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Patrick Xavier Clark, Alleged Shooter In Takeoff’s Death, Identified By Fingerprints
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Derek White / Getty A suspect in the shooting death of the Migos rapper Takeoff was apparently fingered by authorities from prints left on an object at the scene. According to reports, Patrick Xavier Clark was apprehended by police officers in Houston, Texas on Friday, Dec. 2. The 33-year-old appeared in court that night with officers for a hearing. Documents from the hearing revealed that Clark was spotted on camera footage of the shooting that occurred on Nov. 1 outside of the 810 Billiard & Bowling Alley in the downtown area. “The defendant was captured on video shooting in the direction of the complainant with a gun in one hand, wine bottle in another hand. Video also shows the defendant leave the bottle at the scene,” a detective said. “Prints fr...
Patrick Xavier Clark, Alleged Shooter In Takeoff’s Death, Identified By Fingerprints
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Derek White / Getty A suspect in the shooting death of the Migos rapper Takeoff was apparently fingered by authorities from prints left on an object at the scene. According to reports, Patrick Xavier Clark was apprehended by police officers in Houston, Texas on Friday, Dec. 2. The 33-year-old appeared in court that night with officers for a hearing. Documents from the hearing revealed that Clark was spotted on camera footage of the shooting that occurred on Nov. 1 outside of the 810 Billiard & Bowling Alley in the downtown area. “The defendant was captured on video shooting in the direction of the complainant with a gun in one hand, wine bottle in another hand. Video also shows the defendant leave the bottle at the scene,” a detective said. “Prints fr...
Jill Scott Announces ‘Who Is Jill Scott?’ Tour, Twitter Shows Their Appreciation
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 11 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first...
Balenciaga Drops Lawsuit Against Production Company, Creative Director Demna Apologizes
It seems Balenciaga is taking more accountability for its recent advertisement campaign. The brand has dropped a lawsuit against the production company responsible for the ad and more. As per NBC News, the luxury label pumped the breaks on pointing the finger of shame at other parties. Last week, their lawyers filed a notice of discontinuance in New York essentially withdrawing their $25 million dollar lawsuit against North Six and set designer Nicholas Des Jardins. The CEO also shared a statement regarding their action plan to remedy the situation. “Balenciaga takes the following the following actions with the objective to learn from our mistakes as an organization. On the internal side, we nominate with immediate effect an image board responsible for evaluating the nature of out co...
Balenciaga Drops Lawsuit Against Production Company, Creative Director Demna Apologizes
It seems Balenciaga is taking more accountability for its recent advertisement campaign. The brand has dropped a lawsuit against the production company responsible for the ad and more. As per NBC News, the luxury label pumped the breaks on pointing the finger of shame at other parties. Last week, their lawyers filed a notice of discontinuance in New York essentially withdrawing their $25 million dollar lawsuit against North Six and set designer Nicholas Des Jardins. The CEO also shared a statement regarding their action plan to remedy the situation. “Balenciaga takes the following the following actions with the objective to learn from our mistakes as an organization. On the internal side, we nominate with immediate effect an image board responsible for evaluating the nature of out co...
New NPR Profile Celebrates The Intersection Of Double Dutch And Hip-Hop
Source: China News Service / Getty A new NPR profile this week celebrates the art and legacy of jumping double dutch–the game that came to create and define Black Girl Magic as the artform enters its 50th year as an organized sport. “Double Dutch is Black girl magic. It came from a union of young girls in their community getting together to socialize, and to engage in each other’s dreams and ambitions,” Lauren Walker, president of the National Double Dutch League told NPR. In 1973, two New York City policemen, Ulysses Williams and Lauren Walker’s father David A. Walker established Double Dutch as a team sport and got it into schools. The following year, more than 600 people participated in the first New York City tournament. Five years later, four New York d...
