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Brian Flores Slaps NFL With Lawsuit On First Day of Black History Month Claiming Blatant Racism, Twitter Salutes Him
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Sun Sentinel / Getty The NFL was hit with a gut punch on the first day of Black History Month after it was slapped with a lawsuit by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores that is pretty much calling the “Rooney Rule” a glorified bandaid. Brian Flores shocked the world on Tuesday (Feb.1) when he not only announced his lawsuit calling out the league for blatant racism in the head coach hiring process and provided a stunning receipt. Flores shared a text message he received from New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick congratulating the wrong Brian for landing the Giants head coaching job. Belichick’s text message was received on Jan.24, two days before Flores was supposed to be interviewed for the job. A confused Flores can be seen in t...
Better Than The Slur: Washington Football Team Remixes Name To Commanders, NFL Twitter Talks It Up
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Rob Carr / Getty The Washington Football Team made a wise move in removing its former team name from a racist slur after years of criticism from football fans and sponsors alike. On Wednesday (Feb. 2), the team changed its name to the Washington Commanders and NFL Twitter has plenty to say about the big reveal. First established in 1932 in Buffalo, N.Y., the team was first given the name the Braves, named after the Boston Braves (now Atlanta Braves) Major League Baseball team. It was later changed to the Redskins and the name persisted until 2020 when the team hired coach Ron Rivera and promised to honor the call to remove the logo and slur. At one point, it appeared that the WFT moniker would have to stick after it was reported a Virginia man trade...
Twitter Reacts To Brandy Honoring Whitney Houston At NFC Championship Game, Performed National Anthem
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Christian Petersen / Getty The late, great Whitney Houston delivered one of the most moving renditions of “The Star-Spangled Banner” which catapulted the already popular songstress to superstardom. Brandy honored her idol with her own thrilling take on the American national anthem, prompting Twitter to react as positively. Brandy’s performance ahead of the NFC championship contest at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. The visiting San Francisco 49ers and the home team Los Angeles Rams locked horns for an intense showdown that went down to the wire and a chance to play in the big game in just a couple of weeks. As most know, the Rams edged the 49ers at a clip of 20-17, leading the way to a Super Bowl matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. Similar to Hou...
The Chainsmokers and Tiësto to Headline Super Bowl 2022 Parties
After Sunday’s drubbing of the Philadelphia Eagles, it’s only a matter of time until Tom Brady makes it to his eighth Super Bowl. And this year he’ll be joined by some of the dance music’s most popular artists for one of the biggest events of Super Bowl Weekend 2022. Tiësto and The Chainsmokers have been confirmed as headliners for Maxim’s “Big Game Weekend,” Billboard reports. The two-night event, where guests will reportedly have the chance to win Super Bowl tickets and cash, is sponsored by DIRECTV and is said to combine music, entertainment and sports. The Chainsmokers will perform on Friday, February 11th at “MaximBet Music At The Market,” which will highlight Maxim’s online sports betting pl...
Bart Scott Says Bills QB Josh Allen Should Take Viagra Ahead Of Game
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: United Archives / Getty The Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots are set to face off against one another in a wild card NFL contest this coming weekend with single-digit temperatures forecasted. Bart Scott, a former football star, had some advice for Bills QB Josh Allen, stating he should take Viagra ahead of the contest. Scott, who became a meme and viral legend via his “Can’t Wait” quip, now spends his days as a member of ESPN’s morning program, Get Up. Yes, we realize the pun just sitting right there. Related Stories “Take some Viagra before the game, baby,” Scott said. “That’ll get that circulation going right. Viagra was first a heart medicine, right? So, it builds up circulation, which makes sure it gets circulation to the feet.” Scott’s co-ho...
Antonio Brown Explains Why He Left Tampa Bay Buccaneers Game
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Antonio Brown carries the distinction of being a mercurial figure, and that has often posed problems for him during his professional football career. Over the weekend, the wide receiver stormed out of a game in explosive fashion and has addressed onlookers with a lengthy statement explaining his side of the story. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were taking on the New York Jets when Brown, 33, exited the field and removed his equipment in the process. A flurry of speculative thoughts ensued ranging from Brown’s commitment to the team, accusations of being a diva, and strife within the Bucs locker room. Related Stories Brown claims that Bucs head coach Bruce Arians tried to dress down the player’s actions as a mental health breakdown and igno...
