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Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman & Husband Shot & Killed, 2 Others Injured

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 16:18 GMT

Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were shot and killed by a gunman in what is being framed as a politically motivated attack. Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were targeted and shot by the same suspect, but are expected to survive their injuries after completing surgery. As reported by local outlet Bring Me The News, Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were gunned down at their Brooklyn Park home around 3:35 AM local time, according to the still-developing accounts from local authorities. Earlier in the evening, the suspect, reportedly dressed as a police officer, went to the Champlain Park home of Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman, where he and his wife, Yvette, were shot and injured. The suspect fled the Hortman home out of the back door on foot, and the region is on lockdown as police attempt to locate the suspect. The suspect is described as a white male with brown hair wearing body armor, a police officer's uniform, complete with badge and Taser device, along with driving a vehicle fashioned like one used by officers. After carrying out tte crime, officers arrived at the Hortmans' home where the suspect reportedly opened fire on the arriving officers and fled out the back of the home. Authorities have enacted a shelter-in-place as police search for the gunman. In the suspect's SUV, a manifesto was reportedly found featuring the names of other lawmakers and state officials. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz held an emotional press conference Saturday morning, calling the deaths of the Hortmans a "politically motivated assassination." President Donald Trump, via a statement shared by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, which read, "I have been briefed on the terrible shooting that took place in Minnesota, which appears to be a targeted attack against State Lawmakers. Our Attorney General, Pam Bondi, and the FBI, are investigating the situation, and they will be prosecuting anyone involved to the fullest extent of the law. Such horrific violence will not be tolerated in the United States of America." On X, formerly Twitter, the reaction to the news of the shooting deaths of Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, is spreading. We've captured a few of those comments below. - Photo: Getty via: https://hiphopwired.com/playlist/minnesota-state-rep-melissa-hortman-husband-shot-killed/

'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' Aims To Reinvent The Iconic Capcom Game Franchise With Impressive New F

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:32 GMT

Source: Capcom / Onimusha: Way of the Sword Capcom hopes Onimusha: Way of the Sword will take the Onimusha franchise to new heights, similar to what Resident Evil 2 and 4 Remake did for the Resident Evil series. Based on the footage we saw at Summer Game Fest Play Days, there's no reason to believe that won't be the case. No, we didn't get to play Onimusha: Way of the Sword, but unlike Resident Evil Requiem, which Capcom had us sit in a makeshift theater to marvel at, Way of the Sword was played live by a Capcom dev, compared to Requiem's pre-taped presentation, which was also fine, but for a game Onimusha, playing it live was the best option to present this game to us. Seeing the game played live allowed us to fully take in Miyamoto Musashi, Way of the Sword's protagonist's skills with his katana blade, and see firsthand just how far this franchise has come since 2001's Onimusha: Warlords.

Source: Capcom / Onimusha: Way of the Sword Immediately, you realize this game is gorgeous, down to the player models, as we get a good look at Musashi, who is modeled after the legendary Japanese cinema icon Toshiro Mifune. Way of the Sword Takes Onimusha's Sword Play To A New Level

Source: Capcom / Onimusha: Way of the Sword Musashi's animations with his blade are slow and methodical, but seemingly carry more weight behind them as he strikes down members of the Genma, the race of demons and primary antagonists of the Oniumusha franchise, who look more horrifying than ever. What stood out was the parry, which triggers a beautiful spark animation as the blades clash. This looked rewarding to see when the developer successfully pulled it off during the brief demo, so we can only imagine how it feels to parry successfully in the game. The developer also showed off Musashi's ability to guard against enemy attacks from any angle. The parry also allows Musashi to redirect his enemies, for example, after the dev parried a Genma goon and steered him in the direction of a pile of burning debris.

Source: Capcom / Onimusha: Way of the Sword We also saw Musashi parry one of the bosses, a giant human devouring ogre named Byakue, with ease, another moment that garnered plenty of reactions from the press, including us, who were watching the presentation. Musashi can also parry projectiles like arrows back at the enemies, which comes in handy when covering the distance between himself and the Genma firing at him. The Issen strike is also back, but it has two new tweaks: one is a chain attack that allows Musashi to target multiple enemies, and another is called the Issen Break, which enables our hero to target specific body parts during boss battles. Interactive Surroundings & New Puzzle Feature

Source: Capcom / Onimusha: Way of the Sword In Way of the Sword, Musashi can also use the environment to his advantage. In one part of the demo, the developer showcased a cool mechanic where Musashi flipped over a table and used it as a makeshift shield. Musashi also encounters dark masses that he can absorb using the Oni Gauntlet, which will give him a glimpse into the past, revealing more of the game's story.

