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50 Cent Series ‘Hip Hop Homicides’ To Debut In November
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz A new series that will explore the epidemic of violence that has attached itself to Hip-Hop is set to hit the airwaves in November, with 50 Cent and Mona Scott-Young as executive producers. The new series, Hip-Hop Homicides, announced its premiere date on Wednesday (Sept. 28), in a press release. The series will air on WeTV, with Van Lathan as the host. 50 Cent will be an executive producer through his G-Unit Film and Television company, and Scott-Young will do the same through her Monami Productions along with Stephanie R. Gayle and Michael Lang. Both companies will be working in tandem with Lionsgate Television, who will physically distribute the series. The first episode will focus on the life and tragic death of Pop Smo...
I Luh Dat: Twitter Clowns Yung Miami For Saying She Wants To Be The Next “Black Oprah”
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Jason Koerner / Getty Yung Miami is a rising star in the media space and already looks to be comfortable in her role as the host of the series, Caresha Please. In a recent interview, Yung Miami made a quip about becoming the next “Black Oprah” and Twitter isn’t being kind in response per usual. Yung Miami, real name Caresha Brownlee and one half of the City Girls duo, sat down for an exclusive chat with XXL covering topics from Diddy, her musical career, and where she intends to go next as she continues her ascension in the game. One portion of the interview turned heads and while it’s clear that Ms. Miami probably misspoke, the Internet can be really unforgiving. From XXL: XXL: First of all, congratulations on your new podcast, Caresha Please. You ...
John Cena Makes Guinness World Records By Granting 650 Wishes For Make-A-Wish Foundation
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: John Lamparski / Getty We may not be seeing John Cena on any WWE programming these days, but that isn’t keeping the fan favorite wrestler from paying visits to children who ask for a portion of his valuable time. According to NPR, John Cena just made history and made the Guinness World Records by granting a record 650 wishes for the Make-A-Wish foundation. Making his 650th granted wish this past July 19th, Cena has been very active with the foundation ever since he was rapping his way to the wrestling ring back in 2002. Though many in the Hip-Hop culture found his whole “Professor of Thuganomics” shtick hella corny (yet entertaining), children loved it and have been asking to meet him for decades. Requests that Cena has happily made and we’re all for it. ...
Relatives Of Jeffrey Dahmer Victim Blast Netflix For New Series
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Marny Malin / Getty The latest Netflix series focusing on the serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer has received criticism, some coming from relatives of those he murdered who feel “retraumatized” by the project. DAHMER – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story series was released Sept. 21 and it has encountered a wave of mixed reactions, with many expressing their anger and disgust over the way the streaming platform put the series together. Eric Perry, who is related to Errol Lindsey, one of Dahmer’s numerous victims, voiced his displeasure in a post on Twitter: “I’m not telling anyone what to watch, I know true crime media is huge rn, but if you’re actually curious about the victims, my family (the Isbell’s) are pissed about this show. It’s retraumatizing over and ov...
HHW Gaming: Netflix Is Launching Its Own Video Game Studio
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: INA FASSBENDER / Getty Netflix is very serious about stepping into the world of video games, so serious that the streaming service will launch its own gaming studio. Spotted on Polygon, the streaming giant is building its own video game studio from the ground up, joining the three other studios the movie streaming giant already owns. Per Polygon: Related Stories The new studio — the fourth games studio owned by Netflix — will be based in Helsinki, Finland, and will bolster Netflix’s efforts to bring “engaging original games” to their hundreds of millions of subscribers around the world, vice president of Netflix’s Game Studios said. So far, the company has focused on buying pre-existing studios to invest in game development. This is Netflix’s most s...
DaBaby “Boogeyman,” Trippie Redd “Above (Suge)” & More | Daily Visuals 9.27.22
HipHopWired Featured Video As of late DaBaby has been going hard dropping off new visuals for his latest cuts and seems to be having a good time dressing up as different characters for entertainment purposes in each new video. For his latest clip to “Boogeyman,” DaBaby gets his into horror mode and uses makeup to look like an iced-out demon who terrorizes a group of “teens” who stumbled upon his haunted mansion. DaBaby’s videos are anything but boring these days. Related Stories Meanwhile, Trippie Redd seems to be following in 2000 Cam’ron’s footsteps and in his visual to “Above (Suge),” rocks a pink fur coat while using all kinds of pink animation to keep his video colorful. Cam really had heads rocking hella pink gear back in the day. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work fr...
