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Watch NFL Superstar J.J. Watt Try to Explain Eric Prydz’s Music
“Opus” is a prized song in the career of one of the most prolific artists in electronic music history. But to some, like future NFL Hall of Famer J.J. Watt, it’s just another “where’s the drop?” moment. After hearing Eric Prydz‘s progressive house hit in the Arizona Cardinals’ locker room prior to training camp practice yesterday, the superstar defensive end found himself asking that very question. His teammate, Dennis Gardeck, was in charge of the music and decided to pump some EDM through the speakers to “get the juice back” after returning from a stint on the team’s Physically Unable To Perform list. Watt, of course, isn’t familiar with the classic prolonged builds of Prydz’s music, which lend to a u...
NFL: Pre-season’s biggest talking points so far
August is here, and that only means one thing – the NFL is back with preseason football! It’s that time of year again where fans can see a glimpse of what their team looks like before the season starts. The first week of pre-season has given us a lot to talk about already. We saw a litany of rookie quarterbacks get their first senior reps and new faces in new places. In this piece, we will take you through the big games and their talking points. New England Patriots 22- 13 Washington Football Team We saw our first glimpse of rookie QB Mac Jones in the Pats’ pre-season opener. He made 13/19 throws with 87 yards completed and looked comfortable under centre. Pats rookie running back Rhamondre Stevenson also impressed, racking up 127 yards off 10 carries and recorded two touchdowns on the way...
EA President of Music Steve Schnur on Curating Madden NFL ’22 Soundtrack With Moneybagg Yo, Tierra Whack and More: Exclusive
EA Music has unleashed Madden NFL ’22, the first-ever soundtrack for its long-running Madden NFL video game franchise, today (August 13th). Working exclusively in collaboration with Interscope Records, Electronic Arts curated a roster of exclusive songs from upcoming Interscope talent to showcase “rising stars for the next generation of players” including the likes of Swae Lee, Jack Harlow, Tank and the Bangas, JID, and Tierra Whack. “I’ve had a long relationship with EA SPORTS and I’m excited to release my new song, ‘Ball is Life’ with Jack Harlow, on The Madden NFL 22 Soundtrack,” Swae Lee said in a statement. Advertisement Related Video Madden NFL 22 will also involve more than 50 additional tracks in a new mode called The Yard. Fans can hear new tracks from Killer Mike, Leikeli47 and C...
Minnesota Vikings’ Kirk Cousins Stupidly Suggests Surrounding Himself With Plexiglass Instead of Getting Vaccinated
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty It’s thinking like this that is keeping the United States COVID-19 hell. NFL athletes have been complaining big time since the league made life extremely hard for unvaccinated players stopping short of mandating them to take it. Minnesota Vikings quarterback and Trump fan, according to Raw Story, Kirk Cousins is one of those hardheaded players. Despite having to quarantine after being considered a close contact to an infected player, Cousins still won’t get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus that is wreaking havoc around the globe thanks to the highly contagious and more dangerous delta variant. During a press conference on Thursday (Aug.5), Cousins told reporters that his decision not to get the shot is “personal,” and...
NFL: Randall Cobb’s back in Green Bay after Texans trade
Randall Cobb is back in the green and yellow for 2021. The Packers’ 2011 second-round pick has returned to Green Bay for the first time since 2018. As reported by nfl.com, Cobb practised on Thursday at training camp with a look of glee on his face as he chatted with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers recently returned to Green Bay himself after some turmoil between him and the franchise. Check our Sportslens article on it here. The beloved Packer welcomed the media on his arrival in Green Bay with his arms stretched wide and declaring: “My people, I’ve missed you all.” Cobb continued to talk about what being back in Green Bay means to him. “I can breathe again,” he said. “Because I’ve seen the other side. “I’m excited to be back here, and I’m excited, I’m smiling. It’s funny, my teammates ...
NFL: Xavien Howard requests trade from Miami Dolphins
According to nfl.com, the Pro-Bowl cornerback is dissatisfied with the Dolphins after failing to negotiate a new deal. The latest development came on Tuesday 27th of July when Howard released a statement on social media stating he has requested to be traded from Miami. Despite Howard’s determination to leave the AFC East team, he reported at training camp on Tuesday. Dolphin fans shouldn’t get too excited though, his return is so he doesn’t acquire any more fines for missing pre-season camps. Howard skipped the Dolphins three-day minicamp in June, which landed him in $93,000 in fines. Which also kicked off the rumours of his irritation. It’s unsure if the relationship can be fixed, but Dolphins coach Brian Flores believes it can be. “”I think we just continue to have discussions with him, ...
