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After tons of behind the scenes photos, videos, and tweets we finally have…more previews. The Hit-Boy produced single off of DJ Khaled’s Kiss The Ring is about to have the video premiere on BET’s 106 & Park very soon. Watch your eyes as Kanye West and Rick Ross shake things up in this video. After dropping the tracklist for Kiss […]

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Devon Daniels was indicted on charges that he illegally leaked information to a drug trafficking organization, Friday (Aug. 10). The NYPD officer was arrested on several charges, by the Drug Enforcement Agency back in May. According to Brooklyn federal prosecutors, Daniels broke several rules, when he gave out internal information to the traffickers. The 31-year-old […]

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While talking to Rap-Up after his listening party in Atlanta for Based On A T.R.U. Story, the messiah, 2 Chainz chopped it up on a myriad of topics. One of the key things he touched on is the subject of remixes. “I think we should just make more original compositions so we can keep music moving forward. When […]

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Last week, Sir Michael Rocks released a new project entitled Lap Of Lux. This project contains much more mature content from the Chicago MC that wasn’t necessarily in abundance during his time with the Cool Kids. Michael Rocks sat down with Hip-Hop Wired and talked about the inspiration behind the project and explains the title of Lap Of […]

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Members of a Pennsylvania tea party group had a good laugh at President Obama’s expense, thanks to an email sent out Monday (Aug. 9). The alleged “joke” email titled Our Forefathers Express Their Outrage, describes the POTUS being beaten by this country’s Founding Fathers. “As Obama lay bleeding in pain, an Angel appeared,” reads the […]

ASAP Rocky, News

A$AP Yams, Bari, Ferg, Ty Beats, Nast, Twelvy, and of course Rocky are getting ready to release their anticipated group album which is now titled, Lords Never Worry. The album will be dropping on relatively short notice as it is scheduled to drop on August 28th. This album will introduce the group to the masses right before […]

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Rolling Stone recently obtained a copy of Adam “MCA” Yauch‘s will that he constructed shortly before he passed away. The Beastie Boys’ member specifically prohibits the use of his music and “artistic property” for advertising purposes after his death. “Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in no event may my image or name or any music or […]

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It would be foolish to deny that Usain Bolt is a sports phenom. The Jamaican track star holds the title of the fastest man in the world, grabbed two gold medals at the Summer Olympics in London, and is never shy about showcasing his self-confidence. The fact that Bolt can command the attention of a […]

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It may be 2012, but interracial dating is still not accepted in every household. An 18-year-old British woman got a serious beat down courtesy of her own parents, and all because of her Black boyfriend.  David and Frances Champion were sentenced to prison time for attacking their daughter, Jane. They threatened her with the beating, […]

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The prosecutor’s office building a case against accused killer George Zimmerman, mistakenly released a bunch of new evidence Thursday (Aug. 9). Among the 76 documents included a blurry black and white photo of Trayvon Martin’s dead body, and Zimmerman’s college transcripts. Special prosecutor Angela Corey’s office sent out a statement to the press, asking them […]

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According to  The Daily Beast, Kanye West is preparing for his new solo album and he’s enlisting renowned producer and DJ DJ Skrillex to add his electronic for his upcoming album. Although it’s uncertain exactly how much Skrillex will contribute to Kanye’s new album, Skrillex said fans can look forward to a few tracks. “I did some music […]

50 cent, Hip Hop Wired Exclusive, News, Video

It’s been three years since 50 Cent dropped his Before I Self Destruct album, but 2012 marks a new musical direction for the rapper. After teasing and then scrapping the release of Black Magic, and public discrepancies with his label, Interscope Records, fans will finally get a chance to hear his fifth project, Street King Immortal. […]