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Trippie Redd Debuts New Mixtape ‘Hate Is Dead’
Trippie Redd is closing out the year with his brand new mixtape, Hate Is Dead. The nine-track project supposedly only has one feature and appeared on the Soundcloud account hnrzhunter, who is supposedly an artist that Redd manages. “HATE IS DEAD mixTAPE hurry before it’s too late these are all songs by me only 1 feature,” the Canton artist wrote on Instagram. Hate Is Dead marks Redd’s first release since Trip At Knight, which featured the likes of Drake on “Betrayal,” Lil Uzi Vert on “Holy Smokes,” Playboi Carti on “Miss The Rage,” the late Juice WRLD on “Matt Hardy 999,” Polo G and Lil Durk on “Rich MF,” Ski Mask The Slump God on “Demon Time” and more. Stream Trippie Redd’s Hate Is Dead on Soundcloud. Elsewhere in music, watch Lorde’s music video for “Leaders of the New Regime.” Rea...
Jimmy Fallon Talks Landing Ariana Grande & Megan Thee Stallion for His Holiday Hit, His Christmas Playlist & More
If Mariah Carey is the Queen of Christmas, is Jimmy Fallon angling to be the King? After all, the Tonight Show host has the new pandemic-era holiday song “It Was A… (Masked Christmas)” alongside pop powerhouses Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion, which debuts on Billboard‘s Holiday Digital Song Sales chart this week. Plus, a parody song he co-created as a Saturday Night Live castmember back in 2000, “I Wish It Was Christmas Today,” landed at No. 34 on Billboard‘s 100 Best Christmas Songs of All Time. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast (listen below) — our final episode of 2021 — Fallon joins us as a special guest to talk all about his very own Christmas song, how the SNL ditty came together, and some of his favorite Christmas songs ever (and he has a lot to choose from on his 3,000-s...
The Lumineers Land Fifth Alternative Airplay No. 1 With ‘Brightside’
The Lumineers top Billboard‘s Alternative Airplay chart with a lead single from an album for a fourth straight time, as “Brightside” rises to No. 1 on the Dec. 25-dated survey. “Brightside” is the duo’s fifth total No. 1. The act first led with “Ho Hey” in 2012, followed by “Ophelia” (2016), “Cleopatra” (2017) and “Gloria” (2019). Of those, only “Cleopatra” was not released as a lead single. “Brightside” previously crowned Adult Alternative Airplay for two weeks in November; it currently ranks at No. 3. On the all-rock-format, audience-based Rock & Alternative Airplay list, “Brightside” holds at its No. 2 high with 4.7 million audience impressions, up 5%, according to MRC Data. On the multi-metric Hot Alternative Songs and Hot Rock & Alternative Songs charts, “Brightside” ranks at ...
Remember That Unofficial Mariah Carey Ornament From Last Year? Mariah ‘Fixed It’
Mariah Carey, Queen of Christmas, can now say she has an official Christmas tree ornament — and an entire line of holiday-related goodies — with her stamp of approval. On Tuesday (Dec. 21), the singer hopped on Twitter and shared that there’s a new ornament of her likeness available for purchase through Target. Explore See latest videos, charts and news In the announcement, Carey shared an image of a tweet exchange between her and a fan that went viral, which featured a photo of an unofficial ornament of Carey on the Twitter user’s 2020 Christmas tree. “My husband and I exchange Christmas ornaments every year and this year her got me @MariahCarey which is very festive!” the Twitter user wrote. Carey, unimpressed with the ornament, replied, “This is…Not approved. (But it’s the thought that ...
Beyonce and Jay-Z on Shortlist of 15 Original Songs Competing for 2022 Oscar: Full List
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are both represented on the shortlist of 15 songs competing for best original song at the 2022 Academy Awards — Beyoncé with “Be Alive” from King Richard; Jay-Z with “Guns Go Bang” from The Harder They Fall. If both stars are nominated, this will mark the first time in Oscar history that a married couple has competed against one another in any category. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Shortlists in 10 categories were announced on Tuesday (Dec. 21). Members of the music branch voted to whittle down the initial list of 84 eligible songs to the 15 shortlisted songs. They will also vote to determine the five nominees. All Academy voters will make the final selection. The 94th annual Academy Awards will be presented on March 27, 20...
Lorde Stares at the Ocean in “Leader of a New Regime” Music Video
Lorde has dropped a serene music video for her track “Leader of a New Regime.” Paired with ocean-side views, rocky cliffs, brown horses and a sand-placed mirror, the folk-pop songstress contemplates the state of the world and its imminent need for a new leader. “Won’t somebody, anybody, be the leader of a new regime?/Free the keepers of the burnt-out scene another day/Lust and paranoia reign supreme/We need the leader of a new regime,” Lorde says. Clocking in at just over 1.5 minutes, the short and simple track raises a poignant question that almost functions as a call to action. Directed by Lorde and Joel Kefali, the New Zealand-born singer looks out at the expansive ocean, dips her fingers in water and walks along rocks as she softly sings the two verses. The track appears on Lorde’...
