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Bill Cosby Says R. Kelly Got “Railroaded” In Sex Crimes Trial, Twitter Replies In Disgust
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: W.Wade/WENN / WENN R. Kelly probably needs any positive endorsement he can get after being found guilty of racketeering in his federal sex crimes trial, but maybe not from someone else with an allegedly checkered past. Bill Cosby has chimed in on Kelly’s explosive case by saying the Chicago native was “railroaded” in his case and Twitter has some thoughts. TMZ caught up with Cosby’s representative Andrew Wyatt in Beverly Hills and obtained a statement on the comedian’s behalf regarding Kelly’s case. By way of Wyatt, Cosby says that the justice system “railroaded” Kelly and that Cosby’s and Kelly’s legal troubles were sparked because of them being successful Black men. Wyatt also made mention of the fact that Kelly was denied bond but that Harvey Wei...
Twitter Thinks Will Smith Is In Relationship Hell After Jada Pinkett Smith Says She Wants To Learn How To Love
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Screenshot / Instagram Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have one of the most enduring celebrity marriages and have been together as husband and wife for almost 25 years, but there have been some explosive hiccups along the way. Jada’s name was trending on Twitter over the weekend when a clip from her popular talk show displayed her sharing that she wants to learn how to love, prompting some to say that the former Fresh Prince is in relationship hell. Jada Pinkett Smith hit the birthday milestone on September 18 and featured a number of her famous friends for a special episode of Red Table Talk with Willow Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris in honor of her 50th birthday. Arsenio Hall chimed in with a pre-recorded video asking what was on her bucket ...
Controversial Broadway Production ‘Slave Play’ Didn’t Win Any Tony Awards
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Joseph Marzullo/WENN.com / WENN The 74th Tony Awards were held Sunday night (September 26) in New York and a Slave Play, which broke records with 12 nominations, seemed poised to notch at least one of the coveted trophies. However, as the evening concluded, the controversial Broadway production failed to win even one award despite all the hype and chatter around it. Slave Play, from playwright Jeremey O. Harris, is a three-act play following the lives of three interracial couples entering into “Antebellum Sexual Performance Therapy” due to the Black partners no longer feeling physically attracted to their white partners. The original off-Broadway production launched in 2018 and then hit Broadway after its initial roaring success. The play has garner...
Twitter Once More Debates Idris Elba As James Bond After Haters Claim He’s Too Old For The Role
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Lia Toby/WENN.com / WENN Idris Elba is still one of the entertainment world’s most dashing leading men and a natural shoo-in to take up the mantle of the legendary James Bond character. With the current Bond Daniel Craig bidding farewell to the role, Elba’s name was once again tossed into the hat as some stated that he’s too old for the role despite being younger than Craig is currently. Much of this chatter could be pointed to the fact that Craig’s last appearance as 007 will take place in the film No Time To Die, which has its world premiere in London tonight (September 28). According to Variety, Facebook will livestream the red carpet entries which fans can view via the Occulus headset, along with an exclusive view of the opening sequence of the ...
Edge Deficient Candace Owens Trends After Alleged Parody Account Posts Image Of Stacey Dash In Her Stead
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Jason Davis / Getty Candace Owens gets dunked on quite routinely on Twitter and more of the same has occurred this fine Monday morning (September 27). The controversial conservative commentator and media personality found herself trending on the social media service after a reported parody account tweeted an image of former Trumper Stacey Dash in Owens’ stead. “Candace Owens will be our first female President of the United States, and wokesters won’t vote for her, because they’re the real racists,” tweeted @GaryPetersonUSA, which Twitter framed as a parody account of an older conservative white man who is all about the MAGA vibes if you get our meaning. If true, the account is actually pretty spot on when it comes to the sorts that frequent that sid...
Singer-Songwriter Andrea Martin, Who Penned Songs For Toni Braxton & En Vogue, Has Died
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Cindy Ord / Getty Andrea Martin, a Grammy Award-winning songwriter and singer, has died according to a statement that appeared on social media. Martin, a Brooklyn, N.Y. native, penned hits for the likes of Toni Braxton and En Vogue among others. While the details of Martin’s passing are being kept private by the family, the news has sent shockwaves throughout the music industry where Martin was deeply respected for her work as a songwriter and remembered as an artist herself. “Dear Family and Friends, it is with a heavy heart we inform you of the passing of our beautiful Andrea Martin also known as ‘Annie,’” began the statement, which was shared via Martin’s Instagram Story feed. “Andrea will always be remembered for her passion and dedication...
