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
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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
Morris Day and The Time to Bring Legendary Purple Legacy to Las Vegas
Morris Day and The Time to Bring Legendary Purple Legacy to Las Vegas with Limited Engagement at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod this Summer Exclusive Las Vegas experience to bring Morris Day and The Time’s unforgettable blend of funk, pop and R&B to The STRAT Theater on Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July… Continue reading Morris Day and The Time to Bring Legendary Purple Legacy to Las Vegas
LL COOL J Continues to Rock The Bells With First-Look Deal With Paramount Global Also Leads $15 Million Funding Round
This is the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and one of the first commercially successful artists in the genre is STILL rocking the bells! NCIS: Los Angeles’s LL COOL J , who started his career as a feisty young lyrical rapper from Queens, NY is still impacting the game with his global platform, Rock The Bells.… Continue reading LL COOL J Continues to Rock The Bells With First-Look Deal With Paramount Global Also Leads $15 Million Funding Round
Shaquille O’Neal Finally Served Legal Documents in FTX Lawsuit After Successfully Evading For Months
Shaquille O’Neal Finally Served Legal Documents in FTX Lawsuit After Successfully Evading For Months The seven-foot giant has finally been caught. Attorneys representing individuals who were investors in the cryptocurrency company, FTX have reportedly caught up to NBA Hall of Famer, Shaquille O’Neal in the class-action lawsuit filed against the retired basketball player and other… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal Finally Served Legal Documents in FTX Lawsuit After Successfully Evading For Months
Former NBA Player Offers $7B to Purchase the Washington Commanders
Now hold up! Don’t sign that check just yet, Magic Johnson and Josh Harris. According to WUSA, that record-breaking $6.05 billion purchase may not be enough to become owners of the Washington Commanders. A last-minute offer has been put on the table to purchase the NFL club. There is someone who is willing to pay… Continue reading Former NBA Player Offers $7B to Purchase the Washington Commanders
Lil Durk Launches the Durk Banks Scholarship Fund at Howard University
Chicago-bred recording artist, Lil Durk is giving back to two Chicago students in a partnership with his charitable organization, Amazon and Howard University. According to Billboard, the Chicago rapper has announced that he has launched the Durk Banks Scholarship Fund in conjunction with Amazon Music’s Rotation, and his non-profit organization, Neighborhood Heroes Foundation. Lil Durk… Continue reading Lil Durk Launches the Durk Banks Scholarship Fund at Howard University