The XXL Awards To Return & “Board” Of Music Heavyweights Will Weigh In On The Winners
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: XXL / XXL XXL is bringing back the XXL Awards for 2022 but this time around they’ll be getting some heavyweight help in choosing the winners of the virtual trophies that many-a-rapper will no doubt be hoping to land. [embedded content] Taking to their website to announce their XXL Awards in their winter issue, the Hip-Hop magazine and outlet compiled some of the game’s most established industry executives, A&Rs, marketing experts, managers, producers, DJs, publicists and even some select veteran artists to help them vote on the winners of the XXL Awards. While many will recognize the likes of DJ Clue, Just Blaze and Big Boy, other participants include the likes of OG execs like Roberta Magrini, Noah Friedman, and James Cruz. “Celebrating hip-hop and h...
Will & Jada Vibes: Rumor Bubbling That Stephen Curry & Ayesha Curry Are Allegedly In An Open Marriage
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: MediaNews Group/East Bay Times via Getty Images / Getty Celebrity marriages have the distasteful side effect of folks minding the business that doesn’t pay them, dissecting these unattainable unions from virtual perches for sport. Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry, a couple who gets a lot of attention due to their vocal love for each other, were thrown into the rumor pot after an unknown source claims the pair are in an open marriage. According to a report from MSN, @Deuxmoi, an Instagram page and website known for exposing the secrets of celebrities shared an Instagram Story post from an unidentified person who says they’ve learned that the Currys are doing their own thing within the scope of their marriage. The Instagram Story text can be viewed belo...
Will & Jada Vibes: Rumor Bubbling That Stephen Curry & Ayesha Curry Are Allegedly In An Open Marriage
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: MediaNews Group/East Bay Times via Getty Images / Getty Celebrity marriages have the distasteful side effect of folks minding the business that doesn’t pay them, dissecting these unattainable unions from virtual perches for sport. Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry, a couple who gets a lot of attention due to their vocal love for each other, were thrown into the rumor pot after an unknown source claims the pair are in an open marriage. According to a report from MSN, @Deuxmoi, an Instagram page and website known for exposing the secrets of celebrities shared an Instagram Story post from an unidentified person who says they’ve learned that the Currys are doing their own thing within the scope of their marriage. The Instagram Story text can be viewed belo...
50 Cent Says Next Album Might Be His Last, Claims Top 10 Dead Or Alive Status
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Love him or hate him there is no denying 50 Cent’s impact on Hip-Hop. He is apparently working on a new album that might be his last and claims he is in Top 10 dead or alive category. As spotted on Complex the “I Get Money” rapper is talking that talk. On a recent Instagram post he let the world know he is back in the studio working on new music. But as expected the announcement didn’t come layer of controversy. “Smile my next album might be my last 😆. I terrorized hip hop for 14 years,don’t believe me Nielsen, the numbers will never lie but i’m nobody’s favorite Smh 🤦♂️Nah 😈I’m Top 10 dead or alive and i’m not done 📺 @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi” the cap...
50 Cent Says Next Album Might Be His Last, Claims Top 10 Dead Or Alive Status
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Love him or hate him there is no denying 50 Cent’s impact on Hip-Hop. He is apparently working on a new album that might be his last and claims he is in Top 10 dead or alive category. As spotted on Complex the “I Get Money” rapper is talking that talk. On a recent Instagram post he let the world know he is back in the studio working on new music. But as expected the announcement didn’t come layer of controversy. “Smile my next album might be my last 😆. I terrorized hip hop for 14 years,don’t believe me Nielsen, the numbers will never lie but i’m nobody’s favorite Smh 🤦♂️Nah 😈I’m Top 10 dead or alive and i’m not done 📺 @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi” the cap...
Rick Ross Hits Deuces Midway Through 85 South Comedy Show #LeaveLikeRossChallenge
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Rick Ross is currently basking in the glow of his recently released studio album Richer Than I Ever Been and is on the requisite press runs required of musical artists these days. While sitting down with the 85 South Comedy Show team, Rozay dipped midway through the interview after claiming he needed to use the bathroom, sparking a mini-challenge of sorts. Sitting down with hosts DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller & Chico Bean, Ross seemed to be having a good time with the crew but over a half-hour in, the Biggest Bawse decided he had enough. After telling the hosts he needed to step into the bathroom to take off his jacket, the hosts realized swiftly that Ross was out the door. A look at Ross’ social media doesn’t give away any ...