Source: Capcom / Onimusha: Way of the Sword Another new feature is called Oni Awakening, where Musashi's eye glows gold, allowing him to see what the Genma see, allowing him to solve puzzles he encounters that require him to locate hidden pieces.

Source: Capcom / Onimusha: Way of the Sword The Oni Gauntlet Returns & Musashi Is Not The Only Person Wearing One

Source: Capcom / Onimusha: Way of the Sword Way of the Sword looks to deliver a next-gen version of Onimusha, but one staple of the game remains the same: the Oni Gauntlet. Musashi uses it like the previous wearers, Samanosuke, Jubei, and Jacques, but he's not happy that he has been chosen by it. He also collects the orbs from fallen Genma fiends using the gauntlet, but in Way of the Sword, there are some twists. In this game, the gauntlet talks to Musashi and is revealed to be an Oni woman. Also, there seem to be numerous gauntlet wearers. During the demo, the dev took on one of them, Ganryu, a new character who is described as a samurai who embraces his gauntlet, unlike Musashi.

Source: Capcom / Onimusha: Way of the Sword The dev made short work of Ganyru but reassured us that there will be multiple encounters with Ganyru in the game. Way of the Sword looks very impressive, and adds to what was a great showing from Capcom at Summer Game Fest. We can't wait to play this one when it drops in 2026. via: https://hiphopwired.com/playlist/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-demo-breakdown/

Speaker Mike Johnson Calls For Sen. Alex Padilla Censure Despite Video We All Saw

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:42 GMT

Source: MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images / Getty The snowflakes are snowflaking. After California Sen. Alex Padilla approached Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Thursday (June 12) during a press conference that promptly led to him being wrestled to the floor and handcuffed, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson wants Padilla censured. Johnson might as well consider himself the head of the "Get Along Gang" since he only does want makes President Trump happy. Nothing about Sen. Padilla's approach and or questioning of Noem was inappropriate and definitely didn't warrant censure but that's never stopped Johnson from working to get President Trump's approval. "I think that that behavior at a minimum rises to the level of a censure," Johnson told reporters, The Hill reports. "I think there needs to be a message sent by the body as a whole that that is not what we're going to do, that's not what we're going to act." "We're not going to have branches fighting physically and having senators charging Cabinet secretaries," he added. "We got to do better and I hope that we will." The incident that quickly made the rounds on social media shows Padilla identifying himself as what appears to be some kind of security guard is pushing him back. He's is taken into a hallway where he is forced to the ground, handcuffed and escorted from the event. When pressed about whether Padilla should be censured, Speaker Mike Johnson did the thing politicians do where they totally express their opinion and then act as if that opinion that just got finished expressing doesn't matter. Meanwhile, Johnson is acting like Padilla "Terry Tate'd" Noem. He didn't. He merely said that he had questions for Noem. Padilla did interrupt the press conference Noem was holding in L.A. and that might've been because Padilla is watching his state face the National Guard and Marines over non-violent protest against unjust immigration enforcement. "I saw the same video, a very brief video, that I think many people did - I think the senator's actions, my view, is it was wildly inappropriate," Johnson said. "You don't charge a sitting Cabinet secretary, and everybody can draw their own conclusions, you can see it's a heated debate here." Meanwhile, a Congressional censure is the equivalent of a public hand smacking. It's a public admonishment of behavior but it doesn't lead to anything. Senator Padilla is not in custody and his questions have still not been answered. via: https://hiphopwired.com/2738668/speaker-mike-johnson-calls-for-sen-alex-padilla-censure-despite-video-we-all-saw/

IShowSpeed Smokes Ashton Hall In Race, Heated Argument Ensues/

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:18 GMT

Source: Alex Pantling - UEFA / Getty It is clear that streamers are the new celebrities. IShowSpeed beat Ashton Hall in back-to-back races resulting in a heated argument. As spotted on Complex, the media personality and fitness influencer met up in person to decide who is indeed the faster runner. Known for his infamous morning routine video that went viral for all the wrong reasons, Ashton Hall is now a mega influencer in the fitness industry. Surprisingly, IShowSpeed bested him in three consecutive head-to-head races, which visibly frustrated Hall. Speed was ready to leave but Hall wanted another round. "Why are you leaving?" Ashton asked him. "Because I beat you three times," Speed responded, referring to him as "Ashton Fraud." Watch Video on YouTube Speed eventually agreed to run a fourth time and beat hall again. After the event, Ashton went live and admitted defeat. "You win some, you lose some bro," he said. "He beat me fair and square. I did ask him to run it back. Turns out he beat me four times fair and square. I've taken many L's, tons of L's. And the losses have always gotten me to where I want to be." IShowSpeed has made a name for himself by challenging other celebrities and athletes. In the past he has asked for one-on- one races with Usain Bolt and Sha'Carri Richardson. Back in November, he raced against Noah Lyles only to lose to the 2024 Olympian. via: https://hiphopwired.com/2737532/ishowspeed-ashton-hall-race-argument/

