Kennedy family patriarch and avid Barack Obama supporter, Edward “Ted” Kennedy lost his battle to brain cancer late Tuesday night. The 77-year old was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his brain last year but vowed to be present in January to witness Obama’s plans for healthcare reform. His family released a statement saying, “We’ve […]
Jesse Ray Beard was a troubled youth who frequently found himself in mounds of trouble. It wasn’t until he faced attempted murder of a white classmate in the Deep South to change his life. Beard, now 18-years-old, is currently interning at a New York law firm before his final year at Canterbury HIgh School, a […]
Member of the Diplomats and Leader of the Skull Gang, rapper Juelz Santana was arrested today for domestic abuse. According to reports, Santana allegedly threatened to kill his wife. Reports show that a 911 call was placed by his wife early this morning during an altercation between the two in their home in Teaneck, New […]
In anticipation for the documentary film More Than A Game, the stakes may have risen to a boiling point as a dream collaboration may be in the works for the soundtrack. There have been rumors circulating that a song featuring Wayne, Drake, Kanye West and Eminem is in the process and will be featured for […]
HipHopWired contributor and headstrong Black intellect, Dr. Boyce Watkins had a meeting of the minds August 19th with the honorable Reverend Al Sharpton over several topics. The Black figureheads engaged listeners on Sharpton’s radio show on 1380 WAOK particularly touching on President Obama’s health care reform plan, the president’s reaction to the Henry Louis Gates […]
What was supposed to be a backyard celebration for the baptism of a child quickly turned to chaos for one Virginia family. Prince WIlliam County police were called to the house of 55-year-old Edgar Rodriguez who was hosting a party in his backyard for his granddaughter. The following events are at the heart of the […]
Now that the trial is over and Corey “C-Murder” Miller has been convicted for murder, a juror now steps up to state that foul play happened in casting the votes and declaring that Miller was indeed guilty. Mary Jacob, who had a hand on two occasions in having the deciding vote for the murder trial, […]
A night meant to celebrate the life of a fallen comrade concluded in chaos surely induced by alcohol motivated debauchery. Nine men, clad in matching tuxedos with red vests and red ties, have been indicated in a bar brawl that has left one man dead. The victim, Jose Alicea, was at the bar with friends. […]
An employee of 50 Cent’s G-Unit empire is due in court today for his second assault charge in three months. 27-year old Dwayne Mckenzie is facing criminal charges for attacking an unidentified woman and holding her down so another woman could beat her. The incident happened August 16 at 50’s 50,000 square foot mansion in […]
Since the release of 534 in 2005, rapper Memphis Bleek has been somewhat quiet and the dynasty he once stood behind has changed dramatically. Beans and Freeway suffered lackluster numbers and it seemed as though Jay was stepping away from his team to pursue a new venture with Roc Nation. Speaking with HipHopWired, Bleek shed […]
A few decades ago, Michael and Steve Roberts had no idea they would be proud owners of TV stations and hotels- estimated worth $1 billion. Some time ago, the Roberts brothers had next to nothing, now the two African American business owners own a St. Louis hotel that once prohibited black people from entering. “Black […]
Lawsuits seem to be the overall theme when it relates to 2009 and as people continue to suffer financially, they continue to find outlets to make sure that they have dividends to fill up their pockets. Former associate “Thug Queen” is suing Bone Thugs-N-Harmony for $22.5 million. Legally known as Kamilha Greer, the lawsuit was […]