Guilty As Charged: Pied Piper of R&Creep R. Kelly Convicted In Sex Trafficking Trial, Twitter Rejoices
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Chicago Tribune / Getty R. Kelly, who was alleged to be the mastermind of a sex trafficking ring that went on for years despite failed attempts to bring him to justice, finally has been found guilty as charged. In just the second day of deliberations in his trial in New York, the jury found the shamed R&B star guilty of racketeering, and Twitter is rejoicing. The Associated Press and The New York Times among several other major outlets broke the news wide that Kelly, 54, coerced and groomed young women to be his servants and perform sexual acts, some too disgusting to reprint here in full detail. The trial, which began on August 18, the prosecutors in the matter introduced witness testimony and statements, along with other evidence that pointed ...
EXCLUSIVE: Kurupt Talks New LP ‘TRANSITION,’ Dropping Fresh Single “Transformation” & More
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Heritage Music Group / HMG West Ricardo Brown, largely known to the world as Kurupt, is not the man he was just a year ago, much less the brash teen on the cusp of adulthood when he emerged as a member of the Death Row Records camp. Kurupt’s ups and downs haven’t bittered his spirit or outlook and in a new interview, the Philadelphia native and current California resident spoke confidently about not only his legacy, and his journey on how he came to arrive at his current space of peace. East To West Source: Heritage Music Group / HMG West Kurupt graciously and candidly spoke with Hip-Hop Wired, primarily to speak about his upcoming seventh studio album TRANSITION and his new single “Transformation,” which drops today (September 24), but also covered more ...
La Batalla Continua: Red Bull Batalla 2021 U.S. Finals Occurs On September 18 In Los Angeles
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Red Bull / Red Bull Red Bull Batalla, the world’s leading Spanish freestyle competition, has provided a foundational hub for the ever-expanding art form while advancing Hip-Hop from its traditional American and Caribbean roots to the global stage. This coming Saturday (September 18), over a dozen of the nation’s top competitors hopeful for an opportunity to take their skills to the world finals in December will verbally clash in Los Angeles for a chance to represent America against the world’s best. A few weeks ago, Hip-Hop Wired had the pleasure of meeting Spanish freestyle artists Dilema, JAYCO, Jordi, Adonys, and 2020 U.S. Champion Yartzi, with each rapper graciously granting their time in explaining their various styles and angles of attack whil...
Nike To Drop “Classic Edition” Retro Jerseys For 3 NBA Teams
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Nike / NIke It’s only been a few days into free agency for the NBA and with all the moves being made fans of the sport are already excited to see the next season get underway to see how things pan out. Source: Nike / NIke Knowing that the 2021-2022 season is going to be an exciting year, Nike has decided to apply their customary retro way of thinking to their upcoming NBA Classic Edition uniforms for three OG franchises and we f-ing love it. Next season the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and Boston Celtics will be sporting some throwback looks on their threads as Nike has conjured up the ghosts of their pasts to grace their “new” jerseys. Nike decided to pay homage to those three teams in particular as they were there since the inception of the N...
McDonald’s & Diamond Supply Announce New ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Merch Line
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mcdonald’s / Space Jam With Space Jam: A New Legacy set to hit theatres next month, fans who want to own a small piece of the enterprise will get that chance by way of an exciting array of new merchandise. McDonald’s has teamed up with the legendary skateboard lifestyle brand Diamond Supply Co. for the Space Jam: A New Legacy Collection which features jerseys, shorts, hoodies, and much more. It’s wild to imagine that the first Space Jam starring His Airness Michael Jordan came out 25 years ago, with LeBron James ready to take center stage and save the universe alongside the Tune Squad. To commemorate the upcoming film, starting on July 3, fans can head over to Diamond Supply’s website and its flagship store in Los Angeles to snag the collab for themselves...
For Papas Who Puff: Check Out These Smoker-Friendly Gifts For Father’s Day
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Terryll Garrison / EyeEm / Getty While the country and much of the free world are finally warming up to the benefits of cannabis products, companies who have been at the forefront are offering high-end technology and accessories for all. As Father’s Day fast approaches and Dad is something of a cannabis enthusiast, the folks at Dr. Greenthumb, G Pen, and VIBES have the Papas Who Puff covered. Dr. Greenthumb is the smoked-out alter-ego of B-Real from the legendary Hip-Hop collective, Cypress Hill. Partnering up with G Pen, Dr. Greenthumb has rolled out its new Roam vaporizer, which is essentially an all-in-one vaporizer that passes the good medicine through a water filter without being stuck inside the house. Dr. Greenthumb and G Pen also worked on the bra...
