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Source: John Lamparski / Getty Sacha Jenkins, a writer, director, producer and co-founder of the beloved Hip-Hop magazine ego trip, has passed away. For Generation X and Millennial-aged Hip-Hop fans—and particularly Hip-Hop journalists—Jenkins was a titan. Born in Philadelphia, but raised in Queens, he was a co-founder of ego trip magazine along with fellow rap journalist Elliott Wilson in 1994. Although it only published 13 issues in four years, it […]

CRT FRSH, Hip-Hop Wired’s playlist where we showcase music that we believe is “Certified Fresh,” is back with the newness! With our latest update this week, we’re gonna focus on Joey BadA$$ and his feud with what seems like the entire West Coast before sharing new heat. I want to explain how I approach curating the CRT FRSH playlist. Most importantly, I don’t segregate my Hip-Hop. Every form of music […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty Tamar Braxton’s Top 10 Iconic Moments When it comes to star power, few shine quite like Tamar Braxton. Whether she’s lighting up the stage with powerhouse vocals, turning heads with bold fashion, or commanding attention with her unapologetic personality, Tamar has always been a force to be reckoned with. From her early days singing with her sisters to becoming a solo R&B sensation and reality […]

Source: Jackson State University / Getty Lil Durk is currently embroiled in a legal battle, facing accusations of intimidating witnesses in a murder-for-hire case set to go to trial later this year. Prosecutors allege that Durk was not only responsible for financing the crime but also for orchestrating and directing it. The charges stem from the murder of Savaiy’a Robinson, the cousin of rapper Rondo, which Durk is said to […]

Source: JEFF HAYNES / Getty Every Sports Hero Needs a Villain Sports pull us in for all kinds of reasons—speed, skill, drama, and unforgettable moments. We love the underdogs, the clutch performers, the dynasties. Some fans come for the strategy, others for the chaos. Rivalries fuel the fire, and storylines build legends. But every hero needs a villain. A sports villain isn’t always evil—they’re just the ones we love to […]

Source: John Lamparski / Getty Kid Cudi testified that Sean “Diddy” Combs once forced his way into Cudi’s house without permission. The incident allegedly happened after Cudi collaborated with singer Cassie, who later filed a civil lawsuit against Diddy. Cudi said Diddy grew angry and confrontational after learning about the collaboration. According to the testimony, Diddy’s break-in came without warning. Cudi claimed he was not home during the incident, but […]

This May, math lovers, trivia enthusiasts, and calendar watchers are celebrating a rare event – Palindrome Week. From May 20 to May 29, 2025, every date reads the same backward as forward when written in the MM/DD/YY format. This quirky occurrence happens when the date’s numbers mirror each other, like 5/20/25 or 5/21/25. A palindrome is a sequence that remains identical even when reversed, and while they’re common in words […]

Source: Jackson State University / Getty Noted as one of the greatest and most distinct voices in music, Ronald Isley is celebrating his 84th birthday today (May 21) with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Ron Isley and the Isley Brothers stand as pillars of modern music, influencing countless artists and shaping genres for over six decades. Their sound, a seamless blend of soul, R&B, funk, rock, and pop, […]

Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty A new Netflix documentary is shining a brighter light on Brett Favre and his involvement in a Mississippi welfare scandal that has kept the former NFL star in hot water for years.  The hour-long doc, Untold: The Fall of Favre, which premiered this week, details Favre’s alleged involvement in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) welfare scandal, which began in May 2020.  The doc also examines […]