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NYPD Rookie Cop Under Investigation For Giving Her Lieutenant A Lap Dance
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: WENN.com / WENN Everyone knows that things tend to get out of hand whenever the holiday Christmas party goes down and someone ends up doing something (or someone) they regret the next morning. But now an NYPD rookie is being held accountable for getting a bit too freaky at the precinct’s holiday soiree. The New York Post is reporting that a female rookie police officer has found herself under investigation for giving her lieutenant an off the cuff lap dance during the Christmas bash. Unfortunately for her, the wild moment was caught on camera (of course) and made its way to the higher-ups who were infuriated such behavior was on display in front of everyone. “The newbie female cop is seen in the seamy footage wearing a checkered black-and-white miniskirt,...
COVID-19 Hits Congress Hard Over Weekend, Senators Warren & Booker Test Positive
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tom Williams / Getty The recent coronavirus surge in the United States due to the Omicron variant has struck Congress, as Senator Elizabeth Warren(D-MA) and Senator Cory Booker(D-NJ) have announced they’ve tested positive. Senator Warren shared the news of her test coming back positive for COVID-19 on Sunday (December 19th) through her Twitter account. Warren, who had a celebrated run for the Democratic nomination for President in 2020, stated that she had tested negative earlier in the week but tested positive as “a breakthrough case”, adding that she had recently received her booster shot. “Thankfully, I am only experiencing mild symptoms and am grateful for the protection provided against serious illness that comes from being vaccinated and boosted,” s...
ESPN & NTWRK Team Up To Give Away Sneaker Grails Including Kobes
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NTWRK / NTWRK NBA players might be having a hard time getting their hands on Nike Kobe sneakers, but ESPN and NTWRK might be able to bless one or two of them just in time for the holidays. Source: NTWRK / NTWRK On Tuesday, December 21, ESPN and NTWRK will be hosting and in-person and digital event where they’ll be giving away a limited amount of holiday themed sneakers including grails such as the Nike Kobe 6 Grinch x2, Kobe 8 Stained Glass, Jordan 4 Fire Red and the Jordan 11 Jubilees. The event will go down at the Crypto.com Arena and feature personnel from ESPN, NTWRK host Kylie Mar, and Hip-Hop artists Money Man and Yung Bleu. Related Stories “Fans can win by searching ESPN, clicking on the episode title and select the product or products they’re inte...
In His Own Words: Franky Wah Recaps “Mind-Blowing” Debut North American Tour
With official remixes out this year for the likes of Gorgon City (“Oxygen”) and Shouse (“Love Tonight”), along with high-profile projects with Carl Cox, Lee Foss, Pete Tong and LOWES, it’s clear that British beatsmith Franky Wah is having a major moment. Only emphasizing the now-global success of the Anjunadeep-backed artist was his debut headlining tour in North America. It saw the genre-shapeshifter, whose latest EP pulled together progressive trance, garage and melodic house, touch down in seven cities across the U.S. and Mexico. This career-affirming move for Wah included performances at keystone venues like Sound Nightclub in Los Angeles, Elsewhere in Brooklyn, and Bar Standard in Denver, as well as an appearance at We Are FSTVL in Cancún....
Mac DeMarco Delivers Somber Cover of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”
Mac DeMarco is continuing his holiday tradition with a cover of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” The Canadian crooner adds a somber and jazzy mood to Bing Crosby’s 1943 Christmas favorite, while light drums and holiday bells support the piano synth under DeMarco’s vocals. He also shared an accompanying music video for the cover, which sees a walking inflatable Christmas tree enjoying an outdoor stroll and eventually finding its home with the other Christmas trees. Over the past few years, DeMarco also released covers of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Santa Clause is Coming to Town” for the holiday season. His solo full-length releases have taken a backseat, however, with his last studio album dating back t0 2019’s Here Comes the Cowboy. Watch Mac DeMarco’s “I’ll Be Home for Chr...
Hit-Boy Speaks on Kanye West’s ‘Drink Champs’ Comments About Big Sean
Hit-Boy has opened up about Kanye West‘s Drink Champs comments towards Big Sean, revealing that it “was confusing” as they were together just days before the episode aired. “Man, we just talked before that Big Sean shit came out on Drink Champs,” the producer told DJ Akademiks in a recent episode of his Off the Record podcast. “That was confusing for me, because me and Sean was with him for two days straight and he had already recorded the Drink Champs so it was weird for him to not say nothing. That shit threw me off.” He continued that he thought it was “kinda interesting” when the episode aired, adding, “Man if I’m feeling that way I’m gonna just be like, ‘I don’t want you in my energy right now, I don’t want you around me homie.’ But everybody get down different, it is what it is. And ...
