An announcement was made this week by IMG and Live Nation Urban stating that there is a new food and beverage festival taking place in the Houston area later this year. The Honeyland Festival premieres at Crown Festival Park at Sugar Land, just outside of Houston, TX on November 11-12, 2023. The festivities and activity… Continue reading The Honeyland Festival to Debut in the Houston Area Bringing a Lineup of Artists, Culinary Talent and Tradition
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Angel Reese Signs NIL Deal with The Rock’s ZOA Energy Drink
Angel Reese Signs NIL Deal with The Rock’s ZOA Energy Drink The summer season is at the halfway point, yet, it seems like it’s been summer all year for the likes of Louisiana State University’s Angel Reese. She has recently signed another NIL deal. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has recruited Reese along with six other… Continue reading Angel Reese Signs NIL Deal with The Rock’s ZOA Energy Drink
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Snoop Dogg and E-40 Connect to Release New Cookbook ‘Goon with the Spoon’
A collaboration between two west coast hip-hop legends has produced a new unexpected product. Snoop Dogg and E-40 have gotten together to present a cookbook titled, “Snoop Dogg Presents Goon with the Spoon.” The collaborative effort will be released later this year on Chronicle Books. The book will feature more than 65 recipes from the two businessmen.… Continue reading Snoop Dogg and E-40 Connect to Release New Cookbook ‘Goon with the Spoon’
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Jay-Z Ups G.O.A.T. Status By Becoming First Black Male Recording Artist With 10 Solo Multi-Platinum Albums
In the spirit of celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, Brooklyn-bred rapper and entrepreneur, Jay-Z is definitely doing his part in keeping the culture, as well as himself relevant to the masses. The man born Shawn Carter has set another record as he became the first Black male recording artist to have 10 solo albums that have… Continue reading Jay-Z Ups G.O.A.T. Status By Becoming First Black Male Recording Artist With 10 Solo Multi-Platinum Albums
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Apollo Brown + Planet Asia Announce Album: ‘Sardines’
LISTEN SARDINES APOLLO BROWN + PLANET ASIA Upcoming Album “Sardines” Coming 9/8 Prolific Detroit beatmaker Apollo Brown and Fresno Rap veteran Planet Asia are proud to announce their new album Sardines. Due out September 8th on Mello Music Group, Sardines is the followup to the duo’s beloved 2017 collaborative album “Anchovies.” Apollo and Planet… Continue reading Apollo Brown + Planet Asia Announce Album: ‘Sardines’
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Atlanta Falcons’ Bijan Robinson Hosts Camp MBUSA With Mercedes-Benz And YMCA
Last week, Mercedes-Benz co-hosted “Camp MBUSA” with Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson at their company headquarters. The event was done to help young children learn about safety and injury prevention. Robinson, who is a Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador joined children from the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. The event, which took place over a full day… Continue reading Atlanta Falcons’ Bijan Robinson Hosts Camp MBUSA With Mercedes-Benz And YMCA
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50 Cent Pulls Out Another Legal Victory in $6M Case Against Former Sire Spirits Manager, Plans to Seize Assets
50 Cent Pulls Out Another Legal Victory in $6M Case Against Former Sire Spirits Manager, Plans to Seize Assets Last summer, the former director of Brand Management for 50 Cent’s Sire Spirits, Mitchell Green, reportedly siphoned $2.2 million from the company. He was ordered to pay back $6.2 million. He filed for bankruptcy, in part… Continue reading 50 Cent Pulls Out Another Legal Victory in $6M Case Against Former Sire Spirits Manager, Plans to Seize Assets
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Chloe Announces Continuation of The In Pieces Tour
CHLÖE ANNOUNCES SECOND LEG OF NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF AUGUST 20 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW HERE DEBUT ALBUM IN PIECES ARRIVED MARCH 31 (Monday, July 17, 2023 – New York, NY) Today, singer/songwriter/producer Chlöe announces additional dates to her first-ever live shows in celebration of her debut album In Pieces, released on March 31st.… Continue reading Chloe Announces Continuation of The In Pieces Tour
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LeBron James Returning Back to No. 23 for Upcoming NBA Season
The NBA’s All-Time Scorer has not only made a decision to return for a 21st season, he has announced that he will no longer be wearing the number 6 on his uniform anymore. According to NBA.com, in a move to give recognition to one of the greatest players in NBA history, Los Angeles Lakers forward,… Continue reading LeBron James Returning Back to No. 23 for Upcoming NBA Season
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Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation Raises $20 Million
Jay-Z has a lot to celebrate in the year of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. On the same day it was revealed that Brooklyn Public Library was showcasing an exhibition, The Book of Hov in honor of the Brooklyn living legend, his and his mother, Dr. Gloria Carter’s foundation, Shawn Carter Foundation raised $20 million… Continue reading Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation Raises $20 Million
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Ralph McDaniels Discusses NYC Libraries Issuing Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Library Cards
Hip-Hop got its start in the Bronx borough of New York City 50 years ago and the New York Public Library system joins the Queens Public Library in doing its part to join in the celebration. Starting on Friday, July 14, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, The New York Public Library (NYPL)… Continue reading Ralph McDaniels Discusses NYC Libraries Issuing Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Library Cards
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Diddy Launches Empower Global Marketplace To Help Revitalize Supporting Black Businesses
Diddy Launches Empower Global Marketplace To Help Revitalize Supporting Black Businesses Sean “Diddy” Combs has been steadfast in his quest to support Black-owned businesses and has just taken another step to make sure that we have the chance to do so as well. The hip-hop entrepreneur has just officially launched a website entitled, Empower Global.… Continue reading Diddy Launches Empower Global Marketplace To Help Revitalize Supporting Black Businesses
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ONE Musicfest & Live Nation Urban Unveils Lineup for 2023 Music Festival
In Celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary, OMF’s Hip Hop 50 Stage Will Showcase Performances from Nelly, KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Kid Capri, DJ Drama & More! Festival Dates are October 28th & 29th at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA ATLANTA, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ONE Musicfest, the premier urban music festival of the… Continue reading ONE Musicfest & Live Nation Urban Unveils Lineup for 2023 Music Festival
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Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Feels Newly Signed Kyrie Irving is ‘Misunderstood’
Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Feels Newly Signed Kyrie Irving is ‘Misunderstood’ Although considered one of the best point guards in the NBA, Dallas Mavericks player, Kyrie Irving has had a tumultuous relationship with every team he has played on thus far. After signing a free agent contract recently with the team, the Mavericks owner,… Continue reading Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Feels Newly Signed Kyrie Irving is ‘Misunderstood’
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Pharrell Teams Up with Sony Music to Debut New Black-Centric Podcast, ‘Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History’
Multi-hyphenate Pharrell Williams has entered the podcast world in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment. Sony Music announced a new podcast series named “Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History.” The music company is doing it in conjunction with Pharrell and his production company OTHERTone. The podcast is hosted by journalist, cultural critic, and the “Dean of Black Twitter,” Michael… Continue reading Pharrell Teams Up with Sony Music to Debut New Black-Centric Podcast, ‘Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History’
