Category: Business

Fashion Designer Paul Aarrington Prepares to Pivot to Expand his Brand

With aspirations to work in the music business, Paul Aarrington started as an intern at RCA Records. Shortly thereafter, unsatisfied and unmoved he decided to make the moves necessary to start his own fashion line, PAUL AARRINGTON, INC. In 1996, the company was established and his clothing started appearing in many retail stores, including Macy’s.… Continue reading Fashion Designer Paul Aarrington Prepares to Pivot to Expand his Brand

Brooklyn Nets Co-Owner Announces Initiative to Invest in BIPOC Startups

Recent controversies have enveloped the Brooklyn Nets amid the firing of their head coach, Steve Nash, and the suspension of one of its star players, Kyrie Irving.  The NBA team took time from the chaos to announce that they have launched an initiative to help boost Black-owned businesses. According to The Associated Press, the Brooklyn… Continue reading Brooklyn Nets Co-Owner Announces Initiative to Invest in BIPOC Startups

Diddy Acquires Assets to Become Largest Black-Owned Cannabis Company

Diddy has made a move that places him in the cannabis space in a big way. Cresco Labs, a cannabis wholesaler, and Columbia Care announced that they have agreed to sell their New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts assets to Sean “Diddy” Combs. The deal, once completed will be worth $185,000,000. “My mission has always been to… Continue reading Diddy Acquires Assets to Become Largest Black-Owned Cannabis Company

Naomi Osaka Partners With Hyperice and Modern Health For Mental Health Wellness

Naomi Osaka Partners With Hyperice and Modern Health For Mental Health Wellness Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka has brought awareness to mental health after admitting that she has struggled with hers. Now she has partnered with a wellness brand to help you with your mental health. Hyperice, which is a global high-performance wellness brand, has announced… Continue reading Naomi Osaka Partners With Hyperice and Modern Health For Mental Health Wellness

Bacardi Accuses Jay-Z of Doubling Valuation of D’Ussé

Bacardi Accuses Jay-Z of Doubling Valuation of D’Ussé Bacardi strikes back! The partnership between Hip-Hop billionaire Jay-Z‘s SC Liquors and Bacardi looks to come to an end with controversy. Jay-Z is partners with Bacardi with the cognac brand, D’Usse. According to TMZ, after the Empire State of Mind lyricist questioned how much money the cognac… Continue reading Bacardi Accuses Jay-Z of Doubling Valuation of D’Ussé

Meet the Brothers, André and Aaron Eanes Helping Athletes like Travis Kelce Succeed Outside the Arena

Meet the Brothers, André and Aaron Eanes Helping Athletes like Travis Kelce Succeed Outside the Arena A&A Management Group is a sports and entertainment agency that is based in Cleveland and it’s owned and operated by two brothers Aaron and André Eane. The agency is celebrating 10 years in business and continues to strive to… Continue reading Meet the Brothers, André and Aaron Eanes Helping Athletes like Travis Kelce Succeed Outside the Arena

Derrick McKinney Keeps the Houston Hip-Hop Scene Relevant Through his Continued Hustle

Derrick McKinney Keeps the Houston Hip-Hop Scene Relevant Through his Continued Hustle Derrick McKinney has been part of the Hip-Hop culture and a mainstay of the Houston music scene for many years as he built his entrepreneurial empire through his L.O.U.D. Muzik recording label. As he got his start working for a burgeoning clothing label,… Continue reading Derrick McKinney Keeps the Houston Hip-Hop Scene Relevant Through his Continued Hustle

BLACK ENTERPRISE Announces the Return of the SistersInc. Summit

BLACK ENTERPRISE Announces the Return of the SistersInc. Summit BLACK ENTERPRISE, the No. 1 Black digital media brand with 12 million unique monthly visitors, announced SistersInc. Summit, the virtual experience for women entrepreneurs, will return on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Bringing BLACK ENTERPRISE’s award-winning business podcast to life, the event provides an opportunity for the growing number of… Continue reading BLACK ENTERPRISE Announces the Return of the SistersInc. Summit

