Category: Business

MTA to Distribute 80,000 Metro Cards Featuring Cam’Ron, LL COOL J, Rakim, & Pop Smoke

The celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop continues with Universal Music. Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) has collaborated with The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York City to launch “Hip Hop At 50 – Honoring 50 Years of Hip Hop: A Legacy of Rhythm, Revolution, and Soul.” There are 80,000 Metro Cards made available for customers of the… Continue reading MTA to Distribute 80,000 Metro Cards Featuring Cam’Ron, LL COOL J, Rakim, & Pop Smoke

Young Dolph’s Son Launches ‘King of Memphis’ Clothing Collection

Young Dolph’s Son Launches His ‘King of Memphis” Clothing Collection     On Friday, August 4th – Young Dolph’s son, Tre, dropped his personally designed ‘King of Memphis’ Clothing Collection. The collection was the vision and direction from Tre himself – and pre-sales sold out Dolph’s birthday weekend. Now, it’s fully reloaded and fans can purchase directly… Continue reading Young Dolph’s Son Launches ‘King of Memphis’ Clothing Collection

Tennis Player Frances Tiafoe Announces the Launch of The Frances Tiafoe Fund

A tennis player has returned back to the area where he honed his game to announce that he has started a fund to help younger people who want to be led down the road to success. According to The Associated Press, tennis player, Frances Tiafoe was at a clinic for younger players at the venue where… Continue reading Tennis Player Frances Tiafoe Announces the Launch of The Frances Tiafoe Fund

Former NBA Player Kevin Johnson Prepping to Open Fixins Soul Kitchen in Downtown Detroit

Former NBA player and former mayor of Sacramento Kevin Johnson has a restaurant opening in Detroit. According to Detroit Metro Times, there is a new soul food eatery heading to downtown Detroit. Johnson, the former Phoenix Suns point guard will open his restaurant, Fixins Soul Kitchen at 1435 Randolph Street. There are already locations in… Continue reading Former NBA Player Kevin Johnson Prepping to Open Fixins Soul Kitchen in Downtown Detroit

Lisa Collins Named North America DEI Group VP at Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced that the company has named Lisa Collins as Group Vice President, overseeing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) employee initiatives across North America. Collins will be reporting to Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Asif Sadiq. In a written statement, Collins said, “I am thrilled to join the DEI team. Under… Continue reading Lisa Collins Named North America DEI Group VP at Warner Bros. Discovery

RUN DMC Announces New York City Pop-Up

RUN DMC Announces New York City Pop-Up Coinciding with the Group’s Return to Headline the Hip-Hop 50 Live Concert NEW YORK, NEW YORK 1 AUGUST, 2023 – RUN DMC, one of the most influential acts in the history of American Hip Hop culture, has announced a pop-up and art installation experience in partnership with adidas Originals,… Continue reading RUN DMC Announces New York City Pop-Up

Wilt Chamberlain’s 1972 NBA Finals Jersey Expected to Fetch a Record-Setting $4M at Sotheby’s Auction

Wilt Chamberlain’s Finals Jersey Expected to Fetch a Record-Setting $4 Million at Sotheby’s Auction A game-worn Los Angeles Lakers basketball jersey is expected to fetch more than $4 million in an upcoming auction by Sotheby’s. According to NBA.com, Sotheby’s predicts that the Lakers jersey worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 season should set a… Continue reading Wilt Chamberlain’s 1972 NBA Finals Jersey Expected to Fetch a Record-Setting $4M at Sotheby’s Auction

Brooklyn Brewery Launching Limited Edition Brooklyn Lager Featuring Notorious B.I.G.

With practically everyone celebrating the 50th anniversary of the culture called hip-hop, another entity will do so by featuring one of the rappers that some considered the greatest. Brooklyn Brewery has just announced that in celebration of hip-hop, it is releasing a limited edition Brooklyn Lager that will feature Brooklyn’s own Notorious B.I.G. Karli Bainbridge,… Continue reading Brooklyn Brewery Launching Limited Edition Brooklyn Lager Featuring Notorious B.I.G.

Mary J. Blige Adds Radio Show Host to Resume

Mary J. Blige Adds Radio Show Host to Resume Mary J. Blige does not seem like she is stopping her hustle anytime soon. In an Instagram post last week, Funkmaster Flex revealed that the “Real Love” singer will have her own radio show on New York City’s own WBLS radio station. “ITS OFFICIAL! WE WELCOME… Continue reading Mary J. Blige Adds Radio Show Host to Resume

Flo Rida Purchases Miami Gardens Retail Plaza For $10M

Flo Rida has made a purchase in the neighborhood he grew up in to expand his business portfolio. According to AllHipHop, Tramar Lacel Dillard, better known as Flo Rida, has bought a retail plaza in Miami Gardens for $10 million. The recording artist made the purchase along with his business manager, Lee “Freezy” Prince. The… Continue reading Flo Rida Purchases Miami Gardens Retail Plaza For $10M

RadicalMedia Brings On Candice Cook Simmons as Chief Strategy Officer

CANDICE COOK SIMMONS JOINS RADICALMEDIA AS CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER   RadicalMedia, the production company behind recent Academy Award-winner “Summer of Soul”, HBO’s “Spring Awakening”, and “Hamilton” on Disney+, welcomes top New York City attorney and business strategist, Candice Cook Simmons, as Chief Strategy Officer.   New York, New York – July XX, 2022 – RadicalMedia,… Continue reading RadicalMedia Brings On Candice Cook Simmons as Chief Strategy Officer

Jay-Z Preparing to Bid on English Premier League Team, Tottenham Hotspur

Billionaire hip-hop recording artist, Jay-Z has his eyes on a professional football team and is ready to make a substantial bid on it. According to Daily Express US, the Brooklyn businessman is interested in purchasing a team in the English Premier League. The team, Tottenham Hotspur, may need a new owner soon as the current… Continue reading Jay-Z Preparing to Bid on English Premier League Team, Tottenham Hotspur

REVOLT WORLD Takes Place Friday, September 22nd – Sunday, September 24th in Atlanta

The interactive three-day event will feature top REVOLT shows, live performances, brand activations, masterclasses, networking opportunities, and more ATLANTA, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, REVOLT, America’s fastest-growing Black-owned multimedia empire, is thrilled to announce a first-of-its-kind event that reimagines the intersection of culture and creativity, REVOLT WORLD. Set to take place in Atlanta from Friday,… Continue reading REVOLT WORLD Takes Place Friday, September 22nd – Sunday, September 24th in Atlanta

A Documentary About Jean-Michel Basquiat is Reportedly in the Works

An upcoming documentary is in the works that will be about Jean-Michel Basquiat and his artwork. According to Deadline, the documentary, named “King Pleasure“, will be produced by Boardwalk Pictures and Quinn Wilson, who is the former creative director for Lizzo. The project is slated to start this summer. The artist and his work are still celebrated amongst the… Continue reading A Documentary About Jean-Michel Basquiat is Reportedly in the Works

This Weekend’s Welterweight Matchup Between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford Will Bring Both Boxers Big Bucks

This Weekend’s Welterweight Matchup Between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford Will Bring Both Boxers Big Bucks In the world of boxing, there has not been an undisputed welterweight champion since 2005 when Brooklyn’s own Zab Judah held that title. Now, this weekend in Las Vegas, there will be one! According to Boardroom, this weekend,… Continue reading This Weekend’s Welterweight Matchup Between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford Will Bring Both Boxers Big Bucks

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