Richard Sherman Released From Jail Without Bail After Domestic Dispute
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Joe Scarnici / Getty Richard Sherman has been having a rough week but some finally got some good news. A judge has set him free with no bail after being booked for very erratic behavior with his wife. As spotted on ESPN the former Seattle Seahawks started had a rough night on Tuesday, July 13. Allegedly he was acting in a menacing fashion to not only his wife but also some of his in-laws. Naturally his actions made the family nervous prompting his better half to contact 911. She claimed he had way too much to drink. His father-in-law Raymond Moss added extra details about the crazy series of events to police. “The family began to yell in fear,” Moss said. “I used pepper spray on Sherman’s face through the partially opened door as he was still banging...
How an All-Pro NFL Punter Is Following His Electronic Music Dreams
When former NFL All-Pro punter Marquette King would blast one of his signature booming kicks, one question came to mind for the millions of fans watching at home: “What is he going to do next?” It’s not a question that punters hear often. Punting has never been a sexy position in football. Punters appear only a handful of times per game and when they do, they are largely absent from the breakneck plays and ferocious hits that make the NFL so popular. Once the pigskin leaves the foot, the camera pans as it follows the ball’s flight through the air, leaving its launcher to fade into the rearview. But King forced it to refocus with his signature celebratory post-punt dances, which made punting exciting. During his six years with the Oakland Raiders from 2012 ...
NFL Says It Will End Racist “Race-Norming” Practice In Concussion Settlement
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Benjamin Solomon / Getty The NFL has pledged to end a racist practice known as “race-norming” which examines the cognitive abilities of a Black player and curves it lower for data purposes. The measure is part of a $1 billion settlement reached after a class-action concussion lawsuit went forward. The Washington Post reports that the NFL and attorneys for the league and met with the legal representation of 20,000 players in regards to the litigation that was launched and has now come to an agreeable end. Attorney Chris Seeger issued a statement that read, “I am sorry for the pain this episode has caused black former players and their families. Ultimately, this settlement only works if former players believe in it, and my goal is to regain their trust and ...
Three Sets, One Night: ILLENIUM Announces “Trilogy” Concert at Las Vegas Raiders’ Allegiant Stadium
Illenials, rejoice: ILLENIUM has officially announced the details of the biggest headlining concert of his career. After teasing a special “Trilogy” show earlier this week ILLENIUM revealed that it will take place at the home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, fanning the flames of an eruptive summer that will also see the release of a new album called Fallen Embers. The concert is scheduled to go down at Allegiant Stadium on July 3rd, 2021. “Trilogy” will consist of three different sets in one night, each one turning back the clock to ILLENIUM’s first three albums: Ashes, Awake, and Ascend. According to a press release, the show will tie a bow on the comprehensive storyline of those records as the future bass superstar “...
Wynn Resorts to Open Nightclub in the End Zone of Las Vegas Raiders’ Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium is set to pilot a new entertainment concept in the north end zone, effectively bringing the energy of a nightclub club directly to the football field. Wynn Resorts announced today that Wynn Field Club will be a new 11,000-square foot entertainment venue spanning the length of an entire end zone. The club dons a 45,000-watt sound system, four bars, and two DJ booths, which will be helmed by some of electronic music’s biggest names, according to Las Vegas Weekly. Football season is new to Las Vegas, but of course Sin City is doing what it does best—creating an unmatched entertainment experience out of it. The vantage point from Wynn Field Club, which sits at field level, says it all. A rendering of Wynn Field Club, a new 11,000 ...
Kid Cudi And The NFL Team Up On Limited-Edition “2021 Draft” Starter Jacket
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SHOP.KIDCUDI.COM / SHOP.KIDCUDI.COM The National Football League and Kid Cudi have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind Starter pullover jacket to commemorate the 2021 NFL Draft, taking place April 29-May 1 in Kid Cudi’s hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. The symbolic Starter jacket showcases the NFL Shield, all 32-team logos, and Kid Cudi’s Moon Man logo in a mix of embroidered and chenille patches. The jacket features an all-over logo design, a hidden front pocket, an elastic waistband and cuffs, and a hood with drawstrings. Additionally, we get toggle closure on the neck. This piece is made of crinkled nylon material with poly satin lining for the interior. This drop is a 180-degree turn from the rapper’s very polarizing fashion choices when he recently appea...
