Category: Business

16th Annual Miami Takeover Weekend Unites DC and Miami Beach in a Celebration of Culture, Community, and Art In Miami Beach

As summer winds down, the 16th Annual Miami Takeover (MTO) Weekend was the perfect backdrop delivering an unforgettable three-day experience that fused the vibrant cultures of Washington, DC, and Miami. Rooted in community service, arts, and culture, the 2024 Miami Takeover brought together professionals and tastemakers of color to celebrate the unique legacy of Go-Go music and spoken word alongside meaningful community… Continue reading 16th Annual Miami Takeover Weekend Unites DC and Miami Beach in a Celebration of Culture, Community, and Art In Miami Beach

Gary Payton Partners With Green Label Rx To Launch ‘Greater Purpose’ Cannabis Brand

Former NBA great, Gary Payton has recently partnered with Green Label Rx to launch Greater Purpose, a wellness brand that fuses cannabis and recovery for athletes and professionals. The product debuted on Sept. 20 at Hall of Flowers, a cannabis industry expo taking place in Santa Rosa, California. The former Seattle Supersonic legendary guard has… Continue reading Gary Payton Partners With Green Label Rx To Launch ‘Greater Purpose’ Cannabis Brand

Memphis Head Coach Penny Hardaway Announces Latest Assistant Coaches

Former NBA player-turned-college basketball coach, Penny Hardaway has just announced that he has hired two assistant coaches, one a former HBCU head coach to join his staff at the University of Memphis. The school announced that Nolan Smith and former Detroit Mercy basketball head coach Mike Davis will be on the staff as assistant coaches… Continue reading Memphis Head Coach Penny Hardaway Announces Latest Assistant Coaches

The Notorious B.I.G. x Timberland Collection To Be Released Late September

The unofficial footwear of Hip-Hoppers in the 90s, Timberland is releasing a collaborative effort with the estate of Christopher Wallace to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Notorious B.I.G.’s debut album, Ready to Die. According to Footwear News, Timberland plans to release two colorways, wheat and black, to celebrate the late rapper’s first album, which… Continue reading The Notorious B.I.G. x Timberland Collection To Be Released Late September

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Derrick McKinney

To be an independent label is a tiresome job and many don’t have the business acumen to succeed in this industry. But, to be in business since 2011 and to STILL be doing things is a testimony to dedication and business intelligence. Derrick McKinney, co-founder and CEO of L.O.U.D. Muzik (The acronym is Live Out… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Derrick McKinney

Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency

GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED MUSIC GROUP BLACK EYED PEAS  ANNOUNCE NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Experience, An Exclusive Residency Lands on the Las Vegas Strip Saturday, February 15, 2025 LAS VEGAS, NV (September 10, 2024) – Multiple GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum global supergroup Black… Continue reading Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency

Steve Harvey Readies Biopic ‘Seventy-Two’

There is a biopic being produced about businessman and comedian Steve Harvey that isn’t wholly about his career but a “transformative 72-hour period” that helped place his career on a trajectory that led to his success in entertainment. According to Deadline, “Seventy-Two,” signifies the 72 hours leading up to his breakout performance at the world-famous… Continue reading Steve Harvey Readies Biopic ‘Seventy-Two’

Oprah Winfrey to Host ‘Unite for America’ Call

‘UNITE FOR AMERICA’ LIVE STREAMING EVENT HOSTED BY OPRAH WINFREY IN COLLABORATION WITH ‘WIN WITH BLACK WOMEN’ AND OVER 140 ‘WIN WITH HARRIS’ GRASSROOTS GROUPS ON SEPTEMBER 19 AT 8 PM/ET    ‘Unite for America’ Event to Bring Together Voters in Battleground States and Beyond in Advance of November 5th Election Day    WASHINGTON, D.C.… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey to Host ‘Unite for America’ Call

Diddy Loses $100M Lawsuit After Michigan Prisoner Alleged Sexual Assault

The year seems to be getting worse for Diddy as it reaches the end of the third quarter. A man who is presently incarcerated in Michigan has been awarded a default judgment in the amount of $100 million against the former Bad Boy executive. According to The Detroit Metro Times, Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith was issued… Continue reading Diddy Loses $100M Lawsuit After Michigan Prisoner Alleged Sexual Assault

NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin Joins ‘It Is What It Is’ As Football Analyst

With the premiere of its latest season, Cameron “Cam’ron” Giles and Mason “Ma$e” Betha have announced that former Dallas Cowboys legend, Michael Irvin has joined the It Is What It Is podcast. The current slate of episodes that started on September 2 signifies the beginning of Season 5 for the popular sports show. Irvin is… Continue reading NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin Joins ‘It Is What It Is’ As Football Analyst

BARCODE Releases Jadakiss-Inspired Flavor BLUEKISS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BARCODE Performance Water Launches BLUEKISS, An Exclusive New Flavor In Collaboration With Iconic Rapper Jadakiss   NEW YORK, NY – September 12, 2024 – BARCODE, a leader in performance water, is thrilled to announce the launch of their new limited-edition flavor, BLUEKISS. In collaboration with Grammy-nominated rapper Jadakiss, this exclusive release is… Continue reading BARCODE Releases Jadakiss-Inspired Flavor BLUEKISS

Master P Reacts To Announcement Of Kendrick Lamar Being Named Super Bowl Halftime Performer

2024 has been full of surprises but the year is not over! In an unexpected move, Compton-bred recording artist Kendrick Lamar announced via social media that he will be the featured act for the upcoming Super Bowl taking place in New Orleans in 2025. With the expectation that that prime-time spot would go to one… Continue reading Master P Reacts To Announcement Of Kendrick Lamar Being Named Super Bowl Halftime Performer

JAY-Z Comments On Selecting Kendrick Lamar For Super Bowl Performance But Nicki Minaj Speaks Her Mind On Decision

Hip-hop recording artist Kendrick Lamar has had a great year after the contentious battle with Canadian superstar Drake. It has culminated with the announcement of being named the Super Bowl LIX’s halftime performer on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans. The person responsible for making that decision, JAY-Z has backed it with a statement after… Continue reading JAY-Z Comments On Selecting Kendrick Lamar For Super Bowl Performance But Nicki Minaj Speaks Her Mind On Decision

Charlotte To Host Inaugural Black College Invitational Championship In March 2025

A new basketball tournament featuring HBCU (Historically black colleges and universities) teams will be taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina in Spring 2025. The inaugural Black College Invitational Championship (BCIC) has been announced and will be played at the Bojangles Coliseum from March 20-23, 2025. 16 Division I and Division II teams from the Power… Continue reading Charlotte To Host Inaugural Black College Invitational Championship In March 2025

Bevel Announces 25K Business Grant To Invest Fest Vendor Double Dutch Aerobics

Bevel, the Black-owned, Atlanta-based grooming brand has announced the company has presented a $25,000 business grant to Double Dutch Aerobics. Bevel was the official grooming partner of the 4th annual Invest Fest, which took place on Aug. 23-25 in Atlanta at the Georgia World Conference Centre. Damon Frost, the company’s CEO announced the grant on… Continue reading Bevel Announces 25K Business Grant To Invest Fest Vendor Double Dutch Aerobics

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