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Boston Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka Allegedly Stepped Out On Nia Long, Twitter Perplexed
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Boston Globe / Getty Ime Udoka, the head coach of the 2021-22 Eastern Conference champions Boston Celtics team, is atop the Twitter trending topics list on Thursday (September 22). News broke out that the Celtics disciplined Udoka for a team conduct violation with speculation that it was over the coach being in a consensual relationship with a team employee. Ime Udoka, 45, found his name trending all over social media Wednesday night (September 21) after ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted an explosive bit of news that rocked the Celtics nation. “ESPN Sources: Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka is facing possible disciplinary action – including a significant suspension – for an unspecified violation of organizational guidelines. Discussions are...
Historian Kyrie Irving Says COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Are Human Rights Violations
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Prince Williams / Getty Kyrie Irving is a savant on a basketball court. His opinions on other topics, leave much to be desired, though. Case in point, the NBA superstar took to Twitter to express his thoughts on COVID-19 vaccine mandates. “If I can work and be unvaccinated, then all of my brothers and sisters who are also unvaccinated should be able to do the same, without being discriminated against, vilified, or fired,” tweeted Irving on Tuesday (Sept. 21). “This enforced Vaccine/Pandemic is one the biggest violations of HUMAN RIGHTS in history.” Human rights history? History that includes the Atlantic Slave Trade and the Holocaust, just to name a couple of examples. History, where just recently women are being told hear in the United States they ...
Future Sells Portion Of Publishing Catalog To Influence Media Partners
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: VCG / Getty Future is, without a doubt, one of the biggest hitmaking artists of his era, and his catalog is certainly potent enough to generate him wealth for years. The Freebandz honcho sold off a significant portion of his publishing catalog to Influence Media Partners for an undisclosed amount according to a new report. As reported by Music Business Worldwide, Influence Media Partners announced the purchase of Future’s catalog, adding to other big purchases of publishing catalogs the firm has made in its three years of existence. Related Stories “The impressive catalog marks Influence Media’s latest eight-figure acquisition and builds on the company’s commitment to investing in modern evergreens and cementing hip-hop and R&B’s high value in the mus...
‘Serial’ Podcast Subject Adnan Syed Freed, Judge Vacates Conviction
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Baltimore Sun / Getty Adnan Syed, the subject of the popular podcast Serial, is now a free man after a judge vacated his conviction for murder. Syed, 41, was in a Baltimore courtroom on Monday (Sept. 19) after prosecutors were granted approval of their motion to vacate his 2000 conviction for the murder of Hae Min Lee. Lee, who was killed in 1999, was Syed’s former high school girlfriend. Baltimore City Circuit Judge Melissa Phinn vacated Syed’s conviction and explained that there was material in the state’s investigation that wasn’t turned over properly to defense lawyers and the existence of two suspects that possibly were cleared improperly. “In the interest of judgment and fairness, the state’s motion to vacate judgment … is hereby granted. The defend...
Elegance Is A Must: Ralph Lauren Launches ‘Polo Originals’ Collection
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Richard Phibbs / Richard Phibbs Ralph Lauren is taking it back to what made him. The “Polo Originals” collection honors their roots of distinctive details, tradition in textiles, and time-honored tailoring. Source: Richard Phibbs / Richard Phibbs As per Hype Beast the American brand is paying homage to classic tailoring for its Fall 2022 drop. Inspired by the timeless nature of well-made garments, Polo Ralph Lauren travels to Scotland, where the neighboring legacy of British tailoring blends seamlessly with a rugged style, inspired by classic sportswear pieces, and refinement shaped by centuries of academic tradition. In a press statement the Bronx native captures the goal for the new capsule. “I started with the origins of tradition, but I was not b...
Pusha T Reveals He’s At Work On “Extremely Special” Album
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Theo Wargo / Getty For those who have been craving more from Pusha T, they won’t have long to wait as he’s revealed that a new album is currently being worked on. The rapper shared the news during an interview with Spotify on Tuesday (Sept. 20). He was asked what was next on the horizon for him. “I’m working on my new solo album, I’m working on an extremely special project to me right now which I am not going to get into,” Pusha said. “It’s just all about music and staying competitive and just showing that there is a space for what it is that I do in Hip-Hop and that what I do in Hip-Hop is the most credible space and takes the most talent, and is just, the realest.” It’s been five months since he released It’s Almost Dry, his fourth solo album. Produced ...
eBay & StockX To Raise Fees On Sneaker Resellers
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: eBay / eBay In just one day both eBay and StockX shocked sneaker resellers when both announced that they’d be raising fees on sneakers sold through their services. According to Nice Kicks, eBay has decided they’d be raising the fees to 12.9% on sneakers sold between the prices of $100-$150 for sellers without their Basic Store subscription and 12% for those who actually have their subscription. You’d think with the way sneakers are sitting and the resale game isn’t what it was just last year, eBay would lower fees to entice more resellers to put up product for sale. Related Stories In the same Tweet, eBay states that it will be providing shipping labels for sellers and buyers will be charged a flat rate of $14.95. The company will provide loss and da...
