Source: Anadolu / Getty Election day is here! This year will be another one for the history books as Kamala Harris has high chances of becoming America’s first woman and woman of color President. As we’ve seen in past elections, there have been many women and Black women who have ran for president, Shirley Chisholm and Hilary Clinton, so this year could be when the this monumental step actually happens! […]

Source: Variety / Getty Tyka Nelson, the younger sister of late music icon Prince and a musician in her own right, passed away Monday morning (Nov. 4) at the age of 64. Her son, President Nelson, confirmed her death to Minnesota’s Star Tribune but provided no other details on her passing. Born on May 18, 1960, to John L. Nelson and Mattie Shaw Nelson, Tyka was Prince’s only full sibling. […]

Election Day is new on the horizon and there are still millions of ballots slated to be cast to elect not only the next President of the United States but other key races. Hip-Hop Wired will attempt to bring Election Day into greater view and share what we’ve learned in the time leading up to the big day. Tuesday is Election Day and polls will open bright and early across […]

Source: Julia Beverly / Getty So much for the three-course meals of “spaghetti, fettuccini, and veal” that he rapped about in “All About The Benjamins.” Today, Sean “Diddy” Combs is eating less extravagantly for his 55th birthday (Nov. 4). As you know, the disgraced hip-hop mogul is spending his birthday behind bars – awaiting his trial in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Combs has been in custody since his September arrest on […]

Source: Courtesy / Madame Tussauds New York Ahead of her Christmas Time Tour, Merlin Entertainments’ Madame Tussauds New York revealed a brand-new wax figure of the best-selling female artist of all time, Mariah Carey this week (November 3rd)! The holiday season got a bit more festive as The Voice met her wax twin in what was a magical moment in New York City. Carey’s wax figure is sporting a dazzling ensemble […]

Source: Derek White / Getty November marks Hip-Hop History Month, a celebration of the genre that has inspired generations with hard rhythms and ear-catching rhymes. Of course, the genre is mostly known for its secular content, complete with vulgar lyrics and imagery. However, there has also been a rise in Christian artists taking their place in the culture. Getting back to the roots of Hip-Hop, these artists are focused on providing […]

Source: Todd Korol / Getty / Drake / DeMar DeRozan Drake is still BIG MAD about Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” moment. The Canadian musician let his feelings be known during a Toronto Raptors matchup against the Sacramento Kings over the weekend, taking a shot at DeMar DeRozan, one of the players who helped bring his squad an NBA championship. DeMar DeRozan should be considered royalty in Toronto, especially after […]

Source: Bob Riha Jr / Getty Top 10 Most Heartbreaking Celebrity Divorces In the glamorous world of Hollywood, where fairy tale romances and whirlwind weddings often take center stage, the inevitable reality of celebrity breakups can be both shocking and heartbreaking. These high-profile separations not only tug at the heartstrings of fans but also captivate the public’s imagination, as they witness their favorite stars navigating the turbulent waters of love […]

Source: Chris Walter / Getty Today (Nov. 4), the world of music and entertainment mourns the loss of an undeniable icon, Quincy Jones. The visionary producer, composer, and conductor defined the sound of generations. Read more about how ‘The Quincy Jones Effect’ has influenced a multitude of artists, producers and the entertainment industry at large. Quincy Jones’ Impact Jones, whose influence spanned jazz, pop, soul, and R&B, passed away at […]