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NFL Says It Will End Racist “Race-Norming” Practice In Concussion Settlement
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Benjamin Solomon / Getty The NFL has pledged to end a racist practice known as “race-norming” which examines the cognitive abilities of a Black player and curves it lower for data purposes. The measure is part of a $1 billion settlement reached after a class-action concussion lawsuit went forward. The Washington Post reports that the NFL and attorneys for the league and met with the legal representation of 20,000 players in regards to the litigation that was launched and has now come to an agreeable end. Attorney Chris Seeger issued a statement that read, “I am sorry for the pain this episode has caused black former players and their families. Ultimately, this settlement only works if former players believe in it, and my goal is to regain their trust and ...
APC taunts PDP over ‘connivance’ with terrorists
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has disclosed ongoing high-level investigations to unravel those behind the growing wave of terrorism and other violent crimes across the country, expressing hope that at the end of the probe, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP would not be found to be sponsoring destabilizing elements ahead of the 2023 general elections. The APC stated this on Sunday in Abuja in a statement issued by the National Secretary of its Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, CECPC, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe. APC was reacting to a statement by the PDP after its national caucus at the weekend to the effect that the country was fast descending into anarchy and that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has no solutions having been o...
PUMA & J. Cole To Unveil RS-DREAMER PROTO In April
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: PUMA / PUMA J. Cole and PUMA already have established prominence in the sneaker space by way of the North Carolina rapper’s RS-DREAMER line. Now, the inspiration for the Dreamville honcho’s footwear, the RS-DREAMER, will soon be available to the masses early next month. The RS-DREAMER is currently available in a variety of colorways and the OG version of the basketball sneakers come in big to small sizes. The RS-DREAMER also comes in a red and white Blood, Sweat, and Tears line as well. For the new drop, the RS-DREAMER PROTO was the genesis for the shoe ahead of the preceding colorways and will get a limited run after some consideration to release the prototype. The shoe employs the same collaborative spirit of Cole’s ideas for the DREAMER along with PUMA...
#SeanLivesOn: urbancoollab X BUCKTOWN USA Drop New Sean Price Capsule Collection
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: urbancoolab / BUCKTOWN USA Sean Price remains one of the most potent wordsmiths in Hip-Hop history, and the late, great Brooklyn talent is sorely missed by family, friends, and fans alike. Today (March 17) would have been Decepticon Sean’s 49th birthday and to commemorate the moment, urbancoolab and BUCKTOWN USA has launched a new capsule collection that will honor Price’s commitment to family and fatherhood. Price, also known as Ruck to many, was a native of Brownsville, Brooklyn in New York, becoming one of the standout rappers of the 1990s alongside his rap partner Rockness in the duo Heltah Skeltah. As part of the larger Boot Camp Clik collective, Price and his cohorts redefined gritty New York Hip-Hop, not unlike a certain crew who planted their flag...
McDonald’s Grants Early Access To New Crispy Chicken Sandwich & Limited-Edition Capsule
Source: McDonald’s / McD’s McDonald’s continues its global dominance in the fast-food market and they’re set to insert a new player in the heated chicken sandwich wars. Beginning this week, fans can get their hands on McDonald’s latest Crispy Chicken Sandwich, along with some fresh gear that features the music of hit-making producer, Tay Keith. Although McDonald’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich won’t be available nationwide until Feb. 24, those who want a chance at a first taste a day ahead of the official release can visit CHKNDrop.com this Thursday (Feb. 18) at 12 PM ET. Source: McDonald’s / McD’s For just $5 dollars, folks can enter for a chance at checking out the Crispy Chicken Sandwich and a limited-edition capsule featuring an exclusive track from Tay Keith on 7″ vinyl. Finalizing the swag...
McDonald’s Grants Early Access To New Crispy Chicken Sandwich & Limited-Edition Capsule
Source: McDonald’s / McD’s McDonald’s continues its global dominance in the fast-food market and they’re set to insert a new player in the heated chicken sandwich wars. Beginning this week, fans can get their hands on McDonald’s latest Crispy Chicken Sandwich, along with some fresh gear that features the music of hit-making producer, Tay Keith. Although McDonald’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich won’t be available nationwide until Feb. 24, those who want a chance at a first taste a day ahead of the official release can visit CHKNDrop.com this Thursday (Feb. 18) at 12 PM ET. Source: McDonald’s / McD’s For just $5 dollars, folks can enter for a chance at checking out the Crispy Chicken Sandwich and a limited-edition capsule featuring an exclusive track from Tay Keith on 7″ vinyl. Finalizing the swag...
