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Police Investigating Whether PnB Rock’s Murder Was Due To Past Beef
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty The murder of Philadelphia rapper, PnB Rock sent shockwaves through the Hip-Hop community with many believing it was a robbery attempt turned murder scene, but now it seems like the situation might’ve been a result of PnB’s past history. TMZ is reporting that police are investigating the possibility that PnB was murdered due to some unknown beef he might’ve had with certain people or even for hanging out with the wrong group of people. The reason for the latest theory that his death might’ve been an execution is because authorities are pondering why the gunmen didn’t just rob him and leave as opposed to robbing and then killing the “Misunderstood” rapper. The new theory even has investigators crossing state lines and branching...
New York Attorney General Letitia James Sues Trump & Family For $250M
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty Former President Donald Trump and his family were hit with another legal blow as New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $250 million lawsuit against them. In a press conference on Wednesday (Sept. 21), James announced that her office was filing a lawsuit against Trump, accusing him of fraudulently overvaluing his assets by billions of dollars to insurers and lenders as “part of his efforts to generate profits for himself, his family and his company” over a ten year period from 2011 to 2021. Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Ivanka Trump were also named in the suit along with former Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg and Trump Organization executive Jeffrey Mcconney. Related Stories James s...
Nike & Mexican Soda Brand Jarritos Rumored To Collab On New SB Dunks
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: South China Morning Post / Getty The Nike Dunk continues to be the hottest silhouette in the sneaker game today and now it’s about to get some new flavor courtesy of Mexican soda brand, Jarritos. Word?! Complex is reporting that the next installment of Nike Dunks will resemble the colorways of the flavors that Jarritos offers and truth be told, they go hella hard. Too bad these are “unofficial” mockups of what to expect but if the kicks resemble anything like what’s been leaked, these are going to be grails in certain hoods and barrios. The coming Jarritos x Nike SB Dunk Low represents the gradual shift in strategy for Nike’s skateboarding division when it comes to collaboration partners. In SB’s early days, it would work on shoes with more subcultural ti...
Kid Cudi Declares He’s Writing A Memoir
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Koerner / Getty It seems that Kid Cudi isn’t pleased with being the center of speculation and beef, so he’s taking control and declaring that he will write a memoir. The Man In The Moon rapper has been active on social media in the past few days, even referring to himself as “the most hated man in Hip-Hop right now.” But in a later post, the artist claimed that he’s going to write his own story. “I’m writing a memoir. I’m finally gonna tell my story. The full story. All real. All honest,” he wrote in a Twitter post last Friday (Sept. 16). Related Stories He continued in another tweet saying that he had actually written a chapter: “Started writing the first chapter of my book. It’s comin together really well. Tellin my s...
New Surveillance Footage Shows Man Who Chaka Zulu Shot & Killed Attacked First
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jerritt Clark / Getty News of Ludacris’ long-time manager Chaka Zulu’s arrest on a murder charge sent shockwaves throughout the Hip-Hop community. Now, new surveillance footage might help his self-defense argument. TMZ Hip Hop got its hands on some new surveillance footage of the incident involving Chaka Zulu and a group of men, including Artez Benton, who was shot and killed. Related Stories The new footage shows Benton and a group of men arriving at Zulu’s Atlanta restaurant Apt4B on June 26 and making their way inside before leaving 10 minutes after a dispute. Zulu can be seen in the parking lot talking with a friend before making his way back to the restaurant and getting into a heated exchange with Tre’mon Robinson, one of the men in the group w...
Kodak Black “Spin,” Peezy ft. G Herbo “I Told Her” & More | Daily Visuals 9.22.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Kodak Black’s been hard at work lately with his music grind and is now adding a new skill to his growing resume as he’s decided to get in the director’s chair for his latest video. Taking the helm for his latest visuals to “Spin,” Kodak Black finds himself getting the party going from a high school prom (how old is Kodak again?) to the streets where he directs foot traffic to get to two-steppin’ and spinning at his pace. We wonder if his homie Cheeto Jesus bumps any of his music. Probably not. Back in New York, Peezy rolls out the welcome mat for his homie, G Herbo and for their clip to “I Told Her” the two paint the town red from Harlem to the strip club where the two make it rain on some amazing talent. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Ri...
