All Articles Tagged "hiphopwired"

Jay-Z Named MTV’s 6th Hottest MC In The Game [Video]

As the countdown of the ‘Hottest MC’s in the Game’ continues, we reach the most controversial selection so far. Continue »

Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Mary J. Blige To Perform At NBA All-Star Game

The NBA All-Star Game is shaping up to be another star-studded event as Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Ne-Yo, Mary J. Blige and will.i.am have all been billed to perform during the show. Continue »

Disgraced Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Facing Federal Charges

Kwame Kilpatrick faces brand new federal charges in the explosive corruption and racketeering case that has dogged the former Mayor of Detroit for the past four years Continue »

A$AP Rocky Turns Down ‘XXL Magazine’ Freshman 2012 Cover

Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky and his rapid rise from Internet sensation to major label player has been one of the biggest Hip-Hop stories of late. Continue »

2 Chainz Breaks Down His Personal Style [Video]

With his “Tity Boi” days behind him, 2 Chainz is quickly becoming one of the most profiled rappers in the game. Continue »

Cash Money’s Third Annual Grammy Party [Photos]

Cash Money held their third annual pre-Grammy party this weekend and the entire YMCMB family, and a gang of additional celebrities, were in attendance. Continue »

Nas Owes Over $6 Million In Taxes

Someone get Nas a proper accountant, now. TMZ reports that the Queens rapper forgot to pay the IRS $339K in taxes for the year 2010. Continue »

Nicki Minaj Excited About New Single, Talks Super Bowl Performance, M.I.A. Flipping The Bird

Even though she didn’t take home a single Grammy at this year’s ceremony, Nicki Minaj is still very much a winner. Continue »

Valentine’s Day With Rosa Acosta

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Rosa Acosta has decided to play cupid. Continue »

Nicki Minaj Covers ‘New York Magazine’ Spring Fashion Issue

Wearing teal eye shadow, exaggerated eyelashes, and her signature pink/blond mashup ‘do, Nicki Minaj graces the cover of New York Magazine’s Fashion Double Issue. Continue »

Marcus Manchild On XXL Freshman Candidacy, Houston Hip-Hop & More [Video]

The state of Texas has a new rising star making waves in Hip-Hop named Marcus Manchild. Continue »

Father-Son Music Promoters Still Captive In Angola Over Nas No-Show

With details seemingly ripped from the pages of an espionage thriller, the tale of father-son music promoters Patrick Allocco and his son, also named Patrick, and their ongoing ordeal in Angola is mind-boggling. Continue »

The Commission Debates – “Who Is Hip-Hop’s Next Great MC?” [Video]

Hip-Hop Wired presents a new 4-part series entitled, The Commission. Continue »

Bangin Candy: Draya Michele [Photos]

With Waka Flocka set to finally release the official video for his strip club anthem “Round of Applause,” we felt it was our duty to shine a light on the leading lady in the much anticipated video. Continue »

Record Exec Claims None Of Nate Dogg’s Friends Stepped Up To Help With Medical Bills

We all knew this was going to come to a head and more will probably soon come as record label executive David Michery claims none of Nate’s “rapper friends” came through in Nate’s time of need when he was still alive. Continue »

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