New NPR Profile Celebrates The Intersection Of Double Dutch And Hip-Hop
Source: China News Service / Getty A new NPR profile this week celebrates the art and legacy of jumping double dutch–the game that came to create and define Black Girl Magic as the artform enters its 50th year as an organized sport. “Double Dutch is Black girl magic. It came from a union of young girls in their community getting together to socialize, and to engage in each other’s dreams and ambitions,” Lauren Walker, president of the National Double Dutch League told NPR. In 1973, two New York City policemen, Ulysses Williams and Lauren Walker’s father David A. Walker established Double Dutch as a team sport and got it into schools. The following year, more than 600 people participated in the first New York City tournament. Five years later, four New York d...
A London Tattoo Shop Is Offering Free Laser Removals Of Kanye Tattoos
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MEGA / Getty With no immediate end in sight to the Kanye West trainwreck, one establishment is offering support to his former fans. A London shop is providing free laser removals of Yeezy tattoos. As per CNN, NAAMA is helping fans who once got their skin inked with Kanye’s likeness remove it for free. In an exclusive interview with the news outlet, Briony Garbett CEO, detailed their decision on the new timely strategy. “When you have a tattoo inspired by someone you admire and they start making headlines for all the wrong reasons, it’s not exactly something you want to wear on your sleeve that you are or were a fan,” he said. “With that in mind, we wanted to come to the aid of those who are embarrassed about their Kanye West inspired tattoos and are ...
A London Tattoo Shop Is Offering Free Laser Removals Of Kanye Tattoos
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MEGA / Getty With no immediate end in sight to the Kanye West trainwreck, one establishment is offering support to his former fans. A London shop is providing free laser removals of Yeezy tattoos. As per CNN, NAAMA is helping fans who once got their skin inked with Kanye’s likeness remove it for free. In an exclusive interview with the news outlet, Briony Garbett CEO, detailed their decision on the new timely strategy. “When you have a tattoo inspired by someone you admire and they start making headlines for all the wrong reasons, it’s not exactly something you want to wear on your sleeve that you are or were a fan,” he said. “With that in mind, we wanted to come to the aid of those who are embarrassed about their Kanye West inspired tattoos and are ...
Snoop Dogg’s “Snoop DeVille” From 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P” Video Is Up For Sale
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jeff Kravitz / Getty Wanna roll like 50 Cent at the height of his popularity without the drama and possible attempts on your life? Well, now’s your chance as the “Snoop DeVille” car from his “P.I.M.P” video is about to hit the auction block. According to TMZ, the customized 1966 Cadillac lowrider is on the market as its current owner, Christian Bonilla (no relation to Bobby) has been fielding offers for the famous automobile but doesn’t have a set price in mind yet. How some random dude ended up with Snoop’s pimped-out ride in the first place is an interesting story in itself. Christian tells us Snoop’s late roll dogg, Uncle Junebug, was especially fond of the car and loved taking it for a spin. Unfortunately, we’re told Snoop blew the engine, so it was j...
One Yard Partners With Xfinity For ‘HBC…U Got Jokes’ Comedy Series
HipHopWired Featured Video Comedy isn’t an easy career path and standup requires a certain set of skills before one can take the big stage. By way of a partnership between iOne Digital’s One Yard and Xfinity, HBC…U Got Jokes is a new comedy series that sees a pair of hopeful comedians receive mentoring from a veteran of the standup scene. Hosted by Chris Spencer, HBC…Got Jokes puts the spotlight on standup hopefuls Erik Terrel and Lele Mason. Erik learned his tricks of the trade while in college, while Lele was inspired to take up the craft after rocking her late grandmother’s funeral with funny stories. Spencer, who along with standup has performed as an actor, producer, writer, and host, puts Erik and Lele through the rigors of life on the stage and does his best to throw off his mentees...
Bankroll Freddie Wants Jewelry Seized In April Arrest Back
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Bankroll Freddie, who was arrested as part of a major drug trafficking case, wants to get the jewelry seized by authorities at an arrest in April back. According to reports, the rapper submitted a request to get back the jewelry that was procured by Arkansas State Police officers as they arrested Bankroll Freddie and his father in the traffic stop that took place back in April. The request, which was filed by the rapper’s legal team, claims that authorities weren’t following the guidelines that required a return of property after 60 days. United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas Jonathan D. Ross, and Assistant United States Attorneys Julie Peters and Amanda Fields, have filed a motion to the judge overseeing the ...
