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KK Kanye West Takes His Desperation For Relevancy To New Lows: Past Time To Move On [Editorial]

It’s time to acknowledge what has become painfully obvious: Kanye West’s legacy has imploded. For years, we have watched his erratic descent play out in real time—his social media meltdowns, his desperate cries for attention, and his shameless alignment with the very people who spit in his mother’s face. But his latest unhinged rants on […]

Too High: Twice Impeached Trump Reportedly Receives Over 20% Approval Rating Among Black Voters

Donald Trump’s approval rating among Black Americans has crept above 20 percent, but let’s not get carried away—it’s still far from mainstream acceptance. In 2024, Trump secured 16 percent of the Black vote, a record for a Republican since 1976, but still trailing well behind his support from white (56 percent) and Hispanic voters (43 […]

“40 Acres And A Mule” Explained: What Did Kendrick Lamar’s Line Mean In Black Historical Context

Kendrick Lamar mentioned the phrase "40 Acres and a Mule" ahead of performing "Not Like Us" at Super Bowl LIX. We explain its meaning.

Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Performance Was Poetic, You’re Just Lagging* [Editorial]

Yes, you read that right. Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show was hands down one of the Blackest moments of 2025. In just 13 minutes, he flipped Gil Scott-Heron’s The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, seemingly took aim at Trump, and delivered a powerful American story—all while throwing lyrical haymakers at Drake. The Black […]

Real Beaters Beware: Mississippi Senator Trolls Abortion Critics With Contraception Begins At Erection Act Bill

A Black Democratic Party senator in Mississippi proposed a bill titled the Contraception Begins at Erection Act to troll conservatives.

How To Weather The Storm Of Donald Trump & What The Hip-Hop Community Can Do

President Donald Trump is returning to the White House and the Hip-Hop community needs to be armed for what is to come.

We’re Good: Things To Do Other Than Watch The Trump Second Inauguration

Donald Trump will officially become the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20, but there are far better ways to spend your time than watching the convicted felon’s second inauguration. Set to officially start at noon, we have some suggestions, for the sake of your anxiety and stress levels, that will make […]

Method Man Blessed Daughter’s Ex With The Proper Fade, Allegedly

Method Man, born Clifford Smith, 53, is being accused of assaulting a man at a Crunch Fitness gymnasium in Staten Island. The kicker is that the alleged receiver of the Wu-Tang Clan rapper and actor’s flying fists of Shaolin was his daughter’s ex-boyfriend. Details are still scant, but the New York Post first reported about […]

Not So Efficient: Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy Catch MAGA Wrath On X For Various Reasons

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, proposed figureheads of the so-called DOGE agency, are catching MAGA wrath on X.

The West Has Won: Kendrick Lamar Led Charge For West Coast Hip-Hop In 2024 [Editorial]

Kendrick Lamar set 2024 off with his "LIKE THAT" verse and since then, other West Coast Hip-Hop acts have stepped up their game tremendously.

Election Day Eve: Examining The Election From The Presidential Race & Beyond

On Election Day Eve (November 3), Hip-Hop Wired examines the presidential race, the final push before Tuesday, key races, and more.

Garbage Force One Trends Because Of Trump & MAGA Hypocrisy

By now you’ve heard of Donald Trump’s latest stunt of plastering the side of a garbage truck with his campaign’s logo in an attempt to own the libs at the expense of a Joe Biden gaffe. But social media is quick with the punch back, with “Garbage Farce One” trending, and it’s hilarious. Whoever on […]