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Michael Mauldin Launches the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor

On June 2, Michael Mauldin, who is the co-founder of the Black American Music Association (BAMA), will launch the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor. The ceremony will occur on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Atlanta, GA as the country celebrates 100 years of the art form of Black American music this year.… Continue reading Michael Mauldin Launches the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor

‘It’s Been A Long Time!’ Rakim Releasing New Album ‘God’s Network: Reb7th’ This Summer

Legendary Long Island-bred lyricist Rakim Allah is returning with new music as Tha God MC is releasing an album on July 26, according to AllHipHop.com. Rakim, from the hip-hop iconic duo, Eric B. & Rakim will be hitting the charts again with his first album in over 15 years. The title of his upcoming project… Continue reading ‘It’s Been A Long Time!’ Rakim Releasing New Album ‘God’s Network: Reb7th’ This Summer

Derrick Hayes Announces Partnership with Mercedes Benz Stadium

DERRICK HAYES, FOUNDER AND CEO OF BIG DAVE’S CHEESESTEAKS, ANNOUNCES EXPANDED PARTNERSHIP WITH MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM WITH A NEW IN-STADIUM BRICK AND MORTAR LOCATION HAYES BECOMES AN AMBASSADOR FOR WESTSIDE WORKS CULINARY PROGRAM Atlanta, GA – Derrick Hayes, founder and CEO of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, has announced a groundbreaking four-year agreement, a major expansion to his… Continue reading Derrick Hayes Announces Partnership with Mercedes Benz Stadium

Georgia Quarterback Jaden Rashada Files Lawsuit Against Florida Coach And Booster Over Failed $13.8M NIL Deal

University of Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada has recently filed a lawsuit against University of Florida coach Billy Napier, a booster for the school, Hugh Hathcock, and former football staffer Marcus Castro-Walker due to a failed NIL (name, image, and likeness) deal that was purportedly worth $13.8 million. According to CBS Sports, Rashada filed the suit… Continue reading Georgia Quarterback Jaden Rashada Files Lawsuit Against Florida Coach And Booster Over Failed $13.8M NIL Deal

Charles Barkley Pledges $1M Each To St. Mary’s Academy In New Orleans And Auburn University

Former NBA player, Charles Barkley has pledged to donate money towards young Black girls at a New Orleans high school and his alma mater, Auburn University to do his part in making sure they get the opportunity to make something of themselves. According to AL.com, the “Inside the NBA” host has pledged to donate $1… Continue reading Charles Barkley Pledges $1M Each To St. Mary’s Academy In New Orleans And Auburn University

NCAA Settles Lawsuit Agreeing To Compensate Former Student-Athletes $2.8B

After decades of denying student-athletes the benefits of being compensated for their name, image, and likeness (NIL), the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) has agreed to a $2.8 billion settlement in the lawsuit, House v. NCAA. According to Forbes, the association that makes the rules for collegiate athletics and the Power Five conferences that operate… Continue reading NCAA Settles Lawsuit Agreeing To Compensate Former Student-Athletes $2.8B

Metro Boomin Donates $100,000 to Five Women-Centered St. Louis Nonprofits

Metro Boomin Donates $100,000 to Five Women-Centered St. Louis Nonprofits in Honor of His Mother’s Legacy Rung for Women and Amazon Access Continue to Partner with the Artist & Music Producer to Support the Community Hosts ‘Metro Boomin Night’ at the Cardinals’ Busch Stadium with First Pitch and Performance Outside Ballpark Village Including 45 Kids… Continue reading Metro Boomin Donates $100,000 to Five Women-Centered St. Louis Nonprofits

Keke Palmer Partners With The SRG/ILS Group For Upcoming Music Project

MULTI-HYPHENATE SUPERSTAR KEKE PALMER AND HER BIG BOSSES ENTERTAINMENT RECORD LABEL PARTNERS WITH THE SRG-ILS GROUP (VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP/UMG) FOR HER UPCOMING MUSIC RELEASE New York, NY – May 21st, 2024, – The SRG-ILS Group (Virgin Music Group/UMG) proudly announces a new partnership with the talented multi-hyphenate, Keke Palmer and her Big Bosses Entertainment imprint.… Continue reading Keke Palmer Partners With The SRG/ILS Group For Upcoming Music Project

Charles Barkley May Continue ‘Inside the NBA’ Under a Different Name If TNT Loses Broadcasting Rights

With the probability that TNT will lose the rights to broadcast NBA games after the upcoming season, basketball fans are bracing for the popular sports show, “Inside the NBA’ featuring Ernie Johnson and three former NBA players, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, and Charles Barkley to end its run. Yet, Barkley, who, like most fans of… Continue reading Charles Barkley May Continue ‘Inside the NBA’ Under a Different Name If TNT Loses Broadcasting Rights

Will Smith And Martin Lawrence Appear At First Hollywood Premiere In Saudi Arabia

Two Hollywood stars, who headlined their own sitcoms back in the 1990s, Will Smith (Fresh Prince of Bel Air) and Martin Lawrence (Martin) made history when they both appeared in Saudi Arabia to host the first Hollywood premiere at Roshn Front’s VOX Cinema in Riyadh. According to Arab News, the two actors were there to… Continue reading Will Smith And Martin Lawrence Appear At First Hollywood Premiere In Saudi Arabia

50 Cent Joins Drake As The Only Rappers To Gross Over $100 Million In Tour Ticket Sales

Queens-bred lyricist and now entertainment studio owner, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has made history with his latest tour when he joined Canadian rapper, Drake as the only hip-hop artists to gross over $100 million in ticket sales. According to Billboard, the “Power Universe” executive’s “The Final Lap Tour,” which spanned the world in 2023, grossed… Continue reading 50 Cent Joins Drake As The Only Rappers To Gross Over $100 Million In Tour Ticket Sales

Live Nation Urban Presents Jeezy Playlist Concert Series

ON SALE TODAY: LIVE NATION URBAN’S JEEZY PLAYLIST CONCERT SERIES   AN ALL BLACK AFFAIR FEATURING A SPECIAL FAN-CURATED SETLIST   TICKETS AVAILABLE AT 10 AM LOCAL TIME VIA LIVE NATION HERE       (Los Angeles, CA) – May 24, 2024: This summer, Live Nation Urban will present rap luminary and Atlanta legend Jeezy… Continue reading Live Nation Urban Presents Jeezy Playlist Concert Series

FUBU Studios Partners With Pantheum Studios For $450M Deal

Pantheum Studios, a subsidiary of Euldora Financial, announced a a $450 million, 30-picture partnership with For Us By Us (FUBU) Studios. The partnership will be over the next three years as it allows FUBU to help showcase diverse voices and perspectives while pushing creative boundaries and inspiring audiences worldwide. The partnership is being led by… Continue reading FUBU Studios Partners With Pantheum Studios For $450M Deal

The Rap Snacks Foundation Announces the ‘Boss Up Experience’

 The Rap Snacks Foundation, in partnership with WRLDINVSN: Activate Your Vision, is excited to announce that the “Boss Up Experience” is expanding into a multi-city tour! Following the next stop in Dallas on Saturday, May 25, 2024, the tour will continue to Miami from August 31 – September 1, and then to New Orleans from… Continue reading The Rap Snacks Foundation Announces the ‘Boss Up Experience’

CJ McCollum Awarded NBA J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award

The NBA has announced that New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum is this year’s recipient of the 2023-24 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. McCollum, an 11-year veteran, was selected by the Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA). This honor is awarded to a player, coach, or athletic trainer who has given outstanding service and dedication to… Continue reading CJ McCollum Awarded NBA J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award

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