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Jay-Z’s Lawyer and Damon Dash Clash Over Truth, NFTs and Conflict of Interest
Roc-A-Fella was founded in 1995 by Dash, Jay-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke, each of whom own a third of the company. Dash writes that he does not oppose the preliminary restraining order preventing him from selling the Reasonable Doubt copyright, “as I do not own the copyright nor have I ever represented that I do.” The Roc-A-Fella lawsuit allegations are based on a press release promoting the Reasonable Doubt NFT sale, but Dash claims that the press release for the since-cancelled auction was incorrect. Dash says that what he was actually attempting to sell as an NFT was his one-third ownership of Roc-A-Fella, which he says Jay-Z tried to buy at a low price in March (and suggests that the lawsuit was Jay-Z’s form of revenge). As such, Dash writes ...
HHW Gaming: Latest ‘GTA 6’ Rumor Hints At A Return To A Fan-Favorite Location
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mario Tama / Getty The rumor mill regarding Gran Theft Auto 6 isn’t slowing down at all. As with any rumors regarding the highly-anticipated 6th installment in Rockstar Games iconic Grand Theft Auto franchise, take this news with the tiniest grain of salt. As seen on DualShockers, Tom Henderson, a reliable leaker for games like Call of Duty and Battlefield, has some really eyebrow-raising info regarding GTA 6. According to Henderson, GTA 6 will take players back to Vice City and have an “evolving map,” a female protagonist, and will take place in a modern-day setting. Henderson dropped what could be considered some bombs in a YouTube video while clearing up some rumors. He claims the reason the game will take place in a modern-day setting is because of&nb...
Roblox and Twitch Are Gaming the System Against Songwriters (Guest Op-Ed)
The company has made hundreds of millions of dollars on the backs of creators, including by requiring users to pay every time they upload music — taking advantage of largely young people’s lack of understanding about copyright — and then they take virtually no action to prevent repeat infringement or alert users to the risks they are taking. The fact that mostly children, who would have no idea whether Roblox has covered its legal bases, are the ones who are being taken advantage of is particularly egregious When confronted with the need to license in order to protect itself and its users, Roblox thus far has been defiant. Not only have they refused to pay for the songs they know are on the platform, they are trying to hide behind a misinterpretation of the DMCA to avoid liabil...
Black TikTokker’s Are Boycotting ‘Thot Sh*t’ To Put White Users On Blast For Stealing Dance Moves
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 It’s no secret. Black people are the sole reason social media is popping. This latest protest on TikTok is proving that point easily. Megan Thee Stallion’s new summer anthem “Thot Sh*t” is tailor-made to go viral on TikTok. The song, which also serves as a clap back to conservative pundits who had something to say about “WAP,” has a catchy hook, plus the instructions for the dance are quite simple. Still, if you noticed, there are no viral moments anywhere featuring Thee Stallion’s latest single, and that’s on purpose. Black creatives on TikTok have grown really tired of not getting the credit for the plethora of dance moves they have created on the app that white users jack without shame and get all recognition for their...
New Tech Brings Blackbird Studios’ Vintage Sound to Creators’ Homes
The BB N105 plug-in, which mimics the characteristics of Blackbird’s custom Neve 8078 board, was released a day early on June 21 after a high-tech review appeared on a YouTube channel on June 17 and spurred demand. The product is an early installment in a long-term program, which may eventually offer plug-ins that mirror 100 different pieces of Blackbird equipment. It’s an unprecedented step in branding the studio, making the quality of its machines widely available while maintaining the exclusive nature of its rooms. “Where I think having the plug-in is really cool is you can record in a studio, and then you can go home and go, ‘You know, I really wish we did a little more with that vocal on the console,'” says KIT Plugins CEO/founder Matt...
HHW Gaming: LeBron James & The Tune Squad Team Up In New ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Video Game
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Xbox / Space Jam: A New Legacy LeBron James and the Tune Squad team up in a new video game for some classic side-scrolling beat ’em up arcade action. Ahead of the film’s simultaneous release in both theaters and on HBO Max, Space Jam: A New Legacy The Game will be launching exclusively into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks July 1, giving members the first crack at the game starring Lebron James, Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Tune Squad. As a bonus, members will also have access to in-game add-ons, consumables, partner offers, and more before they become widely available on July 15. The game is the direct product of the coding contest announced back in December, where Xbox teamed up with the movie asking fans to come up with different concepts, and now here ...
