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Man Who A$AP Rocky Allegedly Shot Comes Forward, A$AP Relli Files Suit
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: David Wolff – Patrick / Getty The man who alleges that he was shot by A$AP Rocky last year has stepped forward to reveal that he is a former A$AP Mob member – and that he’s now filing a civil lawsuit against the rapper. According to reports, Terrell Ephron, aka A$AP Relli, has publicly spoken out to say that he was the man who A$AP Rocky allegedly shot last November in Los Angeles, California. The former A$AP Mob member and high school best friend of Rocky, aka Rakim Meyers, decided to go public by sending a statement to Rolling Stone with his lawyers Jamal Tooson and Brian Hurwitz announcing the lawsuit, claiming the incident caused “irreparable harm to his career in the entertainment industry”. In the statement, Relli claims that A$AP Rocky lured him to...
Texas Church Puts On “Unauthorized” ‘Hamilton’ Play And Now Might Be Facing Lawsuits
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Chicago Tribune / Getty You know the Christian church is in decline when it starts resorting to copyright infringement in order to stay relevant. This appears to be the case for The Door Christian Fellowship Ministries in McAllen, Texas, which live-streamed a Bargain Basement version of Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s Hamilton last week. According to NBC News, not only did the church put on its rendition of the famed musical without permission (what happened to “thou shalt not steal,” bro?) but the performance ended with associate pastor, Victor Lopez, equating substance abuse with homosexuality—in 2022. “Maybe you struggle with alcohol, with drugs, homosexuality, maybe you struggle with other things in life, your finances, whatever, relationships,” Lopez said. “God...
Megan Thee Stallion Thans Fans For Support, Announces New Album ‘Traumazine’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Joseph Okpako / Getty Fresh off blasting her label 1501 Certified Entertainment and its boss Carl Crawford in her recent L.A. Leakers freestyle, Megan Thee Stallion said thank you to her fans for sticking with her through the drama. Megan Thee Stallion is not just one of the hottest rappers out. She’s also super humble. Taking to Twitter, the Houston rapper expressed how grateful she was to her Hotties for them sticking by her while she dukes it out in court with her label. The 27-year-old has been very vocal about the treatment she is enduring while being on 1501 Certified Entertainment’s roster. Related Stories In a series of tweets shared on Wednesday night (Aug.10), Thee Stallion expressed her gratitude towards her enormous fan base while promising “W...
Young Thug Slapped With 6 Additional Charges In RICO Case
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Young Thug, currently jailed as he and members of his YSL collective face a number of charges in an ongoing RICO case, was hit with six additional charges according to a new report. The Young Slime Life honcho and Hip-Hop artist has been imprisoned since May and was denied bond recently ahead of an impending trial to come at the top of 2023. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Young Thug, 30, saw charges added by the Fulton County Superior Court along with four other co-defendants in the RICO matter. Young Thug, given name Jeffery Wiliams, was given new changes of participation in criminal street gang activity, violation of the Georgia controlled substances act, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felo...
Kanye West, Lil Uzi Vert & Steve Lacy Show Off Their New Matching Tattoos
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mez Afram / Instagram Kanye West took some time off from harassing Pete Davidson to get matching tattoos with his friends. Tuesday (Aug.9), Kanye West, Lil Uzi Vert, and Steve Lacy showed off their matching tattoos in a photo taken by Los Angeles-based tattoo artist Mez Afram. Lacy shared the same photo on his Instagram account with the caption, “we here forever technically.” Per Page Six, a close-up of the trio’s identical ink all says, “we here forever technically.” In Afram’s post, who is rocking a pair of Yeezy’s new ugly shades and a black bodysuit from West’s GAP x YEEZY collection, she simply shared a heart emoji in the caption for the post. Related Stories The “YR 3022 YEEZY SHDZ” were also sported by West’s now ex-wife Kim Kardashian and his olde...
HHW Gaming: ‘NBA 2K23’s Courtside Report No.2 Is All About The ‘Jordan Challenge’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NBA 2K23/ Jordan Challenge It’s almost time to hit the virtual hardwood in NBA 2K23. The first courtside report focused on new gameplay features. The second one is all about the Jordan Challenge. First introduced in 2010’s NBA 2K11, the Jordan Challenge was a mode that allowed players to relive those iconic moments that made Michael Jordan the GOAT. Related Stories The Jordan Challenge mode is now back in NBA 2K23, and it’s not just a rehash of the original one. The latest Courtside Report focuses explicitly on the Jordan Challenge. 2K breaks down what new experiences players can look forward to when they lace up Michael Jordan’s kicks in the game. A Brand New Experience NBA 2K23’s version of the Jordan Challenge consists of 15 “unique game experiences.”I...