Mariah Carey’s Kids Shower Her With Confetti to Celebrate Her ‘Christmas’ Return to Hot 100 No. 1
Mariah Carey is back at No. 1 again, with her holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” spending a sixth week atop the Billboard Hot 100. And just because No. 1 is a familiar spot for the Queen of Christmas doesn’t mean she isn’t celebrating the song’s latest return to the top. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Yaaaas! I can’t even know what to say,” Carey says in a celebratory voice note she tweeted out Monday (Dec. 20). “The kids [10-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan] just woke me up with confetti … and [boyfriend Bryan] Tanaka brought in two mimosas – one for him, one for me. We’re celebrating. This type of news, it’s never like, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m so bored of this news.’ To have another Billboard Hot 100 [No. 1] with a song that means so much to me, I can’t even, I can...
Harry Styles’ Pre-Orange Bowl Concert Canceled Amid COVID Surge
It looks like Harry Styles won’t be headed to Florida for the Capital One Beach Bash after all. On Monday (Dec. 20), Capital One announced that the free concert, which was meant to kick off the pre-game fun at the Orange Bowl in South Beach, has been canceled due to the current spike in COVID-19 cases. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Due to increasing logistical and production challenges related to the pandemic and after consultation with the artists and their production teams, we have jointly made the difficult decision to cancel the Capital One Beach Bash originally scheduled for December 30, 2021 on South Beach at Lummus Park,” reads a statement from Capital One. “While we are disappointed to not host the concert, we are excited for a great...
Lil Durk Proposes to India Royale Onstage at Hometown Chicago Concert: Watch
Lil Durk is officially engaged to his longtime girlfriend India Royale. On Saturday, during his performance for radio station WGCI’s Big Jam Concert at the United Center in the pair’s Chicago hometown, the hitmaker (nee Durk Derrick Banks) caught the audience by surprise when he unexpectedly proposed to Royale onstage. Durk was on bended knee when he asked Royale, “Do you wanna be my wife?” The enthusiastic crowd burst into applause in celebration of the special moment before Royale said yes. The rap star shared a video of his proposal on Instagram. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The two reportedly started dating in 2017. They became parents to daughter Willow Banks soon after in November 2018. The heartwarming marriage proposal culminates an incredible year for Lil Durk, ...
What’s Your Favorite K-Pop Song of 2021? Vote!
As the year winds to a close, it’s a great time to look back on all the incredible music fans were gifted with this year, and the realm of K-pop is no exception. From BTS‘ “Butter”-y domination to long-awaited solo singles from Blackpink‘s Rosé (“On the Ground,” “Gone”) and Lisa (“Lalisa,” “Money”), some of the genre’s biggest stars continued to reach new career highs throughout 2021. Meanwhile, idols like TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TWICE and Seventeen celebrated well-earned breakthrough moments on the Billboard charts. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news So now, Billboard wants to know: Which K-pop hit was your favorite release of 2021? Did you prefer a boy band like NCT Dream (“Hot Sauce”) or CIX (“Cinema”)? What about a solo star like IU (“Lilac”...
Run My Refund: Cardi B Cancels Doll Line After Production Issues
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Fans hoping to bring Cardi B home with them for the holidays will have to update their holiday wish list. Her line of dolls have been scrapped due to production issues and quality concerns. As spotted on Page Six the Bronx bombshell has decided to nix her brand of toys. Earlier this year the “I Like It” rapper announced that she would be releasing her own dolls. “I’m dropping my own doll TODAY! Inspired by me. Created by me. Designed by me. Thank you @officialrealwomenare This means sooo much.!!” she originally shared to her Instagram account back in March. In essence the pieces in question were Cardi minis with curvy figures and glammed out outfits and accessories. On their website the Real Women Are prided themselves...
50 Cent’s ‘African Warrior Queen Nzinga’ Starz Drama Series Casts Yetide Badaki As Main Star
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 Despite beefing with the network now and then, 50 Cent and Starz will team up to bring us another original series. Deadline reports that Starz is developing a series based on the life of African Warrior Queen Nzinga, and Yetide Badaki (American Gods) will star in the leading role. Badaki will also be serving as an executive producer alongside Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson, who stays securing a bag from the network thanks to Power which has now spawned a drug dealing universe of spinoff shows and his latest hit, BMF. Spartacus creator Steven S. DeKnight and Mo Abudu, who runs the Nigerian-based media company EbonyLife, will also serve as executive producers. The show’s synopsis per Deadline reads: Queen Nzinga takes place ...