Erica Banks Dragged By Her Surgically Enhanced Cakes After Saying She Only Clubs With Thick Girls
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Josh Brasted / Getty Erica Banks is defending herself on social media after sharing some interesting comments on Instagram. The “Buss It” crafter is rethinking who is in her “Close Friends” circle after someone leaked a video of Banks revealing the girls she goes clubbing with must have “a certain type of look” to be in her clique. “If she don’t look how I want her to look, physically, I don’t want her to come because the look of everything is so important to me,” Banks unabashedly told her Close Friends circle. “If she ain’t thick enough, no. Hair not did good enough? Nope. Can’t dress? Nope. Skinny? Nope!” she said while laughing. Word? Banks did try to explain her stance, saying the girl who doesn’t meet the club criteria can come to other events...
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LeVar Burton On Ye Claiming Not To Read, “I’m Sure [Donda West] Read A Book Or Two”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty As Ye aka Kanye West recently declared that reading was like eating bitter vegetables, many expressed concern and disbelief. Now, LeVar Burton has weighed in on the chatter. The uproar began after the multi-hyphenate entertainer sat down for an interview with Danny Harris and Alyson Wilson of the Alo Mind Full yoga podcast. Ye shared that he’s never taken the time to read any literature. “When you said ‘I hadn’t read this book,’ I actually haven’t read any book,” West declared. “Reading is like eating Brussels sprouts for me. And talking is like getting the Giorgio Baldi corn ravioli.” The quote was then reported in an article by HuffPost. The idea of the rapper comparing reading to eating a vegetable often disliked by children shoc...
HHW Gaming Review: ‘NBA 2K23’ Leans On Michael Jordan & The NBA’s Rich History For A Win
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Visual Concepts/ NBA 2K23 Visual Concepts reached deep into the nostalgia bag and did what the Chicago Bulls have done for years, rode Michael Jordan’s coattails for NBA 2K23, and it turns out that was a pretty good idea. Annual sports video game releases are not easy to develop. Look no further than Madden NFL 23, which had a rough launch that even saw actual NFL players ripping the game on Twitter. Despite new updates and features, EA’s FIFA franchise has also hit a wall with its life-long fans. Thank goodness EA will no longer be making FIFA games, so maybe a new studio can bring a better soccer game. Related Stories Luckily 2K Sports and Visual Concepts have slowly got their groove back, mainly by listening to their passionate community and delivering...
Joe Budden Takes Aim At DJ Akademiks Over Airing PnB Rock Interview
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty Joe Budden recently got into a tense discussion with Adam22 over the media personality’s decision to air an older PnB Rock episode shortly after the Philadelphia native’s tragic shooting death. Budden once again took aim at a fellow podcaster in DJ Akademiks, criticizing his friend for doing a similar act. In episode 562 of The Joe Budden Podcast, Budden and co-hosts, Ice, Ish, and Parks got into a discussion surrounding PnB Rock’s death and the immediate reaction to the incident. Around the 40-minute mark of the episode, Ish made mention of the Akademiks and PnB Rock interview in which the late artist explained that he’s been the target of robberies in Los Angeles in the past. Budden fired back, stating that he witnessed the clip ...
Real Hot Girl Sh*t: Megan Thee Stallion Returning To SNL To Perform & Host
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kate Green / Getty Megan Thee Stallion can now cross hosting SNL (Saturday Night Live) off her list of accomplishments. Tuesday (Sep.20), SNL revealed its lineup of hosts and performers for the upcoming 48th season. Megan Thee Stallion will not only be performing but will also be tasked with hosting duties on October 15. “Hosting andddd performingggg.REAL HOT GIRL SHIT.@nbcsnl tune in ALL HOTTIES,” the Houston rapper wrote in an Instagram post. To kick the season off, Kendrick Lamar will take a break from his Big Steppers Tour to hit the SNL stage while Top Gun: Maverick star Miles Teller handles hosting duties. Willow joins Brendan Gleeson, the actor who played disgraced former president Donald Trump in the Showtime original movie The Comey Rule. T...
