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Nicki Minaj Addresses Criticism About PnB Rock Death Comments
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Rapper Nicki Minaj is addressing the criticism she received after comments she made on social media about the shooting death of PnB Rock. The 30-year-old rapper was shot and killed during a robbery at a Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles restaurant in Los Angeles. Social media users pointed blame at PnB Rock’s girlfriend who had shared a photo of her meal at the restaurant in her Instagram story. Related Stories Late Monday night after the Philadelphia rapper’s death was confirmed, Nicki Minaj chimed in, writing on Twitter, “After Pop Smoke there’s no way we as rappers or our loved ones are still posting locations to our whereabouts,” Minaj said. “To show waffles & some fried chicken????! He was such a pleasure to...
Sony To Release Special-Edition ‘God of War: Ragnarok’ PS5 DualSense Controller With The Game
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Sony / Sony Rejoice Krato fanatics for we’re only a stone’s throw away from finally continuing the saga of the forsaken Spartan when God of War: Ragnarok finally releases, and to ensure you have a helluva time Sony is dropping an exclusive controller along with the game. Though the last God of War got it’s own limited-edition PS4 system, Sony has decided to simply release a controller and we’re not mad at the idea one bit. According to Tom’s Guide, the new God of War: Ragnarok PS5 DualSense Controller will be releasing on November 9th (along with the highly-anticipated game) and will boast a sleek “cool blue” and “ice white” colorway that wouldn’t look bad on some Retro Jordans (just sayin’). Related Stories Expect these to become a hot commodity and...
LAPD Puts Pawn Shops On Alert After Murder Of PnB Rock
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Frazer Harrison / Getty PnB Rock was senselessly shot and killed while dining inside a known Los Angeles soul food establishment, and the assailant reportedly made off with some of Rock’s belongings. LAPD put out a call to local pawn shops and stepped up their investigation to bring PnB Rock’s killer to justice. TMZ reports that LAPD officials put out an alert to local pawn shops to keep an eye out for anything that was previously owned by PnB Rock. According to the outlet, police obtained surveillance footage of the robbery and shooting from inside Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles in South Los Angeles. More from TMZ: Related Stories We’re told investigators contacted numerous pawn shops in the area, asking them to alert cops if anyone tries to make a buck of...
Images Of eBay x Nike SB Dunk Low “Sandy Bodecker” Have Leaked & Umm…
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @zsneakerheadz / Instagram The Nike SB Dunk has been the hottest sneaker out in these streets for the past few years. While we continue to get bombarded by new and sometimes unnecessary colorways, the latest eBay SB Dunk might be the most struggle of them all, respectfully. HypeBeast is reporting that pics of the upcoming SB Dunk have leaked and well… how ’bout them Yankees?! Aaron Judge, am I right?! Rumored to be stocking at a measly 8,000 pairs, the eBay x Nike SB Dunk Low “Sandy Bodecker” features the recognizable eBay colors of blue, yellow, green and red in patent leather over a white leather base which “resembles one of the three models in the series, which was given to the late and influential Sandy Bodecker in 2008 when he retired.” But that’s no...
‘MyPillow’ Founder Mike Lindell Says Feds Liberated Him Of His Phone At Hardee’s Drive-Thru
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: The Washington Post / Getty The man behind the MyPillow company and one of former President Donald Trump’s biggest supporters, announced that federal agents ran up on him at a Hardee’s drive-thru and took his phone. Mike Lindell, a prominent advocate for Trump and a major spreader of misinformation about the 2020 presidential election, spoke of the encounter at a Hardee’s restaurant in Mankato, Minnesota in a video post on his Internet show, “The Lindell Report” on Tuesday (Sept. 13). “We pulled through the drive-thru, they take the order, we pull up, and she says pull ahead,” Lindell says before going on to note that another car pulled up next to them. “These are either bad guys or the FBI.’ Well, it turns out they were the FBI.” At that point, the feder...
