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Best Philadelphia Concerts January 2024: Concerts Near Me
From Madonna's "Celebration Tour" to Wednesday's headlining run to local hero Alex G. Concerts Near Me: Best January Shows in Philadelphia Paolo Ragusa
Democrats’ Big Election Night Wins Powered By Black Candidates
Black candidates were a considerable factor in the Democratic Party scoring wins nationally in elections on Tuesday. These included Cherelle Parker becoming Philadelphia's first woman mayor.
Gillie Da Kid Opens Up About His Son’s Death Online
Gillie Da Kid opened up about the death of his son, YNG Cheese, on social media over the weekend. In a post to Instagram made on Saturday, the "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" podcast host also expressed his thanks to those who sent words of support.
YNG Cheese, Gillie Da Kid’s Son, Killed In Philadelphia Shooting
Rapper and podcaster Gillie Da Kid's son, YNG Cheese, was reportedly one of the victims in a triple shooting in Philadelphia.
Thousands of Swifties amass outside of stadium during Taylor Swift’s shows in Philadelphia
The singer caused a surreal scene outside of Lincoln Financial Field. Thousands of Swifties Amass Outside of Stadium During Taylor Swift’s Shows in Philadelphia Scoop Harrison
The Jux: Thieves Steal 2 Million Dimes From Truck In Philadelphia
Do not show your plate to those who are hungry. Thieves made away with two million dimes in a Philadelphia street heist. As spotted on CBS News local badges say some unidentified individuals hit a lick like never before. On Thursday, April 13 a truck was parked in the Northeast section of Philadelphia from the evening prior. […] The post The Jux: Thieves Steal 2 Million Dimes From Truck In Philadelphia appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
The Jux: Thieves Steal 2 Million Dimes From Truck In Philadelphia
Do not show your plate to those who are hungry. Thieves made away with two million dimes in a Philadelphia street heist. As spotted on CBS News local badges say some unidentified individuals hit a lick like never before. On Thursday, April 13 a truck was parked in the Northeast section of Philadelphia from the evening prior. […] The post The Jux: Thieves Steal 2 Million Dimes From Truck In Philadelphia appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Philadelphia Apologizes For Medical Experiments On Black Inmates
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty The city of Philadelphia has made a formal apology for unethical medical experiments that were performed on Black prisoners for decades. On Thursday, the city of Philadelphia made a public formal apology to those affected by unethical medical experiments conducted on them at the Holmesburg Prison for over two decades. “Without excuse, we formally and officially extend a sincere apology to those who were subjected to this inhumane and horrific abuse,” said Mayor Jim Kenney in the statement. “We are also sorry it took far too long to hear these words. To the families and loved ones across generations who have been impacted by this deplorable chapter in our city’s history, we are hopeful this formal apology brings you at least a ...
Watch Four Tet’s 3-Hour DJ Set From a Historic 1771 War Fort
Four Tet recently performed a riveting, three-hour DJ set from Fort Mifflin, a historic war fort. Fort Mifflin was built in 1771 on the Delaware River. The site predates the Declaration of Independence and has been crucial in every war the United States has fought since the Revolution, according to the Pennsylvania Center for the Book. It all went down in Philadelphia at the inaugural Making Time Festival, which also featured performances from Bicep, LSDXOXO and TSHA, among others. But it was Four Tet who stole the show. The renowned DJ and producer has always pushed the boundaries of the intersection of music and performance, so his Fort Mifflin set seemed right on brand. Four Tet dropped a barrage of nostalgic tracks, like Shakira’s “She WolfR...
Early Morning Rowhouse Fire Leave 13 Dead In Philadelphia
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Thomas Winz / Getty Hearts are heavy in the Fairmount neighborhood in Philadelphia after a Wednesday morning (Jan. 5) rowhouse blaze left over a dozen dead, including children. Details are scant at the moment but officials say that they’re working to discover how this fire occurred. A report from local ABC affiliate WPVI-TV goes into detail about the blaze which included information delivered to the outlet by officials from the Philadelphia Fire Department. As it stands, seven children were among the 13 people who perished in the fire, and PFD authorities believe the number of fatalities may change as the recovery moves ahead. According to reporters on the scene, it was learned that 18 people lived in a second-floor apartment of the three-story rowhouse, ...
Meet the Team Reviving Philly’s EDM Scene
It’s a quiet November night when Kai Wachi makes the second-to-last stop of his “Muscleville” tour in the City of Brotherly Love. Thanksgiving weekend sends Philadelphians home to the burbs for a tryptophan coma, the Eagles game enjoyed from sunken couches through half-shut eyes. One might expect this show to be a sleeper, but there’s a ghostly air blowing off the Delaware that says a storm is coming. The venue teems with headbangers as the Boise-born bass music producer takes the stage. Herein lies the intersection of wook and meathead. A pashmina-clad crowd sings, “electrify every cell, ‘cause I don’t wanna flatline” while visuals of skulls and flowers pulse from psychedelic swirls. Wachi’s signature, vicious blend of dubstep and metal drives the life-death motif unfolding. A...
Philadelphia Agrees To Pay $2M to Black Woman Beaten By Police
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: W.Wade/WENN / WENN The city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has agreed to pay a young Black woman $2 million as part of a settlement after she was confronted by police officers, pulled out of her car, and beaten as they took her young son away from her. Rickia Young, a nurse’s aide, was heading home from work on October 27, 2020, when she ran across a protest organized to demand justice for the killing of Walter Wallace, Jr. by law enforcement. She tried to drive away so she wouldn’t be mistaken for being involved, but officers on the scene stopped her and smashed her window in with batons. Young was then handcuffed for several hours and separated from her 2-year old son and teenaged nephew who were in the car with her. There were no charges levied against ...
