Streamer & host DJ Akademiks has been named in a lawsuit accusing him of rape, sexual abuse and defamation. The accusation comes from a woman named Fauziya “Ziya” Abashe, whom Akademiks –born Livingston Allen– dated in 2021. However, after they called things off, almost a year later, Abashe received a call from Ak asking if […]
Today is one of the better days in the life of ascending rap star ScarLip. A year ago, a photo shoot for her very own magazine cover seemed out of reach by more than 365 days. Although the La Bodega NY Studio, where she’s currently being photographed, stands in the same Bronx borough in […]
Angel Reese has 3.1 million social media followers, more than the WNBA…and her college rival Caitlin Clark. Now, she has a new deal with a Black-owned company. Good American has tapped the 6-foot-3 Chicago Sky forward as their spokeswoman for their new tall women’s jeans line. Though the company is commonly associated with co-founder Khloe […]
While Bronny James‘ basketball future is still in the air, he’s been cleared to play for the NBA if he chooses to enter the 2024 draft. ESPN reports that the USC guard underwent medical testing as part of the NBA’s Fitness to Play Panel, which includes three physicians’ approval. With medical clearance out of the […]
HipHopWired had the opportunity to speak with director Malik Buie and producer Kim Osorio about the groundbreaking documentary "Tale of The Tape", chonicling the rise and impact of mixtapes on Hip-Hop culture.
Somehow, despite being a supposed billionaire from a wealthy family, Donald Trump has convinced the MAGA world that he is a man of the people—the common folk. (Although, to be fair, it’s probably the overt racism, xenophobia and white grievance pandering that put Trump over the top.) But Trump’s first presidency was largely viewed as […]