Star-Studded Power 105.1 ‘Powerhouse ’22’ Lineup Revealed; Fivio Foreign, Kodak Black Headlining
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty It’s that time of the year for Power 105’s annual Powerhouse concert and for 2022, it’s boasting a pretty deep lineup that’s sure to hit a few dingers out of the park. Produced by Live Nation, Powerhouse ’22 will take place on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. EST at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, and will feature Hip-Hop’s heavyweights such as the current King of New York Drill Rap, Fivio Foreign, Kodak Black (unless he gets arrested again), Moneybagg Yo, and Tems. Related Stories Keep in mind these are the artists that have been locked down so far, so expect more names to be added to the festivities taking place next month at the Prudential Center. “We’re thrilled to celebrate the biggest names in Hip-Hop and R&B again this year ...
Malcolm X Named 1st Black Nebraska Hall of Fame Honoree
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Anadolu Agency / Getty After a long period where he was deemed too controversial for consideration, Malcolm X is now the first Black member to be inducted into Nebraska’s Hall of Fame. The board of commissioners for the organization unanimously granted the honor to the late civil rights icon on Monday (Sept. 12th) after an initial 4-3 vote. The honor comes 18 years after his initial nomination in 2004. He would be passed over, with the committee at that time, nominating the late Senator Kenneth Wherry who was a controversial choice due to his isolationist beliefs and his obsession with rooting out suspected Communists and gay people from government in the 1940s and 1950s. Related Stories That selection would later be thrown out due to a committee violatio...
OH: Chick-fil-A Under Fire For Seemingly Referencing Black Community In Tweet About Spicy Nuggets
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Brandon Bell / Getty The culture might have to rethink its adoration of Chick-fil-A. The brand is under fire for seemingly referencing Black people in a tweet regarding spicy nuggets. As per The Daily News the fast food chain is being questioned by their legion of super fans for a very disturbing response on the popular social media platform. On Friday, September 9 a user tweeted them saying they need spicy nuggets on their menu. “grilled spicy deluxe but still noooo spicy nuggets………” @KANYEISMYDAD wrote. Chick-fil-A responded saying “Your community will be the first to know if spicy items are added to the permanent menu, Don!”. Yes, you read that correctly. Related Stories Naturally the brand’s response was immediately questioned by Black Twit...
‘Rap Sh!t’ Renewed For Second Season at HBO Max
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Alicia Vera/HBO Max / Alicia Vera/HBO Max The Issa Rae-created series, Rap Sh!t has been renewed for a second season at HBO Max. The show follows two estranged friends on their journey to become rap stars. The show stars Aida Osman, KaMillion, Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and RJ Cyler and gained the support of online fans. The show’s creator wrote a statement with showrunner Syreeta Singleton, saying, “We’re so happy to play in the world of ‘Rap Sh!t’ for another season with this incredibly talented team,” Rae wrote, “This show and cast are one of a kind and I’m thrilled to get to do this again with them. We’re going bigger and harder!” Per Hypebeast, Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, HBO Max, stated, “We are so excited to continue this j...
Talented R&B Vocalist Jesse Powell Has Died
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 52 mins ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first ...
Nicki Minaj “Super Freaky Girl,” Kem ft. Rick Ross “Right On Time” & More | Daily Visuals 9.13.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Looks like Nicki Minaj is ready to reclaim her throne as she’s been more visible as of late and with her latest cut “Super Freaky Girl” topping the Billboard Top 100 charts it’s only right that she give it the video treatment. In the visuals for the aforementioned cut, Nicki Minaj channels the spirit of Rick James as she cosplays as the legendary artist before becoming Nicki Barbie complete with a pink Barbie home and even a robot kitty. That’ll save her money on kitty litter. Kem meanwhile brings some old school R&B vibes back to the game and for his black-and-white clip to “Right On Time” gets an assist from the Bawse, Rick Ross who styles in a slick red suit that makes him look like he’s ready for the Player Haters Ball or something. Check out the rest of ...
Another Gucci x The North Face Capsule Collection Is Here
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: GUCCI / Gucci Two of the culture’s most beloved brands are back at it. Gucci and The North Face have announced a third drop. Source: GUCCI / Gucci As per Esquire magazine the two lines have connected once again for a capsule collection. As per their previous installments the labels merged their identities into a reimagined interpretation of how to brave the outdoors in style. This new collection, titled The Third Chapter, Gucci’s kaleidoscopic aesthetic merges with archival designs from The North Face. Reimagining adventure gear with a signature multicolored logo seen on sweat suits, hats, backpacks, and hiking boots, the collection is an invitation to make each day one’s territory for exploration. To narrate the third chapter, a group of intrepid ex...