HHW Gaming: Skullcandy Gaming Is Back With A Trio of New Headsets
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Skullcandy / Skullcandy Gaming Skullcandy, the brand best known for its affordable premium headphones and earbuds, is reentering the video game space with a trio of new gaming headsets to relaunch Skullcandy Gaming. On Tuesday (Sep.27), the audio brand announced Skullcandy Gaming is back and, to mark its return to the world of video games, revealed three new headsets. Yes, they keep that same affordable energy while offering gamers many features to enhance their gaming experience. Per Skullcandy, each headset will be “offering compatibility across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and mobile, the all-new SLYR, SLYR Pro and PLYR were purpose-built for gamers, delivering rich, detailed sound, crystal-clear communications, and all-day comfort.” So let...
Shakira Facing Trial In Spain For Alleged Tax Fraud
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gisela Schober / Getty Pop superstar Shakira will be put on trial in Spain for alleged tax fraud after a judge approved the motion by prosecutors. According to reports, a judge in the town of Esplugues de Llobregat formally confirmed that the trial can proceed on Tuesday, (Sept. 27). The singer, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, is facing six counts of tax fraud. Authorities have accused her of failing to pay 14.5 million euros ($13.9 million) in taxes on income earned between 2012 to 2014, a time that the 45-year-old claimed she was “leading a nomadic life.” They first made the allegations in 2018. If found guilty, the singer could face a prison sentence of eight years along with a weighty fine. Her case is the latest in the country’s cra...
Marvel Studios President Explained Why They Didn’t Recast The Role of T’Challa
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NBC / Getty The sudden death of Chadwick Boseman left his fans shocked and in disbelief. Being that he passed away before Black Panther: Wakanda Forever began filming, many wondered if Marvel would recast the role that helped endear him to millions of fans. The answer was a solid “no” and Marvel Studios head honcho, Kevin Feige, explained why they decided against replacing Chadwick Boseman in the Black Panther sequel. In an interview with Empire, Feige basically echoed the sentiment that everyone felt at the time of Boseman’s passing, it would’ve just been too soon. Related Stories “It just felt like it was much too soon to recast,” he says, likening their approach to Marvel’s long-standing ethos in the comics. Stan Lee always said that Marvel represents ...
Big Stepping: Kendrick Lamar Releases Tour Merch Capsule Collection
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Koerner / Getty Kendrick Lamar fans are in for a treat. He has released a merch collection for his Big Steppers tour. As spotted on Complex, the Compton, Calif. native is bringing his critically acclaimed album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers to life in more ways than one. On Monday, Sept. 26 he announced a drop in support of his Big Steppers Tour. Even though he simply wrote “stepper pieces” on the tweet with an accompanying link to shop. Included in the capsule are staple streetwear pieces like tee shirts, hooded sweatshirts, and five-panel dad hats. As expected, each item is branded with references to Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers album songs and tour stops including “Are You Happy For Me?” and “I Choose Me, I Am Sorry.” Related Storie...
Brett Favre Has SiriusXM Show Put On Hold Amid Mississippi Welfare Scandal
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Owens / Getty Brett Favre is at the center of a welfare scandal in Mississippi that reportedly diverted millions intended for state welfare recipients into his own pockets. As part of the reaction to this revelation, the former NFL star had his SiriusXM radio show put on hold as the investigation forges ahead. Brett Favre, 52, was mentioned as part of a scathing report from Mississippi Today earlier in the month which revealed that former Gov. Phil Bryant attempted to divert funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program towards the construction of a volleyball stadium for Favre. State prosecutors allege that Bryant’s actions are part of a massive welfare fraud scheme that added up to millions. The scandal stretched far beyo...
A$AP Rocky Issues Apology To Fans For Short Rolling Loud Performance
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty This past weekend, Rolling Loud finally landed in New York City. And while attendees were treated to some of their favorite music acts throughout the weekend, many felt slighted when native New Yorker, A$AP Rocky gave a short set and left his fans wanting more. According to TMZ, Pretty Flacko acknowledged the anger his fans were pouring out on social media and tried to apologize for the quick set which ran just 15 minutes as he took the Fashion Nova stage at 9:45 p.m. and walked off at 10 p.m. Getting off a mere two songs before exiting left. A$AP Rocky was visibly frustrated with his time slot as was captured by many in the audience. Related Stories We’re surprised things actually went down like that given his popularity in his home...