Jay-Z's Wallet Takes An L After Betting $1 Million On The Pacers

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:59 GMT

Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty Jay-Z's playoff gamble just took a hit after the Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, putting the Pacers up 2-1 in the series. The Thunder's loss didn't just hurt their title hopes; it cost Jay a $1 million bet. Before the Finals started, Jay placed a $1 million wager through Fanatics Sportsbook that the Thunder would take down the Pacers in just five games. That prediction is now impossible, with Indiana already winning two games. As a result, Jay's bet is officially a loss. If things had gone his way, the Roc Nation founder would've walked away with over $3 million. But while the loss stings, it's not exactly devastating. Jay is a partner in Fanatics Sportsbook, and he's close friends with its founder, Michael Rubin. The two have worked together on several business deals, including the REFORM Alliance, a criminal justice reform group they launched with other big names. Hov is no stranger to high-stakes gambling either. He's known for throwing invite-only blackjack tournaments, often tied to raising money for REFORM. So while this particular bet didn't go his way, it's more of a blip than a major blow. The Finals are still far from over, and while the Thunder have some work to do, don't expect Jay to stop betting big anytime soon. In other news, Jay-Z and his wife Beyonc turned their London concert into a family celebration by giving their twins, Rumi and Sir Carter, a special birthday moment. During night four of the Cowboy Carter tour at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 12, which happened to be the twins' 8th birthday, Beyonc paused the show to shine the spotlight on her youngest kids. Even in the middle of a massive world tour, Beyonc made sure her kids felt the love, from her and Jay for one night. via: https://hiphopwired.com/2738659/jay-zs-wallet-takes-an-l-after-betting-1-million-on-the-pacers/

WWE Superstar Jade Cargill Will Make Acting Debut In Jonathan Majors-Led Action Thriller 'True Threa

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:47 GMT

WWE / Jade Cargill Jade Cargill, who is the plot of WWE Friday Night SmackDown, for very obvious reasons, will make her acting debut in the upcoming film True Threat, opposite Jonathan Majors. Cargill is no stranger to being in front of cameras, as she does so every week when she laces up her wrestling boots and takes out her opponents with her "Jaded" finisher on SmackDown, but in the upcoming film True Threat, she will flex her acting muscles on the big screen. Deadline exclusively reports that Cargill is the second big name announced for the Harlem-set action thriller directed by Gerard McMurray (The First Purge, Burning Sands) and produced by Alexis Garcia's CAT5 with Charlamagne Tha God, Basil Iwanyk (John Wick, Nobody), and Karen Kinney's under her new banner, Southland Stories. The Film's Plot Describes A Movie All About Vengeance According to the website, True Threat follows Special Forces operative Vernon Threat (Majors), who returns home and wants justice for his murdered son at the hands of Harlem's Apollo Kids gang. Threat infiltrates The Carter (yes, the same Carter from New Jack City) that is controlled by the gang and fights his way floor by floor, taking out boss after boss until he confronts the gang's leader, who also happens to be his former mentor, Shadow. In the film, Cargill will play Meeka, a key lieutenant in the Apollo Kids and one of the film's main villains. She will control the red light district in The Carter and also operates as a "power broker" in the building. Per Deadline, the role will see Cargill "in an intense, physical and highly stylized performance space that builds on her athletic background." We can't wait to see Cargill in action. via: https://hiphopwired.com/2738780/wwe-superstar-jade-cargill-joins-true-threat-cast/

For Papas Who Puff & Dads Who Dab: Check Out Our 2025 Father's Day Cannabis Gift Guide

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:27 GMT

Father's Day is this Sunday (June 15), and hopefully, folks have already gotten the dads in their lives a proper gift. But in case Dad is into cannabis, we've whipped together a new gift guide that might help inform your choices. As I always like to share with readers, cannabis has transformed my life for the better by providing me with a variety of ways to consume products. Further, the innovation that some of the brands we're featuring is astounding. I sometimes have trouble falling asleep, and there are brands out there addressing those who suffer from sleeplessness. As someone who struggles with ADHD, there are even products that bring life into focus. I don't want to come off too square here as I believe that we should also enjoy cannabis for relaxing and leisure, and do so responsibly. As much as I am a cannabis enthusiast, I do not encourage overindulgence. However, I believe in finding products that work best in one's life, and I hope this gift guide will help you find the right path. You'll see some familiar brands from past coverage, and we thank them for allowing us to highlight their wares. In full transparency, I wanted to get this guide up earlier in the week, but life got in the way as it typically does. There will be opportunities for interviews, profiles, and even reviews in the coming months. The next roundup I'll do will be Halloween, then onto the Thanksgiving holiday, then closing the year out with a holiday-themed guide. Please check out our latest cannabis gift guide, and Happy Father's Day to all the dope dads out there. - Photo: Getty via: https://hiphopwired.com/playlist/for-papas-who-puff-dads-who-dab-check-out-our-2025-fathers-day-cannabis-gift-guide/

