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Kenya Barris to Write & Direct ‘Wizard of Oz’ Reimagining
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Monica Schipper / Getty The creator black-ish and it’s many subsequent spin-off’s, Kenya Barris is poised to put his pen to an American classic, Wizard of Oz. Barris’ adaptation will be based on the 1939 film, and will be a modern reimagining of the iconic musical. Warner Bros and his Khalabo Ink Society are producing. Related Stories Per Deadline, the deal comes as Barris is in post-production on his feature film debut, You People written with Jonah Hill. The film features an incomparable cast including Hill, Eddie Murphy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lauren London, Nia Long and David Duchovny and more. Additionally, Barris has partnered with rap star Kid Cudi to produce a television event inspired by Cudi’s forthcoming album, Entergalactic. Th...
adidas Drops RPT-02 SOL Solar-Powered Headphones
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: adidas / adidas For the past few years adidas’ popularity has been skyrocketing out in these streets and now they’re looking to expand beyond the word of sports attire and right into audio electronics? According to The Verge, adidas is set to drop some next-level headphones that aren’t just wireless, but also solar-powered. This past Tuesday the three-stripe brand announced the RPT-02 SOL is on the way and will be a self-charging Bluetooth set of headphones that will no doubt be a hit amongst music lovers across the board. Related Stories Featuring Exeger’s Powerfoyle solar cells that are built right into the recycled plastic headband, the tech being used on the RPT’s is the same used to power the Urbanista Los Angeles Solar-powered headphones that releas...
Pastor Apologizes To Congregation For Cursing Them Not Giving Him Luxury Watch
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YouTube / Youtube A pastor in Missouri was driven to apologize to his congregation after a viral video emerged of him blasting them for not giving him a luxury watch. According to reports, Carlton Funderburke released a video of apology to his congregation on Tuesday (August 16th). The senior pastor of Church at The Well in Kansas City, Missouri expressed his regret for delivering a sermon that contained the “inexcusable” remarks on August 7th. “Though there is context behind the content of the clip, no context will suffice to explain the hurt and anguish caused by my words. I’ve spoken to those I am accountable to and have received their correction and instruction,” he said in the video. “I have also privately apologized to our church, who has extended t...
NYC Knife Wielding Racist Knocked Out After Threatening Three Black Males
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kilito Chan / Getty Talking reckless because you are White is a quick way to end up on your back. One NYC racist got knocked out after threatening some Black men in New York City. As per Raw Story John Borzumato recently learned a life lesson after he allegedly tried to intimidate three Black men and another man who reportedly parked their car in his Staten Island neighborhood. Reports say he confronted the gentleman while holding a knife and came at them with much hostility sayin “you n*****s don’t belong here,” he said. “You n*****s have to get out of here.” Related Stories Police say that he eventually shoved one of the men, 20-year-old Nathaniel Garcia, and that’s when things went bad for Mr. John. The man who he shoved defended himself and promp...
Manti Te’o Says Jay-Z Inspired Him To Speak About Catifsh Girlfriend Controversy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Sean Gardner / Getty Manti Te’o, a former standout linebacker at the University of Notre Dame and NFL player, found himself the center of controversy a decade ago regarding a woman he was dating that didn’t exist. Today, Te’o is sharing more about the ordeal and says that attending a Jay-Z concert inspired him to speak about the situation in full. Manti Te’o sat down with CBS Mornings this past Tuesday (August 16) as part of the media run for the new Netflix documentary, Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist. As he shared his side of the 2012 ordeal, Te’o told the program that him opening up about the controversy surrounding the mystery woman was part of his overall healing process. “In order for me to kind of heal from this, I needed to reveal it,” Te’...
T.I. Expeditiously Handed Out Alleged Fade To Chainsmokers Star Over Kiss On The Cheek
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty T.I. has earned a reputation for being quick to defend his name and honor, and a member of The Chainsmokers allegedly found that out the hard way. Drew Taggart of the duo shared a video stating that after being a little too excited to meet T.I. and kissing him on the cheek, the Atlanta star allegedly socked him in the face. Taggart laid out his issues with T.I. via a TikTok video explaining that the pair met at a nightclub event and it appeared to be quite raucous. In the clip, Taggart explains that things got a little too lit and then placed one on Tip’s cheek thus catching a right cross, again, allegedly. Related Stories The good thing is there doesn’t appear to be any hard feelings between Taggart and T.I. In fact, Tip invited T...
