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2024 NBA HBCU Classic Will Feature Virginia Union Against Winston-Salem State

For the third year and counting, the NBA presents the latest version of the 2024 NBA HBCU Classic in Indianapolis. The two teams playing in the annual event will be the Virginia Union University Panthers (VUU) and the Winston-Salem State University Rams (WSSU). The NBA announced the pairing that pits the two men’s basketball programs against… Continue reading 2024 NBA HBCU Classic Will Feature Virginia Union Against Winston-Salem State

Miami Heat Brings Udonis Haslem Back For Executive Role In Front Office

The Miami Heat has brought one of its most popular players back to the team but in a different capacity. The team’s all-time rebounding leader and three-time NBA champion, Udonis Haslem who just recently retired this past NBA season is returning in a new role for the Miami Heat. He is now the team’s new… Continue reading Miami Heat Brings Udonis Haslem Back For Executive Role In Front Office

Robert Glasper Releases Holiday EP ‘In December’

ROBERT GLASPER RELEASES NEW HOLIDAY EP IN DECEMBER FEATURING ANDRA DAY, PJ MORTON, SEVYN STREETER, CYNTHIA ERVO, TARRIONA TANK BALL, ALEX ISLEY, AND THE BAYLOR PROJECT WORLD RENOWNED ROBTOBER RESIDENCY CELEBRATES 5th ANNIVERSARY AT BLUE NOTE NEW YORK THROUGH NOVEMBER 5th GUEST BAND LEADER FOR THE ROOTS ON THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON NOVEMBER… Continue reading Robert Glasper Releases Holiday EP ‘In December’

Sickamore Partners With SoundCloud To Launch IIIXL STUDIO

SoundCloud partners with maverick A&R executive Sickamore to launch IIIXL STUDIO, a joint venture dedicated to signing and developing New York City artists  Starting with Harlem based artist Liim  (Sickamore, Noah Harkin, Skyler McLean, Credit: Sonia Broman) (Brooklyn, NY) November 1, 2023 – Today, SoundCloud and the maverick A&R executive Sickamore announce IIIXL STUDIO, a… Continue reading Sickamore Partners With SoundCloud To Launch IIIXL STUDIO

The Choice Is Yours Documentary Featuring Dres From Black Sheep Premieres On Paramount+ November 21

New Documentary Features One Man’s Shot at Immortality While Unraveling the Mystery of a Music Icon   Produced by Versus and MTV Entertainment Studios     November 6, 2023 – Paramount+ today announced that the new feature-length documentary THE CHOICE IS YOURS will premiere exclusively on the service Tuesday, November 21 in the U.S. and… Continue reading The Choice Is Yours Documentary Featuring Dres From Black Sheep Premieres On Paramount+ November 21

LL Cool J Inducts DJ Kool Herc Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

In 2021, LL Cool J was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Two years later, he inducted the godfather of hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc. Along with Missy Elliot, The Spinners, Chaka Khan and Don Cornelius, the man who is credited with starting the culture of hip-hop were all inducted into this year’s… Continue reading LL Cool J Inducts DJ Kool Herc Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

50 Cent Earns First RIAA Certified Diamond Record With ‘In Da Club’

Go 50, it’s your birthday! 50 Cent has been riding the success of his TV shows while getting in some performances on his Final Lap Tour this year. Now he can add to his celebratory career the addition of a certified Diamond plaque to his catalog of music. The “Get Rich or Die Tryin” entertainer… Continue reading 50 Cent Earns First RIAA Certified Diamond Record With ‘In Da Club’

Carmelo Anthony Returns To Madison Square Garden To Celebrate Collaborative Collection With 1800 Tequilla

Former NBA player, Carmelo Anthony spent seven years of his career playing in New York City at Madison Square Garden with the New York Knicks. The retired future Hall of Famer returned to the venue on Wednesday, Nov. 1 to help celebrate the launch of a collaborative effort with 1800 Tequila. Anthony, in partnership with… Continue reading Carmelo Anthony Returns To Madison Square Garden To Celebrate Collaborative Collection With 1800 Tequilla

Lil Wayne Joins Texas Ranchers Major League Pickleball Ownership Group

LIL WAYNE JOINS TEXAS RANCHERS MAJOR LEAGUE PICKLEBALL OWNERSHIP GROUP AS INVESTOR & STRATEGIC ADVISOR   The Kid LAROI, Emmanuel Acho, The Ruia Family (Essar Group), Alex Moore (8VC) and more join the team as part-owners.   The Texas Ranchers are backed by an illustrious list of owners, including Scottie Scheffler, Zach Bryan, Taylor Fritz,… Continue reading Lil Wayne Joins Texas Ranchers Major League Pickleball Ownership Group

Kendrick Lamar’s PgLang Dropping Limited Light Phones

Kendrick Lamar is dropping a product that was unexpected from the hip-hop recording artist. Through the company that he owns with Dave Free, pgLang is releasing a phone in partnership with tech company Light, the Light Phone II. A video was released that shows a little baby crawling with the unit in her hand with… Continue reading Kendrick Lamar’s PgLang Dropping Limited Light Phones

James Harden Traded To The Los Angeles Clippers

Former Philadelphia 76ers player, James Harden has gotten the trade he asked for earlier this summer. According to ESPN, the player forced his way out of his third team when the Los Angeles Clippers acquired Harden from the 76ers. The trade was announced early Tuesday by basketball insider, Adrian Wojnarowski. BREAKING: The Philadelphia 76ers have… Continue reading James Harden Traded To The Los Angeles Clippers

Beyond 50: Catching Up With Chip Fu

Beyond 50: Catching Up With Chip Fu The importance of educating the youth is not lost on Brooklyn, NY’s own Chip Fu. A founding member of the hip-hop group, Fu-Schnickens, his dedication to hip-hop helped shape his focus to making sure the youth have direction and focus for the future. The child of an educator,… Continue reading Beyond 50: Catching Up With Chip Fu

Magic Johnson Joins Michael Jordan, LeBron James And Tiger Woods As Fourth Athlete To Become A Billionaire

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson joins the elite class of athletes and former professional players who have become billionaires, which only has four members now. According to Forbes, the iconic businessman and NBA Hall of Famer has reached a level that only former Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan, golf’s Tiger Woods, and current NBA player,… Continue reading Magic Johnson Joins Michael Jordan, LeBron James And Tiger Woods As Fourth Athlete To Become A Billionaire

Diddy Reveals Trailer For Upcoming ‘Off The Grid’ Film

Diddy Reveals Trailer For Upcoming ‘Off The Grid’ Film Sean “Diddy” Combs releases his official trailer for “Off the Grid” vividly bringing to life an R&B love story. “Off the Grid” tells the journey of escaping from the world with his romantic lover —a space free of distractions and communications, immersing oneself in love with… Continue reading Diddy Reveals Trailer For Upcoming ‘Off The Grid’ Film

Deion Sanders Releasing Second Book ‘Elevate and Dominate’ in March 2024

The winning ways of NFL Hall of Famer Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders will soon be available for public consumption when the college football coach releases his second book next year in 2024. The Colorado Buffalos coach will be releasing a book, “Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field” on March… Continue reading Deion Sanders Releasing Second Book ‘Elevate and Dominate’ in March 2024

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