Starz Orders Eight Episodes of 50 Cent-Excutive Produced Series, 'Fightland'

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:49 GMT

Jeff Hahne / 50 Cent Despite having a very rocky relationship with Starz, 50 Cent continues to land original programming with the network. Starz announced it has greenlit a new original show called Fightland, which the cable network describes as a "high-octane scripted drama set in the cutthroat, high-stakes, cash-rich world of British boxing." Fightland also marks another collaboration between Starz and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson through his G-Unit Film & Television, who serves as an executive producer on the show. Starz has ordered eight episodes of the show with production set to begin in London this fall. "Fightland" follows a disgraced, formerly incarcerated boxing champion who returns to London to seek vengeance against the crime family he thinks betrayed him. With edge-of-seat action and populated by dangerous characters, this is a world of money and power never seen before. 50 Cent Anticipates Fightland Being More Popular Than Anything He's Done Before "Fightland marks my first internationally produced show through my G-Unit Film & Television. I am excited to bring that global energy to the screen," said Executive Producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. "I anticipate this to be more successful than anything I've done before-boxing's raw stakes are gonna take it to another level." "Set against the backdrop of the British boxing underground, this series promises to be the perfect combination of character and adrenaline," said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for STARZ. "' Fightland' is the kind of unapologetically visceral, premium storytelling that STARZ is known for, and we believe that each dramatic round of this compelling drama will leave fans wanting more." 50 Cent saying he expects Fightland to be more successful than anything he's done before demonstrates the confidence he has in this show. Power, the first Starz series he was a part of, created by Courtney A. Kemp, is currently one of Starz's most popular original series ever. He also has BMF, which is currently in its 4th season, and is also popular among television viewers. However, there is also tension between the Queens rapper and the network, which often seems to reach a boiling point, with the "In Da Club" rapper threatening to pull his shows off the channel. We shall see if that remains the case when Fightland arrives. via: https://hiphopwired.com/2738665/50-cent-starz-fightland-details/

Kai Cenat Blames His Age On Wale Ignorance, X Not Convinced: "I'm Young!"

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:14 GMT

Source: Kayla Oaddams / Getty Streamer Kai Cenat and rapper Wale found themselves in 2025-worthy non-controversy during and after the 2025 BET Awards on Monday night (June 9). After Kai ran into Wale but had seemingly had no idea who he was, he says to blame his youth, not his heart, basically. As previously reported, Wale was playing on his Nintendo Switch and ran into Kai Cenat. But, while streaming live, Kai asked "What he do?" and had to be hipped that it was a rapper, while also mispronouncing said MC's name. Social media loves a controversy and the chirping commenced, but Wale added gas to the moment by later approaching Kai on quiet (not really), and saying their previous hallway interactions was making him look "crazy." However, Kai was mic'd up and the audio came in crystal clear to the entire world. Add Wale's alleged history of "sensitivity" to the mix and a faux-controversy was launched. Fast forward to Thursday (June 12), and Kai Cenat is claiming it's his age that caused the Wale ignorance. "I'ma go ahead and say to Wale, umm, I hope he didn't take my interaction personal, ya feel me...how can you blame me from just being who I am? You feel me? I'm young!," said Kai on his chat. After proceeding to play Wale's hit with Miguel "Lotus Flower Bomb," Kai added, after noting he knows the song, "2011? I was nine years old." Many people pointed to Kai's youth off the rip. But many are also unconvinced, considering being aware of pop culture goes with his streamer lifestyle/gig. But also, as Wale has noted, they have met and interacted before. Also, if Kai is into J. Cole and Drake as he has claimed, how are you not familiar with Wale? All that to say, expect Wale to be streaming with Kai Cenat before the summer is up. Probably. Are you buying what Kai Cenat is selling? Check out reactions in the gallery. via: https://hiphopwired.com/playlist/kai-cenat-blames-his-age-on-wale-ignorance/

