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Source: Interim Archives / Getty On the third Monday of every January the world (the United States specifically) celebrates the legacy of one of the most influential figures we’ve ever seen, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Continue reading to check out some rappers who upped the anti by paying homage to MLK in their music. A minister, activist and political philosopher, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was one of the […]

Donald Trump has once more ascended to the office of the President of the United States, doing so as a convicted felon, which has all but emboldened not only his base but also the cronies he’s surrounded himself with. In the past few days and earlier times, we’ve seen stalwarts of the Hip-Hop community pledge allegiance to the incoming regime of Donald Trump, but what exactly does that mean for […]

President Donald Trump was sworn in on Monday (Jan. 20) and the spectacle of the inauguration has concluded with many in the media offering their observations On X, President Donald Trump’s rambling and sometimes unfocused acceptance speech was dissected at great lengths with some pointing out the fallacies and falsehoods spewed from the pulpit. President Donald Trump spoke at length from inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, using the moment to […]

Martin Luther King Jr. is, with little doubt, one of the more notable figures in the annals of Black history, and his sacrifice for the greater good of all maintains its resonance in modern times. In the wake of the transition of power within the White House on January 20, Hip-Hop Wired is electing to honor Martin Luther King Jr. instead and will share ways to uphold the great leader’s […]

Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Donald Trump will officially become the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20, but there are far better ways to spend your time than watching the convicted felon’s second inauguration. Set to officially start at noon, we have some suggestions, for the sake of your anxiety and stress levels, that will make for a far more enjoyable day than watching the Grifter […]

Source: Getty / Getty With Donald Trump being sworn into office, we aren’t the most thrilled about the 60th presidential inauguration but it does give us the opportunity to look back on some historic fashion moments with joy and pride. Inaugurations have long served as a showcase not just for political tradition but also for iconic fashion moments that remain etched in history. From Michelle Obama’s trailblazing elegance to Amanda […]

Source: Cole Burston / Getty Drake‘s latest lawsuit, a rare one where an artist is suing his own record company, might be one that he can’t win, several legal experts are saying. In case you’ve been off the grid for a while, over the summer, Drake and Kendrick Lamar engaged in a rap battle. Lamar was declared the undisputed people’s champ after he put out ‘Not Like Us,’ an anthemic […]

Source: Jason Merritt / Getty To the surprise of many of their fans, rappers Snoop Dogg, Nelly, and Rick Ross headed out to Trump inauguration events over the weekend. Snoop Dogg performed at the first Crypto Ball on Friday night and Nelly is expected to perform at the Liberty Ball on Monday. The Crypto Ball was hosted by David Sacks, who will be the new administration’s reigning expert on AI. […]

Source: HIGHFIVE/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Lizzo looks sexy and cozy in recent Instagram posts. Repping Yitty, the artist flexes in a bold and cheeky fuzzy number that has everyone talking.The “About D-mn Time” singer is not playing with us. On January 17 and 18, Lizzo shared three IG posts unveiling the new Yitty drop. The matching four-piece set includes a string bikini top and bottoms with pom-pom ties, mini boy shorts, […]