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Black Thought Announces New Book, ‘The Upcycled Self’

Tariq Trotter, also known as the lead vocalist Black Thought of the hip-hop band, The Roots is releasing a book later this year. Black Thought announced the tome in a recent Instagram post on Tuesday. The lyricist will be releasing his book, titled “The Upcycled Self” this fall on November 14 on the One World… Continue reading Black Thought Announces New Book, ‘The Upcycled Self’

Conway The Machine Releases ‘Won’t He Do It’

CONWAY THE MACHINE RELEASES NEW ALBUM ‘WON’T HE DO IT’  ‘WON’T HE DO IT’ FEATURES COLLABORATIONS WITH BENNY THE BUTCHER, WESTSIDE GUNN, FABOLOUS, DAVE EAST, JUICY J, SAUCE WALKA, RANSOM, DARINGER, JUSTICE LEAGUE, KHRYSIS, JAE SKEESE & 7XVETHEGENIUS ‘WON’T HE DO IT’ IS NOW AVAILABLE!   May 5, 2023 – (Buffalo, NY) – The road… Continue reading Conway The Machine Releases ‘Won’t He Do It’

Killer Mike Announces 19-Date The High & Holy Tour

KILLER MIKE ANNOUNCES THE HIGH & HOLY TOUR   TOUR IN SUPPORT OF MICHAEL, MIKE’S FIRST SOLO ALBUM SINCE R.A.P. MUSIC, ON SALE THIS FRIDAY 10am LOCAL TIME   The High & Holy Tour artwork     Killer Mike has just announced a 19-date US tour in support of his forthcoming solo album MICHAEL (out… Continue reading Killer Mike Announces 19-Date The High & Holy Tour

LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant Among Forbes 10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World

Forbes has just released the list of The World’s 10 Highest-Paid Athletes of 2023 and eight out of the 10 have made more than $100 million. Three of the top ten are Black basketball players. Coincidentally, all three men have signed lifetime contracts with sports apparel companies. The calculations are based on collective earnings from on-field… Continue reading LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant Among Forbes 10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World

Quavo’s 5th Annual Honcho Day Raised $2 Million For The Rocket Foundation

Former Migos rapper, Quavo hosted his most recent Huncho Day celebrity football game that honored his fallen brethren, TakeOff who was killed in Houston last year. The money made from the game, $2 million, is slated for the charity Quavo started last year, The Rocket Foundation. In an Instagram post, the Bad and Boujee rapper thanked… Continue reading Quavo’s 5th Annual Honcho Day Raised $2 Million For The Rocket Foundation

Kendrick Lamar Sets Highest-Grossing Tour Record by a Rapper After The Big Steppers Tour Pulled in Over $100M

Kendrick Lamar Sets Highest-Grossing Tour Record by a Rapper After The Big Steppers Tour Pulled in Over $100M Compton-bred recording artist, Kendrick Lamar has added to the legacy of the rich history of the city that also featured the likes of N.W.A. and The Game. After completing his latest tour, according to Touring Data, 2022’s The… Continue reading Kendrick Lamar Sets Highest-Grossing Tour Record by a Rapper After The Big Steppers Tour Pulled in Over $100M

Lamar Jackson Signs Five Year Contract Extension Worth $260M Making Him NFL’s Highest-Paid Player

Reportedly last September, quarterback Lamar Jackson, according to ESPN, turned down a contract offered by the Baltimore Ravens that called for him to make over $250 million over the life of the deal. About $133 million of the deal was guaranteed. He turned it down. On Thursday, the Ravens announced via the team’s Twitter page… Continue reading Lamar Jackson Signs Five Year Contract Extension Worth $260M Making Him NFL’s Highest-Paid Player

Ice Cube and Jesse Collins Collaborate for Big3 Docuseries

The entrepreneurial rise of former N.W.A. member, Ice Cube will be documented in a new sports docuseries that goes behind the scene to tell the story of his successful basketball league, Big3. According to Deadline, O’Shea Jackson, who we know as Ice Cube, is collaborating with the powerful Jesse Collins to produce the docuseries that… Continue reading Ice Cube and Jesse Collins Collaborate for Big3 Docuseries

LL COOL J Hits the Road for First Time in 30 Years With The F.O.R.C.E. Live Tour

Don’t call it a comeback! But that is exactly what it is! After spending many years in the hallways of Hollywood, the Future of the Funk is hitting the road for the first time in over 30 years. In order to coincide with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, rapper and actor, LL COOL J announced… Continue reading LL COOL J Hits the Road for First Time in 30 Years With The F.O.R.C.E. Live Tour

Deion Sanders Sees 18 Colorado Football Players Head to Transfer Portal

There have been a dozen and a half student-athletes from the University of Colorado Boulder who recently entered the transfer portal on Monday, leaving head coach, Deion Sanders the opportunity to obtain the players he wants. According to Eleven Warriors, earlier this week, 18 football players from Colorado entered the transfer portal. That brings the… Continue reading Deion Sanders Sees 18 Colorado Football Players Head to Transfer Portal

Fat Joe Recruits Busta Rhymes, French Montana, Rick Ross to Give ‘Power to the Patients’ for D.C. Concert

Fat Joe wants to give Power to the Patients when he enlisted Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross and French Montana to join him in a concert that will take place in Washington, D.C. According to TMZ Hip Hop, Fat Joe, who is working in partnership with the non-profit group, Power to the Patients is heading a… Continue reading Fat Joe Recruits Busta Rhymes, French Montana, Rick Ross to Give ‘Power to the Patients’ for D.C. Concert

DJ Drewski Named Audiomack’s Ambassador

DJ Drewski officially launched two playlists exclusive to the Audiomack platform. The two playlists are “The New MVMT Playlist” and a “New York Drill” playlist exclusive to the Tristate – New York, New Jersey, Connecticut area.   When asked about the significance of the partnership, Drewski said, “Audiomack being one of the leading platforms for… Continue reading DJ Drewski Named Audiomack’s Ambassador

Report: Houston Rockets Hire Former Boston Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka

Report: Houston Rockets Hire Former Boston Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka Last week, it was reported that the Toronto Raptors would be talking to former Boston Celtics head coach, Ime Udoka about their recently opened coaching position. Less than a week later, the Houston Rockets have appeared to beat the Raptors to the punch. According… Continue reading Report: Houston Rockets Hire Former Boston Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka

Quavo Announces Limited Hoodies and Celebrity Football Game in Honor of Takeoff

Shortly after Migos member, Takeoff was killed in Houston last October, The Rocket Foundation was established in honor of the rapper. The organization supports programs saving lives through community-based solutions proven to prevent gun violence. According to Hypebeast, there is now a limited-edition hoodie being sold to benefit The Rocket Foundation as well as a celebrity football… Continue reading Quavo Announces Limited Hoodies and Celebrity Football Game in Honor of Takeoff

Black Women Film Network Film Festival Announces 2023 Official Selections

BWFN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2023 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS Sheryl Lee Ralph’s “Unexpected” documentary and Felicia Pride’s “Look Back At It” starring Angel Laketa Moore are among this year’s featured shorts   The BWFN Short Film Festival is Saturday, May 6 in Atlanta; Tickets are available at blackwomenfilm.org “Summer” “Unexpected” (left) and “Welcome to Afrotree” (right)… Continue reading Black Women Film Network Film Festival Announces 2023 Official Selections

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