Questlove And Black Thought To Craft Immersive Hip-Hop Film

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:05 GMT

Source: Julia Beverly / Getty According to reports, The Roots' lead MC Black Thought is writing and planning to direct a new film, teaming up with his bandmate Questlove on the project. The unnamed film is planned to be powered by the 360-degree immersive platform WonderRoom with the hopes that it "drops audiences into Hip-Hop's soul," with its narrative. Black Thought, aka Tariq Trotter, is partnering with the Impossible Creative studio, who has been behind several immersive experiences in cities across the globe. On their website, they describe their mission in creating those spaces as "designing, filming and mastering 360 experiences that cross an illusory threshold - where a room's walls, ceiling and floor disappear, giving audiences the experience of being there, of infinite perspective in all directions." Questlove and Shawn Gee of Two One Five Entertainment are signed on as producers of the film. "I'm grateful to Impossible Creative for entrusting me with their technology in bringing my latest project to the world." the Grammy Award-winning rapper said in a statement about the project. "Hip-Hop has a rich and beautiful history, and by creating a space where audiences play a role and physically live out its greatest moments, the potential for a better understanding of the genre and its roots increases significantly." "Working with Tarik and the team at Two One Five is a dream come true. Tarik's stunning vision will allow audiences to feel the music, stories, and culture of Hip-Hop come alive around them in a way that's never been experienced before," said David Galpern, Impossible Creative's co-founder and producer. FanX Studios Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Schwartz will serve as executive producer and provide oversight for Impossible Creative, and Josh Williams will also oversee the film project for Two One Five. Impossible Creative is eyeing next spring for the premiere to take place in New York City. The film world is nothing new for Black Thought and Questlove. Black Thought has numerous acting credits to his name, including HBO's The Deuce dramatic series, 2010's Night Catches Us and the 2014 James Brown biopic Get On Up. Questlove won an Academy Award for Summer of Soul, and is also the producer of the documentary Sly Lives! on the recently deceased rock pioneer Sly Stone. via: https://hiphopwired.com/2737586/quest-love-black-thought-to-craft-immersive-hip-hop-film/

'Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)' Rapper Silent Sentenced To 30 Years For Manslaughter

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:00 GMT

Source: Variety / Getty Atlanta rapper Silent has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the aggravated manslaughter of his cousin, Frederick Rooks III, and other charges related to the 2021 shooting. DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced in a news release on Wednesday that Silent , born Ricky Lamar Hawk, pleaded guilty but mentally ill to charges of voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and concealing the death of another. According to the Associated Press, a murder charge was dropped as part of a plea agreement. For those who are unfamiliar with the downfall of the "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" artist and the violent death of his cousin, here's a quick rundown as reported by AP: DeKalb County police found Frederick Rooks III shot in the leg and face in the early morning hours of Jan. 21, 2021 outside a home in a suburban area near Decatur. Police said they found 10 bullet casings near Rooks' body, and security video from a nearby home showed a white BMW SUV speeding away shortly after the gunshots. A family member of Rooks told police that Silent had picked up Rooks in a white BMW SUV, and GPS data and other cameras put the vehicle at the site of the shooting. Silent confessed about 10 days later after he was arrested, police said. Ballistics testing matched the bullet casings to a gun that Silent had when he was arrested, authorities said. In 2020, Silent , who was a high school junior in 2015 when he released his "Watch Me" smash hit, had been involved in a number of run-ins with the law, some of which involved violence allegedly threatened or committed against others. In August 2020, he was arrested in Santa Ana, California, on a domestic violence charge. The next day, in Los Angeles, he was charged with assault with a deadly weapon after witnesses said he entered a stranger's home looking for his girlfriend, who wasn't there, and swung a hatchet at two people before he was disarmed. In 2019, he made an appearance on the medical talk show The Doctors, where he discussed struggling with depression and witnessing violence and mental illness among his family members growing up. "I've been fighting demons my whole life, my whole life," he said. via: https://hiphopwired.com/2737819/silento-sentenced-30-years-in-prison-aggravated-manslaughter/

Cardi B Attacks Trump's "Dictatorship Vibe"

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:57 GMT

Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in a section of Los Angeles have sparked outrage and protests, leading to President Donald Trump sending in National Guard officers and Marines in response. Some have questioned why more celebrities haven't been vocal about the administration's behavior, and rapper Cardi B addressed that while appearing in a Spaces conversation on X, formerly Twitter on Tuesday (June 10). "Personally, the reason why I haven't really said anything is because I could say something every single day about it and guess what? Nothing is going to happen," she stated, going on to express fears that her words could provoke more retaliation. "Because Trump do not give one f-k about me or what I gotta say. I personally believe that he doesn't like me. So if somebody don't like you, and they say something or they do something, they'll be like, 'Oh word? Now I'm gonna show you.'" The Bronx, New York native continued, "He always gives dictatorship vibe. I tried to warn people that this was going to happen. I don't know nobody anymore in the White House. I don't know a representative. I don't know nobody in there. And if I talk about it every single day, he is not going to care. Actually, I feel like if I talk about it every single day, he's going to deport more people on purpose to show you. ... Like, 'B--h, I run this country.'" She did go on to call on Trump to display more "compassion" during the conversation hosted by Complex, saying the people targeted "are working their a- off and providing for this country" despite Trump and his believers' allegations. "So they actually have helped America a lot," she said. "Plenty! We wouldn't like for an American to get snatched up in Russia and get f-g treated practically like dog s-t. And we're treating these people like they're dog s-t, like not even humans." Cardi B has been a supporter of former Vice President Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders in the past and has spoken out against Trump in the past. She did warn that the U.S. could encounter bad karma for its actions, referencing the COVID-19 pandemic. California Governor Gavin Newsom has called out Trump repeatedly since last week, notably in a speech on Tuesday saying "democracy is under assault," in reference to Trump's rhetoric. via: https://hiphopwired.com/2737565/cardi-b-attacks-trumps-dictatorship-vibe/

