A sample used almost 40 years ago on a song that was recently sampled by Metro Boomin that bore the single, “Like That” featuring Future and Kendrick Kamar (Which lit the fire for the Drake/Lamar battle that took place this year) has been flagged by the estate of Barry White in a recent copyright infringement… Continue reading ‘Like That’ Barry White’s Estate Sues Creators Of Song Sampled By Metro Boomin, Future And Kendrick Lamar
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NCAA Asking Fans To Reduce Online Abuse Toward College Players And Officials
A survey was done by the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) and Signify Group to investigate online harassment in college sports. It was determined that the majority of abuse targeted students who participated in the March Madness tournament. It also showed that women basketball players received about three times the threats than their male counterparts.… Continue reading NCAA Asking Fans To Reduce Online Abuse Toward College Players And Officials
Robert Glasper Releases Keys to the City: Volume 1 Exclusively On Apple Music
ROBERT GLASPER RELEASES THIRD NEW ALBUM OF 2024 KEYS TO THE CITY: VOLUME 1 OUT NOW VIA LOMA VISTA RECORDINGS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH APPLE MUSIC ROBTOBER RESIDENCY LIVE AT THE BLUE NOTE NYC UNTIL NOVEMBER 3 APPLE MUSIC AND ROBERT GLASPER LAUNCH ‘IN MY ELEMENT’ RADIO Today, five-time Grammy award-winning pianist and composer Robert Glasper… Continue reading Robert Glasper Releases Keys to the City: Volume 1 Exclusively On Apple Music
Go-Go Museum And Cafe Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Scheduled For Nov. 18 In Washington D.C.
A dedication to Go-Go music has been in the planning stages for years, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Go-Go Museum and Cafe is now scheduled for Nov. 18. According to Popville, the long-awaited 8,000-square-foot museum will be located in Anacostia. Although the ribbon cutting takes place in November, the museum doesn’t open until the… Continue reading Go-Go Museum And Cafe Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Scheduled For Nov. 18 In Washington D.C.
T.I. Announces Upcoming Performance Is ‘Last Working Gig’
In a recent radio interview promoting an upcoming holiday concert in Atlanta, one of the hometown artists announced that his performance at the event would be his last. While appearing on 96.1 The Beat on Oct. 10, Atlanta recording artist T.I. stated that he would not be performing after the upcoming show, the Jingle Ball… Continue reading T.I. Announces Upcoming Performance Is ‘Last Working Gig’
Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium Hosting FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Games
Atlanta continues to be the hot spot for business, music, entertainment, and sports as FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) has just announced that the southern city was one of 12 cities selected to host the 2025 Club World Cup Tournament next summer. More massive soccer matches are headed to #Atlanta, the epicenter of soccer… Continue reading Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium Hosting FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Games
Spike Lee To Be Honored As SuperFan In NBA Hall Of Fame Ceremony
Filmmaker Spike Lee is being acknowledged for his devotion to his beloved New York Knicks basketball team. The NBA league office announced that The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will be adding the famed “Do the Right Thing” director, along with Billy Crystal (Los Angeles Clippers), Alan Horwitz (Philadelphia 76ers SuperFan), and Los Angeles Lakers… Continue reading Spike Lee To Be Honored As SuperFan In NBA Hall Of Fame Ceremony
Coco Gauff Becomes 1st American In Over 10 Years To Win China Open Title
Several newsworthy things happened for tennis phenom Coco Gauff. On Sept. 6, she swept Karolina Muchova in straight sets to emerge victorious in the China Open. In doing so, she became the first American to win the tournament in over a decade and the first woman to win her first seven hard-court finals in the… Continue reading Coco Gauff Becomes 1st American In Over 10 Years To Win China Open Title
Scarface ‘Grateful’ After Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery
The 2025 Grandmaster Awards took place on Oct. 5 in Las Vegas where Grandmaster Caz, Kool Moe Dee, and Roxanne Shanté were honored. In attendance at the ceremony was last year’s recipient, Brad Jordan, known to the hip-hop world as Scarface, and on his social media profile, he revealed his recent surgery and an update… Continue reading Scarface ‘Grateful’ After Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery
Jemele Hill To Debut New Podcast ‘SPOLITICS’
iHeartPodcasts and Jemele Hill Team Up for New Sports and Political Podcast “SPOLITICS” In the new podcast series, Hill will explore the intersection between sports, race, gender, sexuality and culture Special guests will include Sports Personality Dan Le Batard, Former NFL Star Lesean McCoy, Michigan Lt. Gov Garlin Gilchrist, Reddit Founder Alexis Ohanian… Continue reading Jemele Hill To Debut New Podcast ‘SPOLITICS’
ESSENCE Brings On Michele Ghee as Chief Content Officer
ESSENCE Welcomes Veteran Media Executive Michele Ghee as Chief Content Officer and Engaged in Talks to Acquire Expectant Media NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Essence Ventures, the parent company of ESSENCE Communications, Inc., today, announces Michele Ghee as Chief Content Officer, underscoring the company’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the New General Market. In this role,… Continue reading ESSENCE Brings On Michele Ghee as Chief Content Officer
Nike To Release Deion Sanders’ Air Diamond Turf Max ’96
A Nike sneaker that NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders wore while he was playing with the Atlanta Falcons is returning to stores in November. According to Footwear News, Nike is releasing the sneakers “Coach Prime” ran his plays in during his time with the NFL team (1989-1993), the Nike Air DT Max ’96. The… Continue reading Nike To Release Deion Sanders’ Air Diamond Turf Max ’96
Sir Davis Official Whiskey Sponsor For Clark Atlanta University Panhell Alumni 25th Anniversary Celebration
Moët Hennessy to Feature Sir Davis Whiskey and Veuve Clicquot at Exclusive Divine 9 Alumni Event ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Moët Hennessy USA proudly announces its sponsorship of the Clark Atlanta University Panhellenic Council ’99 Alumni 25th Year Anniversary Tailgate Experience, taking place on October 19, 2024, during the university’s Homecoming Football Game. This… Continue reading Sir Davis Official Whiskey Sponsor For Clark Atlanta University Panhell Alumni 25th Anniversary Celebration
Will Atlanta Be Awarded Super Bowl LXII In 2028?
They don’t call it Hotlanta for nothing! Not only is it to describe the heat that Georgians feel in the city, but, it’s becoming the cultural hub for everything dealing with entertainment, conventions, and sports. The city is rumored to be gearing up to be awarded the 2028 Super Bowl. According to Sports Business Journal,… Continue reading Will Atlanta Be Awarded Super Bowl LXII In 2028?
Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson Settled
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was previously suspended 11 games and fined $5 million in 2022 after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by 22 women who provided massages during his time with the Houston Texans. On Sept. 9, another lawsuit was filed against the quarterback by a woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her… Continue reading Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson Settled