Samsung’s Summer of Galaxy Event Is Back, Announces New Partnership With Billboard
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Samsung / Summer of Galaxy Samsung’s Summer of Galaxy event is back. The year the company is not only offering new and existing Galaxy owners exclusive rewards and experiences, but it’s also teaming up with Billboard to give a boost to your summer playlist. Announced on Thursday (Jun.17), Summer of Galaxy, Samsung’s month-long celebration for Galaxy smartphone owners rewarding them for their loyalty to the brand is back. Customers are blessed with great perks and deals on Galaxy products. This year’s deals and rewards include: Owner Rewards: Enjoy a 3-month YouTube Premium subscription and a $5 voucher to save on your next Uber Eats purchase. Refer a Friend: Refer a friend to purchase a Galaxy S21 5G series device, and you both will save 50% off the ...
HHW Gaming: ‘Madden NFL 22’ Will Introduce New Dynamic Gameday Feature On Next-Gen Consoles
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 22 Madden NFL 22’s cover will feature two goats, and the game will have some dope new features. Thursday (Jun.17), EA Sports announced the next installment in its iconic football video game franchise Madden NFL 22. Madden NFL 21 didn’t really impress anyone, including us, on the PS4 and Xbox One. However, the game found its footing when the next-gen version landed on the PS5 and Xbox Series X console giving Madden fans the true experience they were hoping for. EA Sports is looking to keep that momentum going with Madden NFL 22. Based on the improvements they announced, we don’t see why that won’t be the case. So what’s new this year? EA Sports is on a mission to deliver Madden fans the most authentic virtual football experience to d...
Greenroom, Spotify’s Answer To Clubhouse Has Officially Launched
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Spotify / Spotify Greenroom Watch out Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces. There is a new live audio app on the block. Spotify’s acquisition of Locker Room has bear fruit in the form of a new live audio app called Greenroom that has officially launched on iOS and Android devices Wednesday (Jun.16). Greenroom is also the music streaming giant’s first attempt at a social media platform. It is basically like the Clubhouse allowing users to host and engage in live conversations about music, sports, and culture. Unlike most things Spotify launches, Greenroom didn’t come with any fanfare, with the company opting to roll out the new app to customers and letting it do all the talking and strongly encouraging them to sign up by tempting them with apps features and the ab...
HHW Gaming: Summer Game Fest Continues On Xbox With Another Massive Demo Event
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Xbox / ID@Xbox Summer Game Demo Fest E3 2021 is a wrap, but the Summer Game Fest continues on Xbox. Following its successful showing at E3 2021, Xbox is far from finished when it comes to showing what it has to offer in the form of games coming to the Xbox One and Xbox Series S|X consoles. [embedded content] Tuesday (Jun.15), the company announced it was teaming up with Summer Game Fest again to bring back its massive demo event. This year Xbox owners can look forward to taking an early crack at these 12 NEWLY ANNOUNCED Xbox titles: Arietta of Spirits (Third Spirit Games) BattleCakes (Volcano Bean) Button City (Subliminal) Catlateral Damage: Remeowstered (Manekoware) Dreamers (PlaySys) Faraday Protocol (Red Koi Box) Get Packed: Fully Loaded...
HHW Gaming: The Atari VCS Retro Console Is Finally Available Via Retail
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Atari VCS / Atari It took A LONG TIME, but Atari’s retro console/PC is finally available via retail. It has been a bumpy road for the Atari VCS, but we are finally here. The unique system that serves as both part-desktop PC, part-retro console and takes its cues from the classic Atari 2600 can now be purchased via Atari’s website, Best Buy, and Micro Center, promising a Spring 2021 shipping date. If you check GameStop’s website, you can’t purchase the console, but it does say the Atari VCS will ship on July 2. We first spoke about the console back in 2017. Then, it was called the AtariBox before getting a rebrand in 2018 and renamed the Atari VCS along with an IndieGoGo campaign that allowed people to back the console’s development in June 2018. Atari at ...
Beats Officially Unveils Its New Wireless Studio Buds
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Beats / Beats By Dre Wireless Studio Buds The cat is officially out of the bag. Beats new wireless earbuds are here. Back in May, the king, LeBron James, stunted all of us when he seemingly unveiled Beats’ newest product while showing off his pre-game drip and grill. Finally, the now Apple-owned company officially revealed the new Beats Studio Wireless Buds do, in fact, exist, and they will be arriving in three colors. Source: Beats / Beats By Dre Wireless Studio Buds The Beats Studio Wireless Buds are the follow-up to the impressive Powerbeats Pro, with Beats continuing to keep that high-quality sound experience energy by providing its Beats users a new sleek, lightweight, and comfortable experience with Beats Studio Wireless Buds. In addition, the compa...
