GALLERY

Hip-Hop artists interact with their peers and camps as if they were family members when the truth of the matter is, the music industry is simply a glamorous business. When situations deteriorate, artists with enough sense and experience take what they learned and move to their the next facet of the career.

Austin, TX police have a suspect in custody for the wild drunk driving incident that left two people dead and 23 injured at this year’s SXSW in the wee hours of March 13. Sadly, the culprit couldn’t have been more fitting individual to carry out the unthinkable act.

The struggle captured on camera by VH1 and the producers of Love & Hip-Hop doesn’t always exemplify the full depths of the cast’s relationships.

If there was a lesson to be learned by LeGarrette Blount for arguing with Richard Sherman, it’s don’t argue against Richard Sherman’s high opinion of himself.

It seems like any MC worth noting that we can think of is at the SXSW festival in Austin, Tex. This includes the G.O.O.D. Music family, who performed at a showcase presented by Yahoo.

Jay Z was all set to say yes to being Yeezy’s go-to-guy, but he’s since rescinded the offer. Who else could fill those Red Octobers to be Kanye West‘s best man?!

By now you should know it’s not a question of if but when Nicki Minaj will inspire thirst via her Instagram. Today’s collection of photos features the curvaceous Queens native in a sexy black leather Moschino outfit. 

It’s most likely that Tha Carter V will be Lil Wayne’s last album–until the next one drops but for now, Tunechi is adamant that he’s retiring from solo releases unless he’s paid a copious amount of “young moola.” Baby.

We at Hip-Hop Wired absolutely co-sign the fact that America’s new sweetheart Lupita Nyong’o is shacking up with a rapper. Seeing that it’s being confirmed that it’s a rapper as wholesome as K’Naan, the gossipy news becomes that much more sweeter.

The Austin Police Department is reporting an alleged drunk driver at the 2014 SXSW Music Festival plowed through barricades and mowed over at least 25 people, killing two in the process while leaving five in critical condition.

Boston and New York sports teams have a long history of not getting along. The New York Jets and New England Patriots are a perfect example of this rivalry. Former Jet Darrelle Revis has just signed to be a Patriot and Gang Green fans are not happy.

Ever wonder what Kanye West’s face mask would look like if it were refashioned for an episode of the Simpsons? Well, artist Bernard Rollins just made your dreams come true.