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Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz One of Hip-Hop’s longest running fueds continues. Ja Rule found it hilarious that 50 Cent’s Las Vegas residency was panned by a critic. As spotted on HipHopDX, the G-Unit Records recently kicked off his residency at PH Live in Planet Hollywood. As expected, 50 Cent performed his medley of hits, b-sides and guest appearances to a crowd of his fans. In attendance at one of the […]

Source: Ron Erwin / Getty Community members across the Greater Toronto Area are sounding the alarm over a troubling surge in missing Black teens and adults, with major cities like Toronto, Ontario, seeing a sharp rise in cases. Many are calling on officials to bring more media attention to the escalating issue. Roots Reggae Hub host Shana McCalla and African Diaspora News Channel reporter Emma Ansah were among the first […]

Protesters rally at Antioch police headquarters in Antioch, Calif., on April 18, 2023. | Source: MediaNews Group/East Bay Times via Getty Images / Getty Somehow, the American justice system has gotten it into its head that it can train the racism out of racist police officers — and it’s betting Black lives on it. In April 2023, a Contra Costa County judge released the names of 17 Antioch, California, police […]

Source: Win McNamee / Getty Congress officially certified Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election on Monday, completing the process without any objections or disruptions. The proceedings stood in stark contrast to the events of January 6, 2021, when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the previous election. Despite heightened security and a snowstorm in Washington, lawmakers swiftly carried out […]

Source: Fulton County Jail / Fulton County Sheriff’s Office President-elect Donald Trump is slated to appear for sentencing for his conviction in the “hush money” case in New York City, and his online supporters are beside themselves. Last Friday (January 3), President-elect Donald Trump received bad news regarding his sentencing in the “hush money” case in New York City when Judge Juan Merchan issued a decision that he would proceed. […]

January 6, 2021, the United States Capitol was attacked by a mob of largely white domestic terrorists operating under the orders of Donald Trump as part of his “Stop The Steal” movement. On the fourth anniversary of the heinous attack on democracy, many on X are remembering the January 6 insurrection just as Trump is gearing up for a second term in the White House. The events of January 6 […]

Source: SrdjanPav / Getty 10 Important Safety Tips Before Going Sledding Sledding is one of those magical winter experiences that brings out the child in all of us. The rush of sliding down a snow-covered hill, the crisp air, and the laughter shared with friends and family make it a truly joyful activity. But since snowy winters aren’t a guarantee every year, the chance to go sledding feels extra special […]

CRT FRSH, Hip-Hop Wired’s playlist where we attempt to showcase music we believe is “Certified Fresh,” is back again for 2025! Now that we’re nearing the end of the year, we’re trimming down the CRT FRSH playlist and updating the concept with our latest drop which we hope you all enjoy. Disclaimer: The CRT FRSH playlist is a labor of love. We don’t take payments nor do we do favors. […]

Source: x / x The family of Dennoriss Richardson is pushing back against an Alabama state autopsy that claims a Black man who was found hanging in an abandoned home in late September died by suicide. According to AP, in late December, Alabama released Dennoriss Richardson’s autopsy, which ruled the 39-year-old’s death a suicide. Despite the state’s findings, the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences didn’t immediately provide a copy of […]