I love to see good people win. And this dude is as deserving as anyone I’ve met in this game. From Queens youth to Fat Beats employee, from […]
Oct. 17 in Hip-Hop History
On this day in hip-hop history, Whodini becomes the first hip-hop act to have a Top 40 album, Deltron 3030 visits the dystopian future, Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek team up, […]
YNW Melly Lawyer Seeks Mistrial In Double Murder Case
YNW Melly‘s lawyer has moved for a mistrial in the rapper’s double murder trial that, if convicted, could leave the “Murder on My Mind” rapper facing the death […]
Mugshot Mania: Joseline Hernandez ARRESTED After Backstage Brawl at Mayweather Fight
Former “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Joseline Hernandez was arrested early Monday on at least four different charges, including trespassing and battery, following the melee with rapper […]
SZA & Lizzo Headlining Made In America With Special Joint Set by Ma$e & Cam’Ron
Black Girls Rock. The annual Made In America music festival has just announced their roster for 2023. SZA and Lizzo are both tapped in to headline the two-day […]
Dr. Cornel West Announces Bid for the Presidency on Behalf of the People’s Party
Dr. Cornel West is tossing his hat into the U.S. presidency ring. On Monday, the political activist, scholar, educator, and social critic announced that he’s running “for truth […]
Mother of Takeoff Is Suing Houston Venue Where He Was Killed
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Bernard Smalls / @BeanzGotGamez / Takeoff Titania Davenport, the mother of Takeoff, who tragically lost his life as the victim of gun violence, […]
Exclusive Interview with Christian Rap Group Hostyle Gospel
Big Job Talks Going Viral on Facebookby Elna Govendor Known as the investors of Christian Battle Music, the Illinois-based rap trio Hostyle Gospel has been “aggressively advancing hope” […]
Gilbert ‘Toker’ Izquierdo of Eazy-E’s Group Brownside Dies
Gilbert “Toker” Izquierdo, one of the original members of the group Brownside, has passed away. His family confirmed the news on the rapper’s Instagram page and on the group’s Instagram […]
DJ Spintelect Presents: Middle Of The Week
The homie Spin dropped this brief podcast on Wednesday (hence the title… oops), but judging by its tracklist I’m sure some of you all can listen to this […]
Treach Raps Favorite 2Pac Lyrics At Hollywood Walk Of Fame Ceremony
Exclusive – Treach is among the most influential figures in Hip Hop, but that has never stopped him from showing his appreciation for his late friend 2Pac. On […]
WATCH THIS! Oprah Shares FIRST LOOK of “COLOR PURPLE” Trailer With Cast… (VIDEO)
Warner Bros. has finally released the first trailer for the highly anticipated adaptation of “The Color Purple,” based on the Alice Walker novel and subsequent musical and Oprah […]