Israel Strikes Iran's Nuclear Sites, Kills Top Iranian Military Officials

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:47 GMT

Israel carried out a massive military strike that was aimed at taking out Iran's nuclear and top Iranian military officials. Iran has retaliated against Israel, with the world watching to see if this will escalate into an all-out war between the two nations. Tensions between Israel and Iran date back to the South Lebanon conflict in the mid-1980s and have persisted at varying levels since. This latest offensive from the IDF and Mossad was aimed at taking down Iranian nuclear, missile, and military sites, and Israeli officials have reportedly taken out an Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) leader along with two other top commanders, which Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei confirmed. As reported by several outlets, including CNN, Reuters, and The Hill, the attack comes after months of negotiation between the United States and Iran to complete a new nuclear deal. While most major nations have largely agreed to scale down nuclear weapons production, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) discovered that Iran was fast-tracking the enrichment of uranium, which set off warning signals to Israeli leaders. Iran has launched over 200 drones in retaliation against the overnight Israeli strikes, setting the stage for more military offensives from both nations. President Donald Trump told the Wall Street Journal that he was aware of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating that the United States had no involvement in the strikes. "Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran, and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region," Rubio said Thursday night (June 12). "Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense. President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel," Rubio continued. On X, formerly Twitter, most are pointing out the impetus of a large-scale war between Israel and Iran, while also aiming barbs at President Trump over his foreign policy aims. We've got those reactions below. - Photo: Getty via: https://hiphopwired.com/playlist/israel-strikes-iran-nuclear-sites/

Drake Drops Another Stimmy On His Artist Smiley, Internet Pleads For Mercy

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:16 GMT

Source: Mark Blinch/@smiley61st / Getty Drake is back at it again, handing out what fans jokingly call another "stimulus package," this time to his OVO Sound signee, Smiley. Their new collaboration, "2 Mazza," appears on Smiley's latest project "Don't Box Me In". The track marks another co-sign from "The Boy," continuing the partnership that began in 2021 with their viral hit "Over The Top." That song had the internet going crazy, not just for Drake's verse, but for Smiley's distinct delivery and the now-infamous line, "Prada and Gucci don't go together." But this time, the reception hasn't been as warm. While Drake's presence usually guarantees a flood of attention, fans have been more muted, and at times critical, about "2 Mazza." Some listeners feel the energy is off, and even loyal OVO fans are questioning whether this collab meets the high bar set by their first joint effort. Smiley's unique cadence continues to split opinion, and though Drake's verse brings his usual confidence, it hasn't sparked the same level of excitement as in past features. Smiley, who signed to Drake's OVO Sound imprint under Warner Records in 2021, continues to build his presence with Don't Box Me In, which also features appearances from IceWear Vezzo and fellow OVO affiliate Baka Not Nice. Despite mixed reactions, the project reflects Smiley's refusal to fit into a conventional mold, hence the title. Whether "2 Mazza" grows on fans or fades out quietly, it's clear that Drake is still betting on Smiley. Check out some of the early online reactions to this new collaboration below, and decide for yourself if the OVO duo still has that viral magic. via: https://hiphopwired.com/playlist/drake-smiley-2-mazza-reactions/

Spotify, YouTube, Gmail, Discord & More Suffer Massive Outage, Google Confirms Issue With Google Clo

