Politics
Neil Young grants Tim Walz’s permission to use “Rockin’ in the Free World”
Young previously sued Donald Trump for playing the song as his campaign events. Neil Young Grants Tim Walz’s Permission to Use “Rockin’ in the Free World” Scoop Harrison
Oprah Speaks At DNC, But X Didn’t Forget Dr. Oz & Dr. Phil
On Wednesday, August 21, word got out that Oprah Winfrey would be speaking at the Democratic National Convention. While it’s safe to say most people saw that as a positive, there is a loud minority of social media users who had issues with her appearance. Oprah quotes the late John Lewis: "No matter what ship […] The post Oprah Speaks At DNC, But X Didn’t Forget Dr. Oz & Dr. Phil appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Trump campaign pulls “Freedom” video after Beyoncé threatens legal action
The Trump campaign's attempt to troll Kamala Harris appears to have backfired. Trump Campaign Pulls “Freedom” Video After Beyoncé Threatens Legal Action Scoop Harrison
Democrats Transform Convention Roll Call, Lil Jon Popped Out
Roll call votes at political conventions are often seen as routine, even dull, but on Tuesday (Aug. 20), the Democratic Party turned tradition on its head, delivering an electrifying dance party during their convention. DJ Cassidy, dressed sharply in a royal blue satin double-breasted suit, set the stage by spinning a carefully curated playlist that […] The post Democrats Transform Convention Roll Call, Lil Jon Popped Out appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Lil Jon turns in surreal performance of “Turn Down for What” at DNC
Lil Jon also performed "Get Low" with new lyrics, "VP Harris, Governor Walz," in place of "to the window, to the wall" Lil Jon Turns in Surreal Performance of “Turn Down for What” at DNC: Watch Jo Vito
Common Performs At Democratic National Convention 2024, DJ Cassidy Passes The Votes
You know you can’t have a Democratic presidential campaign without Common‘s involvement. On Tuesday (August 20), the Chicago MC performed at the United Center to open the second night of the Democratic National Convention in his hometown. The “Chi-City” rapper hit the stage with Grammy Award-winning Gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds to perform “Fortunate.” The song […] The post Common Performs At Democratic National Convention 2024, DJ Cassidy Passes The Votes appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Jason Isbell performs “Something More Than Free” at the DNC
The working class anthem originally appeared as the title track for Isbell's 2015 album. Jason Isbell Performs “Something More Than Free” at DNC 2024: Watch Paolo Ragusa
Donald Trump falsely claims Taylor Swift’s endorsement with garbage AI-generated posts
To be clear, Taylor Swift has not endorsed any candidate for president in the 2024 election cycle. Donald Trump Falsely Claims Taylor Swift’s Endorsement with Garbage AI-Generated Posts Scoop Harrison
Mayor Mixxy aka Eric Adams Reportedly Subpoenaed In Federal Probe Into 2021 Campaign
The federal investigation into NYC Mayor Eric Adam's 2021 campaign continues to be a thorn in his side. The post Mayor Mixxy aka Eric Adams Reportedly Subpoenaed In Federal Probe Into 2021 Campaign appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Isaac Hayes’ estate hits Donald Trump with $3 million copyright lawsuit
The estate found 134 instances in which Trump's campaign played Hayes' song "Hold On, I’m Coming" without at campaign events permission. Isaac Hayes’ Estate Files $3 Million Copyright Suit Against Donald Trump Scoop Harrison
Celine Dion denounces Trump’s use of “My Heart Will Go On: “…And really, THAT song?”
Trump curiously chose to use the song to soundtrack his rally in Montana on Friday night Celine Dion Denouces Trump’s Use of “My Heart Will Go On: “…And Really, THAT Song?” Alex Young
Lawrence O’Donnell Says Media Not Fact-Checking Donald Trump
MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell opened up this Thursday night broadcast blasting his network and the media for not fact-checking Donald Trump.
