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Mike Epps Reveals Next ‘Friday’ Sequel Coming
The comedian confirmed that the long-awaited next installment of the Ice Cube-helmed movie will see the light of day
Young Thug Settles Lawsuit With AEG
The lawsuit that entertainment company AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group) filed against Atlanta rapper Young Thug is officially over, as both parties have come to an agreement in the matter. According to Billboard, the suit has been settled after both sides entered a motion Feb. 14 stating that the matter between them has been resolved. The… Continue reading Young Thug Settles Lawsuit With AEG
Lil Yachty Connects With Sneaky Spirits to Launch Yacht Water
LIL YACHTY PARTNERS WITH SNEAKY SPIRITS TO LAUNCH YACHT WATER Introducing Yacht Water: The Official Drink of Drinking™ Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist Lil Yachty and music business mogul Kevin “Coach K” Lee partner with booze industry veterans of Sneaky Spirits to launch revolutionary line of additive-free tequila seltzers Rachel Kiley, Co-Founder & CEO of newly-launched boutique… Continue reading Lil Yachty Connects With Sneaky Spirits to Launch Yacht Water
Master P Hired As President of Basketball Operations For University Of New Orleans
Percy Miller, better known as Master P, will be the new President of Basketball Operations for the University of New Orleans basketball team. The university announced the latest news that the “No Limit” soldier has been hired to lead the team’s operations. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Master P… Continue reading Master P Hired As President of Basketball Operations For University Of New Orleans
Honda Battle of the Bands Made First West Coast Appearance at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium
This year’s Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) took place in Inglewood, Calif., at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, for the first time on the West Coast. This year’s lineup included the following bands, some making a return to the annual showcase of marching bands. Alabama A&M University – Marching Maroon and White Band… Continue reading Honda Battle of the Bands Made First West Coast Appearance at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium
Pharrell Williams, adidas Release the Superstar 92
A nod to Virginia, Hip-Hop Duo Clipse front the campaign adidas and Pharrell Williams continue their partnership with the launch of the Superstar 92, the reinvention of one of the brand’s most iconic silhouettes. Merging bold proportions with premium materials, this new silhouette pays homage to individuality and cultural legacy, ensuring that a classic continues… Continue reading Pharrell Williams, adidas Release the Superstar 92
Attorney Tony Buzbee Has Been Denied The Ability To Practice Law In New York City
Attorney Tony Buzbee, who has filed multiple lawsuits against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, has been denied the ability to practice law in the Southern District of New York. According to Complex, the lawyer, who had to dismiss a lawsuit filed against Diddy and recording artist JAY-Z recently is not allowed to try any case… Continue reading Attorney Tony Buzbee Has Been Denied The Ability To Practice Law In New York City
Wu-Tang Clan Announce Final Tour
Legendary hip-hop group The Wu-Tang Clan has announced that they are embarking on their final tour as a group later this year. According to The Associated Press, the Staten Island collective will be going on the road starting in Baltimore on June 6 with an expected final offering in Philadelphia on July 18. Killer Mike… Continue reading Wu-Tang Clan Announce Final Tour
Underdog Extends Partnership With Ma$e and Cam’ron’s ‘It Is What It Is’
Underdog Fantasy has announced that they have extended their partnership with hip-hop stalwarts, Cam’ron and Ma$e’s sports program, “It Is What It Is.” With the success of the duo, along with moderator, Treasure “Stat Baby” Wilson, the sports gaming company decided to re-up with the team to continue their sponsorship of the popular podcast. “We’re… Continue reading Underdog Extends Partnership With Ma$e and Cam’ron’s ‘It Is What It Is’
Coco Jones Announces Why Not More? Album and Tour
COCO JONES ANNOUNCES WHY NOT MORE? TOUR KICKING OFF MAY 6TH IN PHILADELPHIA DEBUT ALBUM WHY NOT MORE? OUT APRIL 25, 2025 PRE-SAVE HERE (February 25, 2025- New York, NY) Today, GRAMMY-Award Winning powerhouse singer/songwriter and multi-hyphenate actress Coco Jones announced her Why Not More? Tour. Coco will visit all major cities throughout the US… Continue reading Coco Jones Announces Why Not More? Album and Tour
Floyd Mayweather Interested In New York Giants Ownership
Retired championship boxer Floyd Mayweather is trying to break into the NFL by leading a group looking to buy a 10 percent stake in the New York Giants. According to TMZ Sports, the undefeated fighter has partnered with real estate magnate, Meyer Orbach so they can place a bid to own a piece of the… Continue reading Floyd Mayweather Interested In New York Giants Ownership
Atlantic Music Group Inks Label Deal with Abou ‘Bu’ Thiam’s BuVision
Atlantic Music Group announced today that they have formed a partnership with music mogul Abou “Bu” Thiam that brings his BuVision label to the company. Under the new deal, BuVision artist projects will be marketed and released through Atlantic. “Bu’s commitment to signing cutting edge artists and supporting their development is core to our values at Atlantic,”… Continue reading Atlantic Music Group Inks Label Deal with Abou ‘Bu’ Thiam’s BuVision
T-Pain Sells Music Catalog To HarbourView Equity Partners
Recording artist and music producer, Faheem Rashad Najm, known to the world as T-Pain has agreed to have his publishing catalog and select masters purchased by HarbourView Equity Partners. The six-time GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter who has sold over 50 million records and has had 10 No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, is the… Continue reading T-Pain Sells Music Catalog To HarbourView Equity Partners
Underdog Re-Ups With Ma$e and Cam’ron
Sports Gaming Company Continues to Level Up its Partnerships, Re-Signing With Platinum-Selling Recording Artists Ma$e and Cam’ron BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Underdog, one of the fastest-growing sports gaming and media companies in the U.S., and custom-built for the American sports fan, today announced it will continue to partner with platinum-selling recording artists… Continue reading Underdog Re-Ups With Ma$e and Cam’ron