Nipsey Hussle To Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: DANIEL SLIM / Getty Nipsey Hussle was tragically shot and killed over three years ago, and his loss left a massive void in the Hip-Hop community. To honor the legacy of the late Neighborhood Nip, a ceremony to lay down a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was recently announced. According to a tweet from Karen Civil, Nipsey Hussle will be honored with the laying of the star this coming Monday (August 15) at 11:30 AM PT in Hollywood, Calif. We looked at the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s website and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s website to peruse their upcoming events. We weren’t able to see any information on the ceremony. The same went for the chamber’s Twitter page, which does seem to be active as of this week. Last year, we shared a report of Nipsey Hu...
Remy Ma & Rapsody Connect On DJ Premier Produced “REMY RAP”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: press handout / DJ Premier It finally happened. After years of wishful thinking and pipe dreaming, DJ Premier has granted us the dream collaboration we’ve been fantasizing about by teaming up Remy Ma and Rapsody on the same record produced by the legendary producer himself. Dropping the visuals to the dope cut on his 49th birthday (Happy physical, King!), Premo chose “REMY RAP” to be the first joint off his latest project, DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1 and we couldn’t be happier with the end result. The five-cut EP features production from his highness himself with vocals from some of the game’s best MC’s including the aforementioned ladies, Nas, Lil Wayne, Joey Badfa$$, Slick Rick and Run The Jewels. That’s a helluva lineup for an EP. Related...
Icewear Vezzo ft. Kodak Black “It’s All On U,” Rod Wave “Alone” & More | Daily Visuals 8.9.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: press handout / Handout With Kodak Black possibly heading back to the clink for catching some federal drug charges this past July, y’all know he’s going to be putting out as much work as possible to ensure he gets all the bags he can until that time comes. This time around the Florida representative joins Icewear Vezzo for his visuals to “It’s All On U” where the two rappers turn up with the crowd which features a few big booty twerking young women and some dudes flossing stacks of cash that will more than likely end up on the floor of some strip clubs. We wonder if Kodak Black was part of the MAGA crowd that rolled to Mar-A-Lago to give the FBI a piece of their minds for raiding Trump’s property (LOL). On the R&B side of things, Rod Wave gets all in ...
Samsung Unfolds Its New Galaxy Z Flip4 & Galaxy Z Fold4 Flagship Foldable Phones
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / Samsung It’s that time of the year again. Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4 foldable flagship smartphones. Wednesday (Aug.10), Samsung virtually unpacked its latest foldable smartphones, which aim to help the Korean tech giant continue its stranglehold on the foldable phone market. This year’s versions of the popular and stylish Z Flip and Fold smartphones build off the previous model’s momentum with some meaningful improvements. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 Source: Bernard Smalls / Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 Related Stories Looking at the Galaxy Z Flip4, you will notice no drastic design changes. Like the previous model, the Galaxy Z Flip4’s main screen is a 6.7-inch FHD+* 2,640 x 1,080-panel Infinity Flex Display with a 1...
Angela Yee To Host New Midday Show ‘Way Up with Angela Yee’, “I’m Ready For This New Chapter!”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty On Wednesday, August 10, Premiere Networks announced that Angela Yee will be hosting her own, new midday show called Way Up with Angela Yee. Oh, that’s what she was talking about. The media personality set social media abuzz on Tuesday night when she wrote on her Twitter that “The breakfast club as you know it is officially over.” Related Stories Now it’s confirmed that the “as you know it” is in reference to her new gig. The new syndicated show will launch in the fall and be found on more than 30 iHeartMedia stations across the country, including her longtime home of Power 105.1, in New York City. ‘Way Up with Angela Yee’ is being touted as “a fast-paced, listener interactive show” where she plans to connect her listeners with break...
Beyoncé Celebrates With Album Release Party As All 16 Songs From ‘Renaissance’ Hit ‘Billboard’ Hot 100
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @beyonce / Instagram As Beyoncé celebrates making history with all 16 songs from her new hit album, Renaissance, charting on the latest Billboard Hot 100, she also took time out from dominating charts to host a private event with a few friends in honor of the album’s release. According to reports, Queen Bey hosted a Studio 54-themed disco party over the weekend at the Paradise Club at the Times Square Edition, called “Club Renaissance,” as attendees rocked looks that aligned with the high-fashion photoshoot she released as album art with the Renaissance album. Styled by Marni Senofonte, Beyoncé attended the party wearing a House of Timothy White shimmery bodysuit that was designed with a plunging neck and featured matching gloves. She paired the ensemble ...