WWCD: Westside Gunn Is Opening An Art Gallery In Buffalo
Source: Prince Williams / Getty One of Rap’s greatest minds is expanding his reach. Westside Gunn has announced he is opening a brick and mortar boutique in his hometown. As spotted on Hypebeast the Griselda Records honcho is gearing up to open up his own art gallery in Buffalo, New York. Called Buffalo Kids, it will be located at the Walden Galleria, the city’s largest destination mall for shopping, dining, and entertainment. This flagship location will not only sell collectibles but also his Fashion Rebel merchandise and limited-edition collaborations with other brands including Nike. He took to social media to make the announcement. “This is one of the most exciting times of my life. Growing up in Buffalo, Walden Galleria has always been the premier shopping center. At age 14,...
Mamba Memoriam: Kobe Bean Bryant’s Most Hip-Hop Moments
Source: Mark Davis / Getty It’s been one year since Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi were tragically taken from us and ultimately set the tone for the kind of dreadful year you’d expect to read about in sci-fi horror books. To honor the memory and legacy of the legendary Kobe Bean Bryant, HipHopWired compiled the ways that the NBA icon connected with the Hip-Hop culture throughout his career. Sure, many a rapper done dropped a Kobe reference or metaphor in their rhyme and paid homage to the Black Mamba, but Kobe himself has demonstrated several times over that Hip-Hop culture was ingrained into his personality. From attempting to become a rapper to using rap legends in his own commercials, Kobe’s presence and influence on the game, in multiple ways and varying nuances, has been well estab...
Hip-Hop Wired’s Top Hip-Hop Projects Of 2020 Pt. 2
Source: wundervisuals / Getty In the midst of constructing the second part of our Top Hip-Hop Projects of 2020 post, we were all stunned by the news that Daniel “MF DOOM” Dumile passed away this past Halloween. With the heaviness weighing deep in our hearts, we powered through this list knowing that we as an outlet need to celebrate our favorite artists while they’re still here with us. Peppered across Pt. 2, mainstream figures like Lil Baby and Polo G are listed alongside underground legends like Roc Marciano and Ka. Young masters in the making such as MIKE and Navy Blue are also present, sharing space with solidified and active OGs such as Nas and Curren$y among others. As we said in our previous post, the pressure of getting this list right was higher than usual in a year that saw the p...
Daz Dillinger & Capone ft. N.O.R.E. & Kurupt “Guidelines” & More | Daily Visuals 12.14.20
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Back when Snoop Dogg and the Dogg Pound dropped their surprise attack on the East Coast in “New York New York,” Capone-N-Noreaga linked up with Mobb Deep and clapped back with “LA, LA.” Now more than two decades later the two crews connected to show and prove the East Coast vs. West Coast drama is water under the bridge. In the visuals to “Guidelines,” Capone-N-Noreaga made their way out Greater Los Angeles to kick it with Daz Dillinger and Kurupt of the DPG and getting in some California love and chronic to boot. Keeping with OG’s of the game, Billy Danze of M.O.P. continues to prove that after years in the game, he’s still got some of the hardest bars ever heard in his clip to “Cyrus.” Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed ov...
Kyle Rittenhouse Bailed Out By Struggle MAGA Actor Ricky Schroder
Source: Ricky Schroder / Twitter Kyle Rittenhouse is free on bail thanks to the help of two high-profile benefactors. Silver Spoons star Richard “Ricky” Schroder was one of the people who helped pay the final portions of Rittenhouse’s $2 million bail. Last Friday, Rittenhouse, 17, posted the bail with the assistance of Schroder and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. In a photo taken by Rittenhouse’s attorney and shared to Schroder’s Twitter account, the 50-year-old actor can be seen smiling wide alongside Rittenhouse and his mother. Rittenhouse is charged with the murders of Joseph Rosenbaum, 36, and Anthony Huber, 26, back in August. Rittenhouse shot and killed the men during a protest for Jacob Blake, after the Kenosha man was shot and paralyzed, leading to outrage ...
BIA Fronts Sean John’s First Women’s Collaboration With Missguided
Source: Sean John / Sean John Missguided and Diddy’s iconic streetwear brand Sean John have teamed up to create a 114-piece collection, inspired by the history of the brand and its music heritage, the collection features everything from velour to nylon to sweat fabrics. Sean John x Missguided invites the next generation of future icons to be unapologetically themselves through timeless streetwear collection. “Real disruption that resonates with customers, isn’t just about getting ranges and collaborations right, it’s about being prepared to break new ground. And with Sean John x Missguided, that’s precisely what we’ve done – the first Sean John collaboration for women, built around how we know the MIssguided customers want to look. And this is more than a one-off – we’ll be unveiling addit...
