Achievements
Shaquille O’Neal’s Father Gave Him One Rule at 12 — Here’s What It Was
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal drops straight wisdom on how to pursue your passion — whether it’s basketball, business, or anything else. In this powerful clip, Shaq shares the life-changing advice...
Melba Moore Reveals the Real Cost of Being ‘The First’ on Broadway
What does it feel like to walk a tightrope while the whole world is watching? In this video clip, BIG CED sits down with a true legend, Melba Moore, to...
Reel Works ChangeMakers Gala Honors Patina Miller, Tsigie White
“POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN” STAR PATINA MILLER AND COSTUME DESIGNER TSIGIE WHITE TO RECEIVE TOP AWARDS AT REEL WORKS CHANGEMAKERS GALA New York, NY – April 29, 2026 –...
Kirk Franklin Honored With SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award
Contemporary gospel icon is among all-time most-streamed artists Contemporary gospel icon Kirk Franklin has earned a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award, recognizing him as one of the most-streamed artists in...
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Jimmy Jam: How I Met Prince & The Secret History of The Time | Jimmy Jam Interview
In this exclusive look into music history, legendary producer Jimmy Jam recounts the incredible story of how he first met...
‘Four Tops Live!’ Reissue Planned For July As Group Embarks On Nationwide Tour
THE FOUR TOPS ANNOUNCE DELUXE EDITION REISSUE OF FOUR TOPS LIVE! ON JULY 24th Group To Return To The Roostertail...
Dot Saint-Fleur Preps For One-Woman Show, June 13, in Los Angeles
The highly anticipated one-woman show starring Dot Saint-Fleur is set to premiere at The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center on...
Melba Moore Reveals the Real Cost of Being ‘The First’ on Broadway
What does it feel like to walk a tightrope while the whole world is watching? In this video clip, BIG...
The Black Effect Podcast Network Announces New Series ‘Front Page’
The Black Effect Podcast Network Announces New Daily News Series, “Front Page” News correspondent for The Breakfast Club and Emmy...
Hip-Hop
The Business of Hip-Hop
From Hip-Hop Fan to VIBE Magazine Writer | Breaking Into Music Journalism
How do you turn a passion for hip-hop into a real career? In this interview, BIG CED and The BlackSpot dive into the journey from writing rhymes in school to...
Havoc Announces Opening of Cannabis Dispensary, The Bridge
HIP HOP ICON HAVOC OF MOBB DEEP EXPANDS HIS ENTREPRENEURIAL LEGACY INTO THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY WITH THE GRAND OPENING OF A NEW DISPENSARY IN THE HEART OF QUEENS The Grammy-nominated Rapper/Producer Celebrates Entrepreneurship,...
Hawaii Mike Broke Every Rule to Build an Industry Career
Dive into an authentic hip-hop origin story straight from the streets of San Francisco in the 1980s to the heart of the NYC industry in 1992. Hawaii Mike grew up...
38 Spesh Releases ‘8 Shots’, New Video ‘Used 2’
38 SPESH RELEASES NEW PROJECT ‘8 SHOTS’ ‘8 SHOTS’ FEATURES GUEST APPEARANCES FROM METHOD MAN, BUSTA RHYMES, DAVE EAST, RANSOM, ROME STREETZ & CHE NOIR 38 SPESH ANNOUNCES PERFORMANCE AT...
Business
From Hip-Hop Fan to VIBE Magazine Writer | Breaking Into Music Journalism
How do you turn a passion for hip-hop into a real career? In this interview, BIG CED and The BlackSpot...
The Real Cost of Being a PR Publicist (Nobody Prepared Her)
In this candid conversation, we dive deep into the evolution of The Rebelle Agency and Rebelle Management, exploring how a...
Havoc Announces Opening of Cannabis Dispensary, The Bridge
HIP HOP ICON HAVOC OF MOBB DEEP EXPANDS HIS ENTREPRENEURIAL LEGACY INTO THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY WITH THE GRAND OPENING OF A NEW...
Hawaii Mike Broke Every Rule to Build an Industry Career
Dive into an authentic hip-hop origin story straight from the streets of San Francisco in the 1980s to the heart...
Russell Westbrook’s Why Not? Foundation, Bene by Nina Presented 4th Annual Women’s Wellness Brunch
Women Leaders Across Industries Joined for Impactful Conversations Led By Nina Westbrook, Cari Champion, Anna Malaika Tubbs, Tabitha Brown &...