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“We want our money!  We want our shelter!”, “Who’s the real criminals? Red Cross, double cross!” & “Red Cross where’s the money?  That’s our blood down in Haiti!” These repeated chants were shouted by upset demonstrators who withstood the drizzling rain this past Monday evening while gathering in front of the Headquarters of the American […]

“People see the finished product of us when they see them on the videos but they don’t see the hard work that it took to get that point. We do so much outside of music… helping people and doing things for the community and trying to teach the young how to be business men and […]

“We were beginner’s in the hood as Five Percenters / But something must’ve got in us, ‘cause all of us turned to sinners…” -AZ on Nas’ “Life’s a Bi#ch” Hip-Hop has lost its way… or shall we say balance.   While flaunting money and drug game exploits run abundant, the lessons in the music have been […]

Government endorsed executions have been a major debate topic for decades now. While some point out that it is a necessity in Amerikkka – the land of the free and home of the brave – as a crime deterrent, others argue that it is a crude and cruel way to seek justice. Stanley ‘Tookie’ Williams’ […]

“I want to be the female Jay Z and… be the role model for little Black girls. I want to be Lauryn Hill and MC Lyte if they had stayed in the game and made album after album and classic album, I want longevity, I want to be a powerhouse.” When it comes to female […]

As you already now, the soulful Sade just released another platinum classic, Soldier Of Love. In celebration of the event, Hip-Hop Wired has teamed with her label Epic Records to give away vinyl copies of the album which will also be available at retail on March 23rd. To register for your chance to win, send […]

As the music industry continues to make a transition from real rap to pop, there is becoming an overabundance of rappers looking to drop that smash hit without any concern of preserving the purity and essence of Hip Hop. Hailing from the North, up and coming rapper Don P is a newcomer with an old […]

Don’t be fooled into thinking that because Still Trill Christians make gospel music, they don’t go hard.  All four members are ministers.  Their greatest objective is to spread the word of God.   But between pushing praises to the prince of peace, quoting scriptures and promoting abstinence before marriage, STC got you bobbing your head, […]

In part 2 of our interview with DJ Skee, Skee speaks on allegations that he doesn’t support local artists as well as his connection with the new pride of Gary, Indiana. This taste maker/ DJ/ Hip-Hop connoisseur also tells HipHopWired how he blends Hip-Hop with top 40 hits on KISS 102.7 FM and the freedom and pride […]

The question is not to be or not to be, it’s “The Ballot or the Bullet?” And the answer played out in FBI backed assassinations, brazen bank heists and Panther politics. One of the things that led to the decline of the original Black Panther Party are some ideas associated with a Huey P. Newton […]

Matt Alonzo is a video director, producer and Skee TV affiliate well known for the colorful visions he brings to life in his cinematic masterpieces. Responsible for the likes of videos like Soulja Boy’s “Turn My Swag On” and the New Boyz’ “You’re A Jerk”, Matt Alonzo manages to mesh the essence of the artist […]

Hip-Hop Wired recently caught up with The Birdman as he discussed his new project “Priceless” as well as Cash Money being a dominant force in Hip-Hop now for over 15 years. He also speaks on their game plan and how Cash Money and Young Money plan to move and hold Lil Wayne down while on […]