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Beyoncé loves her fans and she’s hooking them up in a major way. The superstar will allow them to join her on stage during her Super Bowl performance in February.

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At least he’s consistent. Katt Williams is moving along swiftly in his attempt to irritate and confuse as many of his fans as possible.

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Madonna foolishly thought her fans in New Orleans came to hear a political rant, and she was wrong. The “Material Girl” told the crowd during her MDNA tour Saturday (Oct. 27) to vote for President Obama and they responded by littering her with boos.

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Yasiin Bey, formerly referred to by the masses as the mighty Mos Def, has maintained his presence in the fast-moving and often fickle world of Hip-Hop since exploding on the scene in the late 90s. Although he has long since been removed from his New York underground rap past, Bey is still immersed in music […]

David Banner, News

David Banner is set to join the likes of Mariah Carey and Oprah Winfrey on the film The Butler. Directed by Lee Daniels, the film is inspired by the Washington Post article about a man who worked as a butler for eight different presidents.

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Madonna, Nicki Minaj, and M.I.A. were the stars of this year’s Super Bowl, but in  2013, halftime producers are raising the stakes. For the first time in her career, Beyoncé will be the main attraction at next year’s halftime show, to be held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Shy of an official announcement, which is expected to come […]

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Original Hot Boy and former Cash Money Records artist, Turk, was finally released from prison last week after eight years, eight months and sixteen days of imprisonment. 

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In a partnership with Mountain Dew and Glu Agency, Lil Wayne proudly unveiled his long planned Trukstop skate park today in New Orleans’ 9th Ward. Paul “P-Rod” Rodriguez, Theotis Beasley, and other professional skateboarders came out to support the Grammy-winning MC’s vision, which occupies a building that survived the 2005 Hurricane Katrina floods.

News, Wired Tracks

The pride of New Orleans, Chase N. Ca$he returns with this smooth track for the females, “One Man Woman.” The latest wave of tracks that have been dropping might be a few loosies or will eventually be found on Chase’s rumored upcoming project, NYCNC, inspired by the rapper’s recent move to New York City. Chase keeps it […]

GALLERY, News, PHOTO OPS

It’s been seven years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in the South, causing the death of more than 1,000 people and further crippling the Gulf Coast region. Many lessons were learned from Katrina, and as most prepare for Hurricane Isaac, Hip-Hop Wired is taking a look at the changes that have been made in the […]

News, Politics, President Obama

President Obama addressed the nation Tuesday (Aug. 28) in light of Tropical Storm Isaac, which is expected to make landfall as a hurricane today or tomorrow. Coming seven years after the disastrous handling of Hurricane Katrina, the president revealed that preparations for the storm have been put in place, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) […]

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Would you be that surprised if this song just came to Mystikal as soon as he found out he had to spend 81 days for violating probation? We wouldn’t. The New Orleans veteran gets on some horns and raps about his most recent incarceration on “Bulls**t” Now that Mystikal is back from the big house, […]