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“Things can get overwhelming, that’s the bottom line,” Joe Budden tells Hip-Hop Wired about the steps that lead to suicide. The Love & Hip Hop New York star has been open about his battle with sobriety and spoke with us about the slow-moving issue taking down the Black male and Hip-Hop communities.
You may have scrounged up your face after reading the date in the title, and that’s totally justifiable. Don’t judge us, though. Instead, apply the famous phrase “better late than never” to this tardy edition of The Wrap Up: Hip-Hip Wired’s Top 10 Songs Of The Week.
If you’re looking for a woman that’s easy on the eyes, say hello to our latest Bangin Candy selection Hazel Renee.
DJ Khaled displays nothing less than extravagance on the newly released artwork for his upcoming album Suffering from Success.
It’s rare that we see Africa represented like this. Even with the invention of the Internet, the most frequent images posted of an African draped in expensive garb is French Montana’s Versace scarf collection (never forget). Luckily, Hip-Hop Wired stumbled upon a story showcasing “Kings of Nigeria“; a group of monarchs still holding (unofficial) rank, […]
Super producer Pharrell and designer Mark McNairy take another shot at sartorial excellence with their Billionaire Boys Club collaboration: the Bee Line Fall/Holiday 2013 collection.
No. J. Cole and Shawty Lo are not collaborating on any new music, as far we know of. However, this past Sunday (July 30) the two rappers were spotted partying at nightspot Compound in Atlanta.
Could Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta be able to match the audacity of struggle during its finale last night that is brought during the previous episodes. With Stevie J and Joseline Hernandez at the helm, of course.
DJ Khaled takes a break from wooing Nicki Minaj to drop a new single, “I Wanna Be With You,” featuring Future, Rick Ross and the aforementioned YMCMB Barbie.
J. Cole is nowhere near done riding the wave of his gold sophomore effort, Born Sinner. Following the success of the “Dollar and a Dream” shows, the Dreamville lyricist will embark on the “What Dreams May Come” tour with his partner in rhyme Wale.
Aswad Ayinde, an award-winning video director who worked with the Fugees, was sentenced to 40 years in prison in 2010 for molesting one of his daughters and impregnating her when she became a teenager. Ayinde was slammed with an additional 50 year sentence last week, and was confronted in court by his now-adult daughter.
It’s always great to see an established brand work with legends in any capacity. If you agree, chances are you’ll be a fan of streetwear brand OBEY‘s fall 2013 collaboration with renowned graffiti artist COPE2.