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Travis Scott Opens Up About Astroworld Tragedy In New Interview
Travis Scott was profiled in GQ magazine in its Men Of The Year edition and spoke openly about the Astroworld tragedy.
‘Stranger Things’ Writers Dunk On Claims of Retroactively Editing The Show
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Courtesy of Netflix / Stranger Things The writers for Stranger Things are calling CAP on claims they are retroactively editing older episodes. Stranger Things Is NOT Retroactively Editing Episodes A rumor was floating around that the show’s creators returned and re-edited a scene from an older episode of the insanely popular Netflix series. Reputable style bible, GQ wrote a whole story around the rumor with the title “Netflix retroactively editing Stranger Things is the beginning of a dangerous TV trend,” and now had to update their piece. The writers on the show responded to the claim and dunked on GQ via the Stranger Things Writers’ Twitter account, writing in a tweet: Related Stories “It’s hilarious that an article bashing the show for retroactively ed...
Debatable GOAT Future Covers GQ, Journalism GOAT Elliott Wilson Delivers The Words
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Future lands between two camps of opinion. He’s either the greatest rapper, certainly of his generation, or he’s an unwelcome embodiment of the current musical landscape. A new cover story featuring the Atlanta star examines the finer points of this much-ballyhooed barbershop debate. Future Hendrix is made the cover of GQ magazine’s May cover issue with words from the self-proclaimed GOAT of Hip-Hop journalism, Elliott Wilson. The feature dives into the 38-year-old star’s creative arc, his influence on Hip-Hop as a whole, and the lofty claims of him being the greatest rapper alive as the story’s title boldly suggests. From GQ: Related Stories Artistically, his impact can’t be denied. Especially not after eight solo albums, 19 solo ...
Will Smith: “Black Lives Matter” Works Better Than “Defund The Police”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: RENELL MEDRANO / GQ Versatile entertainer Will Smith feels that the global movement confronting systemic racism that rose up in the wake of the murder of George Floyd is something for the greater good of all – but feels that “defund the police” isn’t the best way for Black America to capitalize on the opportunity for change. In a cover profile interview with GQ magazine, Smith spoke about the positive aspects of the protests and how unifying they were. “The entire world was in lockdown, watched what happened to George Floyd, and stood up with one voice and said, We see it. We agree, he said. However, he sees slogans such as “defund the police” as confusing and not helping the community to achieve its goals. “‘Abolish the police. Defund the police.’ I woul...
Kevin Durant Hits Back At Scottie Pippen Over Basketball Criticism
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Craig Jones / Getty Kevin Durant seems to catch wind of any comment made in the media about him or his style of play, and once more he’s given a reply in his usual straightforward fashion. Responding to criticism levied upon him by retired NBA star Scottie Pippen in a recent interview, Durant fired back in epic fashion. Pippen spoke with GQ and revealed some of his new business ventures, which include a new bourbon, a popcorn snack, and preparing a tell-all book regarding his time with the Chicago Bulls, and more. However, much of the discussion centered around the NBA of today, and Pippen’s sharp critique of Durant’s game suggested that the Brooklyn Nets star has a long way to go before he’s a true team leader. From GQ: Staying in that era of basketball,...
Burna Boy Talks “AfroFusion,” His Still-Blazing Career & More With ‘British GQ’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rich Fury / Getty Burna Boy has been bubbling as an artist since releasing his debut studio album L.I.F.E. back in 2013. Fresh from winning a Grammy Award for his latest set Twice As Tall, the “AfroFusion” artist talks up his still blazing career, how he’s transformed the musical landscape, and what It means to be a leader for his generation. Sitting down with British GQ, the entertainer born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu spoke with the publication from his home of Port Harcourt in Nigeria. The piece opens up with the prideful moment when Burna won the Best Global Music Album award at the 63rd Grammy Awards show and the celebration that ensued. Burna’s acceptance speech made sure to center those within his nation and all of Africa. The interview pointed to the f...
Busta Rhymes Talks Massive J Dilla Stash, ‘ELE 2’ & More
Source: Al Pereira / Getty Busta Rhymes defies the idea that Hip-Hop music is a young person’s game, especially proving he’s got plenty left in the tank with his latest studio album, Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath Of God. In a new interview, the great Bussa Bus shared that he’s sitting on 300 beats from the late J Dilla among other revelations while sharing details of his 30-year and still ongoing career. Sitting down with Cheo Hodari Coker for GQ, the 48-year-old rapper and entertainer went through a range of topics that included his dramatic weight loss, his connection to Q-Tip, and of course the depths of ELE 2. However, the admission that he’s holding on to 300 J Dilla beats caught the attention of most readers. From GQ: “Strap Yourself Down” is also interesting because you have a...
Megan Thee Stallion Shares More Details About Tory Lanez Shooting, Reveals The Varmint Tried To Buy Her Silence
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Megan Thee Stallion is gearing up to drop her debut album “Good News,” but in her latest interview with GQ magazine, she dropped even more details that could be bad news for Tory Lanez. In her GQ profile, where she is named “Rapper of The Year,” Thee Stallion revisited the traumatic night that saw her get shot in both feet allegedly by Tory Lanez after attending a pool party at Kylie Jenner’s Hollywood Hills home. In the aftermath, Lanez was charged with felony assault for the shooting and has since copped numerous pleas, and even dropped a trash album trying to tell his side of the story. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hot Girl Meg (@theestallion) In the interview, the “Savage” rapper shared ev...
Method Man Talks New Roles, Acting Influences & More With GQ
Source: Bravo / Getty Method Man has earned the respect of his peers and a number of accolades for his career as a rapper, and now he’s comfortably shifting into the next phase of life as an actor with the same focus. In a new interview, the Wu-Tang Clan star discusses his acting influence, his new roles, and more. Sitting with GQ, M-E-T-H-O-D Man spoke at length from his New York home with the publication about his resurgence as an actor, some of the growing pains that went along with this path, and how his role as Davis Maclean on Power Book II: Ghost, a high-profile defense attorney representing the St. Patrick family and has some challenges ahead with Tariq St. Patrick, who is following in his father’s drug-dealing footsteps. From GQ: What actors do you most admire, living or dead? So ...
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A$AP Rocky Answers 18 Questions From Rihanna On ‘GQ’ [Video]
Source: Samir Hussein / Getty A$AP Rocky and Rihanna are linking once again. This time the two performers are getting to know each other better over a round robin of Q&A. In the newest installment of GQ’s Face To Face the two superstars sync up virtually in an effort to get a deeper understanding of one another. The Harlem native is first in the hot seat with the “Where Have You Been” singer. She gets him to discuss a myriad of topics that gets us closer to knowing who Rakim Mayers really is. When asked what food would he never eat even if his life depended on it, he made it clear that he does not have swine on the mind and keeps the pork off his fork when he flat out exclaimed “chitterlings!” RiRi keeps his melanin skin top of mind due to his association with Fenty. “I had ...