Antonio Brown Releases New Record After Exiting NFL Game Midway
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Elsa / Getty The Antonio Brown saga has just gotten even weirder. He has released a new track shortly after leaving a football game that was not finished. As spotted on Hype Beast the Miami, Florida native is seemingly using his recent on field controversy to his advantage. On Sunday, January 2 he released a new song titled “Pit Not The Palace” to his social media channels. While the selection does not directly address his recent early exit from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers versus New York Jets, he uses the moment to flex his ambitions for rapping and his apparent luxury lifestyle. “I’m from the pit, not the palace, I’m kind of stylish / Lifestyle lavish / Jump in the coupe with no mileage /Run it, style it.” While his Rap career will most likely gain so...
R.I.P. John Madden, Legendary NFL Coach and Broadcaster Dead at 85
John Madden, the legendary NFL coach, television broadcaster, and namesake of the popular football video game franchise, has died at the age of 85. In a statement released on Tuesday evening, the NFL said Madden passed away “unexpectedly” earlier in the day. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Madden coached the Oakland Raiders between 1969 and 1978. Under his tenure, the Raiders went to the playoffs nine times and won Super Bowl XI in 1977. In 2016, Madden was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his accomplishments with the Raiders. Advertisement Related Video In 1979, Madden transitioned into television as a color commentator and analyst. Over the course of his four decade career as a broadcaster, Madden worked for all four major television networks,...
NFL Hall Of Fame Legend & Broadcaster John Madden Dead At 85
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Focus On Sport / Getty John Madden, who made his mark as an NFL coach and later a notable broadcaster, has died. The Hall of Fame figure led the Oakland Raiders to a Super Bowl championship and is perhaps best known for the award-winning video game series that carries his name. According to a report from the NFL, Madden was not battling any known illnesses and died unexpectedly. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell issued a statement honoring the coach and broadcaster. From NFL.com: “On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our condolences to Virginia, Mike, Joe and their families,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. “We all know him as the Hall of Fame coach of the Oakland Raiders and broadcaster who worked for every major network, ...
7 NFL players that chose crypto over cash salaries
For NFL fans, 2021 was a great year. Stadiums returned to capacity crowds after the 2020 season was shortened with limited attendance. Stadium parking lots were again filled with the enthusiastic anticipation of tailgaters and their barbequed camaraderie. It was also a great year for Bitcoin (BTC) investors as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization reached all-time high prices multiple times throughout 2021, eventually topping out at $69,000 in early November. This led to a dramatic increase in media coverage of Bitcoin. Seven NFL players in 2021 decided to call the audible and begin either being paid in crypto or having their cash salary partially converted to crypto. These players have capitalized on the return of the regular season and the increased profitability of B...
NFL Suspends Antonio Brown & 2 Others For Breaking COVID-19 Rules
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Wide receiver Antonio Brown is in the hot seat once again as he and two other players have been suspended by the National Football League for violating COVID-19 protocols by lying about their vaccination status. In a press release on Thursday (December 2nd), the league announced that Brown, along with Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammate and safety Mike Edwards and free-agent wide receiver John Franklin III would be suspended for three games effective immediately. According to the NFL, this decision was made after an internal review found “players misrepresented their vaccination status and the review showed all three violated NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 protocols.” All three players chose not to contest the ruling and chose to forgo making any appe...
Marshmello Throws Down DJ Set During Halftime of Las Vegas Raiders Game
Try not to get triggered, Philadelphia Eagles fans. Despite growing up in the Philly area, Marshmello, a “lifelong fan of the Silver and Black” according to the Raiders, appeared at halftime during the team’s Sunday Night Football showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs last night. The masked hit-maker threw down an electrifying DJ set at Wynn Field Club, a posh nightclub situated in the north endzone at Allegiant Stadium. The 11,000-square foot entertainment venue spans the length of the entire endzone and features a 45,000-watt sound system, multiple bars, and two DJ booths. Mello’s high-energy performance didn’t translate onto the field for the Raiders, who got smoked by the Chiefs thanks to a 406-yard, 5-touchdown performance from 2019 Super Bowl MVP P...
