Just ahead of the 30th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, Dah Shinin’, Smif-N-Wessun announces the launch of “Still Shinin’,” a tour that takes them from Brooklyn to Borlänge, Sweden. The duo, composed of Tek and General Steele, first appeared on Black Moon’s album, Enta Da Stage, and they’ve been consciously commanding the stage ever since. Within a year, they were on a… Continue reading Smif-N-Wessun Announce ‘Still Shinin’ Tour’
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You May Not Know Junior Bridgeman But The Former NBA Player Is Worth $600M
Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman, who recently retired from the business world was once an NBA player who played for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1975 to 1984, he then joined the Los Angeles Clippers before going back to retire with the Bucks. Most sports fans wouldn’t know who he was because he wasn’t a superstar but he… Continue reading You May Not Know Junior Bridgeman But The Former NBA Player Is Worth $600M
Sacramento Kings’ Demar DeRozan Is Still Friends With Drake Despite Appearing in Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Video
The city of Compton entered the popular world once hip-hop recording artists, N.W.A. burst on the scene and many others have represented their hometown ever since. With Kendrick Lamar‘s most recent song and video, “Not Like Us” returning the spotlight on the California town, Sacramento Kings power forward, DeMar DeRozan was featured in the video… Continue reading Sacramento Kings’ Demar DeRozan Is Still Friends With Drake Despite Appearing in Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Video
Jackson State University Receives National Academy of Inventors’ Founders Award
Jackson State University (JSU) proudly announces its historic recognition as the recipient of the prestigious Founders Award from the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). This achievement makes JSU the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and the first institution in Mississippi to be honored. The Founder’s Award is presented to institutions significantly contributing to… Continue reading Jackson State University Receives National Academy of Inventors’ Founders Award
HBCUs Allen University And Edward Waters University Elevated To NCAA Division II Status
Two HBCUs (Historically black colleges and universities) have been selected to join the ranks of teams in the NCAA Division II. According to the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association), HBCUs Allen University and Edward Waters University are being welcomed along with Emory & Henry University and Westmont College to become NCAA Division II members. All four… Continue reading HBCUs Allen University And Edward Waters University Elevated To NCAA Division II Status
Loudmouth: The Life and Rise of Rev. Al Sharpton Receives Emmy Awards Nomination
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED REV. AL SHARPTON DOCUMENTARY LOUDMOUTH NABS EMMY NOMINATION Feature Length Piece on Civil Rights Leader’s Life and Rise Vying for Outstanding Current Affair Documentary Award New York, NY (July 25, 2024) – Loudmouth: The Life and Rise of Rev. Al Sharpton was announced today as a nominee for the Emmy Awards’ Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary, following the… Continue reading Loudmouth: The Life and Rise of Rev. Al Sharpton Receives Emmy Awards Nomination
A Reimagined 40/40 Club Will Be Available To Guests Attending Fanatics Fest NYC in August
Last year, JAY-Z‘s 40/40 Club shuttered its doors in anticipation of moving to a new location, but in the meantime, you can go to a reimagined version of the venue if you’re in New York City between August 16 and 18. Fanatics Sportsbook has announced they are partnering with the famed club at Fanatics Fest… Continue reading A Reimagined 40/40 Club Will Be Available To Guests Attending Fanatics Fest NYC in August
14 NBA Teams Sued For Allegedly Using Copyrighted Music Without Permission
Almost half of the teams in the NBA (National Basketball Association) are being sued for allegedly using copyrighted music in promotional videos on their social media accounts without expressed permission from the music companies that own the works being played. According to Billboard, music companies Kobalt, Artist Publishing Group, Notting Hill Music, and Prescription Songs… Continue reading 14 NBA Teams Sued For Allegedly Using Copyrighted Music Without Permission
Mike Tyson Launches Mushroom Grow Kit, Mikeadelics
Carma HoldCo Inc., a leading global house of brands, harnessing the power of cultural icons to transform industries, announced TYSON 2.0 – the brand, led by legendary boxer, entrepreneur and advocate Mike Tyson – has teamed up with Advanced Mycology to introduce Mikeadelics, an all-in-one, at-home mushroom grow kit. This innovative product marks Carma HoldCo’s… Continue reading Mike Tyson Launches Mushroom Grow Kit, Mikeadelics
Legal Paperwork Show Diddy’s Name Mentioned 77 Times In Relation To Tupac Shakur’s Killing
Sean “Diddy” Combs and Duane “Keffe D” Davis are both looking at possible prison time based on separate allegations and crimes. Yet, the connection of Tupac Shakur’s killing brings them together as Keffe D has once again claimed that the “Bad Boy” founder paid to have the “Death Row Records” recording artist killed. The U.S.… Continue reading Legal Paperwork Show Diddy’s Name Mentioned 77 Times In Relation To Tupac Shakur’s Killing
Cordae – Saturday Mornings (feat. Lil Wayne)
CORDAE PUSHES HIS RAP GAME TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH “SATURDAY MORNINGS (FEAT. LIL WAYNE)” FIRST SINGLE IN ALMOST A YEAR PRODUCED BY GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNER BOOGZ LISTEN TO “SATURDAY MORNINGS (FEAT. LIL WAYNE)” | 3x GRAMMY® Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning rapper Cordae returns with his first new single in almost one year, “Saturday Mornings (Feat. Lil Wayne),”… Continue reading Cordae – Saturday Mornings (feat. Lil Wayne)
Kehlani Announces Crash World Tour
KEHLANI ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED “CRASH WORLD TOUR” With Special Guests FLO & ANYCIA Tickets Available Starting Tuesday, July 23 with Citi Presales General Onsale Begins Friday, July 26 at 10am local time on Kehlani.com SET TO PERFORM TRACKS FROM ACCLAIMED NEW ALBUM, ‘CRASH,’ FOR THE FIRST TIME, INCLUDING THE SMASH HIT “AFTER… Continue reading Kehlani Announces Crash World Tour
Ice Cube’s Production Company Cube Vision Extends Partnership With Paramount
N.W.A. founding member, Ice Cube is expanding his entertainment umbrella, Cube Vision with an extended partnership with Paramount Global. According to Deadline, Ice Cube, real name, O’Shea Jackson, and his partner, Jeff Kwatinetz, COO of Cube Vision have locked down a first-look television deal that will allow the duo to develop and executive produce projects… Continue reading Ice Cube’s Production Company Cube Vision Extends Partnership With Paramount
CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase on Saturday, December 28
“CBS SPORTS CLASSIC: HBCU SHOWCASE” TO FEATURE HBCU RIVALRY GAMES IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER ON DEC. 28 North Carolina Central at North Carolina A&T at 2:00 PM, ET Howard at Hampton at 4:00 PM, ET Games to be Broadcast Nationally on CBS and Streamed Live on Paramount+ CBS Sports will present two… Continue reading CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase on Saturday, December 28
HARLEM WEEK Celebrates 50 Years with National Urban Health Conference
HARLEM WEEK Celebrates 50 Years with National Urban Health Conference, Tackling Health Disparities in Communities of Color NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks, Among Other Key Community Leaders and Health Experts, Convene to Address Health Challenges in Black and Brown Communities Globally Post COVID-19 Harlem, New York (July 22, 2024) – In commemoration of its… Continue reading HARLEM WEEK Celebrates 50 Years with National Urban Health Conference