T.I.’s Hustle Gang is an incubator for both veteran and rising talents. One of which is Doe B, who we had opportunity to speak with about his musical endeavors, how he plans to permeate radio outside of the south and more.
Rick Ross definitely has plenty of self-confidence. The Miami rapper performed at the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards in a blue velour (“What is that velvet?”) track suit sans a shirt, which of course led to Twitter’s slanderous wrath.
For the debut of the BET Hip Hop Awards 2013 Tuesday (Oct. 15) night, fans were no doubt checking for the performances and the antics of host Snoop Lion aka Uncle Snoop. However, many fans around the world were tuned in for the “Cyphers,” featuring Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Mob, Slaughterhouse, Lil’ Kim, and others. Check out […]
Georgia, or more particularly Atlanta, boasts a bevy of MCs, but few are like Rittz. We spoke with the long-haired wordsmith at this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards about his Cypher experience, putting on for his Strange Music clique, and his hometown pride.
In the pool of rising artists, it’s safe to say that singer-songwriter Tiara Thomas is someone you should look out for. Hip-Hop Wired had an opportunity to speak with the rising star at the 2013 BET Hip-Hop Awards about her decision to sign with Rico Love, her upcoming EP Dear Sallie Mae, and more.
Rocko has seen a considerable amount of success in Hip-Hop. But did you know this was despite him never having intentions on being a rapper?
In recent interviews, Kanye West has made in point to speak on how the fashion industry pigeon holds Black creative. Hip-Hop Wired discussed the topic with B.o.B, another artist known for his originality, to receive his take on the G.O.O.D. Music founder’s claims.
The verdict is still out Migos and whether or not they’ll be able to permeate the game outside of the south. With “Versace” finally phasing out, Hip-Hop Wired asked group members Quavo and Takeoff for an update at the BET Hip-Hop Awards.
French Montana admitted likes our Hip-Hop Wired moniker, because he, himself, is often “wired.” But that wasn’t the topic of conversation when we spoke with the MMG and Bad Boy affiliate during this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards.
Many plan to tune into the 2013 BET Hip-Hop Awards just to see Kendrick Lamar’s cypher verse in full form. There’s a clear shot at Drake, but some infer that the following line, “Ha-ha, jokes on you, high-five…I’m bulletproof,” are verbal jabs at Brooklyn MC Papoose.
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. rests comfortably atop the list of boxing’s truly polarizing figures, but rising star, Adrien Broner, looks to follow in his footsteps. Hip-Hop Wired had an opportunity to speak with the Cincinnati native about his upcoming bout, why he’s so flashy, and what music puts him in the headspace to enter the ring.
Earlier in the summer, Jadakiss discussed working on a collaborative mixtape with Memphis rapper Yo Gotti. Hip-Hop Wired discussed that and more with the latter at this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards.
