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Wakanda Forever: The Navy Loves Rihanna’s Touching Tribute To Chadwick Boseman “Lift Me Up”
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Getty Images / Getty Rihanna is back! The Navy waited six long years to hear new music from the Barbadian musician, and she did not let them down. Marvel Studios left the entire world buzzing when it teased on Wednesday that Rihanna will end her music hiatus on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack with a new song, “Lift Me Up.” Def Jam Records, Roc Nation, and Hollywood Records announced the song would be the lead single on the soundtrack coming November 4, with Tems, Ryan Coogler, Oscar-winning Ludwig Göransson, and the bad gal herself penning the track. A press release describes “Lift Me Up” as “a tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman.” In the song, the multi-hyphenate sings, “Lift me up. Hold me down. Keep me c...
All of The Stars: The Cast & Crew of ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Hit The Purple Carpet At World Premiere
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Getty Images / Black Panther: Wakanda Forever It’s almost time to head back to Wakanda. Before fans embark on what will most definitely be an emotional journey, the cast and crew of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever shined at the film’s world premiere. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is just a few weeks from its November 11, 2022 release, but before it arrives, the cast and crew hit Los Angeles to celebrate the film’s completion after what seemed like a grueling process. Wakanda Forever is the follow-up film to Marvel Studios’ mega-successful film, Black Panther. Before film cameras started rolling, director Ryan Coogler was met with a challenge when his lead star, and friend Chadwick Boseman, tragically passed away after privately battling colorec...
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Will Feature New Song From Rihanna Called “Lift Me Up” Written By Tems, Ryan Coogler & Ludwig Göransson
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Mauricio Santana / Getty The Rihanna music drought is coming to an end. The pop princess is finally ending her music hiatus and using the epic moment of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to mark her return. Tuesday evening, October 26, 2022, following an announcement that Marvel Studios is giving fans a special look at the highly-anticipated film ahead of the film’s world premiere, the Disney-owned studio also hinted at Rihanna premiering new music for the film’s soundtrack. The Marvel Studios Twitter account dropped a teaser that features the Wakanda Forever title transition to an R confirming reports that the Barbadian multi-hyphenate did create new music for the film. According to Hypebeast’s reporting, the “Umbrella” crafter recorded two songs for ...
‘Black Ink Crew’ Recap: Ceaser Checks Van About The Houston Shop Flopping , Puma & Quani Are Hopeful About Their Son & More
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty This week on Black Ink Crew, Ceaser is unhappy about what is going down at Black Ink Houston and checks Van. Puma and Quani are hopeful about their son after a positive outing. Alex has an OnlyFans account, and Puma celebrates turning the BIG 40. Quani Is Ready For A Career The episode begins with Puma and Teddy conversing after Ceaser spoke to them last week. Puma tells the professional couch sitter he doesn’t want anyone to feel pity for him after sharing that his son is on the spectrum for autism. Paul, aka Puma, wants to enjoy life as his 40th birthday approaches, and he wants to do something big to celebrate because he doesn’t feel old. Puma is not the only person feeling the stress. His wife, Quani, is also going through i...
Beyoncé Confirms A ‘Renaissance’ World Tour, The BeyHive Is Ready To Sell Organs For Tickets
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Matt Cardy / Getty Beyoncé fans rejoice you will get your opportunity to do the #cuffitchallenge with Bey herself in an arena or stadium near you. The singer confirmed a Renaissance World Tour is coming in a unique way. No longer doing things the conventional way, Beyoncé decided to announce her Renaissance World Tour during an auction slideshow at the fifth annual Wearable Art Gala on October 22. The singer, who used Instagram to announce her latest album, teamed up with the Wearable Art Gala to raffle off “a UNIQUE experience” to see her on tour when it begins in Summer 2023 and will have tour dates in the United States and abroad. Per Vulture: Bey was at the event, so it seems certain that she signed off on this reveal. Valued at $20,000, the pac...
‘Black Ink Crew’ Recap: Puma Breaks Down About His Son, Ceaser Feels The Crew Is Slacking
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Courtesy VH1 / Black Ink Crew It’s time to leave the streets of Chicago and head back to Brooklyn, NYC. Black Ink Crew is back for its tenth season, and the crew celebrates the milestone. Ceaser is still ambitious as ever, but his team, mainly Teddy and Puma, feel he is being selfish and not thinking about what they want. It’s Time To Celebrate Before the episode begins, VH1 reminds the viewers that Ceaser was given the boot for abusing dogs and that the premiere episode was filmed back in March before the incident happened. With that disclaimer out of the way, it’s time to celebrate. Can you believe it? We have been watching the Black Ink Crew shenanigans for ten long years. The crew decides to come together to celebrate the momentous occasion. Whi...