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:11 GMT

Source: picture alliance / Getty / Alphabet / Google You were not bugging if your Spotify, Gmail, or Discord was acting funky today. Google confirmed there was a massive Google Cloud outage affecting those other services and more. The Times of India reports that Alphabet's Google Cloud experienced a widespread outage, affecting tens of thousands of users across various platforms. According to reports, platforms such as Spotify, YouTube, Google Meet, Snapchat, Shopify, Discord, and Switch all suffered some form of service disruptions. Google confirmed the outage, noting that numerous products were experiencing service disruptions. The company wrote on its status page, "Our engineers are continuing to mitigate the issue, and we have confirmation that the issue has recovered in some locations." Google did not provide a time for a resolution at the time. Per Times of India: Downdetector, which tracks outages based on user reports, recorded over 10,000 incidents related to Google Cloud and more than 44,000 reports for Spotify around 2:46 p.m. ET in the U.S. Additionally, users reported over 4,000 incidents each for Google Meet and Google Search, and more than 8,000 for Discord. Cloudflare, which also reported an outage on Thursday, clarified through spokesperson Alexander Modiano that its core services were unaffected, attributing the issue to Google Cloud's disruption. Spotify users took to X, formerly Twitter, to voice their displeasure. You can see those reactions in the gallery below. via: https://hiphopwired.com/playlist/alphabet-google-cloud-outage-spotify-youtube-gmail-affected/

Sen. Alex Padilla Handcuffed During Homeland Security News Conference

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:52 GMT

Sen. Alex Padilla of California was removed from a press conference and handcuffed, then placed on the ground in a video that has since gone viral. Sen. Alex Padilla was attempting to address Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who held the press conference to address the volatile immigration enforcement standoff in Los Angeles. Homeland Security's Kristi Noem hosted the press conference at the Federal Building in Los Angeles on Thursday (June 12), where Sen. Alex Padilla is from. When Padilla attempted to interject and push back against Secretary Noem's depiction of the actions undertaken by ICE and supported by armed forces, he was approached by a pair of Secret Service agents. As noted in the video footage and social media posts, Sen. Padilla was heard saying, "I am Sen. Alex Padilla and I have questions for the secretary" ahead of being handcuffed and put face down on the ground. Noem used her time at the podium to take jabs at Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has clashed with President Donald Trump over the operation, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. "We're not going away," Noem said. "We are going to liberate the city from the burdensome leadership, mayor, and governor." On X, formerly Twitter, some users are expressing shock at the way that a sitting United States senator was manhandled. We've got those reactions below. - Photo: MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images / Getty via: https://hiphopwired.com/playlist/sen-alex-padilla-handcuffed-homeland-security-news-conference/

50 Cent Plays Referee In The Billionaire Beef Between Elon Musk & Trump

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:52 GMT

Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz 50 Cent has jumped into the conversation about the drama between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and, of course, he did it in a funny and trolling way. Fif hit Instagram with a couple of wild AI-generated images to poke fun at the situation. In the first one, 50 and Trump are seen golfing together. He added a caption joking about Musk's recent black eye: "So what happened with Elon, heard he let some punk punch him in the face." Classic 50 - making light of something serious. Then, he posted another AI pic, this time with him and Musk on a private jet. This one had a more chill message: "Hey man I think you should talk to Donald. I know you don't give a f*ck but he really don't give a f*ck." It was like 50 was playing the middleman, pointing out that both Trump and Musk are known for not caring what people think - and maybe they should squash the beef. The feud started after Musk accused Trump of being connected to Jeffrey Epstein and even called for him to be impeached. Musk later admitted he might have gone too far, but things still seem tense between the two. Even though 50 has supported Trump before, he made it clear he's not on board with everything. Recently, Trump said he might consider pardoning Diddy if the music mogul is found guilty of sex trafficking. 50 wasn't having it. He made it clear he doesn't want Trump to pardon Diddy if he's convicted. As usual, the top troll in the game brought humor to a serious situation. Whether he's clowning celebs, giving his opinion on politics, or just giving folks a hard time, he knows how to keep people talking. This time, he's adding fuel to the Trump vs. Musk fire, and making sure everyone's watching. via: https://hiphopwired.com/2737654/50-cent-plays-referee-in-the-billionaire-beef-between-elon-musk-trump/

R. Kelly Lawyers Asks He Be Freed, Says His Life Is In Danger

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:49 GMT

Source: Cook County Department of Corrections / Cook County Department of Corrections R. Kelly's attorneys have filed a motion asking that he be freed. They say officials solicited another inmate to kill him. As per Variety, the legal team representing R. Kelly has submitted an urgent request for his release. His attorney on retainer Beau Brindley says that they having damning evidence that the high-level employees at FCC Butner propositioned an inmate to kill the disgraced singer. According to the motion, Mikeal Glenn Stine, a terminally ill inmate at the same facility, has provided a sworn testimonial saying officials at the prison and prosecutors offered him freedom in exchange for killing R. Kelly. Stine also says that the alleged conspirators thought the plan out entirely even telling him that he would be charged with the crime but the evidence would be mishandled to guarantee a not guilty verdict. Thankfully the Aryan Brotherhood member decided against it and shared the plot with the singer directly in March. Brindley says in June he was alerted that a different member of the Aryan Brotherhood was solicited to kill both R. Kelly and Stine. "The threat to Mr. Kelly's life continues each day that no action is taken," the filing reads. "More A.B. members are accumulating at his facility. More than one has already been approached about carrying out his murder. One of them will surely do what Mr. Stine has not, thereby burying the truth about what happened in this case along with Robert Kelly." Beau Brindley is asking that R. Kelly be released to home detention. This is not the first time R. Kelly has filed for a release. Back in 2020, he asked to be released due to fears of catching the coronavirus. He was eventually moved from Metropolitan Correctional Center Chicago to his current prison in North Carolina. via: https://hiphopwired.com/2736575/r-kelly-lawyers-ask-for-freedom-says-his-life-is-in-danger/