LIMOBLAZE Signs With Reach Records and Releases New EP Sunday In Lagos

LIMOBLAZE Signs With Reach Records and Release New EP Sunday In Lagos Nigerian Afrobeats Singer & Songwriter, LIMOBLAZE Signs With Reach Records and Release New EP  Sunday In Lagos Limo’s “Jireh (My Provider) Afrobeat Remix” Goes Viral!  In just a short span, Nigerian born, UK based award-winning musician, singer songwriter, Limoblaze (born Samuel Onwubiko) has received much industry… Continue reading LIMOBLAZE Signs With Reach Records and Releases New EP Sunday In Lagos

Diddy Becomes Third Billionaire in Hip-Hop, Tops Ye After Adidas Separation as Jay-Z Tops Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists 2022 with $1.5B

Diddy Becomes Third Billionaire in Hip-Hop, Tops Ye After Adidas Separation as Jay-Z Tops Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists 2022 with $1.5B With the latest fallout from Ye‘s comments he has been spewing over the last month, his slipping out of billionaire status was met with the news of another Hip-Hop stalwart becoming a billionaire. Mount Vernon,… Continue reading Diddy Becomes Third Billionaire in Hip-Hop, Tops Ye After Adidas Separation as Jay-Z Tops Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists 2022 with $1.5B

50 Cent Signs Partnership Deal With Lusid Media

50 Cent Signs Partnership Deal With Lusid Media Hip hop businessman 50 Cent is extending his television reach outside of the Starz network with this latest deal. According to Variety, the Power executive and his company, G-Unit Film & Television have agreed to a three-project partnership with Lusid Media. There is a project already in… Continue reading 50 Cent Signs Partnership Deal With Lusid Media

Coco Gauff and New Balance Extend Sneaker Collaboration

Coco Gauff and New Balance Extend Sneaker Collaboration Rising tennis superstar Coco Gauff has extended her partnership with the New Balance brand. The sneaker company has announced that it has made their collaboration a more lengthy one with a long-term contract extension. The next product from the partnership, in celebration of the latest news between… Continue reading Coco Gauff and New Balance Extend Sneaker Collaboration

Laureus USA and Nike Team Up to Launch NYC Made to Play Neighborhoods

Laureus USA and Nike Team Up to Launch NYC Made to Play Neighborhoods in Central Brooklyn and the South Bronx The three-year, $1 million program will empower 10 community organizations across two neighborhoods to create access to sport and safe spaces for girls of color and women coaches of color   New York, NY (October… Continue reading Laureus USA and Nike Team Up to Launch NYC Made to Play Neighborhoods

Adidas Cancels Partnership with Ye After CAA Drops him as a Client and Completed Documentary Shelved

Adidas Cancels Partnership with Ye After CAA Drops him as a Client and Completed Documentary Shelved The cancelation of the artist formerly known as Kanye West continues. According to CNBC, after stating recently that their relationship is “under review” sports company adidas has officially ended its relationship with Ye. This news comes right after the… Continue reading Adidas Cancels Partnership with Ye After CAA Drops him as a Client and Completed Documentary Shelved

#iVoted Festival Adds W. Kamau Bell, Steph Curry, and More to Election Night Webcast

#iVoted Festival Adds “A Conversation w/ W. Kamau Bell & Tom Morello,” Appearances by Steph Curry, Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, Eugene Mirman & More to Election Night Webcast Newly Announced Artists Join Run the Jewels (Holy Calamavote TV concert rebroadcast), CNCO, Lake Street Dive, Rise Against, Carl Craig & 400+ Artists to Increase Voter Turnout #iVoted… Continue reading #iVoted Festival Adds W. Kamau Bell, Steph Curry, and More to Election Night Webcast

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