Nelly Says His Song Caused Air Force 1 Sneakers To Go Up In Price
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 The Nike Air Force 1 didn’t become the culture’s favorite sneaker overnight. To hear Nelly tell it he is the reason for the shoe going up in price. As per Vibe Magazine the St. Louis, Missouri native was a recent guest on Complex’s popular show Sneaker Shopping. The former St. Lunatic joined host Joe La Puma at A Ma Maniere in Atlanta. The two discussed his friendship with Michael Jordan and his “Dancing With The Stars” special shoes. Naturally the iconic white on white sneakers came up and he made it clear that the global sportswear company definitely cashed in on his hit song “Air Force Ones”. Related Stories “Everybody that got Nike shoe deals need to be thanking us right now,” he rationalized. “We opened Nike’s e...
Pay Me!: Cardi B Has Started To Garnish Tasha K’s Assets Over Defamation Ruling
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Cardi B is coming for her all coins due to her. She has started the process to garnish Tasha K’s assets after winning her defamation case. As per Radar Online the South Bronx, New York native is taking her lawsuit win over the blogger very serious. According to documentation obtained by the celebrity gossip site, Cardi B’s legal team has submitted paperwork to commence the reassignment of the media personality’s earnings. The documentation was filed in the state of Georgia where both women have residences and asks that Chase Bank hold Tasha’s property, wages, safe deposit holdings and more. Related Stories Additionally, Belcalis is requesting the financial institution answer questions on how much Tasha is holding ...
Kanye West Says His Music Catalog Was Put Up For Sale Without His Approval
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Sean Zanni / Getty Kanye West is calling fake news once again. Contrary to popular belief his music catalog is not up for sale. As per Page Six the Chicago, Illinois native says that is denying recent announcements that his musical works are up for grabs. On Monday, Sept. 19 Billboard Magazine published an article stating that his camp had “been quietly and intermittently shopping his publishing catalog.” Related Stories While their undisclosed sources did not detail the alleged price tag on the deal the industry periodical said West is “seeking an eye-popping valuation: as much as 35 times net publisher’s share, or gross profit”. Additionally, to pique interest from potential suitors the lucky buyer(s) “would also get the opportunity to sign a ...
Ginni Thomas, Wife Of Justice Clarence Thomas, Will Speak With Jan. 6 Committee
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Drew Angerer / Getty Ginni Thomas, the wife of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, is slated to speak before the House committee for their probe of the insurrectionist attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6. Thomas is expected to be asked about her attempts to get the results of the 2020 presidential election overturned. NPR reports that Ginni Thomas, 65, has agreed to appear before the House select committee for its ongoing investigation of the Jan. 6 matter. What lead to the agreement has yet to be made public, but a public hearing is due to take place next week on September 28. It hasn’t been confirmed that Thomas will be present for the hearing. Considering the explosive nature of the claims made against Thomas involving her alleged political...
BLEU & Nicki Minaj “Love In The Way,” NBA YoungBoy “Like A Jungle” & More | Daily Visuals 9.20.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty Getting a Nicki Minaj feature is no easy feat so when an artist does in fact land a Nicki Minaj guest appearance on a track you best believe they gotta take advantage and shoot a video for it. Coming through with some new visuals for “Love In The Way,” BLEU finds himself in a Wakanda-ish atmosphere where Black royalty reigns supreme and of course Nicki Minaj sits upon her throne like the Queen she is. Pretty dope video. Meanwhile NBA YoungBoy puts himself in a casket for his clip to “Like A Jungle” where he lays down the vocals to the track in his garage that has a microphone stand as well as a workout bench. Gotta be annoying to move all those things whenever he wants to take out one of his cars. Check out the rest of today’s drops...
‘Black Ink Crew: Chicago’ Recap: Miss Kitty Is Back, Ryan Keeps It Very Real With Van
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz On this week’s episode of Black Ink Crew: Chicago, Miss Kitty is back as an apprentice, Draya’s dad reaches out, Prince is going through some drama, and Ryan finally has a conversation with Van. Prince Is Going Through It The episode opens up with Prince and Don catching up on life. Don talks about his recent trip to Dallas to see his daughter, which did not go as smoothly as he would have liked. Prince also has some drama going on in his life, he reveals to Don someone stole his car, and his expensive tattoo equipment was inside. To add more insult to injury for Prince, he shares with Draya that his father is suffering from mounting health issues which have him worried about losing the only person he feels has left i...
