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Joe Budden Claims Jay-Z Asked For $250K For “Pump It Up” Remix Verse
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Joe Budden shed a little light on the business of the rap industry in an interview, revealing that Jay-Z asked for a steep price tag to appear on his hit track when he was starting out. The media personality and rapper appeared on the latest episode of the Flip Da Script Podcast and spoke about his career, beginning with the success of his 2002 single “Pump It Up”. It garnered so much acclaim that Jay-Z released an unofficial freestyle remix which seemed to deliver a few shots at Budden himself. The New Jersey native revealed to hosts QueenzFlip and DJ Gmoney that he had asked the iconic MC to appear on the remix officially, and a member of his team got back to Budden and revealed his price – $250,000. ”I don’t think that was a big nu...
Peep The Trailer For HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ollie Upton / HBO The official trailer for HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon has dropped and we must say, we’re not too impressed (no shots). Yes, it’s cool to see dragons flying around again during a time when light bulbs would be considered sorcery, but the massive amount of blonde people calling shots is lowkey triggering for the culture. Taking place 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the new House of the Dragon series will showcase the rule of the dragon-wielding Targaryens and the fallout that came from Viserys’ line of succession. Related Stories In the trailer we get a glimpse of the power struggle that seems to be engulfing the Targaryens (everyone wants to sit on that Iron Throne) and we even get a peak at the ...
On Sight: YEEZY x GAP Product Available For The First Time At GAP Stores
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YEEZY X GAP / YEEZY X GAP If you’re in The Big Apple and want to get your goth on look no further. The YEEZY x GAP collection is available for the first time at The GAP Manhattan flagship store. Source: YEEZY X GAP / YEEZY X GAP Today (Thursday, July 21) marks a historic day for the YEEZY x GAP brand. The very much anticipated collaboration will be available at a brick and mortar location for the very first time ever. According to a formal press release a selection of YEEZY GAP Engineered By Balenciaga will be available to purchase at The GAP Times Square location. The store has been reengineered and distilled to its most essential form in YEEZY GAP Engineered By Balenciaga’s vision of utilitarian design. The entry into GAP stores fulfills the visio...
Marlo Hampton & Future’s Ex Among Victims of Atlanta Home Invasions
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty In a recent interview, Marlo Hampton of Real Housewives of Atlanta fame shared that she was among the victims of a string of home invasions in the affluent Atlanta suburb Sandy Springs. Hampton told WSB-TV that she and her two teenage nephews were home when armed, masked men kicked in her door. “When I heard the boom, when I heard my nephew scream — and I knew that scream was a scream of fear — my heart dropped,” Hampton said. The reality star, who shares a child with rapper Future, is one of several celebrities who were targeted in the home invasions according to the local reporting. WSB notes that four suspected gang members have been taken into custody in connection to at least 15 home invasions in the past year.&nbs...
Peep The Trailer For ‘BREAKING’ Starring John Boyega & Michael K. Williams
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bleecker Street Films / Bleecker Street It’s been almost a year since the tragic passing of beloved actor, Michael K. Williams and while he’s sorely missed we’re lucky enough to see his genius once again in a new film alongside John Boyega. We now have our first trailer for BREAKING which stars Williams as veteran Brian Brown-Easley, who holds up a bank after realizing he’s got nothing left to his name and would rather set it off than let the VA make off with his disability paper. Based on a true story, BREAKING tells the tale of Easley trying to expose his struggle for the nation to see while connecting with police sergeant Eli Bernard (Michael K. Williams) as he negotiates the hostage situation. Related Stories Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Boyega ...
Free P: Kim Kardashian Calls For Gunna’s Release On Twitter
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Pierre Suu / Getty Gunna is currently sitting in a cell awaiting trial after being gobbled up in a RICO charge that also hit Young Thug and his YSL label. The rapper has a tremendous ally in his corner calling for his freedom, Kim Kardashian. Can Kim Kardashian Get Gunna Out of Prison? Kim Kardashian has found another legal case to take an interest in. The reality star and aspiring lawyer tweeted to her 73.1 million followers “#FreeGunna,” adding “Free P,” a play on Gunna’s hit single “Pushin P.” Related Stories Kim Kardashian’s support could be a massive deal for Gunna. Kim K’s tweet can put more eyes on Gunna’s current plight. Also, Kardashian has a good track record of getting people freed from prison. Her support could mean the world to Gunna, who was...
