood. His television project scored some major wins over the weekend. As spotted on Hot New Hip Hop the Queens native and his hit series are adding some more hardware to the mantle. Last week Power Book II: Ghost won three categories at the 52nd NAACP Image Awards. The show took home the trophy for Outstanding Drama Series. Additionally Mary J. Blige secured the win for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Monet Stewart Tejada, queen pin of the Tejada drug cartel. Also Method Man won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Fofty took to social media to show his appreciation regarding the announcement. “I’d like to thank the NAACP for recognizing ...