Kyrie Irving Wants To Join Struggling Esports Organization FaZe Clan

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:39 GMT

Ron Jenkins / Kyrie Irving Kyrie Irving wants to bring his gaming talents to FaZe Clan. For those who don't know, Kyrie Irving streams when he's not on the court, showcasing his crafty dribbling skills that break ankles. During one of his recent streams, Irving was on the phone with a member of FaZe Clan, the once-uber-popular esports and influencer brand, which has seen better days and expressed interest in joining the team. "I was wondering if y'all are taking applications," the all-star Dallas Mavericks point guard said. "I don't really know how that shit really goes, bro." Needing some serious star power like Irving, the person on the other end of the phone took Irving's inquiry into joining the team positively, and the official account for FaZe Clan on X, formerly Twitter, shared a photoshopped image of the NBA champion wearing a FaZe Clan jersey. If Irving does officially join FaZe Clan, he would follow in the footsteps of other big names like Bronny James, Offset, Snoop Dogg, Lil Yachty, and Ben Simmons, who are seemingly no longer a part of the organization. So if Irving does decide to join officially, he would be the biggest name on the squad. Kyrie Irving Wants People To Stop Making Fun of Karl-Anthony Towns' Voice That's not all that went down during the stream. Irving also defended his close friend Karl-Anthony Towns, urging fans to stop making fun of him for "changing up his tone." "Y'all gotta stop making fun of my brother KAT. I'm done with y'all," Irving told viewers of the stream. "Stop making fun of my brother KAT. It's over for that, it's a fuckking wrap, I'm letting you know that if you repost that shit again or meme him up, I'm attacking you. Not like that physically, GTA, but I'm attacking you." Irving also alluded to Kat's upbringing in New Jersey as a reason people should back off. "Y'all gotta leave KAT alone because y'all don't know what it's like to grow up in Jersey and have all of these cultures that you're a part of, trust me on that," said Irving. "Jersey is literally 130 miles long, it's (a) very, very small state ... but leave him alone." "Because he's Dominican, he's black, he grew up in a certain area in Jersey, just like me, and you gotta survive out here," Irving continued. "You got many different demographics of people, so you gotta survive out here. I don't agree all the time when he be changing up his tone sometimes, I don't always agree and all that shit, that shit be funny, but on a serious note, he is a man, he is my brother and I protect him all the time." via: https://hiphopwired.com/2737595/kyrie-irving-faze-clan-defends-karl-anthony-towns/

Cuck Is Life: Adam22 Partners With QUQ Chairs For Fellow Cuckcolding Fans

Posted by urbanradiocollective — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:46 GMT

Adam22 makes no secret about embracing the cuckold lifestyle, which is when a person watches their partner do the nasty with someone else, and he's capitalizing on the kink. In a new announcement video, Adam22 is partnering with Swedish furniture company QUQ Chairs to release a line of exclusive seating arrangements made for those who want to be close to the action. In a video posted to his social media pages, Adam22 explains the partnership with QUQ Chairs, which says it supplies furniture to several fictitious hotel chains, including Motel 5, Super 7, Travel Inn, Econo Inn, and Holiday Lodge Express, all in a bid to illustrate what the chairs are made for. "I'm the latest Brand Ambassador for iconic Swedish furniture designer QUQchairs.com," Adam22 says. "I couldn't be more excited about this partnership for something I'm so deeply passionate about!" "I am excited to create the most ergonomic chairs for the bedroom," he added. "As the spectator, you have the perfect view at all times....The chair allows the perfect amount of freedom for your wrists and hands." Yikes. Or congratulations? Sorry, we don't mean to kink shame. Do you. Or watch someone do her. Or him. Whatever your flavor, right? Adam22 made himself the face of the lifestyle after releasing and directing a video of his wife, Lena The Plug, getting down with fellow adult film performer Jason Luv. - Photo: via: https://hiphopwired.com/2737603/adam22-partners-quq-chairs/