Miami Teen Shot & Killed Is Reportedly The Niece Of Rapper Trina
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Miami Herald / Getty We open up this news story with condolences toward rapper Trina and her family after tragedy struck on Wednesday (July 20). Trina’s 17-year-old niece was shot and killed in Miami and details regarding the incident are still murky at best. Niece Of Rapper Trina Shot & Killed, 2 Others Injured Local outlet NBC 6 reports that Toni Chester, who went by the nickname Baby Suga, was among three victims of an early Wednesday shooting in northwest Miami. According to NBC 6, Chester and two male victims both in their 20s occupied a Mercedes Benz when gunfire erupted, striking all three occupants. Chester succumbed to her wounds at the scene of the crime. Trina has yet to address the tragic shooting and Miami police are still investigating t...
Chance The Rapper & Vic Mensa Announce Black Star Line Festival
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Erika Goldring / Getty The Black Star Line Festival was announced recently by Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa while in Ghana, and the aim is to make the event happen near the near of 2023. The Chicago rappers recently visited the African nation for an educational endeavor and decided that it was time for them to put on a show for the Ghanaians and others that embraced them. The Black Star Line Festival will take place at Black Star Square in the capital city of Accra on January 6, 2023. Via a statement, Chance explained why the Black Star Line Festival was important for him to get into motion. “When Vic and I started our careers and started touring, we did shows all over the U.S. Eventually we started touring in Europe, we did shows in Asia, South America...
Twitter Engages In Spirited Kendrick Lamar Vs. Jadakiss Debate
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Twitter is often a hub of spirited debate as it pertains to Hip-Hop, and a favorite device used in the space is asking the question of which rapper is better than the other. In an odd matchup of different eras and styles, Kendrick Lamar and Jadakiss are the latest rappers to be pitted against each other but it isn’t clear what the overall consensus is. The Kendrick Lamar vs. Jadakiss debate was sparked by Twitter user @TeeZeroHero, who asked in a tweet, “To you: which of these guys [r]ank higher on an all time list, and why? Kendrick Lamar or Jadakiss?” @TeeZeroHero says he was inspired by podcaster and Twitter user, @EnterDaDome, who often shares his views on the modern Hip-Hop landscape and how it relates to the greats of the ...
Dave Chappelle Show Shut Down Over Transgender Comments Controversy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Shannon Finney / Getty Dave Chappelle went from being one of the most beloved comics of his era to now being considered a transphobic bigot in the eyes of many. Due to the Washington, D.C. native’s strong stances regarding the LGBTQ community, a Minnesota venue canceled a show date event due to Chappelle’s comments. Taking to social media, First Avenue, where Dave Chappelle was slated to perform on Wednesday (July 20), issued a public statement regarding their decision to move the comedian’s show to another nearby venue. Related Stories “The Dave Chappelle show tonight at First Avenue has been cancelled and is moving to the Varsity Theater,” opened the statment. It continued with, “To staff, artists, and our community, we hear you and we are sorry. We kno...
HHW Gaming: 5 Reasons Why Netflix’s ‘Resident Evil’ Is Better Than All of The Film Adaptations
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: COURTESY OF NETFLIX / Resident Evil Capcom’s Resident Evil video game franchise has seen its fair share of movie adaptations and animated films, 95% of them being forgettable. Finally, fans of Resident Evil have a Hollywood adaptation they can be proud of, thanks to Netflix. Netflix Has A Win With Resident Evil Video game fans are hard to please, especially when it comes to beloved video game franchises like Resident Evil. When it comes to adapting games to films or streaming series, many believe it should be a piece of cake because video games are rich with the source material to work with. Yes, and no. Take Paramount’s Halo series, for example. Fans of the Xbox-exclusive video game franchise let out a loud moan across social media when it was anno...
17 Democratic Party Lawmakers Arrested At Abortion Rights Protest
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: The Washington Post / Getty Over a dozen Democratic Party lawmakers were among over two dozen arrested at an abortion rights protest on Tuesday (July 19). Included in that group were some of the more progressive members of the party, and it appears that their efforts at the event are just the start of their overall push. As reported by local outlets NBC Washington and The Hill, 17 Democratic lawmakers were arrested amid a total of 35 overall according to the U.S. Capitol Police. Related Stories Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Jackie Speier, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush, Katherine Clark, Andy Levin, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Alma Adams, Veronica Escobar, and Carolyn Maloney were some of the published names on the arrest list. Rep. Maloney i...
