Back in the day at the 1994 Source Awards, Tupac allegedly dissed A Tribe Called Quest, and the beef was on. The urban legend is that ATCQ, who are members of the Zulu Nation, were ready to step to the late rapper after he infamously cut off their acceptance speech for the Artist Of The […]
The music world is still reeling from the shocking death of Violator Management founder Chris Lighty. The pioneering Hip-Hop staple is not only responsible for cultivating the careers of the biggest names in the game, but was a well-respected and revered figure in the industry. 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, N.O.R.E., Q-Tip, Mariah Carey, and Diddy […]
Rapper Lil JaXe is determined not to let his speech impediment hinder his rap dreams. The 13-year-old stutters, and has used rapping to help with his speech impediment. The Toronto native—born Jake Zeldin—endured taunting from classmates and even teachers. Ironically, the only time he stops stuttering is when he raps. “Rapping has really improved my […]
Nas is winning. The Moet & Chandon was flowing last night as Nas celebrated the release of his tenth studio album, Life Is Good. The intimate celebration took place at Bagatelle in the Meat Packing district in New York City. The Hip-Hop A-List came out as Jay-Z, Beyonce, Jermaine Dupri, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beats, Wale and many […]
Soulja Boy has had his share of professional highs and lows over the years, and with the release of his forthcoming Promise album, the youngster wants a shot at redemption. Never one to deny his missteps, Soulja Boy has moved past the commercial disaster that was The Deandre Way, first going the mixtape route in anticipation for his […]
This past weekend, Busta Rhymes and Power 105.1 radio personality Charlamagne Tha God allegedly got into an altercation. The Breakfast Club member was shooting a new TV for FUSE out in LA and got into an argument with the Cash Money Records rapper at an SRC hosted party for Melanie Fiona at Nobu, with rumors saying […]
Last night at Sin City Gentlemen’s Club in the Bronx, NY, Rick Ross and Maybach Music Group held a listening session for their new album Self Made Vol. 2. Ross was joined by Wale, Meek Mill, Stalley, Drake, French Montana, DJ Khaled, Omarion, Busta Rhymes, and plenty more. The Hip-Hop Wired crew was also in […]
If you enjoyed N.O.R.E.‘s Crack On Steroids (download here if you haven’t), then you’ll enjoy this treat from the Queens MC. “Lehhhgooo” features Busta Rhymes and Waka Flocka Flame, and although Game was featured in the original track, he does not appear in the video. Is it me or did Waka go off on this? […]
Back when Fat Joe and Kanye West were seen chumming it up on Instagram, it looks like this was the result of it. This one is a heater. Get a listen to “Pride & Joy,” after the jump and don’t mind the bombs. Update: That is Roscoe Dash on the hook, not Miguel. Update: It […]
There is no doubt to some most that if Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace were alive today, his crisp baritone flow would still be intact and potent as ever. In honor of Biggie’s 40th birthday today, Hip-Hop Wired has compiled a list of so-called “old fogies” age 40 and over in the young man’s sport of […]
Do you remember the time where people really cared about music videos? Before everyone in the world had a Canon 7D camera and people were a YouTube clip away from being a star, you really had to be famous to get your mug on a camera. And if you were famous, record labels would pay […]
You want to upset woman’s groups everywhere in less than three minutes? Don’t think there is a quicker way to do it than this video right here. The “biggest rap group in the world,” The Dummies, release their video on Funny Or Die as an ode to Too Short’s favorite word. Check out the collective […]