Dave East x SNIPES Collaborate On New Timberland Boots
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Snipes / Snipes Here’s a collab that only makes sense. Harlem representing rapper Dave East has teamed with sneaker and apparel retailer Snipes and Timberland for a collection of boots. The collab includes a campaign featuring Dave East and three new Timberland styles, as well as an original song from the rapper featured in a video promoting the project. The clip takes you on journey with East as he gets his workout on in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem and hits the studio to create the song you’re listening to. While Harlem is the centerpiece of the clip, the campaign vid also highlights the Dave East x Timberland x SNIPES versions of the classic 6-Inch Premium Boot ($198), the 6-inch Field Boot ($175) and the mid-cut Field Boot ($160). If you want to cop a...
Ye Has Agreed To Buy Right-Wing Social Media Cesspool Parler, Twitter Says He’s Being Swindled
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Stephane Cardinale – Corbis / Getty Coon in boots, aka Kanye West, aka Ye, is doubling down on his MAGA ways with his latest business move. Spotted on Bloomberg, Ye has agreed to purchase Parler, the social media platform where MAGA whites went to share their far-right (racist) political thoughts “freely.” Per Bloomberg: Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has agreed to buy Parler, a social media platform that has been embraced by conservatives who departed Twitter over allegations of political censorship. Parlement Technologies, the parent company behind Parler, announced Monday that it plans to sell the social media platform to the hip-hop icon for an undisclosed amount. The deal would include technical support from Parlement, such as...
‘Black Ink Crew: Chicago’ Recap: Is This The End For Ryan & 9 MAG Crew Being On Television?
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Bernard Smalls / Ryan In the season 7 finale of Black Ink Crew: Chicago, Ryan and the crew seem to be splitting, hinting that this could be the end of Black Ink Crew: Chicago. Ryan Might Need A New Crew of Artists While home browsing with Miss Kitty, Draya tells her apprentice about her failed reunion with her dad. She also brings up that her Uncle’s wife is dealing with severe health issues, and now she is considering moving to Virginia to be closer to him or relocating to New York City to be with her sister. Phor and Prince link up, and he tells Prince that he has officially decided to move to Dallas and will be back and forth between his new home and Atlanta, dealing with Nina and his son. Prince has news himself. He’s ready to open up a tattoo s...
Geek Out: The Best Cosplay Drip From Day 3 of New York Comic Con 2022
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Bernard Smalls / New York Comic Con 2022 If you thought the cosplayers showed out on days one and two of New York Comic Con 2022, you haven’t seen anything yet. Saturday, October 8, the Javits Center was full of nerds and blerds of all ages eager to celebrate all things nerdy. Easily one eclipsing Friday as the most packed at NYCC, cosplayers definitely saved their best cosplay for the weekend to wow those who came out to see them. Source: Bernard Smalls / New York Comic Con While on the prowl, we spotted our favorite “superheroes” from The Boys, a couple of X-Men, a Super Saiyan, members of the Fantastic 4, Mr. T, our favorite horror movie characters, and of course, some supervillains causing some mischief. Source: Bernard Smalls / New York Comic C...
Geek Out: The Best Cosplay Drip From Day 1 of New York Comic Con 2022
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Bernard Smalls / New York Comic Con 2022 With the arrival of cooler temps, pumpkin spice-infused coffee, and drinks, it can only mean one thing; it’s New York Comic Con time. The other big comic book convention in North America that celebrates all things nerdy and blerdy is back in its glory. After a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York Comic Con understandably took a chill pill before returning in 2021 in a limited capacity. However, the energy and enthusiasm were still there. New York Comic Con 2022, vaccine restrictions have been lifted, but masks are still highly suggested to be worn along with your cosplay. The annual four-day event also returns in full capacity with hundreds and thousands of New Yorkers who love all things Marve...
Geek Out: The Best Cosplay Drip From Day 2 of New York Comic Con 2022
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Bernard Smalls / New York Comic Con 2022 Day one of New York Comic Con 2022 was just a precursor of things to come, but Friday, October 7, the cosplayers came out and showed out. The first day of the annual comic book convention gave us just a sample size of what’s to come regarding cosplay. Thursday is the official kickoff for New York Comic Con 2022, but it’s no stretch to say Friday is the unofficial start of NYCC. The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center was beaming full of nerds and blerds in their favorite superheroes, anime characters, and pop culture figure’s costumes on the convention’s second day. Source: Bernard Smalls / New York Comic Con Of course, it was a multiverse of madness with all kinds of variations of Spider-Man, Spider-Gwen, and ...