DA In Young Thug YSL Case Says Witness Threatened By Gang Supporters
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty New developments have come forth regarding Young Thug and the RICO case against his YSL outfit. According to a new report, the DA in the case says that gang supporters reportedly threatened a witness in the ongoing matter. As reported by local outlet WSB-TV, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis states that her office discovered a document along with a portion of a prosecution witness statement posted to social media. As the outlet states, the leak of the document and statement has put that witness reportedly in harm’s way by supporters of the gang lifestyle. With Willis bringing the full brunt of her office down on the YSL collective, the lawyer for Young Thug, the supposed leader of the alleged gang, shared a statement about ...
Kanye West Refutes Yeezy Gap Is In Trash Bags With FOX News Because Of Course
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: FOX News / Youtube Kanye West insists his Yeezy Gap gear is not being sold out of trash bags, okay? They’re actually construction bags and they serve a specific purpose in the customer experience. After receiving backlash online over the aesthetics of how his Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga collection was being presented in stores, Ye talked with FOX News, a fave of his buddy Donald Trump, to set the record straight on his vision from the Times Square store. And of course he wasn’t about to apologize for what people thought. “Look man, I’m an innovator,” answered Ye when asked if his clothes in bags could be insensitive to some people, like the homeless. “And I’m not here to sit up and apologize about my ideas. That’s exactly what the media tries...
Mattel Sues Rap Snacks Over Nicki Minaj ‘Barbie-Que’ Chips
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Nicki Minaj has long been associated with the iconic Mattel toy Barbie. However, the company is pushing back against the use of their trademark for a new snack named after the doll. TMZ reports that Mattel has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court against Rap Snacks claiming that the company “made the deliberate and calculated choice to launch a new product line using Mattel’s famous BARBIE trademark.” Nicki is not named in the suit. The chips are Barbie-Que Honey Truffle and come in a bright pink bag and feature an image of Minaj on the front. Mattel says that Rap Snacks did not approach them before the release of the flavor and TMZ notes that the company tried to reach out to Rap Snacks to strike an agr...
Megan Thee Stallion “Her,” Lizzo “2 Be Loved” & More | Daily Visuals 8.16.22
HipHopWired Featured Video A few days ago Megan Thee Stallion got back to the forefront of the rap game when she dropped her latest project, Traumazine, and today she comes through with a new visual to keep her project buzzing and her herd a-stomping. Giving the uptempo cut “Her” the visual treatment, Megan The Stallion goes the black-and-white route for the clip as she struts her stuff in a few body-hugging ensembles that are surprisingly conservative compared to previous outfits she’s rocked on past videos. Y’all just know Pardison Fontaine had some say in this. Lizzo meanwhile seems like she’s just not ready to settle down and play housewife just yet as she becomes a runaway bride and runs into Tyson (the model) out in the middle of nowhere for her clip to “2 Be Loved.” Where the heck h...
Rick Ross Fined Over Wingstop Labor Violations
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Rick Ross has to pay up. A company owned by Rozay has been hit for six figures worth of fines due to labor violations at multiple Wingstop stores. The scenes of the crimes were in Mississippi, allegedly. Reports TMZ: The U.S. Department of Labor says they hit Boss Wings Enterprises LLC — Rick Ross’s company — with a $114,427 fine for back wages and other penalties after the agency determined their franchises were violating labor laws. Related Stories Unclear what period of time this covers exactly, but the DOL claims that after an investigation into 5 locations — all owned and operated by Boss Wings — they found many of the employees were taking home less than $7.25/hour after factoring in all the deductions — a big no-no under ...
R. Kelly’s Request To Exclude Jurors Who Saw ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Is Denied
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cook County Department of Corrections / Cook County Department of Corrections R. Kelly’s legal troubles seemingly have gotten even worse. His team’s request to exclude jurors who have watched Surviving R. Kelly has been denied. As per Variety his lawyers will have to rethink their strategy concerning their client’s current trial in Chicago. This week their petition to remove individuals from the juror panel who have watched the docuseries or are privy to some of the allegations in it. Jennifer Bonjean, Kelly’s lawyer, submitted a motion detailing their concerns. “Any person who has seen the documentary would possess information about the allegations in this indictment (and unrelated allegations) that would unquestionably interfere with his/...
